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Add to Compare2008 Schwartz Advanced Auditorium Cutaway, Cocobolo/Engelmann Spruce
Sheldon Schwartz may just be a miracle worker–the voice of this Advanced Auditorium is seraphic. In pairing Cocobolo Rosewood back and sides with a gorgeous Engelmann Spruce top, Schwartz gave this Grand Auditorium-sized guitar a tonal palette which is rich but controlled, with a great balance across the registers. Flatpickers, rejoice: the Advanced Auditorium responds with resounding projection and clarity. Prefer your fingertips? Fingerstyle accentuates the balance and scope, letting the low-end mellow out and accompany the middle registers in perfect harmony.
Airy overtones in the trebles fill out the voice, lending the instrument a sweetness and poise that is matched only by Schwartz’s appointments, from the figured Curly Maple bindings to the Mother-Of-Pearl and Shell vine inlays across the rosette and at the twelfth fret. Kept in immaculate condition, you won’t believe this guitar isn’t even a decade old. There are probably brand-new guitars out there with more scratches. Protected by an equally immaculate Ameritage hardshell case, there’s no need to worry about the instrument ever getting hurt in your travels.
Combining easy playability, rich tonality, be prepared to play this Advanced Auditorium for many, many long hours.Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/7KMfzW_TImA
Here’s an additional demo with Paul from 2018: https://youtu.be/CVWOuGHfS64
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2003 Schwartz Advanced Auditorium, Birdseye Maple/Cedar
A thundercloud built with Red Cedar and Birdseye Maple, this 2003 Advanced Auditorium from Sheldon Schwartz is an excellent guitar for just about every application. The setup strikes a neat balance for both fingerstyle and flatpicking, and we found that this Advanced Auditorium gobbled up lowered tunings for breakfast.
You’re looking at a guitar with a voice to fill rooms with ease, combing the rich and present bass register with fat trebles and a splash of overtones for big-bodied tone and projection. The tip of this tone-iceberg is gorgeous, too: Schwartz trimmed the top in colorfol Mother-of-Pearl which continues seamlessly along the fretboard extension and into the centermost ring of the rosette! Plus a five-ply Mahogany neck and Highlander IP-1 pickup, and the final result is gold for both your ears and eyes.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, canada, 114, schwarts, hiscox
Additional demo: https://youtu.be/Zxaxf__GDaQ
$5,720 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Maple - Birdseye 
Add to Compare2006 Shanti Concert, Brazilian Rosewood/Silver Spruce
From the workshop of Michael Hornick, this 2006 Shanti Concert model boasts gorgeous abalone, piano key ivory for the nut and saddle, Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, and Silver Spruce on top. Crafted from the highest quality materials, which is apparent in sound and presentation.
Other keywords/mispellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, old growth, calton, sc-19-124
$11,440 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2005 Sheppard Madrigal Grand Auditorium, Brazilian Rosewood/Bosnian Spruce
2005 Gerald Sheppard Grand Auditorium ‘Madrigal’—a refined and expressive instrument built with master-grade Bosnian Spruce on top and a gorgeous set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides. A fingerstyle dream, with a responsive voice and plenty of headroom to handle dynamic nuance. The 1 3/4″ nut and 2 1/4″ spacing at the saddle make it a natural fit for intricate right-hand work. Red-dyed wood trim adds a bold, elegant touch, while striped Ebony bindings offer contrast and class. A sophisticated build from one of the modern greats.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, cedar creek, 9609
$8,840 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2005 Sheppard, Ave Maria Grand Auditorium, Flamed Koa/Engelmann Spruce
From 2005, we have this Grand Auditorium, ‘Ave Maria,’ from Sheppard Guitars. It features Koa back and sides with an Engelmann spruce top, a Florentine cutaway, and abalone inlay traced in red-dyed wood throughout. Nearly 20 years old at the time of this writing, it has a very open and powerful sound. It’s also equipped with an LR Baggs iBeam. With a comfortable profile and setup, this guitar is ready for any application.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, cedar creek, shepard, 9606
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Koa - Flamed 
Add to CompareBrand New Sonic Replica R, Mahogany/Italian Spruce
Brand new Sonic Replica R—Mahogany back and sides paired with Italian Spruce on top. The Sonic Replica Project is Galloup Studios’ deep dive into what makes vintage flattops so magical. Each Replica begins with a meticulously selected original—like this ’39 D-18—which is then reverse profiled using CT scanning to capture wood density, resonance patterns, and more. Every element, from top and back thickness to finish layers and deflection measurements, is accounted for. The goal? Not just to look the part, but to sound and feel like the real thing.
To date, Galloup Studios has profiled a 1937 D-18, a 1939 D-18, and a 1930 OM, with each Replica tagged with the original serial number followed by ‘SR’ to denote Sonic Replica. These aren’t just guitars—they’re rolling R&D, built to test and prove acoustic theories through fully functional instruments. A celebration of vintage tone with cutting-edge technique behind every note.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, harptone, 2024
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2021 Youri Soroka Torres Model, CSA Rosewood/Spruce
French-Ukrainian builder Youri Soroka manages to make even relatively new builds sound open, airy, and wide awake. This 2021 Torres Model is no exception, dressed up with a dramtically figured, four-piece CSA Rosewood back, old growth Indian Rosewood sides, and creamy Spruce top. The voice is immediate and emotive, with a colorful bass response to pair up with quick and vibrant treble strings, plus a rich midrange in between. Build weight is very light–3lbs–and contributes to the experience of playing a living, breathing instrument as you feel the vibrations in your hands and your chest. The rosette features green purflings and a sheaf-of-wheat motif that sets off the amber color of the surrounding Spruce, just a bit of added color to make it pop. Rosewood bridge plus bone tieblock, as well as Rosewood bindings and gold Pagos tuners with Ebony buttons.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, classical, andy jurik, 45
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.218 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - CSA 
Add to CompareBrand New Spohn OM-C 12-Fret, Swiss Cherry/Swiss Moon Spruce
Where to begin? This instrument is vibrant, in every sense of the word. The choice of woods, the color of those woods, the pink appointments, and the clarity and immediate response from this are unparalleled. Not many folks do deconstructed rosettes, and absolutely no one does them like Max Spohn. It comes with Evo frets, Scheller tuners, the whole shebang. This creature also sports a Manzer-style wedge, laminated sides, and a gorgeously executed fingerboard extension. We love every detail about this guitar. If you need a guitar to cut through the mix, sonically and visually, look no further; we have what you seek.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, germany, fingerstyle, alternative woods, swiss moonspruce, swiss cherry
$15,165 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Cherry - Swiss 
Add to Compare2021 Strahm 00, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Wide awake! Raring to go! and nearly new from 2021. Here’s a chance to land a powerful 00 from Stephen Strahm that’s dressed to the nines in understated tonewood glory. Gorgeous, dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pair up with a special set of Adirondack Spruce on top that Stephen acquired from his days with the Santa Cruz Guitar Co, and he used that same set of BRW to furnish a lovely rosette and headstock veneer. Not much pearl on this one; Strahm’s aesthetic lets the quality of the woods speak for themselves. We’re very excited to have this one in the shop—give us a shout before it’s gone!
Other keywords: traugott, fingerstyle, petteway, fingerpicking, modern guitar, 201417, brazilain, adriondack, mainstage, 14-fret, gotoh
Additional demo: https://youtu.be/ZaaFn1og1lo
$16,640 Add to cartScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2022 Strahm 00, Beeswing Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
This 2022 00 from Stephen Strahm is punching above its weight class. Typically, small-body guitars share similar qualities—qualities we love. Yet sometimes, a small-body guitar can offer the comfort of a smaller body while delivering the volume, power, and presence of a larger, full-bodied instrument. This one, dressed in beautifully figured Beeswing Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce, does just that. The top is some of the nicest Adirondack we’ve ever heard, with a Granadillo headplate and rosette, allowing for an earthy and natural aesthetic.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, mainstage, handmade, bespoke, 25519
$12,480 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
Add to CompareIncoming Sussone SG Concerto Limited Edition, Ziricote/Italian Spruce
Coming soon to a Dream near you!
We’re more than excited for our first build from Italy’s Paolo Sussone in Ziricote and Italian Spruce with some gorgeous custom inlay work to really stand apart from the crowd.This beauty is available now for pre-purchase! We have already spec’d this instrument, and so is not available for additional customization. If you would like to commission a custom build of your own, please check our site for available build slots, or you can reach out to us through our contact page to discuss a build to your own specs here.
Add to Compare2019 Taran DS5, Macassar Ebony/Master Grade Swiss Moon Spruce
2019 Taran DS5 in Macassar Ebony and Swiss Moonspruce. DS stands for “Dowling Signature,” and you can feel the care and intention put into this build. Five years old at the time of publication, you can sense the sonic maturation of the guitar, which likely sounded lively right from the start. With semi-hemispherical EVO frets, a deconstructed rosette, and a microbevel, this guitar is stunning. It feels great and sounds even better. From the fit to the finish, this guitar is a masterpiece. Listen to the demo and check out the photos for yourself! A true Dream Guitar here.
Here’s an additional demo with Dustin Furlow: https://youtu.be/ywOwzSMsqas
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, modern, calton, scotland, scottish, united kingdom,
$19,760 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ebony - Macassar 
Add to Compare2024 Thorell Red Sky Deluxe, European Maple/European Spruce
Red Sky Deluxe by Thorell, 2024. Its anatomy is crafted from European Maple and European Spruce. With Art Deco appointments, it’s a modern tribute to the Loar-style archtops of the past. It features a custom-made DeArmond-style single-coil pickup, along with a floating pickguard equipped with volume and tone controls. This archtop also boasts a soundport and an arm bevel for added comfort. Sleek design, outstanding tone, and comfort for days. Comes wrapped up in a Hoffee case.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, jazz, hollowbody, scheller, 24191
$13,520 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - European, Maple - European 
Add to Compare2017 Tippin Crescendo Al Petteway, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
Just when you think you’ve seen and heard it all, along comes a guitar with the perfect combination of breathtaking visuals and a rapturous voice: our 2017 Al Petteway Crescendo from Bill Tippin. Dream’s own Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, paired with a Swiss Moonspruce top, Abalone trim to bind the top, rosette, fretboard, and center seam; flamed Koa arm bevel, rosette ring, and inlaid just below the nut at the first fret; French Polish on top, Nitrocellulose everywhere else; Bill’s signature soundport in the upper bout. This is a guitar that’s difficult to turn away from.
Tonally, the balance is equal parts bass, treble, and mids, with an overtone swell in the upper middle register to crank up the lushness and color. This is practically a brand new guitar, but it has the kind of cool, rolling bass notes and crisp trebles that you’d expect to find, instead, on a weather-worn and broken-in guitar from decades past. We shudder to think what this piece of beauty will sound like in the next few years. It’s a natural choice for open tunings like DADGAD, but the 25 1/2 inch scale and 14-fret neck also lets you drop down into C territory without compromising play feel.
It’s quality and style like this that make Bill Tippin one of our all-time favorite luthiers. This is a treasure you’ll want to keep close.
Here’s an additional demo the last time this beauty passed through: https://youtu.be/GOKZEVs0TB4. https://youtu.be/LJqHBxPU0Sc
$20,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Tippin Staccato Cuban Mahogany/Salmon Crate Sitka
From 2007, a Bill Tippin Staccato in Mahogany and Sitka Spruce. This is his modern take on the traditional Parlor or 0-sized guitar. It’s the perfect body style for the player seeking a comfortable, easy-playing guitar without sacrificing tone. Like every Tippin, the Staccato boasts a big voice, strong projection, as well as depth and complexity. This beautiful guitar features very rare Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani), the densest type of Mahogany, known for its fine, rich texture. Its density provides greater sustain and a more complex tone compared to Honduran Mahogany. Bill topped it with rare Salmon Spruce, which was submerged for many years and exhibits more silking than you can imagine. Silking, or medullary rays, indicates that the wood is perfectly quarter-sawn and demonstrates its tensile strength.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, fingerstyle, 0407003
$10,405 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany - Cuban