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1992 Henderson D-28 Indian Rosewood/Spruce
This is one of Wayne Henderson’s Dreadnoughts that hasn’t been collecting dust! Coming to us all the way from 1992 in Indian Rosewood and Spruce, this 28-style D has opened up handsomely and combines a fierce projection with a meaty treble response fit for a flatpicker’s fantasy. Solo work cuts right through the mix, and the setup is easy on the hands to keep you in the groove longer. This one has some honest play wear to match its broken-in voice, and it’s ready to keep on churning out music for another 25 years.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/–u_W74LlDY
Other keywords: dreadnaught, lutherie, flatpick, bluegrass, americana, grover, herringbone, tortoise style pickguard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Brand New Dion No. 4, Birdseye Maple/Engelmann Spruce
In addition to the brand new No. 4 we recently landed from Dion, we’ve got a lovingly played-in 2017 No. 4 which North Dakota musician Tom Brousseau recently toured with. Birdseye Maple back and sides paired with an Engelmann Spruce top, Dion’s ultra smooth black-dyed Spanish Cedar neck, and a lively, cracklin’ voice that breathes energy into your playing. An upper bout soundport gives the player a bit more “me in the monitor,” and the setup is slick and easy on the hands. We love the clear and even response this No. 4 offers, from fret one all the way to dusty number 20. Dion’s aesthetic lets the quality of the wood speak for itself, and the figure of the Birdseye Maple throughout speaks volumes. And we’re listening.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, dion guitars, om, fingerstyle, birds eye, bird’s eye, birds’ eye, englemann, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7800 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple - Birdseye 
2019 McPherson MG-4.5XP, Myrtlewood/Adirondack Spruce
The folks at McPherson Guitars continue to improve on their powerhouse designs. This 2019 MG-4.5XP is incredible. Myrtlewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce on top and an L.R. Baggs Element pickup to boot, this McPherson has crisp definition and the calibre of clear to let big chords ring out in all their complexity; a fingerstyle finery. It handles C# tuning like a champ while retaining a snappy bass response and easy playability. From head to toe, this McPherson is proof that the state of modern lutherie has never been better.
Other keywords: flatpicking, ameritage case, baggs pickup, offset soundhole, schaller
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1560 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Myrtlewood 
2014 Blues Creek 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We’ve got a lovely 2014 Blues Creek 000-28 from John Hall that’s a breeze for fingertips as easily as flatpicks, and packs a punchy midrange to boot. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides in classic combination with Adirondack Spruce and 28-style appointments, 12-fret neck, 24.9” short scale; an agile and responsive Martin-style 000 we’d recommend for just about everything.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, brazilain, ady, hiscox, fingerpicking, slot head, slotted headstock
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 PRS Custom 24 Retro/30th Anniversary Dragon Limited
Pure iconic. What to say of a guitar such as this, when pictures do so much more justice? This 2015 PRS is number nine of 40 guitars built for Paul Reed Smith’s 30th Anniversary, complete with over 285 individual pieces of inlay, African Ribbon Mahogany body, and a “nightshade” dyed Curly Maple top veneer. This is a true museum-quality piece of PRS history, and comes to us in accordingly mint condition, right down to the Private Stock 30th Anniversary leather case. The sheer amount of work that went into this guitar is staggering, but the effort is worth the result: pure iconic.
Here’s a link to the inlay process from the PRS website: https://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/blog/post/the_private_stock_30th_anniversary_dragon_behind_the_scenes
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, prs guitars, anniversary guitar, guitar inlay, corian, mother of pearl, mop, abalone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.6800 in String Spacing 2.1250 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany - African 
2014 PRS Angelus Cutaway, Curly Maple/Engelmann Spruce
Rich, balanced, and responsive. We love this 2014 PRS Angelus Private Stock, plain and simple. Quilted Maple back and sides in “Bahamian Blue,” Engelmann Spruce on top, and corresponding “Blue Tortugas” turtle inlays along the fretboard and headstock. The headstock alone features over six different inlay materials. L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup, Ameritage case, and a 25.25” scale rounds out the spec sheet. We love playing this PRS in C# tunings, where the bass opened up a bit more, but it held its own in fine form at concert pitch as well. This PRS Angelus Private Stock is near mint, and ready for action.
Other keywords: lutherie, paul reed smith, custom guitar, fingerstyle, altered tuning, martin simpson, tony mcmanus
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2500 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1880 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple - Figured 
2007 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, African Blackwood/Engelmann Spruce
Tall, dark, and handsome. Our latest Ryan comes to us from 2007, and it’s blossomed handsomely in the intervening years. African Blackwood back and sides with an Engelmann Spruce top & arm bevel, this Nightingale Grand Soloist has an extremely smooth response from nut to saddle, and plays even more smoothly. The setup is glass; this Ryan almost plays itself. We found this one soaked up DADGAD particularly well, where the bass strings sweetened up without turning muddy. In excellent condition, and comes bundled with a McIntyre Feather pickup for onstage work, and a Calton flight case to safely deliver this Ryan to that stage. Kevin manages to coax a lot of color out of his guitars when voicing them, and that’s here with this Nightingale in spades, which dovetails nicely with the string-to-string balance for a rich, fat tone.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, kevin ryan, fingerstyle, grand auditorium, black woodSOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Blackwood - African 
2013 Martin 000-45EC Crossroads, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
So close to new, the case still has that new car smell. We’ve landed an incredible 2013 Martin 000-45EC Crossroads in Madagascar Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce that’s dead mint and shining like a polished silver dollar. Every detail is executed in exquisite fashion, from the 45-style Abalone trim to the crossroads emblem-inlaid bridge, and Martin saved their primo tonewoods for use here. This is one of only 55 such guitars built, and the label and certificate of authenticity both bear Clapton’s signature. Built to 1930s specs, this 000-45EC Crossroads has a crisp response and airiness that lends itself well to a multitude of styles. While it’s particularly well-suited for fingerstyle work, it also holds up handsomely to a pick as well.
Other keywords: martin guitars, cf martin, eric clapton, blues, signature guitar, signature model, rare, geib, slowhand, slow hand
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
2000 Olson SJ Cutaway, Indian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Sold! Before we could even list this beauty. Suffice it to say, this 2000 Olson SJ is a killer piece of work in Indian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce. Keep checking in with us, though: Olsons come our way more often than you’d think. Better luck next time!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian 
2018 Kostal 00, Koa/German Spruce
Sometimes elegance comes in small packages, like this 2018 Kostal 00. Jason’s smallest guitar punches far above its weight with a rich and focused bass response paired with glass-smooth trebles and exquisite string-to-string balance. This beauty comes to us with a striking set of Koa for the back and sides, and the calibre of German Spruce top that we’ve come to expect from Jason. 12-fret neck and 24.9” scale add a touch of extra warmth, and slip the setup into easy playing territory. Jason’s segmented headstock is here executed in Ebony and Mahogany; taken with the scalloped nut & saddle and “Stained Glass” rosette, the aesthetic of this Kostal 00 cuts a distinct figure that feels familiar and exciting at the same time. Wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case, this Kostal will be safe and sound wherever you take it.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, ervin somogyi, fingerstyle, parlor guitar, gotoh, EVO frets
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - German, Koa 
2016 Froggy Bottom M14 Limited, Sapele/German Spruce
A bona fide stick of dynamite. We are blown away by this 2016 Froggy Bottom M14 Limited every single time we pick it up. Sapele back and sides, German Spruce top, and an immense voice waiting to be tapped. This Froggy has a quick and lively response; very energetic; slick setup; comfortable dimensions. It sounds like a much larger instrument than its trim curves imply, perfect for flatpicks as easily as fingertips. Michael Millard’s Limited appointment package here comes with Abalone trim, Curly Maple bindings, Abalone fretboard inlays, and Waverly tuners. A Dazzo passive pickup has been installed which works great, and this 2016 Froggy Bottom M14 Limited is in excellent condition.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, 14-fret, mono gigbag
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.1250 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1880 in Woods Spruce - German, Sapele 
2006 Henderson OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Wide open and raring to go: our 2006 Henderson OM is a bombshell. Seriously gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top and 28-style appointments—what more could you ask for? Killer projection and sustain, glassy playability, and clear and clean response? Sure enough, you’ll find all that and more tucked under the hood of this Henderson. Fingerpicking or flatpicking, this guitar soaks it all up. And it comes wrapped up in a Calton flight case so you can keep it sweet and safe on those rare moments when you won’t have it in hand.
Other keywords: wayne henderson, om-28, orchestra model, bluegrass, flight case, fingerstyle, wavily
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Dion No. 4, European Birdseye Maple/Italian Spruce
We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Dion Guitars, which we’ve been working on for some time. And we’re doubly proud to offer our first Dion No. 4 model here with European Birdseye Maple and Italian Spruce. The Honduran Mahogany neck is dyed black and polished to a feather-smooth satin finish that’s remarkable to the touch. High gloss U.V.-cured Polyester elsewhere for style points, and Dion’s crisp fit-n-finish and contrasting light and dark aesthetic come together in a striking visual presentation that manages to feel familiar and new at the same time.
Small soundport in the upper bout gives the player a bit extra in their ear, three-on-a-plate Waverly tuners set off the dyed headstock, and the snug fit of the Visesnut flight case (including case cover) puts one at ease: this Dion is in safe hands. We loved the lively and energetic response. This No. 4 has a crisp attack that’s followed by flush of warm overtones to sweeten up the voice, and there’s just enough bark in the bass to reward your thumb or flatpick when you dig in.
Our very first Dion guitar fits right into whatever situation we threw at it, and it responded with crisp definition and a smoothly dialed in setup. We’d recommend the No. 4 for just about anything.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, birds eye maple, evo frets, flatpick, OM, bolt-on, bolt on
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Maple - Birdseye 
2017 Pre-War Guitars Co. 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The next best thing to owning a pre-war Martin: the Pre-War Guitar Co. 000-28. This is our first Pre-War in the shop, and we’re excited to announce it’s surpassed all of our expectations, which were pretty high to begin with. Wes Lambe and Ben Maschal have teamed up to produce new guitars with all the airiness, volume, and presence of the rare pre-war Martins—guitars which won’t be locked away in a collection, gathering dust, but played out in musician’s hands where they belong. This 2017 000-28 features Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce with their “new old stock” level of distress, looking minty as a well-loved 80-year-old penny. There’s faint finish checking and some light scratches on the pickguard, as well as a “finish repair” on the lower bout to give it that superb vintage flair. This guitar responds so well to fingertips and flatpicks, we had Allen Shadd do an additional demo to demonstrate how beautifully it plays for Bluegrass and beyond!
We’re impressed, Pre-War Guitar Co., but hardly surprised: this is exactly what a vintage 000-28 is supposed to sound like.Other keywords: lutherie, 000, 28-style, distressed guitar, prewar, pre war, herringbone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.3130 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2016 Tom Anderson Drop Top Classic, Alder/Quilted Maple
From Dream Guitars-owner Paul Heumiller’s personal collection, we’ve got a dynamite Tom Anderson electric in Alder & Quilted Maple. This Drop Top Classic comes to us from 2016 and is in gorgeous shape, with Anderson’s “chocolate Maple” neck, TF1-SF1-TF3 pickups, split shaft tuners, and ohsc straight from Tom. 25.5” scale makes for a crisp and quick attack, and Tom’s neck carve and setup play like butter.
Other keywords: solid body , solidbody, electric guitar, single coil, blue, rock
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.7200 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Maple - Figured, Alder