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New Forster Guitar Bouzouki Camatillo/Italian
Nigel Forster has hit a homerun with this Guitar Bouzouki! The tone is simply magical and had us all smiling from ear to ear. Nigel has taken his 15 years experience with Stefan Sobell and expanded on it finding his own voice for his instruments. Guitar players will find the Bouzouki easy to learn and irresistibly fun to play. It is often tuned to GDAD or GDAE, etc. In no time you’ll be adding this wonderful voice to your solo and group work.But make no mistake this is a pro level instrument so if you are a serious Bouzouki player this is for you as well. Just listen to the sound clips and treat yourself to a little joy in these troubling times.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6000 in Nut Width 1.4400 in String Spacing 1.8800 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Camatillo 
1923 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar, Maple/Spruce
Amazing. This is among the rarest, and finest, Gibson mandolins we’ve had the pleasure of hosting: a 1923 F-5 Lloyd Loar. All original, right down to the virzi inside, and still in great playing shape today, 100 years later. That in itself is amazing–this beauty is still going strong! This ’23 Loar comes to us with serial number 72857, carved body of Maple body with Spruce top, light sunburst finish, smooth tuner operation and weighs in just over two pounds.
The Loar era has forever changed the definition of the American mandolin, and here we have a pristine example of his early magic that’s inspired so many generations of builders and players.
Check out this link through Mandolin Central to learn more about the provenance of this piece of Gibson history: http://www.mandolincentral.com/lloyd-loar-mandolin-zeibarth
Other keywords: loyd, f5, f 5, verzi, drew matulich, f-style
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.937 in Nut Width 1.063 in String Spacing 1.531 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 
1920 Gibson F4 Mandolin, Maple/Spruce
A gorgeous, mostly original Gibson F4 from 1920. Figured Maple body with Spruce on top and a Varnish finish throughout, Ivoroid bindings and half rope rosette trim, original inlaid tuners and pickguard—it’s a sweetheart. Gibson wasn’t using adjustable bridges until the 1920s, so we believe this bridge was added afterwards, although the footprint of the bridge matches the impressions in the top finish. If it is replaced, it appears to have been done very early in its life. Our repair staff recently went over it from tuner to tail and have given it a clean bill of health (and refretting it for a killer setup).
Other keywords: f style, bluegrass mandolin, mando, chop, 565421, flamed maple
SOLD Read moreScale Length 12.8750 in Nut Width 1.2500 in String Spacing 1.5000 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Figured 
1959 Gibson A-50 Maple/Spruce
Here we have a very clean 1959 Gibson A-50 Mandolin. It’s all original with little wear. The voice is all vintage Gibson Mandolin, strong chop and clear and articulate single note lines. It’s in perfect playing condition as well. Here’s your chance at an extraordinarily clean 50’s Gibson A-50 Mandolin.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.8800 in Nut Width 1.1900 in String Spacing 1.5000 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
2001 Gibson Sam Bush Flamed Maple/Spruce
Here is the wonderful Gibson Master Model Sam Bush Signature F-5 Mandolin. This is an exacting replica of Sam Bush’s own 1930 Gibson F-5. Made with the finest Flamed Maple and Spruce and featuring a slightly wider nut and spacing to allow you more room to fly up the fingerboard. The tone is wonderfully vintage, rich and smokey with great chop and power. Single note lines ring out and cut beautifully. This one is in excellent condition and comes with the original case as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.9060 in Nut Width 1.063 in String Spacing 1.5600 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
1910 Gibson F-2 Maple/Spruce
Here we have a very sweet Gibson F-2 Mandolin from 1910. FON #1191, and featuring Inlaid Handel Tuners as well as the original Tooled Leather Case with the ‘drop out’ bottom design. This one appears to be all original and plays beautifully. There is a label inside reading ‘Sole British Agent: A. de Vekey indicating this one has spent it’s life on the other side of the pond until coming back home to America now. Collectors and players alike will love this, nearly 100 year old, mandolin.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.7500 in Nut Width 1.2500 in String Spacing 1.5000 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
1969 Wayne Henderson F-5 Copy, Maple/Spruce
In, and right back out! This amazing Gibson F-5 copy by Wayne Henderson was only in the shop for a day before we had it sold, sold, sold.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.8750 in Nut Width 1.1880 in String Spacing 1.5000 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
2005 Henderson A-5 Mandolin Birdseye Maple/Spruce
Some of the prettiest Birdseye Maple makes this Shaded Top Wayne Henderson A-5 Mandolin something special. Built in 2005 the aged Spruce top really sings like a bird. Great chop, punchy midrange make this Henderson Mando a great choice for Bluegrass, Old Time or Americana styles. The dark 1930’s style sunburst, classic torch inlay and ivoroid bindings give this one has a great vintage vibe as Henderson is known for. It’s mint condition and ready for someone to mark it up good…
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 13.7500 in Nut Width 1.063 in String Spacing 1.063 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
2002 Henderson F-5 Mandolin, Flamed Maple/Spruce
From the famed workbench of Wayne Henderson, we have another Henderson F5 Mandolin here to prove what an F-style mando is supposed to sound like! This 2002 F5 has a gorgeous sunburst finish, Grained Ivoroid trim, and custom-made brass tailpiece with a hinged cover engraced with Wayne’s own moniker. Lloyd Loar would be proud to call this mandolin a descendant of his own creations–quick response, stellar string-to-string separation, and impressive projection.
Weighing in at 2lbs on the nose, this Henderson F5 is a Maple-and-Spruce featherweight in the hands, but offers some meaty sustain, especially with the crystalline treble strings. Lots of chop for a Bluegrass session, but clarity and articulation enough for Jazz and experimental flavors, too. There are only ever a few of Wayne’s mandolins available on the market: jump before this one disappears!
Brand New Mendel Octave Mandolin, Maple/Sitka Spruce
Here’s something we don’t see every day! Our friend and fine luthier Joe Mendel has brought us a punchy and powerful flattop-style octave mandolin upgraded with a multiscale fretboard for easy lefthand work. Combined with the guitar-style body’s smooth waist, this makes for a very comfortable playing experience—no more fighting to keep the neck up like you’d have to with a traditional mandolin-shaped design! Joe outfitted this beauty with EVO frets, Maple back and sides, plus Sitka Spruce on top, and Curly Maple bindings throughout.
Other keywords: al petteway, mandalin, octo, fan fret, multi scale, multi-scale, flat top, flat-top, mendel stringed instruments, 017098
SOLD Read moreScale Length 22.875 in - 23.3750 in Nut Width 1.2500 in String Spacing 1.5600 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple 
New Octave Mandolin Granadillo/Sitka
Here we have a beautiful Mendel octave mandolin in Granadillo and Sitka Spruce. As the name suggests, this wonderful instrument is intended to be tuned an octave below standard mandolin tuning, but is equally happy in alternate tunings. The sound is at once familiar yet refreshing. The unison-string chime of the mandolin family is present, but the strident, higher-pitched wail of the mandolin is replaced with a warmth and intimacy that harkens back to the Old World. And because of the larger air volume within the body, notes ring out and sustain like a church bell. An exquisite instrument that’s different in all the right ways.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 22.7500 in Nut Width 1.3400 in String Spacing 1.5600 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Granadillo 
Novax 5 String Mandolin Alder, Fan Fret
Novax Guitars and Basses are multiscale innovators. Long known to be the guitar of choice for the incredible Charlie Hunter, Novax delivers toneful instruments with great fit and finish — consistently. This fan-fret 5 String Electric Mandolin is a rare bird indeed. Very few were ever produced, which is a bit of a mystery, because this is one seriously cool and original instrument. From the modern shape, to the great sounding pickups, this little guy has killer looks and a sound that will make your jaw drop.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 15 in Nut Width 1.5000 in String Spacing 1.8800 in Woods Alder, Alder 
2004 Phoenix Deluxe Mando Figured Maple/Adirondack
Here we have a mint condition 2004 Phoenix Mandolins Deluxe Model. Insanely Figured Maple and Adirondack Spruce, strung with medium Thomastik strings for a gorgeous sound with superb playability. Rolfe Gerhardt hand makes these versatile Mandolins for players who want the best. You won’t believe the great feel these have!
From the Phoenix website: “The Deluxe Model was created as the result of requests by professional musicians who want a medium-string mandolin that would excel at all kinds of music but was styled with the clean, elegant appearance of the Neoclassical, and…would include a built-in pickup. To distinguish it from the Neoclassical: the Deluxe is colored with a lightly-sunburst, warm, violin dark-brown under the hybrid varnish; the Grover tuners are gold with custom black parts and buttons; and the fingerboard features the trademarked abalone vine created for the Unicorn Master Models of the 1970s and included on the “Pickin'” fingerboard poster.”
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.8800 in Nut Width 1.1900 in String Spacing 1.5000 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 
Brand New Pogreba Tenor Resonator, Aluminum
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, craft, art, peugot, resonator, reso, biscuit
SOLD Read moreScale Length 23.625 in Nut Width 1.375 in String Spacing 1.5 in Woods Aluminum, Aluminum 
2005 Sobell Large Body Bouzouki, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
A rare bird for us here at Dream Guitars, a 2005 Bouzouki from the man himself, Stefan Sobell. Indian Rosewood and German Spruce are the main ingredients for this Celtic juggernaut. An undersaddle pickup is installed, with wide spacing for an octave mandolin-type instrument. The nut measures 1 1/2 inches, and the saddle is 1 13/16 inches. With a domed back and top and gold Gotoh tuners, this instrument is literally unlike anything else we have in the shop.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luther, lutherie, bespoke, mando, bozooki, 505
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.5 in String Spacing 1.813 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian