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2004 Kim Walker SJ, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The dizzying number of wonderful guitars that we have on our walls might lead some to think that after a while, all these amazing guitars would sound alike. However, when a true heavyweight like the 2004 Walker SJ we have here today enters the fray, there’s just no competition. Kim Walker’s name is synonymous with unparalleled quality and tone–and we’ve got one of his masterpieces in the shop, begging to be played. A stunning Brazilian Rosewood set comprises the back and sides with a richly colored Adirondack Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood bindings. In Kim’s hands, these woods have been given a rich, powerful voice. The low-end is charged and enveloping, while the trebles have a warm, complex tonality and sweet sustain. When played fingerstyle, the middle registers exhibit a smooth sinuosity and have mellow overtones. Overall, the registers are perfectly–and we mean perfectly–balanced, and the SJ body gives this guitar heaps of projection. Kim’s appointments are graceful, from his contemporary-inflected asymetrical Ebony bridge to the hairline curves of the headstock and the minutely curved body bindings. This is one of the lightest SJs you’ll find, but the build is nevertheless rock solid: this guitar exudes an aura of strength and longevity. If you are at all interested in owning a Walker, give this guitar a look, because let’s face it: they’re very rare, and will only become rarer with time. This is the guitar of a lifetime–don’t miss your chance.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2019 Kim Walker OM Master Series, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Paradise on earth which fits beneath your fingertips: the Kim Walker Master Series OM. Kim’s guitars are, quite frankly, in their own category. This 2019 OM is precise proof of that: incredible tonewoods, incredible tone, incredible playability. Heirloom-grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with an Italian Spruce top, dark Abalone appointments around the body and inlaid as flowers at the headstock—high gloss finish, slinky playability to match. The voice is powerful, complex, balanced to a T. This one is a part of Kim’s Master Series, meaning only the finest of his materials, and the voice has been honed with an exquisite attention to detail.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, walker guitars, waverly
Additional demo: https://youtu.be/a6Q4zOJswcY
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2017 Scott Walker Weissenborn, Mahogany
Famed electric guitar builder Scott Walker also has a softer, warmer side: in 2017 he built a run of Weissenborns like this Mahogany beauty—easy on the eyes and the hands (and the bar!). 25 inch scale with Graphtech tuners, tortoise-style bindings, and a warm, enveloping voice. We loved playing this Walker Weissenborn in Open D and Open G. Weighing in at a slim 3.5lbs, this is a featherweight in your lap that contains a big voice.
Other keywords: lap steel, lapsteel, slide guitar, weisenborn, fingerpicking, open tuning, mahagony
New Scott Walker Custom Flamed Mahogany/Quilted Maple
One of a matched pair of Scott Walker Guitars identical but for the pickups. Purchase both ‘Sisters’ or just one.
We are expanding our custom electric guitar offerings and for 2011 are very proud to introduce Scott Walker Guitars to our clientele. Many of you will know Scott’s amazing work, he simply makes some of the most beautiful and original instruments that embody both a retro vibe and a modern sophistication. For our first two Scott Walker Guitars we requested something that Scott’s never done before, his Santa Cruz model a satin finish on deeply carved quilted Maple tops that are as sexy as they come. Scott used a two step finish of black stain, then Amber to give it a serious three dimensional look. The body is Flamed Mahogany and the neck is Solid Brazilian Rosewood for amazing sustain and feel. The fingerboard is cut from the solid neck blank. The pickups on this one are custom Lollar Imperials, versatile Humbuckers that go from clean to mean. There’s also a CAE Sound Jangle 2 Preamp built in with it’s own mini toggle and gain knob. Details like handmade Brazilian pickup rings and custom made Tailpiece make this a work of art as much as a player’s dream.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Maple, Mahogany - Honduran 
New Scott Walker Custom Flamed Mahogany/Quilted Maple
One of a matched pair of Scott Walker Guitars identical but for the pickups. Purchase both ‘Sisters’ or just one.
We are expanding our custom electric guitar offerings and for 2011 are very proud to introduce Scott Walker Guitars to our clientele. Many of you will know Scott’s amazing work, he simply makes some of the most beautiful and original instruments that embody both a retro vibe and a modern sophistication. For our first two Scott Walker Guitars we requested something that Scott’s never done before, his Santa Cruz model with a satin finish on deeply carved quilted Maple tops that are as sexy as they come. Scott used a two step finish of black stain, then Amber to give it a serious three dimensional look. The body is Flamed Mahogany and the neck is Solid Brazilian Rosewood for amazing sustain and feel. The fingerboard is cut from the solid neck blank. The pickups on this one are custom Lollar Humbucker Size Single Coils for a huge, powerful sound. There’s also a CAE Sound Jangle 2 Preamp built in with it’s own mini toggle and gain knob. Details like handmade Brazilian pickup rings and custom made Tailpiece make this a work of art as much as a player’s dream.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Maple, Mahogany - Honduran 
1920s Washburn Model 5203, Rosewood/Spruce
Fingerpickers, come round, this vintage Washburn Model 5203 is a piece worth visiting with—for a long time yet to come. The Model 5203 from the 1920s is outfitted with gold vines along the Spruce top, which have mellowed sweetly with the lightly checked finish for a beautiful prewar look. Quarter-sawn Rosewood back and sides with Ivoroid bindings, a girthy (but not quite baseball bat) neck with 1 25/32” nut which feels comfortable and familiar; this Washburn is immensely fun to play, and weighs only a touch over three pounds.
Other keywords: lyon & healy, red spruce, 12 fret, vintage guitar, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 23.875 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood 
2005 Webber Webber Jumbo Indian/Engelmann
One of Canada’s finest builders, David Webber is keeping the luthier tradition alive and well with the use of computer controlled machinery to maximize his efficiency, leaving more time and energy for the crucial detail work which separates a great guitar from a good one. The 2005 Webber Jumbo we have here is the result of Webber’s successful marriage of computer- and hand-made instruments: a guitar with a strong, vigorous voice that responds equally well to flatpicking or fingerstyle arrangements. The low-end has lots of bark, and the middle registers are big and clear, thanks to the time-honored combination of Indian Rosewood back and sides and straight-grained Spruce top. This instrument is, in a word, quick: very responsive, very clean. To top it all off, this Jumbo comes with a premium L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system! This guitar comes with the original Datt case.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
2001 Weber Beartooth A Style Flamed Maple/Spruce Al Petteway’s & Amy White’s
To all of our loving clients who have asked us, “If I buy this one, will I sound like Al?” this Weber Beartooth A Style Mandolin is about as close as we can get you to that lofty ideal – After all, it is Al’s personal mandolin! This one is in gorgeous Flamed Maple and a hand graduated and tuned Spruce top that plays like a dream. The setup is perfect and the tone is woody and sweet, dense and rich all at once. With its chop and strength, it’s an incredibly versatile instrument and fits well for anything from Bluegrass to Celtic, or pretty much anything Al would play! Be sure and call us up quick before it’s gone…
2015 Abraham Wechter Florentine, Mahogany/Spruce
Quick, lively, and raring to go! Here we’ve landed a gorgeous Florentine model from the one and only Abraham Wechter, boasting a slim build weight just over four pounds with Mahogany back and sides and Spruce top, 25.4″ scale and 1 3/4″ nut, and light Maple appointments throughout. The flavor of Mahogany we’re working with here is incredibly light and amber in color–almost like Satinwood at first glance–really makes this one stand out. The voice has great balance across the registers, with energetic trebles that lend an immediacy to the voice that’s honestly great for both fingers and picks.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/boP3OE40P9c
Other keywords: fingerstyle, abe wechter, weckter, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany 
2007-2008 Wechter Florentine Nylon Elite, Quilted Maple/Cedar
Dynamic is the name of the game when it comes to our Wechter Florentine crossover. Among Abraham Wechter’s myriad designs over the years, his Florentine is one of the most well-known, in particular for the ease with which these guitars can be played in a wide range of settings. The spacious body cavity lends extra projection and clarity, while the shallow C profile neck feels much more like your favorite steel string than a classical. The 25.5 inch scale shines for fingerstyle compositions, but has enough tension for use with a pick; the Barbera Soloist pickup amplified both modes handsomely.
Quilted Maple make up the back and sides, Red Cedar the top, and the rosette partitions up the natural Cedar grain with sparkling Abalone that has an extra three-dimenionsionality that quickly catches the eye. Of course this model comes with a Florentine Cutaway, and this crossover guitar also features a strap button so you can easily play while standing—no more relegated to squeaky chairs on stage! In incredible condition, this Wechter Florentine was built between 2005 and 2008 and has opened up sweetly, and combines the punchy drive of its Maple with Cedar warmth and overtones for a well-balanced voice, both acoustic and amplified.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.09 in Woods Cedar, Maple - Quilted 
1900s Weissenborn Style 1, All-Koa
The holy grail of old school square necks! We’re in love with this Weissenborn Style 1 from the early 1900s, decked out in gorgeous Koa from tuner to tail and singing loud and oh so clear with its voice of the ages. The voice is characterized by a sweetness and warmth in the mids that spills out into the bottom and top ends for an enveloping, mellow flavor. It’s just a joy to hear. Our repair folks have gone over this one and given it a clean bill of health, too, so it’s ready to keep on making music!
Other keywords: lap steel, lapsteel, dobro, hawaiiian slack key, weisenborn, 1900’s, vintage
1930 Weissenborn Style 1 Koa/Koa
We have a rare instrument here, a 1930 Weissenborn Style 1. lap Steel in all Koa. The Weissenborn guitar has long been the gold standard in the non resonator slide guitar scene. With that classic woody growl it is hard not to fall in love with the Weissenborn sound, just playing a few licks conjurs up memories of the delta blues or the beautiful beaches of Hawaii. this Weissenborn is in spectacular shape, with only some discrete finish checking and the stray ding or two on the back and sides.
New Lambe A Style with F Holes Figured Maple/Sitka
This is an A style Mandolin in Sitka Spruce and Flamed Maple from luthier Wes Lambe. Wes is a newcomer to us here at Dream Guitars and he has set himself a high standard with everything we have seen. The build quality and voicing on this mando are fantastic – it has a great “chop” but also a warmth and charisma that we don’t often find in A styles. Volume is something you won’t have to worry about with this mandolin, you can play it sweet and soft or really dig into it if you are in a bluegrass jam.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 14 in Nut Width 1.063 in String Spacing 1.44 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple 
New Lambe Jumbo 000 Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
This is the first guitar we have had in the shop from North Carolina-based luthier Wes Lambe, and boy are we impressed. Just holding this Jumbo 000, you really get a sense of the passion Wes has for building guitars. Wes has a great ear when its comes to voicing his instruments, and this particular one has a full and rich tone with a panoply of pleasing overtones. The time-honored combination of Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce has been utilized to full effect here, and the evenness of tone and power from string to string, up and down the fingerboard, is remarkable. Without a doubt, this is a perfect fingerstyle guitar, with enough headroom to be really dug into with a plectrum if needed. Wes has garnered some high praise from incredible players like Pat Metheny, Charlie Hunter, Mark Kelly, and quite a few others, so you know his guitars can really sing. Grab this little gem while you can, it won’t be around long!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.09 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2012 Andrew White Hybrid, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
From 2012, we have a Blue Burst Andrew White Hybrid model, featuring a German spruce top and some oh-so-sweet Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides. This guitar screams modernity while maintaining a timbre that can take you back in time—a true hybrid in every sense of the word, without sacrificing the qualities of both vintage and modern sound aesthetics.
It has an offset oval soundhole and rosewood appointments throughout, creating a beautifully striking contrast with the Blue Burst top. A truly special and unique piece from Andrew White, and we are thrilled to have it in the shop!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, jazz, fusion, blueburst, F125, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian