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Add to CompareHoffman Dream Series #2 of Series Brazilian/European
For our limited edition Dream Series from Charlie Hoffman we asked him to refine this Concert body shape to give it more elegant curves. The result is a stunning body shape that is more modern and sophisticated. The key element of this Dream Series is rare old growth Brazilian Rosewood renowned for it’s clarity, warmth and power. We chose European Spruce make this guitar versatile, and this one has a beautiful voice and great projection. Charlie added a figured Koa Arnrest Bevel and bindings as well as a Florentine cutaway to make this a very special limited edition series. This is worldclass…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2004 Hoffman HGC Cocobolo/Bearclaw Sitka
Cocobolo is a Rosewood revered for its warm Brazilian like tone and clarity. It is also very beautiful with deep red hues and distinct black grain lines. Charlie Hoffman makes the most of Cocobolo on this guitar employing it for the body, fingerboard, headstock and rosette. This along with the Bearclaw top creates a natural beauty that is simply inspiring, you need only scroll down to see what I mean
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2004 Hoffman Jumbo Western Big Leaf Maple /Sitka
From Charles Hoffman: For some years now I have been thinking about building a Jumbo shaped guitar, but have not been enamored of the larger jumbos like the Gibson J-200. So, using an old Gibson J-185 as my guide I have designed this guitar. The shape is quite similar but the body is quite a bit thinner, front to back. This seems to give the round warm sound of a wide soundboard without any tendency to boominess or “thump.” The maple that I use is western Big Leaf maple which is a softer lighter wood than the hard or sugar eastern maple that was used for so many years by Gibson and guild. I think that the Big Leaf has a less strident tone and much prefer it. We have to agree with Charlie, this guitar is loud and clear and far more balance than the average Jumbo. The woods here are gorgeous to boot…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Bigleaf 
Add to Compare2006 Hoffman 00 Sapelle/Engelmann
This is a beautifully made guitar from Charles Hoffman. It has the classic sound of an old 00-18, but the looks and playability of a much finer instrument. World famous inlay artist, Harvey Leach was commissioned to adorn the fingerboard with Christian symbols inlaid in Silver and Gold, making this a one-of-a-kind find.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Sapele 
Add to Compare2004 Hoffman Concert Lacewood/Sitka
We offer Charlie’s new instruments and are always pleased to find a preowned example to offer you. This beauty features Lacewood for the body which gives it great energy and projection. The concert size body is articulate and balance and somehow Charlie gets them to be loud and strong as well as sweet and full. This one is complete with a cutaway and bound headstock as well. A sweetheart.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Lacewood 
Add to CompareNew Hoffman 00 Bubinga/Englemann
We marvel at how much tone this little beauty has. Charles’ experience allows him to draw every ounce of tone, volume and projection out of his guitars. This one, in the most beautifully figured Bubinga we’ve ever seen, has clarity to spare and superb balance from string to string. The Englemann top adds warmth and fullness and the Madagascar bindings and Koa top purfling add elegance in natural wood. This is one to keep close at hand and savor and enjoy on a daily basis.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Bubinga 
Add to Compare2004 Hoffman Jumbo Indian/Sitka
Charles Hoffman has been making wonderful instruments for over 30 years. You can see the experience when you hold this guitar, every detail is cleanly executed. This Jumbo features a shallow body for a big, but controlled sound. This slimmer body, short scale and B-Band pickup, makes this a great gigging guitar. The setup is superb allowing for a very low action all the way up the neck.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2006 Hoffman Concert Koa/Bearclaw Sitka
Another amazing guitar from Charlie Hoffman. This one features a beautiful Koa body with a stunning bearclaw Spruce top and elegant appointments. It sold before we could list it.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa 
Add to Compare2005 Hofner Jazzica Custom Laminated Maple/Engelmann
This is the Custom Jazzica archtop guitar from Hofner Guitars of Germany. It features a unique body design that tapers 2 inches from the tail to the neck joint giving it a full body sound but remaining easy to hold. The 16″ lower bout and solid Engelmann Spruce top give it a wonderful response and it sounds great plugged in or acoustically. This is a very cool model from Germany’s top maker of electric guitars, Hofner.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple 
Add to CompareSOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Koa, Koa - Figured 
Add to CompareBrand New C.F. Holcomb Kodiak, All Maple
This is a spec build for Dream Guitars from C.F. Holcomb. It sure went beyond our expectations! Lovely Flamed Maple all around, with a Righteous Sounds Pickup that really brings this already vivid and powerful Resonator to life. Whether you’re a old time player or you’re into the blues this machine will deliver! Cocobolo appointments that provide an exquisite contrast to the maple. This guitar is ready for the road, studio, or collection.
Other keywords/misspellings: Lutherie, luthier, reso, slide, cedar creek, electric, beard, k23059
Add to CompareBrand New C.F. Holcomb Kodiak Resonator, All-Claro Walnut
C.F. Holcomb’s Kodiak resonator is juuust about perfect. This all-Claro Walnut beauty plays like glass, sings smooth and clear, and even comes with a Righteous Sounds humbucker to carry you into amplified territory with ease. Additional appointments include EVO frets, Beard spidercone bridge, and brass hardware. Including the metal plate with his logo on the headstock! Each and every detail executed with an expert’s hand.
Other keywords: lutherie, k22055, resanotor, petteway, fingerstyle, slide
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Walnut - Claro, Walnut - Claro 
Add to CompareBrand New C.F. Holcomb Kodiak, “The Tree” Mahogany
Our first resonator from C.F. Holcomb takes center stage (and our hearts) from the very first lick to the final ringing chord. There’s so much going on with this cut-above-the-reso, where to begin? How about Christopher’s novel use of “The Tree” Mahogany for a resonator body? We’ve seen Koa sets not a quarter as gorgeous, and somewhere Holcomb uncovered a slice of Cocobolo big enough for a one-piece neck—a standing ovation for his taste in woods.
Add to that a spider cone bridge with bone saddles, Lollar P90 (oh, yes indeed), Gotoh tuners, and a gorgeous headstock plate bearing Holcomb’s John Hancock. But let’s talk tone. This Holcomb Kodiak boasts a voice that is, truly, greater than the sum of its parts (and what fine parts they are): rich and colorful reso tone with the spider bridge, a fiery brand of warmth to light up the bass, and whip-crack trebles that soar when you give the Lollar some juice. National, eat your heart out. Please note, this Holcomb comes with a weeks’ supply of paper towels to catch any accidental tears of joy (also works for excess saliva).
Want to read more about Christopher? Check out our conversation with here: https://www.dreamguitars.com/c-f-holcomb-joins-dream-side/.
common misspellings: cf holcomb, holcombe, halcomb, codiak, kodak, resonatar, resonater, resanator
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.092 in Woods Mahogany - The Tree, Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to Compare2019 C.F. Holcomb Kodiak, Quilted Mahogany
We love collaborating with our builders on custom builds—this latest 2019 Kodiak from C.F. Holcomb knocks it out the park. After our last Kodiak sold (the one with The Tree: https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/brand-new-c-f-holcomb-kodiak-the-tree-mahogany-k16025.html), we immediately commissioned another one, this time in highly figured Quilted Mahogany. One-piece Cocobolo neck, Lollar P90 neck pickup, single cone resonator with antique bronze cover and tailpiece. Played in Open G or D, this Holcomb is an absolute joy. Putting it through its paces in Standard for some flatpicked fiddle tunes? A blast. The setup is slinky and quick, and that pairs nicely with the sweet, enveloping voice. This Kodiak weighs only a little over six pounds, pretty light by resonator standards, and that translates to a instrument that’s easy to keep cruising on for extended periods of time.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Paul Heumiller: https://youtu.be/93Uc_yUiI0M.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, christopher holcomb, slide guitar, reso guitar, 12-fret, 12 fret, single coil, gotoh, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.6875 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Mahogany, Mahogany - Figured 
Add to Compare2009 Holst 16 Inch Archtop Laminate Maple/Laminate Maple
If you’re looking for a Jazz box ideal for gigging, the Holst 16″ Archtop is definitely worth considering. With a smaller-than-average Maple body, this Holst has all the warmth and round tonality of a full-size Jazz box, but the more compact and comfortable feel of a semi-hollow body. Amped up with an ES-175 Humbucker pickup perfect for fingerstyle, this guitar really lets those 6 and 13 chords ring in all their complexity–and the wider neck with 1 13/16″ nut makes fingering complicated shapes that much easier.The voice is warm and expressive, with lots of drive. Trebles silky smooth; basses clean and articulate. If you’re looking for the big, round sound for fingerstyle Jazz in a more manageable package, try this Holst 16″ Archtop on for size. This guitar also comes with an extra bridge and saddle, and a TKL hardshell case.