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2005 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Cocobolo/Adirondack Red
What a set of Cocobolo! and this guitar may as well be new, it’s absolutely perfect. Kevin gets a great tone from Cocobolo, a close relative to Brazilian Rosewood. This instrument has all the Ryan clarity and separation with a little extra punch and quickness. The Adirondack top has perfect grain and adds lots of headroom and a nice sparkle to the treble strings. A Ryan tone machine…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Amazon/Bosnian
Here we have a like new Nightingale from Kevin. This one features upgraded tonewoods throughout. The back & sides are Amazon Rosewood, long used by Martin for some it’s premiere guitars. The top is Bosnian Spruce, which adds its warm clarity to the mix. The result is a lush sounding Ryan with more warmth then usual from a Spruce version. And every note is round and full, a special one for sure.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Amazon 
2004 Ryan Signature Series Nightingale, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
The cream of the crop never tastes so sweet as when you play this Signature Series from Kevin Ryan. And sweet is the word here! Premium Brazilian Rosewood from Kevin’s exclusive stash held aside for his Signature Series builds (this one is #033), plus Swiss Spruce on top added creaminess and velvety bass. The voice is smooth and handsomely defined; an exquisite piece for the modern fingerstylist, or anyone who needs maximum definition and detail in every note. The setup is effortless in hand, and Kevin’s use of a longer 25.75” scale adds pop and sizzle to those trebles to really sing out. Kevin’s already surgical-grade precision is cranked to eleven on this one. Fit and finish is flawless, as are the Select Blue Paua Abalone appointments and bevel and intricately interwoven inlay around the 12th fret.
When a builder as good as Kevin really lets the throttle run wide open, you get powerhouses like this Signature Series Nightingale—a once in a lifetime guitar.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, grand auditorium, brazilain, venetian cutaway, calton, #487.61
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Stewart Banjeaurine /RadioKing Calfskin
Stumble into the world of banjos, and you just don’t know what you’ll find. The S.S. Stewart Banjeaurine we have in the store today is just such a find: a nylon, five-string banjo tuned up to Open C. These instruments were immensely popular in the Banjo Orchestras between the 1888 and 1910s, where they were relied on for the majority of the solos in those ensembles. This particular style of banjo was invented by S.S. Stewart himself, and later replicated by many of the major names in the banjo industry of the early Twentieth Century in America. In 1894, you could have purchased this little gem for $50!This S.S. Stewart Banjeaurine has a sweet, warm voice, new head (installed by banjo builder and master carver R.M. Anderson), and a smooth setup–with enough projection to work well by itself or if you’re looking to start the next Banjo Orchestra Revival of the 21st Century!
S. S. Stewart Universal Favorite Waverly Fiberskyn
The tone of a good open back Clawhammer banjo can be quite enchanting, transporting the listener to a simpler time back to the mountains, maybe on Grandpas porch. This S.S. Stewart Banjo is just on of those kinds of instrument, built in the 1890’s, it could have very well been played on a porch in the mountains. This banjo has a great open and plunky sound perfect for clawhammer style. Lawrence Brown, a master Lute maker, made the new neck on this Banjo, and is excellent. It is easy to play and even easier on the eyes with its beautifully engraved inlays.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 27.9 in Nut Width 1.19 in String Spacing 1.69 in Woods Skin - Waverly Fiberskyn, Steel 
2010 S.B. MacDonald ResoDream Alder/Alder
This was the first of our ResoDream Series from S.B. MacDonald. Dream Guitars Owner Paul Heumiller collaborated with Scott MacDonald to create this custom version of Scott’s Resonator/Electric Guitar. Scott has built guitars for Lucinda Williams, Robert Hunter (Grateful Dead), renown TV/Film composer Mike Post, and many more greats. We at Dream Guitars have been searching for a really well designed electric resonator and this is it! Scott is a highly skilled artisan so the build quality is top notch and the playability is superb. The ResoDream features a custom high output Lindy Fralin Split Blade Pickup that is exclusive to this model, along with Gotoh 510 tuners and a custom Cedar Creek case. In addition there is a Fishman cone pickup and the two come together through a Fishman preamp. There is a stereo jack so you can separate the cone pickup from the magnetic for added versatility. Wether you play side, fingers or both, this little reso is sure to satisfy!
2021 Solveig & Andreas Kirschner Double Top Classical, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This 2021 Double Top Classical from Solveig & Andreas Kirschner, here with a short 640mm scale setup, combines power and warmth with an easy playability and featherweight construction. Built as a collaboration with the fine folx at Siccas Guitars, this Double Top boasts Cedar up top with Indian Rosewood back and sides, an elevated fingerboard, and gold Pagos tuners at the headstock. Weighing in just over three pounds, this Double Top is resonant and responsive in hand. We love the slight C shape to the Spanish Cedar neck (though we still consider the profile overall to be a D shape), and French Polish throughout.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, andy jurik, nylon string, siccas, s&a, bam, dt cedar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 2.04 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Double Top - Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1994 Eric Sahlin Classical, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
With a heady waitlist for a new guitar, Eric Sahlin’s Classicals are a rare sighting on the used market. Today we’ve landed a single owner example from 1994 in Indian Rosewood & Spruce that’s completely opened up, rich, and responsive. Eric adorned the soundhole with an intricate mosaic rosette, and paired that with Rosewood bindings (which even follow the curve of the heel) and Sloane tuners at the headstock. This Classical has been lovingly played for the past 25 plus years, and bears the marks of a guitar that never had the chance to collect dust, but we’re happy to report that all that music has paid off for an opened up voice—and the playability is still sweet and easy to boot.
Other keywords: lutherie, nylon string, andrew york, classical guitar, concert classical, classical music, IR, 650mm
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.125 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
2007 Sakashta OM, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
The lutherie community suffered a great loss with the passing of Taku Sakashta. We’re grateful for the opportunity to host one of his flattops here in the shop today. Taku built this OM in 2007 with dramatic Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, European Spruce on top, and several Sakashta-specific features from the scroll cutaway to the raised headstock logo. The voice is characterized by a focused, directional quality that feels immediate and defined. Additional features include doubled sides, a segmented MOP rosette with Maple purflings, and engraved MOP snowflakes position markers.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, sakashta guitar, beauregard, 27, flat top, brazilain, euro spruce, eruo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2016 Sakurai Special, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Guitars from the workshop of Masaki Sakurai are highly esteemed for their impeccable quality and meticulous attention to detail. This 2016 specimen we have here is no exception. It features a spruce top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides, with a 650 mm scale length and a 2″ nut width. This is a significant amount of high-quality guitar for the price, perfect for either a student or a seasoned performer.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, japanese, japan, kohno
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2017 Sakurai PC South American Rosewood/Spruce
Such a lovely voice! This 2017 Sakurai PC (Paris Competion) model is already amazing and it’s practically brand new. CSA Rosewood and Spruce with Sakurai’s cashew finish make for a resonant package that responds beautifully to a range of attacks and styles. Everything about this guitar speaks of smooth, efficient operation, from the tuners and the neck feel to the excellent string-to-string and note-to-note balance.
The bass is characterized by a clean, transparent response and is mated to an equally clear upper register. With enough sustain to make you look around for the hidden speaker that’s playing on repeat, and a glass-smooth setup, this 2017 Sakurai PC is a delight to play each time you pick it up. This model is based on Sakurai’s winning entry to the 1988 Paris International Guitar Luthiers Competition, and hasn’t changed much since then–evidence that Sakurai has perfected his craft in spectacular fashion.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - South American 
2015 Sakurai PC South American Rosewood/Spruce
Masaki Sakurai has been at the forefront of Japanese lutherie for many decades, claiming many accolades not the least of which was winning first prize at the 4th International Guitar Making Contest in Paris. So powerful was the guitar he built for that contest, he decided to add it to his lineup of models: the PC was born. South American Rosewood for the back and sides is paired with a Spruce top and finished with Cashew Oil–the woods shine, remain quite resonant, and are solidly protected. The 650mm scale and 52mm nut make for glassy playability, and the overall lightweight build (3lb 12oz) guarantees that you can play this 2015 Sakurai PC for hours without tiring. The voice is just as smooth, with trebles that are big and focused but don’t dominate (so those sweet, warm lower and middle registers can flesh out the tone). This guitar plays and sings like a much older instrument, but is really only a few years old! If you’re at all familiar with Sakurai’s work, you know just how lovely is the experience of playing this fine instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - South American 
2015 Sakurai Maestro-RF Central American/Spruce
A guitar which plays this smoothly should be illegal. It’s practically criminal, the balance across the registers, the pianistic separation of the strings, the heft of the bottom end, the way the trebles fill the room, and somehow retain a gentleness at the same time. Heck, it’s even a crime to call this a used guitar–practically brand-new from 2015, with not a scratch to be found. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the Maestro-RF from Masaki Sakurai. With Central American Rosewood back and sides and a Spruce top, she sings in a voice equal parts vigorous, rich, and articulate. This isn’t your grandpa’s Classical, either: the Maestro-RF features an elevated fingerboard, which allows for easy access to upper frets and modifies the break angle of the strings over the saddle, increasing the amount of vertical force being applied to the Spruce top, whch increases the responsiveness of the plates and dramatically enhances the sustain. Moreover, this shifts where the soundhole is projecting outward, which translates to more of the guitar’s sonorous voice in the player’s ear. If you haven’t played an elevated fingerboard Classical yet, this is your chance! You won’t be disappointed.
1976 Sakurai 5 Indian/Cedar
Here we have a lovingly kept 1976 Sakurai Model 5 classical guitar. Sakurai, in case you don’t know, is the nephew of the famous Masaru Kohno and currently makes Kohno and Sakurai guitars. Though wonderful aged for more than 30 years, this guitar looks nearly new. The Indian Rosewood and Cedar body produce a rich, traditional voice with that trademark Sakurai power and precision. The treble strings are very clear, focused and powerful. The playability is superb and it’s easy to pull a variety of colors and dynamics from this wonderful Sakurai guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian