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New Cervantes Crossover I Signature Cocobolo/Cedar
This was a custom order for one of our clients, and as such was only in the shop for a few days. But we we’re able to get our hands on it to play around in that time, and we found this 2015 Cervantes Crossover I Signature to be overwhelmingly warm, responsive, and loud. This particular Crossover, being a Signature edition, was finished and voiced by Alejandro Cervantes himself, so you can be sure the tone is as rich and resonant as it can be. Thanks to the slightly radiused Ebony fretboard, this Crossover I is a breeze to play, and the Barbera pickup provided an startlingly clear amplified sound. With a gorgeous Cocobolo Rosewood set for the back and sides and Cedar top, this crossover guitar has both the looks and the voice to turn heads.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.8800 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2003 Klein Deco 426 Brazilian/Sitka
In this shop full of strange and wonderful guitars, a regular ole Klein guitar would fit right in. But this? The Deco? Instead, one of the five large-bodied guitars that Steve Kleincollaborated with Steve Kauffman and Paul Schmidt to create? No, this calibre of unique stands alone, even in a room of Symogyis, Matsudas, Walkers, and Olsons. These guitars are living legends, both in terms of their collectibility and the ferociousness of their voice. Klein’s guitars look almost as different as they sound, and that’s not a bad thing: the voice that booms out of this wide Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce soundbox is enveloping, loud, gorgeously articulate, with mids full of richness and a low end that sneaks up on your ear, until you find your head absolutely teeming with its huge, expansive voice–and all without the aid of a soundport in the upper bout! The custom made tuners (from David Rogers), integral Pearl nut, and Pearl-and-Abalone rosette which crouches on the bottom of the Ebony fretboard, when combined with Klein’s trademark asymetrical bridge and extra-wide lower bout, reveals a guitar which strikes as fresh and exciting a figure as its energetic and polyphonous voice. This guitar comes with a custom Calton Flightcase.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2012 Ryan Cathedral Brazilian/Sinker Redwood
Kevin Ryan got it right when he named this model the Cathedral Grand Fingerstyle: playing this guitar is a kind of religious experience. The way in which its Sinker Redwood top and wavily grained Brazilian Rosewood back and sides combine, there’s no question as to the guitar’s voice. Its got the kind of voice that supercharges any tune. The kind of tone that puts other guitars to shame: if its voice was a color, it’d be the darkest, richest purple you’d ever seen. In a word, the tonal palette is regal. The sustain that pours out of this large-bodied guitar is deep and powerful, with the subtle addition of sweet overtones in the middle and upper registers that fill out the sound. This is a guitar which excels in dropped tunings, thanks to its 25 3/4″ scale length, but still has mids and highs with lots of headroom. A number of Ryan trademark features help contribute to this excellent articulation, from the “EO” (Engineered Openings) bracing, with its selectively honeycombed braces, to the use of super lightweight titanium bridge pins and Ryan’s arm bevel “flutes,” which also serve as miniature soundports to deliver this instrument’s incredible voice straight to the player. Add to that Ryan’s surgically precise tiger inlay on the fretboard and “Micro Pearl” trim, with its alternating MOP-Abalone-MOP pattern, and the result is an instrument which is awe-inspiring not only for its tone, but for its appearance as well. The Cathedral Grand Fingerstyle is just that: a guitar designed specifically for fingerstylists. To that end, you’ll be hard-pressed to find another guitar that has this much articulation and responsiveness. Try this guitar: your fingertips will thank you. This guitar comes with the original Hoffee hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7500 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1954 Martin 000-21 Brazilian/Sitka
We’ve got another fine addition to our Martin family in the store today: a 1954 Martin 000-21 in Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce! This vintage Martin has a nice, fat voice and a warm, woody tone that’s completely opened up. The 000 body provides a tight articulation across the registers, and that Brazilian Rosewood back and sides gives the guitar some great projection, making it an excellent choice for more rockin styles of music or Appalachian Trad. Flatpicked, this guitar’s got plenty of bark to go around, and the narrow nut/saddle allows for easy playing. Thanks to the 14 fret neck, the tone is a bit darker than other 000’s, and has more low-end to boast about. This Martin has been making music for 60 years, most recently with four time Grammy award-winner David Holt, it’s present owner, and it’s ready for more.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1926 Martin 00-18 Mahogany/Adirondack
The 1920’s were a good decade for Martin Guitars, and this 1926 00-18 is a fine example of the calibre of instrument America was producing at that time. The warmth, vigor, and bright tone of this 00 is very impressive; the guitar has completely opened up, given its almost centenarian status. For an instrument of this age, it’s in remarkable condition, with minimal play wear and only a minor crack that our own Ken Jones repaired. Pick this baby up out of its case, and you’ll be shocked at how light it is–and that lightweight construction translates into a Mahogany soundbox that has heaps and heaps of volume and a Adirondack Spruce top. Fingerstylists and Traditional musicians, this guitar will sing beneath your fingertips.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2500 in Nut Width 1.8100 in String Spacing 2.3100 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
1927 Martin 0-28K Koa/Koa
Every now and then, you get to play a guitar which just blows you away. When you put this 1927 Martin 0-28K Parlor in your hands, we guarantee that’s exactly what will happen. This is true vintage: 88 years old, and still going strong. This Parlor has had some work done along the way, most recently a new bridge and plate built and installed by luthier Bill Tippin, but its still just as warm and vigorous as it always was. The all-Koa body is a great example of this wood’s characteristics: the grain is tightly quilted, the color between burnt amber and caramel, and the tone is fabulously rich and energetic. This guitar has completely opened up, and plays extraordinarily easily; definitely a fingerstylist’s wet dream. Traditional Ivoroid bindings, Herringbone and Zigzag trim, and original tuners complete the image of the fabled pre-war Martin guitar. Think of all the generations of parlor guitars that came from this design–what we have here is one of the archtypes of the model. The guitar’s got great projection and trebles which sing and a sweet middle register. This guitar comes with a TKL hardshell case.
2014 McConnell 16 Inch Brazilian/German
Here we have a Custom-ordered McConnell 16″ model built for a client of ours. This guitar was in part inspired by Paul Heumiller‘s personal McConnell, with its primo Brazilian Rosewood back and sides perfect German Spruce top, a truly incredible Brazilian Rosewood neck, and multiscale layout with a 26″ scale length on the low E and a 25″ on the high. If you frequent our website often you know we are big Fans of Jordan’s work: he has one of the most unique aesthetics and voices out there, and we just love it. This is one of Jordan’s latest guitars and represents everything that makes a guitar great, from the beautiful lines and perfect craftsmanship to that modern tone and feel. This, in our minds, is about as perfect as a guitar can get. The incredibly lightweight build allows for a gargantuan voice with buckets of sustain and strong, dynamic tonality. Lowered tunings sound fabulous, thanks to the multiscale, and the tastefully sloped Florentine cutaway is both gorgeous to look at and delightfully convenient for playing the upper registers, and the rib rest and arm rest bevels make playing as comfortable as breathing This guitar comes with a Karura hardshell case.
Click here to watch Al Petteway perform his “Raven’s Flight” on the 16″ McConnell!
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2009 Somogyi Modified Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Getting a Somogyi into our shop is a special treat. After over forty years of building, tinkering, adjusting, contemplating and mastering his art, Ervin Somogyi is at the top of his game. Ervin’s world renowned instruments and generous spirit have attracted some of the finest luthiers on the planet to drop everything and commit to multi year apprenticeships just so that they can have the chance to work with him. Made in 2009, this guitar is deliciously smooth to play, with ideal action and a supremely balanced and responsive voice. The Somogyi Mod D is a unique instrument, capable of handling an enormous range of playing styles anywhere from modern Fingerstyle and traditional Classical repertoires to chordal strumming and single-note picking. A notably collectible guitar with a one-of-a-kind inlay, this has the voice, the look, and the feel to bring your playing to new heights.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2012 Brondel A2 Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
When a luthier finds an excellent set of Brazilian Rosewood and treats it as lovingly as Laurent Brondel has here, the guitar born from that care and craftsmanship will stand apart, even from other Brazilian Rosewood guitars. The 2012 Brondel A2 we have here is just such an instrument. Make a list of everything you want out of a guitar, and this 000 will probably satisfy every item. There’s sustain for days with that Brazilian Rosewood, and an incredibly complex, deep, warm tone from the body size and Adirondack Spruce top. There’s the perfect setup for flatpicking, and the sensitivity for fingerstyle. There’s an explosive responsiveness and strong, articulate tonal palette across all registers. There’s sweet, balanced overtones in the low-end, and powerful projection. And finally, there’s Brondel’s very well-executed Sunburst Finish. Brondel’s attention to detail is incedible: purfling lines are graceful and handmade, Gabon Ebony bridge is asymmetrically carved, back braces are capped with Brazilian Rosewood. At this price, there really aren’t any other guitars which can compare. This guitar comes with an Ameritage hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6300 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.3100 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Kostal Modified Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Two words come to mind when you play a guitar from Jason Kostal’s Queen Creek, Arizona shop: depth, and clarity. Unlatch the case, place the harmony of wood and steel in your lap, and witness the majesty. Dream Guitars has been lucky enough to host several of Jason’s instruments in their shop, and today we have a 2015 Modified Dreadnoughtthat fully lives up to Jason’s impeccable reputation. This Modified Dreadnought combines the cavernous, resounding low-end of a Dreadnought with an upper register that is agile and expressive. Across these and all registers in between, the tonal palette is expansive, full of color and scope, such that all notes ring clearly–and will continue resoundingly for some time. Kostal’s picked out a sultry, dark chocolate set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, which help give the Mod D its dark, complex voice. Flatpickers seeking a tight, controlled response will be very happy with this guitar, and fingerstylists will cherish how balanced the registers are relative to one another. Kostal has included a Florentine cutaway for an edgy appearance and unrestricted access to the entire fretboard, a Manzer Wedge for comfortable playing, and Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony knobs for style and reliable tuning. When you consider his unique “Stained Glass” rosette and end graft, and his swooping segmented Brazilian Rosewood headstock veneer, you know you have a rare treat in your hands. This guitar plays as elegant as it looks–the German Spruce top combines silky grain and creamy color with endless sustain and haunting overtones.
Jason is a builder who stands by his work for all time, so any future Kostal owner, whether buying new or used, can purchase with the assurance that this is a lifetime guitar, one to treasure and play for many years to come, backed by the maker himself.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2500 in Nut Width 1.8100 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1997 Martin D-45VR East Indian/Sitka
We’ve got a great selection of Martins in the shop these days, and this 1997 D-45 VR fits in perfectly. Featuring Martin’s stylish 45 series appointments, from the snowflake Abalone fretboard inlay to the Abalone trim across the top, back, and sides, the D-45VR looks as sharp as it sounds, with a big, bold tone characteristic of Martin Dreadnoughts. The Indian Rosewood back and sides give the guitar a well-balanced voice, with lots of presence in the middle registers. Flatpickers will love the setup here, and this Dreadnought offers great sustain. The Sitka Spruce top lends a hand in the articulation department, allowing the strings to sing clearly and distinct from one another with lots of warmth–this Sitka Spruce has opened up nicely in the past 18 years. With almost two decades of tone under its belt, this D-45 VR is a strong contender, and is only going to get better. This guitar comes with a Cedar Creek hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.6300 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2009 DT Brescia Figured Mahog/Port Orford
This 2009 David Taylor Brescia is decked out with striking Curly Mahogany sides and back, contrasting Ebony body binding, and a lovely Port Orford Cedar top. Port Orford has the look of Spruce but with a gorgeous warm tone. Together with the Mahogany body, it’s quick responding and full. The 7-piece Mahogany neck, with its slim profile, and the contrasting back plate are especially attractive. There’s lots of great music to be made with this one, but it excels for fingerstyle with its great articulation across the registers, and warm, woody sustain.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Cedar - Port Orford, Mahogany - Cuban 
New Wilborn Orchestra Cocobolo/Sitka
We hardly had a chance to play this guitar in the shop before someone swooped in and took it home with them. This is Ben Wilborn’s 2015 Orchestra model, his workhorse contender for any and all environments. The articulation is astounding, with a low-end that sings even and clear. The Cocobolo back and sides and Sitka Spruce top create a crisp upper register which doesn’t overpower the instrument’s tone, and the setup is glossy smooth and effortless to play. Wilborn’s addition of a Cocobolo pickguard and headplate complements the Curly Maple bindings very well, and showcases his excellent eye for detail: the fit and finish is flawless! This guitar comes with the original hardshell Superior case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2003 Santa Cruz D East Indian/Sitka
Oh, to play a Dreadnought that hits that sweet, sweet line between loud strummer and articulate fingerpicker–it's like a dream come true. Well, dream no further! This 2003 Santa Cruz is just such a Dreadnought. Decked out in East Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce and braced with Santa Cruz Guitar Company's modified radiused bracing system, this Tony Rice Signature Model performs at its best regardless of application. For the fingerstylist who also enjoys a light to medium attack with a pick, this Dreadnought's worth checking out. The craftsmen under Richard Hoover have carved a neck with a slim profile and a perfect setup that's effortless to fret, making this a surprisingly light guitar for all its projection. The low end is clear and articulate, and the middle registers are even and balanced. Following their aesthetic of traditional appointments, this Tony Rice Signature Model has Grained Ivoroid bindings and Herringbone trim. Dynamic and versatile, you won't find many guitars that perform so well in so many environments.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4400 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2014 Doc Huff Soprano Wenge, Padouk, Bilinga, Bubinga/Dyed Skin
For years, Patrick “Doc” Huff has been blazing the trail of innovation with his banjos. Number 227 is a Soprano Banjo, named “Georgina” by Doc’s daughter, and comes fully loaded with everything that makes Doc’s banjos unique. The scalloped and compound radiused fretboard (with bronze frets) gives the player ultimate control over their style: one can at once play “Georgina” like a regular fretted banjo, or play by sliding along the fretboard like a fretless banjo, which results in a smooth, gliding change in pitch. Add to that two of Doc’s other specialties–the “Frailer’s Tension Hoop” (which has a relief notched in the hoop to allow easy frailing) and his “Frailing Platform” (which allows the player to comfortably frail to their heart’s content)–and you find yourself in the presence of a banjo unlike any other. Not one to rest on his laurels, Doc has also built the neck and pot out of a combination of exotic tonewoods: Wenge, Padouk, Bilinga, Bubinga. The resultant tone is warm and full with great sustain for such a small banjo. Lastly, Doc handcarves the heels on each banjo, and this one features his trademark scalloping, which looks organic, like curving roots or a rockface. This banjo comes with an Access softshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24 in Nut Width 1.3800 in String Spacing 1.6900 in Woods Skin - Dyed, Wenge/Padouk/Bilinga