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2016 EJ Henderson 000-42, Walnut/Red Spruce
A rare treat for us today: a gorgeous 2016 000-42 from Asheville’s own EJ Henderson. Coming from the lineage of her father, Wayne Henderson, Jayne’s been building under her own name for a number of years, honing her craft and building up an impressive body of work–and wait list. Highly figured Black Walnut back and sides with dramatic rippling figure, Red Spruce top (plus dark sunburst), and extensive sparkling Abalone 42-style appointments along the body and position markers. Then we come to the bespoke catfish inlaid in great detail between the G and D tuners at the back of the headstock. Jayne’s inlay skill renders crisp lines and fluid curves, leaning on her eye to match the wavy pattern of each piece of pearl to mirror the scales of the fish. The voice on this 000 is quick and crisp, with a lively string energy that makes for a particularly exciting and enjoyable playing experience. Interested in learning more? Give us a shout!
Other keywords/misspellings: E.J. Henderson, adirondack, 27, fingerstyle, 000, 42 style
Here we have an additional demo by the Late Great Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/1xaoRUMDcjU
$10,920 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Walnut - Black 
2010 Simon Fay Modern OM, Cocobolo Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
This 2010 Simon Fay OM is dressed in beautiful Cocobolo back and sides, along with Carpathian Spruce on top. It is a modern fingerstyle dream, featuring stainless steel frets (these will last a good long while), a Ryan-style bevel, and the David Enke ‘Open to Source Sensors’ passive UST pickup system. This guitar sounds and looks incredible. It includes Alessi tuners for optimum tuning stability and aesthetics. The fingerboard is made of African Blackwood, which is a very nice touch, along with the Brazilian Rosewood bridge and fossilized ivory bridge pins. This guitar pulls no punches in its quality of components.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, ameritage, 30, modern, orchestra,
$8,320 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2016 Charles Fox Ergo Noir, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
If you need a guitar that stand head and shoulders out from the crowd, this Ergo Noir from Charles Fox is going to be right up your alley. Charles’ Ergo design manages to make a large guitar feel and play like a much smaller instrument–without sacrificing an ounce of volume and tone. The voice on this Ergo Noir stands out to us here at Dream Guitars, and that takes a lot. There’s a quick and lively quality that’s immediately engrossing, with just a touch of added sweetness in the mids to warm it up and fill it out. The body is engineered with a wedge, elevated fingerboard, cutaway, and soundport to enhance the experience of effortless playability, and features an Alpine Spruce top (painted black) and wildly figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus red purflings throughout. A Flamed Mahogany neck terminating at Charles’ bespoke headstock shape, and an access panel at the tail, tie it all together. Ready for a modern addition to your collection? Looking for a flattop that not only plays great, but has a little something extra in the voice that’s unlike the others? This 2016 Charles Fox Ergo Noir is the ticket.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, manzer, sj, gotoh, calton
Additional demo: https://youtu.be/RyfOSSakvrM
$20,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1981 Franklin OM, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
1981 Franklin OM with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a German Spruce top. This is a classic OM through and through, featuring herringbone trim and a full-profile neck. Remarkably well-preserved for a 44-year-old guitar at the time of publication, it delivers a baked-in tone you simply can’t find anywhere else except in an older instrument.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, trad, traditional, Orchestra, 80s.
$8,320 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2007 Franklin OM Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
2007 Franklin OM featuring Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce. OM guitars are renowned for their versatility, and this one exemplifies that reputation. With wide spacing at the nut and saddle (1 13/16″ and 2 11/32″), it excels whether you’re fingerpicking or flatpicking. Minimalist natural appointments make it unassuming, yet it delivers vivid and powerful tones. This is everything an OM should be.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, missouri, 575, orchestra, model,
$13,000 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2017 Froggy Bottom SJ Deluxe, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Froggy Bottom brings vintage slope-shoulder energy to life with this 2017 SJ Deluxe. Adirondack Spruce over Mahogany delivers dry, punchy mids and clear projection—ideal for everything from rootsy strumming to solo work. The sunburst top adds classic flair, paired with Maple body trim and an Abalone rosette for tasteful elegance.
A comfortable C-profile neck and nickel Waverly tuners round it out. If you’re after that timeless slope dread sound with boutique refinement, this one’s ready.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, vermont, handmade, gibson, j45,
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2017 Froggy Bottom M, Premium Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
2017 Froggy Bottom Model M Deluxe with Adirondack Spruce on top and Mahogany for the back and sides—a tried-and-true combination. Impeccable craftsmanship and playability, with abalone diamond inlays on the fingerboard and a tortoise-style pickguard. This is one smooth operator—snag this Model M while you can!
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, team-built, frog, vermont, fingerstyle, avs, 1959
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2024 Fujii 00, Keyaki/Caucasian Spruce
Keisuke Fujii’s work is synonymous with excellence and meticulous attention to detail, and this 2024 00 is a resounding confirmation of that reputation. Featuring Keyaki back and sides (a signature Fujii tonewood) and a Caucasian spruce top, this guitar is crafted with precision. With EVO frets and a Florentine cutaway, there are many beautiful details in this instrument, from the carved magnetic truss rod cover to the heel cap. This guitar is as enjoyable to look at as it is to play and hear.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, japan, bespoke, 2024166
$8,325 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Caucasian, Keyaki 
Brand New Galloup G.6CA, Brazilian Rosewood/Moonspruce
Fresh from the workshop of Bryan Galloup, we have a brand new (2025) Galloup G.6CA. A remarkable set of Brazilian Rosewood is used for the back and sides, as well as the bridge, fingerboard, and headplate. Moonspruce on top offers clarity and power, enhanced visually by a clear pickguard and segmented burl rosette with matching appointments.
All wrapped up in a Cedar Creek case—this one is ready for stage, studio, or collection.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, michigan, big rapids, modern, 2501
$26,000 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2021 Galloup G.6CA, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
We love, love, love this powerhouse 2021 G.6CA from Bryan Galloup. We picked out a fantastically straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood set for the back and sides, which was then paired with Italian Spruce for smoothness and sustain to match the power and dynamic response. A multiscale setup of 26 inches at the bass to 25 at the treble adds a touch of sweetness to the high-end as well. Moreover, this beauty has an arm bevel and a smoothly curving venetian cutaway for added creature comforts.
Other keywords/misspellings: fingerstyle, bespoke guitar, custom guitar, brazilian, 2101, 2021, handmade, lutherie
Additional demo:https://youtu.be/ng5BzcbgOp4
$20,800 Add to cartScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Galloup G.6C, Koa/Cedar
Brand new at the time of listing, this 2024 Galloup G.6C is dressed in stunning Koa and Cedar. You may be wondering, a Galloup in Cedar? Yes, it’s that rare. Which means this is some seriously fine Cedar for the top. Bryan has rigorous standards for the tops of his guitars, and Cedar rarely makes the cut, so you know this one is special. Reconstructed stone appointments in a lovely mint green provide a striking contrast to the earthy tones of the Cedar and Koa. This guitar features all the qualities we know and love about Galloup guitars, with a fresh twist on materials. It’s one of those instruments that’s hard to put down and makes it tough to get any work done.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, michigan, studios, cedar creek, pinless 2401
$23,920 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.21 in Woods Cedar, Koa - Figured 
1929-1933 Gibson Nick Lucas Special, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Rare is an understatement when it comes to this extraordinary Gibson Nick Lucas, crafted sometime between 1929 and 1933. Featuring Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, this guitar is a true gem from Gibson’s golden era.
Adding to its story, based on our research it appears to have been retopped by Gibson in the 1960s. This meticulous work not only explains the pristine condition of the finish but also gives insight into subtle details like the sunburst style on the top, the differences in binding between the top and back, and the laminated bridge plate—features that were not typical of Gibson’s 1930s build practices.
At its core, this is a prewar Nick Lucas Special—a rare and iconic model—with the coveted combination of Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, a 12-fret neck, and an ornate headstock inlay. To date, only a handful of Brazilian Rosewood Nick Lucas models with 12-fret necks have ever surfaced, making this one of the rarest examples of an already legendary instrument we’ve ever seen.
This Gibson Nick Lucas combines historical significance with undeniable beauty and tonal prowess. A collector’s centerpiece with a unique voice to match.Other keywords/misspellings:Luthier, lutherie, vintage, heirloom,
$26,000 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2000 Goodall MCJC, Maple/Engelmann Spruce
From the year 2000, this powerhouse of a Maple back and sides MCJS from Goodall Guitars just landed in the shop. Engelmann Spruce up top, two-piece Maple neck, abalone appointments throughout — this is a great example of a larger-bodied Maple guitar. Super comfortable and fun to play. K&K Pure Mini with a volume control, so it’s ready for the stage and studio alike.
Other keywords/misspelling: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, hawaii, slack key
$5,720 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple 
2022 Goodall GC, Cocobolo Rosewood/Master Grade German Spruce
This James Goodall GC from 2022 has a lot going on. Ridiculously nice Cocobolo for the back and sides, paired with some mighty fine Master Grade German Spruce. This guitar has a lot of power, very robust treble strings, and is overall well-balanced. It can easily transition into fingerstyle, singer-songwriter vibes, or really just about anything you ask of it. An instrument of this quality clearly shows why James Goodall guitars are so popular in the guitar world.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, medium, EVO, 6898, ameritage
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2001 Goodall Parlor, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
From 2001, this Goodall Parlor decked out in Brazilian Rosewood and Master grade Adirondack Spruce is not only super comfortable but also wide open. With a 25″ scale length and the perfect setup for fingerstyle, this guitar has become a little powerhouse parlor over 23 years of playtime. Whether it’s for the studio, travel, or frankly the couch, this guitar will find a spot in anyone’s collection.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, parlour, lutherie, bespoke, 0, tkl, 2365
$9,360 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian