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1998 Deering Gabriella, Brazilian Rosewood
What a truly rare treat for us here at Dream Guitars—we have a 1998 Deering Gabriella in Brazilian Rosewood. We’ve had only two other Gabriellas (at the time of publication) in the shop, and they’re truly as rare as hen’s teeth.
Mother-of-pearl fingerboard, 24k gold plating on the rim and flange, carved Brazilian Rosewood neck, abalone trim—this is about as fancy and classy as a banjo can get.
But don’t be fooled—this isn’t all aesthetic exclusivity. Brazilian Rosewood on the resonator (over laminated maple) gives this banjo a unique timbre in the banjo world, complemented by the glassy quality of the fingerboard. This banjo looks slick and sounds full, with excellent bite and a round bass.
It’s also equipped with Keith-style tuners on the G and B strings, so whatever banjo wizardry you may require, it will deliver.
The original bridge was replaced with a Moon bridge, which frankly looks amazing on this banjo—but sounds even better. That might be the mantra for this five-string ripple machine: it looks amazing, but sounds even better.
Please have a look and listen for yourself!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, deerang, calico, kruger, bronze, lemon grove, greg,
$19,760 Add to cartScale Length 26.125 in Nut Width 1.313 in String Spacing Standard Spacing Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2010 Deering 35th Anniversary, Maple
Of course Deering would pull out all the stops for this its 35th Anniversary Model! #2 of an extremely exclusive two, this 2010 Deering 35th is bedecked in rhinestone and extensive MOP/Abalone inlays, features their Eagle Flange, and boasts a powerfully figured Maple resonator and neck.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 1000211002
$4,680 Add to cartScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 1.688 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Maple - Flamed 
2007 Doerr Legacy Select, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
2007 Doerr Legacy in Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce. A well-played, classic example of Tom Doerr’s work, equipped with an L.R. Baggs Dual Source pickup system. With nearly two decades of playtime at the time of publication, this guitar clearly shows why Tom’s legacy (no pun intended) has endured.
A 25 3/4″ scale and slim neck profile make this a true fingerstyle marvel.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, door
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2018 Simon Fay Model One, The Tree Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
A work of art from a contemporary powerhouse of the form. This 2018 Model One from Simon Fay is the real deal, dressed up with tortoise-figured The Tree Mahogany back and sides plus Adirondack Spruce top, flawless fit and finish throughout, and an exquisitely balanced voice that the player can sculpt howsoever they choose for a wide palette of tones. The world of the modern flattop has come so far, to arrive at an instrument as balanced and downright gorgeous as this Fay Model One. Additional features include Rodgers tuners, Fossilized Ivory nut and saddle, and a custom paint-spatter Hoffee flight case.
Other keywords: fingerpicking, model 1, adriondack, fay guitara
Heres an additional video featuring the late great Al Petteway
$22,880 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
2016 Charles Fox Ergo Noir, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
If you need a guitar that stand head and shoulders out from the crowd, this Ergo Noir from Charles Fox is going to be right up your alley. Charles’ Ergo design manages to make a large guitar feel and play like a much smaller instrument–without sacrificing an ounce of volume and tone. The voice on this Ergo Noir stands out to us here at Dream Guitars, and that takes a lot. There’s a quick and lively quality that’s immediately engrossing, with just a touch of added sweetness in the mids to warm it up and fill it out. The body is engineered with a wedge, elevated fingerboard, cutaway, and soundport to enhance the experience of effortless playability, and features an Alpine Spruce top (painted black) and wildly figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus red purflings throughout. A Flamed Mahogany neck terminating at Charles’ bespoke headstock shape, and an access panel at the tail, tie it all together. Ready for a modern addition to your collection? Looking for a flattop that not only plays great, but has a little something extra in the voice that’s unlike the others? This 2016 Charles Fox Ergo Noir is the ticket.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, manzer, sj, gotoh, calton
Additional demo: https://youtu.be/RyfOSSakvrM
$19,760 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2024 Fujii 00, Keyaki/Caucasian Spruce
Keisuke Fujii’s work is synonymous with excellence and meticulous attention to detail, and this 2024 00 is a resounding confirmation of that reputation. Featuring Keyaki back and sides (a signature Fujii tonewood) and a Caucasian spruce top, this guitar is crafted with precision. With EVO frets and a Florentine cutaway, there are many beautiful details in this instrument, from the carved magnetic truss rod cover to the heel cap. This guitar is as enjoyable to look at as it is to play and hear.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, japan, bespoke, 2024166
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Caucasian, Keyaki 
2017 Galloup G.2C, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
From 2017, we have an excellent example of the magic that comes from Bryan Galloup’s bench: a G.2C large body guitar with a cutaway, Brazilian rosewood everywhere, and some incredible Italian spruce on top. This guitar has had a few years to open up, and it’s very lively. It features natural aesthetics and a powerful modern tone. Frankly, this guitar handles a wide variety of techniques and styles so well it’s ridiculous—flatpicking, fingerstyle, fingerpicks, you name it. This guitar would be perfect for the studio or the concert hall.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, big rapids, michigan, bespoke, cedar creek,1703
$18,720 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2021 Galloup G.6CA, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
We love, love, love this powerhouse 2021 G.6CA from Bryan Galloup. We picked out a fantastically straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood set for the back and sides, which was then paired with Italian Spruce for smoothness and sustain to match the power and dynamic response. A multiscale setup of 26 inches at the bass to 25 at the treble adds a touch of sweetness to the high-end as well. Moreover, this beauty has an arm bevel and a smoothly curving venetian cutaway for added creature comforts.
Other keywords/misspellings: fingerstyle, bespoke guitar, custom guitar, brazilian, 2101, 2021, handmade, lutherie
Additional demo:https://youtu.be/ng5BzcbgOp4
$19,760 Add to cartScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2012 Galloup G-9CE 17″ Archtop, Hard Maple/Sitka Spruce
Smooth sailing across the fretboard, slick playability and juicy amplified tone–this 2012 G-9CE from Bryan Galloup is a dream machine for the archtop player. Figured Maple back and sides with carved Sitka Spruce top, custom Kent Armstrong humbucker with volume at the pickguard, and a slim play weight of five pounds makes for an easy-playing experience and sharp-dressed aesthetic. Especially considering it’s a full size 17 inch lower bout.
Here’s an additional video with Duane Simpson playing this beautiful Galloup archtop: https://youtu.be/4yDYWAQiiuo
Other keywords: galloup studios, 1211, ken armstrong, gotoh, flame maple, visesnut
1937 Gibson L-5, Maple/Spruce
It’s pretty rare to hold what feels like a musical time machine in your hands, but here we are. This entirely original 1937 Gibson L-5 has just landed in the shop, and the quality and condition are remarkable. From the chatoyance of the maple to the beautifully aged and checked finish, this guitar has been well played and incredibly well maintained.
A true glimpse into another era. If you’re looking to add an instrument to your collection that would feel just as at home in a museum as it would on a concert hall stage, look no further. WOW!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, kalamazoo, spruce, jazz, vintage, classic
$11,960 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.065 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
1947 Gibson ES-350P, All Maple
An astounding time capsule of a guitar—this is a 1947 Gibson ES-350P. All-maple construction, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, a single P-90 pickup, and the original trapeze tailpiece.
This hollowbody instrument has remained with the same family since day one and spent years in the hands of a professional player in the D.C. area. It’s been played, loved, and exceptionally well cared for—exactly what we hope to find in a vintage electric archtop. Everything on this guitar, including the ultra-rare “Cali Girl” case, is original.
A truly staggering piece of electric guitar history.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, kalamazoo, vintage, classic, jazz, archtop, hollowbody, california
1929-1933 Gibson Nick Lucas Special, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Rare is an understatement when it comes to this extraordinary Gibson Nick Lucas, crafted sometime between 1929 and 1933. Featuring Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, this guitar is a true gem from Gibson’s golden era.
Adding to its story, based on our research it appears to have been retopped by Gibson in the 1960s. This meticulous work not only explains the pristine condition of the finish but also gives insight into subtle details like the sunburst style on the top, the differences in binding between the top and back, and the laminated bridge plate—features that were not typical of Gibson’s 1930s build practices.
At its core, this is a prewar Nick Lucas Special—a rare and iconic model—with the coveted combination of Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, a 12-fret neck, and an ornate headstock inlay. To date, only a handful of Brazilian Rosewood Nick Lucas models with 12-fret necks have ever surfaced, making this one of the rarest examples of an already legendary instrument we’ve ever seen.
This Gibson Nick Lucas combines historical significance with undeniable beauty and tonal prowess. A collector’s centerpiece with a unique voice to match.Other keywords/misspellings:Luthier, lutherie, vintage, heirloom,
$22,880 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2001 Goodall KCJ, Curly Koa/Engelmann Spruce
A great example of the Goodall workshop from 2001–in great playing shape and ready for more. AAAA Curly Koa and AAA Engelmann Spruce on top, with Goodall’s CJ body for a great mix of power and easy playability. Satin-finished neck feels very smooth in hand, and the setup’s great to boot.
Other keywords/misspellings – lutherie, fingerstyle, aaaa, englemann, hawaii
$6,760 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Koa 
2016 Greven The 000-12 Custom, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Power and poise, in a petite package! This 2016 Greven is the real deal, folks, a powerhouse that loves an aggressive attack but has the responsiveness and dynamic range to bloom under a light touch too. Fingers and picks both welcome! We don’t often find guitars that really manage to work well for both, but this 000-12 Custom is one of those rare pieces. Moreover this beauty is outfitted with gorgeous, straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood and high-altitude harvested Engelmann Spruce, has a chunky and wide neck that’s oh. so. comfortable with its 1 25/32” nut, and subtle Abalone top trim to tie it all together. The voice pairs up a lively and warm bass response with a rich midrange and smooth, glassy top end. It’s a great choice for Standard as well as DADGAD and even C tunings. The Engelmann Spruce John used here came from a tree cut from the top of a range in the Rockies, and features incredibly tight grain. John typically preferred not using Engelmann, but these few sets had the qualities we associate with Adirondack—headroom, clarity, power—and John put them to proper use. The Brazilian is even more unique: this prewar straight-grain stock came from a 1937 log that yielded only a handful of sets. This lines up with Martin stock of the time as well, and as John believes, could have come from near where Martin sourced their coastal Brazilian Rosewood with its characteristic reds and dark winter growth lines.
Heres an additional demo from when this instrument first came through our shop!
Other keywords: grevn, grevan, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, vintage style, brazilain, 12 fret, 2297
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7800 in String Spacing 2.3130 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2009 Greven The 000 Vintage, Madagascar Rosewood/Lutz Spruce
Triple aught magic here with this 2009 Greven 000-Vintage. It features a stunning set of Madagascar Rosewood paired with Lutz Spruce. Lutz is a naturally occurring hybrid of Sitka and White Spruce, making it a delightful tonewood. This guitar also boasts herringbone trim and a V-neck profile, offering an insane amount of quality for an incredible value.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, traditional, trad, medium, fingerstyle
$5,720 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Rosewood - Madagascar