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Add to Compare2002 Ryan Abbey Grand Parlor, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Sweet, sweet, and sweeter. Our 2002 Abbey Grand Parlor from Kevin Ryan is a delightful small-bodied guitar with an easy balance between warmth and precision that you’ll not want to put down. Indian Rosewood back and sides with a Sitka Spruce top and Kevin’s stepped bridge & slotted headstock, this Ryan has opened up handsomely in the intervening years, and is in great playing shape for many more years to come. We love the bass response this Grand Parlor offers, which sets it apart from its fellow small-bodied guitars. Combined with a glassy setup and slim weight, this Ryan Abbey is a guitar that’s easy to play, hard to put down.
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, abby, fingerstyle, parlor, small guitar, 0, 00, abalone, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2013 McPherson CMG-4.5, Pau Rosa/Redwood
Tight-waisted and crisp-talking as a new dollar bill; we love this 2015 McPherson Camrielle. Pau Rosa back and sides, super straight grained with a little bit of sapwood for drama, and a Redwood top for added warmth. Configured with the slim dimensions of the CMG-4.5, these woods come together for a clean, focused sound that accentuates individual note definition across the strings.
The L.R. Baggs RTS II pickup is a killer addition for when you head up on stage, and the included volume knob inside the soundhole keeps things easy as breathing. That’s what we keep coming back to with this McPherson: it’s such an easy player. It responds well to both picks and fingers, and it handles hybrid picking well, thanks to that added definition in the upper mids and trebles. Comes wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case.Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, florentine cutaway, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.1875 in Woods Redwood, Pau Rosa 
Add to Compare2006 Henderson D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Appalachian Spruce
An absolute powerhouse dressed to the nines. We’ve got a lovely 2006 Dreadnought from the one and only Wayne Henderson here that’s played in and ready for more action! Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Appalachian Spruce on top, herringbone trim, Waverly tuners–the works. This Henderson has been lovingly played in since 2006, and we’re happy to report the tone is wide open and expressive. A natural choice for flatpicking Bluegrass, but this Dread holds up handsomely for a wide range of styles; it purrs as easily as it roars. Interested yet?
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, henderson guitars, dreadnaught, allen shadd, flat pick, old time, traditional
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2003 Southwell A Series, Indian Rosewood/European Spruce
A lovely example of why Gary Southwell’s guitars are so highly praised: this 2003 A Series plays like butter in the pan, with a quick response and even string balance. The A Series offers a fresh take on the Classical model, with a cantilevered neck (adjustable with the turn of a key at the heel!), Florentine Cutaway, and custom Rodgers tuners. Here with a 1 7/8” nut and slim neck profile for easy left hand work, Indian Rosewood back and sides, and a European Spruce top. The previous owner upgraded this beauty with an L.R. Baggs Anthem SL pickup that sounds so, so good!
Other keywords: lutherie, classical guitar, nylon string, southwell guitars, a model, bone, rogers, classical, 25.4, 645, kingham
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.133 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareNew Kraut Modified Dreadnought, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
Ray Kraut’s guitars are a testament to what’s possible at the bleeding edge of tone. This brand new Mod D is an immensely inspirational guitar that is consistently rich and present from fret one to 20, with surgically precise definition and sustain. African Blackwood back and sides, Italian Spruce on top, and one of Ray’s unique, one-off rosettes, a feat of African Blackwood and burl and arcing purflings. The neck carve and overall setup are butter smooth and effortless. We absolutely love playing this Mod D. Everything about it is elegant, intentional, and in harmony. We’re more than proud to be Raymond’s sole dealer for all these reasons and more.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, ervin somogyi, md, modified dreadnought, dreadnaught, dread, fingerstyle, alessi, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare1990 Martin D-40 BLE, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Clear and clean, with Brazilian Rosewood back and Sitka Spruce top, our 1990 Martin D-40 BLE is the flatpicking machine of choice. Designed in collaboration with Martin and Mike Longworth, the D-40 BLE features white bindings, Abalone trim, the C.F. Martin headstock logo (also in Abalone), and snowflakes on the bridge wings and fretboard. These guitars were a limited run of 50 guitars (you’re looking at number 39 now), and we’ve got the original Mark Leaf flight case that it shipped out in from the Martin factory to boot. In 2016 Martin retopped this beauty and gave it a clean bill of health, so our D-40 BLE is more than ready to get back in the saddle.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, martin guitars, dreadnought, dreadnaught, bluegrass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2012 Olson SJ Cutaway, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This 2012 Olson SJ is a note-for-note match to the James Taylor Clone specs, with Indian Rosewood back and sides and a Cedar top, Abalone birds, Gotoh tuners, and Florentine cutaway—and it packs a rich and energetic voice to boot. Aside from a few marks, this baby is in primo condition, and it offers a well developed and dynamic response beyond its years. In short, this Olson is pretty darn perfect. Included is an L.R. Baggs LB6 pickup and Calton flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, james olson, jim olson, fingerstyle, small jumbo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareNew Brown SJ-200, Figured Maple/Torrefied Adirondack Spruce
We’re proud to announce our latest partnernship—this time with local luthier Larry Brown—with six incredible guitars from L-00 copies and Dreadnoughts to SJs and Classicals.
Powerful, loud, and playing like butter—Larry Brown’s SJ-200 is the complete package. Based on Gibson’s 1939 Super Jumbo specs, this guitar has North Carolina-harvested Curly Maple back, sides, and neck, and a Torrefied Adirondack Spruce top with tasty sunburst. Custom engraved pickguard, Grover Art Deco tuners, and hot hide glue construction throughout. The neck has a slim 1 23/32” nut for deft lefthand work, and with Larry’s fully adjustable neck angle you can keep the setup dialed in as slinky or aggressive as you like! This big ole box packs a wallop, but plays as easily as a much smaller instrument. If you want that Super Jumbo sound and feel, but with modern amenities for setup, look no further!
Other keywords: lutherie, jumbo guitar, sj, shade top, ivoroid, singer-songwriter, flatpicking, fingerstyle
Here’s a video walking through Larry’s adjustable neck joint: https://youtu.be/3-5Xp2lqMGc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Maple - Figured 
Add to CompareNew Brown D-28, Pau Ferro/Adirondack Spruce
We’re proud to announce our latest parternship—this time with local luthier Larry Brown—with six incredible guitars from L-00 copies and Dreadnoughts to SJs and Classicals.
This new Brown Dreadnought is based on 1937 specs, and features Pau Ferro back and sides and an Adirondack Spruce top for that classic Rosewood-Ady sound, Mahogany neck, and 28-style appointments. Varnish body, French Polish top, all-hide glue construction and forward-shifted X braces to boot. This Dread has a fully adjustable neck angle (accessed by a bolt on the outside of the heel), so say goodbye, neck reset! You can dial the setup in on a whim with just a flick of the wrist. The voice has a dry, crisp flavor as though it were a vintage piece, and it’s a great choice for flatpicking with power, be it Bluegrass, Country, or beyond.
Other keywords: lutherie, dreadnaught, laurence brown, brown guitars, asheville, local guitar, grover, herringbone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Bolivian (Pau Ferro) 
Add to CompareNew Brown D-28, Pau Ferro/Adirondack Spruce
We’re proud to announce our latest parternship—this time with local luthier Larry Brown—with six incredible guitars from L-00 copies and Dreadnoughts to SJs and Classicals.
This new Brown Dreadnought is based on 1937 specs, and features Pau Ferro back and sides and an Adirondack Spruce top for that classic Rosewood-Ady sound, Rock Maple neck, and 28-style appointments. Varnish body, French Polish top, all-hide glue construction and forward-shifted X braces to boot. This Dread has a fully adjustable neck angle (accessed by a bolt on the outside of the heel), so say goodbye, neck reset! You can dial the setup in on a whim with just a flick of the wrist. The voice has a dry, crisp flavor as though it were a vintage piece, and it’s a great choice for flatpicking with power, be it Bluegrass, Country, or beyond.
Other keywords: lutherie, dreadnaught, laurence brown, brown guitars, asheville, local guitar, grover, herringbone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Bolivian (Pau Ferro) 
Add to CompareNew Brown L-00, Honduran Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
We’re proud to announce our latest parternship—this time with local luthier Larry Brown—with six incredible guitars from L-00 copies and Dreadnoughts to SJs and Classicals.
This is one of a pair of new L-00 guitars based on 1932 Gibson specs, complete with Honduran Mahogany back and sides and Adirondack Spruce tops and sunburst. The short scale, 14-fret neck is fully adjustable at the heel, meaning you can keep the setup exactly where you want it with just the twist of a screwdriver. Additionally, they feature trapezoidal cross section bracing, but with morticed brace ends and shiplapped x-braces for added strength. Non scalloped bracing, hot hide glue construction, and a period-matching tiger stripe celluloid pickguard. These guitars soak up fingerpicking quite handily, of course for blues but also great for folk or Americana. Warm, thumping bass response is paired with quick, dry trebles and lots of bark.
Other keywords: lutherie, 00, l00, blues guitar, sunburst, shade top
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
Add to CompareNew Brown L-00, Honduran Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
We’re proud to announce our latest parternship—this time with local luthier Larry Brown—with six incredible guitars from L-00 copies and Dreadnoughts to SJs and Classicals.
This is one of a pair of new L-00 guitars based on 1932 Gibson specs, complete with Honduran Mahogany back and sides and Adirondack Spruce tops and sunburst. The short scale, 14-fret neck is fully adjustable at the heel, meaning you can keep the setup exactly where you want it with just the twist of a screwdriver. Additionally, they feature trapezoidal cross section bracing, but with morticed brace ends and shiplapped x-braces for added strength. Non scalloped bracing, hot hide glue construction, and a period-matching tiger stripe celluloid pickguard. These guitars soak up fingerpicking quite handily, of course for blues but also great for folk or Americana. Warm, thumping bass response is paired with quick, dry trebles and lots of bark.
Other keywords: lutherie, 00, l00, blues guitar, sunburst, shade top
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
Add to Compare2015 Collings 000-42 Tree of Life, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
So much fun! We don’t want to put it down! But then there’s the incredible tree of life inlays to look at, so we’re forced to alternate between staring and plucking. This 2015 Collings 000-42 is a work of art, inside and out. East Indian Rosewood back and sides, German Spruce top, and painted black from headstock to tailblock, this Collings is tall, dark, and handsome—and sings like a Sunday choir. 12 frets to the body gives a touch of added warmth to the lively voice, and we love how easily this one plays for fingers or picks. Even our guy who doesn’t like 000s is smitten. It’s just that good, with a quick response and energetic projection that leaps out of the soundhole. Added features include Adirondack Spruce braces, Waverly tuners, and a Collings TKL case with green interior.
Other keywords: bill collings, collings guitar, ooo, 42-style, tree-of-life, abalone, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2016 Kopp K-200, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
To celebrate his 10th anniversary, Kevin Kopp pulled out all the stops (and a few neighboring stops, too) for this force-of-nature K-200. Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and a lovely hand rubbed sunburst to make that grain pop! In remaining true to tradition, he then added a hand painted pickguard, Waverly tuners, and a rectangle bridge plus MOP block inlays. The voice is nothing short of incredible. Bass response to shake your bones, and those trebles cut right through the mix. Clean projection, and when you dig in, it digs in too. When you let up, the tone remains crisp and defined. Well, it really does it all, and it does it all really well. Our 2016 Kopp K-200 10th Anniversary is a powerhouse.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, j-200, jumbo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2016 McConnell Electric, Wenge/Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
We already knew that Jordan McConnell was one of the finest acoustic guitar makers alive, so Dream Guitars was pretty stoked when we found something new show up at our door. Instead of one of his SJs, we found not one but two electric guitars from the man himself–looking dressed up for Sunday dinner with Jordan’s eye for detail and curving headstocks–waiting patiently to be plugged in and cranked up.
This one, s/n E007, was originally built to Paul’s specs, so of course this McConnell has a multiscale fingerboard (26″ on the bass, 25″ on the treble), Wenge neck, back, sides, and trim, Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top, and split McNelly humbuckers. Both guitars feature Jordan’s distinctive neck profile, as well as dual arm and rib bevels. Strung with heavier strings, this electric can cruise down to C or D tunings with ease and the bass notes remain growly and present. With the split coil McNelly pickups, you have a wide range of pickup options to create an entire host of different tones from Rock to Blues, but this baby sounds particularly impressive for fingerstyle Jazz.
Add to that a fancy tailpiece with a hidden mechanism for accessing the string compartment, a Satinwood backstrap on the headstock, and an Ameritage case, and you’ve got one of the classiest rockin’ electrics in your hands. Available now!
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/Morwiyfkskg
Other keywords: joran mcconnell, fingerstyle, dadgad, fanfret, fanned fret, multi scale, multi-scale, exclusive
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Wenge