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Add to CompareNew Oxwood Handmade 00 Brazilian/Lutz
The point at which contemporary design meets traditional shapes, that is where this brand new 2016 Oxwood Handmade 00 resides. The Wenge-over-Bloodwood rosette and assymetrical headstock attest to Brad Daniels’ fresh taste, lending this guitar an exciting flavor which complements the curves of the 00 body of Brazilian Rosewood and Lutz Spruce without dominating the otherall aesthetic.
Everything about this guitar works together in a smooth, harmonious flow; from looks to tone, this Oxwood is a well-oiled machine. The voice has exactly what you’d expect from a 00–a warm and buttery midrange, articulate bass, easy playability–but the treble strings set it apart from the 00 crowd. The B and E strings are crisp but not tinny, fat but not floppy, bubbling with overtones and sustain. Lesser 00s run the risk of sounding plunky and small, but this Oxwood 00 has the full-figured presense of a much larger guitar. Interested? Act fast: instruments of Daniels‘ calibre seldom linger for long.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareNew Oxwood Handmade Carmen Cocobolo/Engelmann
“Carmen,” fresh from Bradley Daniels‘ shop, sings like she’s got something to prove. We were taken aback when we first opened the case and tuned her up: how could so much voice project out of a body this size? Needless to say, Oxwood Handmade is setting the bar pretty high for competition. This multi-scale beauty comes to us with Cocobolo Rosewood back and sides and an Engelmann Spruce top in a curvaceous package teeming with energy.With Gold Evo frets adorning the fan-fret Ebony fingerboard at 25″ on the Low E and 24″ on the high E, Carmen is a shorter overall scale than folks are used to with multi-scale fingerboards, but the impact on the guitar’s tone is palpable. That Low E has a giant, round tone that perfectly complements the shimmers of the high E, and the warm, expressive strings between.Blessed with haunting sustain and excelling at lower tunings, Daniels‘ Carmen feels and plays like a smaller guitar, but sounds like a much bigger instrument. With understated and tasteful appointments like the Wenge rosette and backplate or the magnetic truss rod cover, the guitars from Oxwood Handmade make a powerful, poised statement.
SOLD Sale! Read moreNut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare1985 Marin Flamenco Brazilian/Spruce
Straight out of 1985, this Flamenco from Paco Santiago Marin is dangerous stuff, capable of reducing other Flamenco guitars to smoldering piles of Cypress and Spruce. The tone which comes belting out of this gorgeous mosaic-adorned soundhole is ferocious–and how could it not, with such a fine-grained set of Brazilian Rosewood for its backs and sides! With trebles that are crisp and present, and a low-end replete with thunderous sustain, it’s hard to imagine playing a wrong note across the 650mm scale. The balance across the registers is superb, and the setup (sweet and low for agile technique) lends a muscularity to Flamenco pieces that you just can’t find in an Cypress guitar. Marin’s skills are legendary, and rightly so: this guitar looks as crisp as the day the French Polish was applied in 1985 (and plays as crisply, too). Moreover, since the voice’s richness is amplified by such fetching Brazilian Rosewood, this guitar also performs flawlessly for other styles of music, making this more than simply a Flamenco instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli Spatial Radiation Parlor de Luxe Tobaco, Ziricote/Swiss Moonspruce
The workshop of Claudio and Claudia Pagelli produce some of the most out of the ordinary guitars that we see here at Dream Guitars. This Spatial Radiation Parlor de Luxe is no exception, donning a pinless bridge and fingerboard extention that travels on top the finished top are merely two features that makes this creature avant-garde. Oh and did we mention the soundhole(s)? A stunning Ziricote set for the back and sides fit to be a rorschach test, as well as Swiss Moonspruce top; Geared friction pegs, top off this instruments unique qualities.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, tobacco, brand new, ameritage,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ziricote 
Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli 40th Anniversary, Ovangkol/Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudio and Claudia Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
Here we’ve got one of their 40th Anniversary models outfitted with Ovangkol back and sides, Moonspruce top, and some really incredible soundhole and soundport design work. Note the twin offset soundholes at the upper bout of the top? Flip around back for a soundport that’s integrated below the neck, and head over to the bass side lower bout for a rectangular soundport to round it all out. Additionally, the top is braced with continuous brace stock that spreads out at the ends in a vinelike fan that we’ve never seen before. The result is a very energetic and chirpy voice, with treble strings that absolutely kill, very clean and crisp. Wenge neck with a satin finish? Makes for a gossamer lefthand experience. Throw in a unique pinless bridge design and negative space headstock, and you’ve got a whole new kind of beast in your hands.
Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, anniversary guitar, fingerstyle, swiss, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ovangkol 
Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli Gringobeat, Okoume/Swiss Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudia and Claudio Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
This Gringobeat is a semihollow archtop with reimagined curves to maximize ergonomics without compromising an ounce of tone. Note the asymetrical bouts, which help position the guitar perfectly for your right hand; the silky setup and satin-finished Okoume neck; the aluminum arm rest and nickel hardware. The body is also Okoume, aged at least 25 years before use, and the top is a set of carved Swiss Alpine Moonspruce that is finished in the Pagellis’ 3D technique, which yields unique and different results each time. On this Gringobeat, the finish rises and falls across the surface, with lower layers letting the Spruce grain telegraph through. Running your hands over it is a delight. On the electronics front, we’re outfitted with triple Lollar Gold Foils plus a six-way switch for a wide, wide palette of tones (the first position towards the bridge actives the two outer pickups). Additionally, a KMS bridge plus Bigsby tailpiece, and Hipshot knobs, complete the package.
Other keywords: luthier, pagelli guitars, gringo beat, duane simpson, goldo,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.03 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Okoume 
Add to Compare2015 Pagelli The Massari Quilted Maple/Moonspruce
2015 is a very good year for the guitar world. Why? Because this is the year that the Massari was made by Pagelli, a monster of a jazz guitar dyed in blue that sings like gold. Only the choicest of woods were used in this build, from the Canadian Quilted Maple back and sides to the super rare Swiss Alpine “Moon” Spruce, so called because it’s only harvested according to a specific calender which follows lunar cycles to ensure the Spruce is lighter, and stronger, than its other brethren. So, acoustically, the Massari is filled to the brim with a sweet, fat voice–but when amplified, the custom-wound Haussel Humbucker transforms the guitar into a surgeon’s knife: immaculately clean, unerringly precise, aggressively responsive. The secret behind Haussel’s technique involves his use of poles in the middle, not unlike a single coil, so the pickup catches string vibrations at one defined point, creating an articulate single coil tone with none of the hum. Take it anywhere, throw any genre at it, and the Massari will keep up. You’ll want to practice more, just to play it. This guitar comes with the original Ameritage hardshell case.
Follow this link to see Al Petteway’s take on this gorgeous instrument: youtu.be/eCTVYzqWtjc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.81 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Maple - Quilted 
Add to Compare2016 Paldacci OM Malaysian Blackwood/Carpathian Spruce
This OM from 2016 has an incredible set of Malaysian Blackwood back and sides paired with a Carpathian Spruce top. Every detail, from the smooth contour of the neck to the graceful sweep of the lower bout, showcases thoughtful design and expert execution. But of course, a guitar’s true essence lies in its sound—and this one does not disappoint. The tone is vibrant and full of presence.
From the first note, whether fingerpicked or strummed, the guitar responds immediately with clarity and power. The treble strings are bright and energetic, perfectly balanced with a dynamic midrange and a robust, resonant bass. Whether played in standard or DADGAD tuning, this OM maintains exceptional definition, depth, and harmonic richness. In a word: angelic.
Notes from Al Petteway back in 2016 when we first had this instrument – “This is an amazing guitar and is incredibly well-built and designed. I instantly fell in love with it. It gives back more than you give it, which is what I always look for in a good guitar.”
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, visesnut, canada, 7
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Blackwood - Malaysian 
Add to Compare2000 Palen Archtop Flamed Maple/Sitka
Here we have a gorgeous Palen Archtop in Sitka Spruce and Flamed Maple. This Palen immediately draws the eye as soon as you walk into the room, the sunburst has been beautifully executed over the whole instrument. The tone of this archtop can easily keep up with its looks. We played it unplugged first and were surprised by the richness of tone we achieved, Then we plugged it in, and that is the game changer. The stereo pickup combines magnetic and piezo for a wonderful acoustic tone and incredible versatility.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple 
Add to Compare1970 Papazian Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
New York by way of Armenia luthier Manouk Papazian was well known for not only his classicals, but also his lutes and cellos, even violins. It takes a special builder to be able to coax good tone out of so many different shapes. This Classical comes to us from 1970 and is in great playing shape, featuring Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus Spruce top and a 650mm scale.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, nylon string, brazilain,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1960 Manouk Papazian Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Armenian luthier Manouk Papazian, based in New York for much of his career, put together an impressive body of work, ranging from Classicals like this lovely piece to violins, cellos, and even lutes. The example we have today is a Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce Concert Classical from 1960 that’s opened up sweetly and only weighs just over four pounds. The trebles are characterized by a lively string energy and clarity, and really carry the voice well, pairing with a warm and responsive bottom end and articulate midrange. We’ve gone over it with our repair staff to give it a clean bill of health; it’s got some honest play wear, which reinforces our interpretation that it’s opened up a lot, and has a lovely setup to boot.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, nylon string, brazilain, 650
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2000 Antonio Raya Pardo Torres, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Antonio Raya Pardo’s Torres model combines lovely tonewoods with petite body dimensions for a warm, intimate playing experience and voice. Chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood with German Spruce on top, 645mm scale, and a slim 3lbs 4oz playing weight brings added warmth and roundness to the trebles. The strings mix up very evenly across the registers. This Torres model comes to us from 2000, and has opened up handsomely. We found that after a few minutes, it woke up even more—a responsive guitar, indeed.
Here’s an additional demo/performance video with Andy Jurik on this Antonio Raya Pardo Torres model: https://youtu.be/yXYJe_xiOvI
Check out this additional performance featuring David Stevenson: https://youtu.be/PnhkIdMDZoU
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, 149, hiscox
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2003 Shelley Park Elan 14 Mahogany/Spruce
From Canada, this wonderful Elan 14 Gypsy guitar by Shelley Park is a dream to play with a flatpick. It’s got all of the robust Selmer-style tone you’d expect from a high-end gypsy instrument, complete with the signature mid-range honk these guitars are known for. The neck and fretboard construction are superb. We’ll say it again: This guitar is a dream to play with a flatpick. The neck is lightning fast and the notes are as clear and pronounced as can be. Choice woods and ornate designs make this guitar a winner.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2019 Ken Parker Archtop, Flamed Mahogany/Red Spruce
Ken Parker is well known for his design of the Parker Fly guitar, here we have something remarkable from the man himself. This Archtop from 2019 is truly singular and unique. Adirondack Spruce top and stunning Figured Mahogany back and sides. This instrument looks, feels, and sounds like no other. A stunning example of what a guitar can be.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, bespoke, evo, jazz,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Figured