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New Banjo reclaimed maple Maple/
Here’s a great open-back banjo by Joe Mendel of Chesterfield, MO. It features solid Maple (reclaimed from a 100 year old Michigan farmhouse) construction, with and integral tone ring. It’s perfect for clawhammer-style playing, and has excellent projection and sustain, thanks, in part, to the laminated maple neck. It’s a whole lotta banjo for not much scratch!
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 22.75 in Nut Width 1.34 in String Spacing 1.56 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Granadillo 
New Mermer Harp Guitar Flamed Maple/Sitka
For well over 15 years, guitarists world wide have turned to Dream Guitars for the very best, one-of-a-kind acoustic instruments on the planet. Today, we give you the Mermer Harp Guitar ‘Le Mer’! Luthier Rich Mermer has been repairing and building quality instruments since the early 80?s, and this guitar is the embodiment of his many talents. Rich’s work has been recognized by Acoustic Guitar Magazine and several other publications, as being on the cutting edge of guitar design and construction. Very few guitars can match the visual impact of Rich’s latest, or equal the monstrous tone that emanates from the depths of this musical leviathan that is ‘Le Mer’ the Mermaid. Stunning Flamed Maple, stained blue, gives the appearance of rippling water. Custom Mermaid artwork was created by artist Lori Hlavsa (artbylori.com). The harp strings offer deep vibratory low end that are a joy to play along with on the standard guitar neck. A well thought out, masterfully executed instrument; this one is sure to inspire!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple 
2010 Merrill C-18, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Gone before we could even list it! Jim Merrill packs a punch with this 2010 C-18 Dread. Mahogany and Adirondack, quick and punchy and lively, plays like so much butter–it’s like it’s living and breathing in your arms. Jim’s approach is to recreate the prewar ideals in modern form, and to that end we’ve got Adirondack Spruce on top, 18-style appointments, and a sub-four pounds playing weight. This cannon sings.
Other keywords: allen shadd, bluegrass, dreadnaught, hog/adi, pre-war, 1937, 384
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2013 Merrill C-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack (Red)
Our square-shoulder sweetheart goes by the name of Merrill C-28, and brings a deadly set of Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce to the party. Played in and opened up since 2013, this dreadnought has good treble overtones, a crisp attack, and an extra dose of clarity in the mids that a lot of dreads seem to lack. Nickel Waverly tuners keep the weight down (to a scant 4lb 7oz), and the defined V neck is comfy to the touch with a bit of shelf space for your thumb to hang on to.
This Jim Merrill dread is a natural choice for the flatpicking Bluegrass player, but it’s got that extra clarity and punch to also work well for acoustic endeavors a little further afield. Really, this guitar nails it on all the points. With it wrapped up in the included Ameritage hardshell case, you won’t have to worry about harm coming its way—but you may have to watch your friends to make sure they don’t snatch this Merrill for themselves.
Other keywords: C28, C 28, 28-style, traditional guitar, martin guitar, gutiar, dreadnaught, brazilain, adrionodack, waverlies
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2005 Merrill C-18 Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
Jim Merrill’s guitars often sound more vintage than vintage guitars themselves, and that’s right out the gate. Imagine what these guitars will sound like once they’ve opened up for a few years! The 2005 C-18 we’ve got here is a golden opportunity to see just how much a contemporary instrument can sound like its long-lost prewar cousin.Built sturdily but to lightweight specs, this C-18 comes with Mahogany back and sides for a clean low-end presence and Adirondack Spruce top for a bright, punchy middle register and attack. Not surprisingly, this Dreadnought is built with the Bluegrass player in mind, but thanks to trebles which are well-balanced and a bottom E string that is tight and expressive, the C-18 performs beautifully for fingerpicking passages, as well as lightning flatpick sessions. Overall, the voice is muscular, full of vim and vigor, and the bottom-end has enough warmth to warm you on the coldest winter nights.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2013 Merrill 00-18 Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
This Merrill 00-18 is one that you will have to tie to your lap it is so light! Built from Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce, this little guy has all the makings of a incredible pre war style guitar. The tone is just loaded into this little body, it is so full and so lush, it took us completely by surprise. Everything we played on this one was handled gracefully, this is the definition of a versatile guitar. Grab this one while you can, it’s truly special!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.34 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
New Merrill C-18 Custom Relic Mahogany/Adirondack
The Merrill family is well know for building strong Dreadnought guitars that can light up a room. Well here we have their first ever Relic C-18, a powerhouse featherweight that will knock your socks off! Built on faithful 1937 D-18 specs with a hand carved neck and braces, hot hide glue, Red Spruce and Ancient Honduras Mahogany. They even went so far as to find the authentic Sea Snail dot inlays, Brown tortoise celluloid for the binding and end-wedge, Cloth side reinforcement strips, etc. We think this guitar came out amazing, it really looks and sounds like it’s been played for 70+ years. Well done!
**NOTE: This one sold before we could even list it, but call us today and we can get Jim and the gang to make one just for you! We are now proud to offer Merrill Guitars here at Dream Guitars!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2001 Merrill C-18 Mahogany/Adirondack
Here is a gorgeous Merrill C-18 built for power and tone. Hand built using vintage specifications, top grade Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce and vintage design. The braces are hand scalloped to 1930’s Martin specifications, with high X-brace. This one has a gorgeous Sunburst and tortoise bindings that complete the vintage vibe. Great playability and all that wonderful Merrill Tone.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
Merrill C-18 Clinchfield Mahogany/Adirondack
This C-18 was hand built using vintage specifications, top grade Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce and vintage design. The braces are hand scalloped to 1930’s Martin specifications, with high X-brace. Each guitar is equipped with a high quality 2-way trussrod. This model uses Waverly G-98 replica tuners and an ivory nut and saddle.The sunburst finish is gorgeous and blends with the Tortoise bindings for rich facade. But this one’s all about power, it’s a banjo killer that just sings.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
Brand New Michael Kennedy Concert, Crelicam Ebony/Torrefied Sitka Spruce
There are many descriptors and superlatives we could use to describe the guitar wizardry of Michael Kennedy. Put quite simply this guitar is epic. A sound as profound as its appearance, and man oh man is this instrument handsome. Crelicam Ebony for the back and sides, Torrefied Sitka Spruce on top. The back and sides are laminated which not only provides structural stability, but sonic stability as well. Michael’s guitars are powerhouses, and this is in part why. We also have a multiscale setup on this creature, so exploring tunings far and wide will be no hindrance! Take a look at the photos, the video and listen to the audio to fully be immersed in what makes this instrument so special. It speaks for itself.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, evo, tornavoz, canadian, 56, pinless
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Ebony - Crelicam 
Brand New Michael Kennedy GC Multiscale, Ziricote/Sinker Cedar
Here’s one you’ll struggle to put down. Logan spec’d out this powerhouse with Michael Kennedy with the goal of landing a resonant, responsive, engrossing multiscale guitar. Clearly, Mike nailed it. The voice is crisp and clear, with bell-like trebles and a resounding bass response. Instant success for fingerstyle. Soaks up C tunings like it was made for it (and it was). We paired a striking set of Ziricote for the back and sides with Sinker Cedar on top, a 26.25-25.5″ multiscale fretboard, beveled bindings, soundport, tornavoz–the works! If you’re looking for a livewire that holds its own in a wide range of tunings and attacks, our latest Michael Kennedy GC simply will not disappoint.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bespoke guitar, 49, multi scale, multi-scale, fan fret, fanned fret, gotoh, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Sinker, Ziricote 
Brand New Indian Hill/Michael Kennedy GC, Tamarindo/Lutz Spruce
Our latest Indian Hill GC comes with a few creature comforts to set it apart—and a gorgeously balanced and expressive voice to match. Figured Tamarindo back and sides pair up with Lutz Spruce on top, plus venetian cutaway for playability (and micro beveled bindings throughout for smooth contact with your body), and a soundport at the upper bout for a little extra “me in the monitor.” The satin neck feels effortless in-hand, and the GC body is big enough to handle a wide range of attacks with aplomb. Michael Kennedy also built this beauty with a wooden tornavoz inside the soundhole, which to our ears enhances the bass response and gives the voice a lovely touch of darkness and color in the mids.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, canadian, fingerpicking, alternate tunings, gotoh, 45, 2021, tamarand
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Tamarindo 
Brand New Indian Hill Concert, Black Limba/Lutz Spruce
Michael Kennedy of Indian Hill Guitars has pulled off a mean feat: this Concert model is vocal, articulate, and sweetly balanced. All wrapped in a gorgeous package with Black Limba back and sides and Lutz Spruce on top, soundport, and a tornavoz installed in the soundhole. The voice really is so, so crisp and well defined; it’s an excellent fingerstyle instrument in Standard as well as DADGAD and other more arcane tunings. The neck is finished in satin for a silk-smooth play feel. The body bindings are delightfully rounded for a comfortable instrument-body connection. Really, from tuner to tail this Indian Hill is a bombshell.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, canadian, fingerpicking, alternate tunings, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Limba - Black (Korina) 
New Indian Hill Concert, Mahogany/Engelmann Spruce
Definition, power, and playability—we don’t know how Michael Kennedy builds such energetic guitars, but we’re sure glad he does. This is our latest Indian Hill Grand Concert in Mahogany and Engelmann Spruce, with a few extra features under the hood. Namely, a small upper bout soyndport to keep the player in the know, and the installation of a tornavoz around the inside of the soundhole.
This GC is a particularly lively and loud guitar, exhibiting all the woody, dry characteristics of Mahogany that make for a quick and responsive instrument. Played with either flatpicks or fingertips, this Indian Hill is immensely fun; it’s easy to lose track of time. The back and sides and neck are finished in satin, and your left hand slides oh so smoothly along the neck. It’s really one of those guitars that practically plays itself. The pinless bridge makes for quick string changes and eliminates the risk of launching a bridge pin off the top and into your audience—set off with spalted appointments here and the rosette.
Brand new but already a livewire tone machine! Our latest Indian Hill GC is a hearthrob you won’t want to miss.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, canadian, fingerstyle, dadgad, alternate tunings, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 35.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany