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1993 National Style O Brass, Single Cone
National guitars need no introduction. They are the backbone of the blues, and so much more. National began producing resonator instruments way back in the 1920’s and today that same great sounding tradition continues thanks to National Resophonic Guitars. This Style O is from the very first year of National Resophonic Guitars and it has the wonderful tonal patina that age puts on resonator instruments. The attack is smooth and powerful. This National Style O is in great shape couldn’t be sweeter! It’s got a huge juicy tone, and superb playability. If you’re looking for the vintage vibe with modern reliability and performance, look no farther than this guitar — we’ve got your National right here!
1999 Martin HD-28 Indian/Sitka Wide Open!
Here is the classic Martin HD-28 dreadnought. This one, crafted in 1999, is better than new in that it is fully open and loud. Just listen to Al’s recording and you can tell this one has some extra mojo. The setup and playability are great. It was upgraded with Fossil Ivory pins as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 2001 Olson SJ Indian/Sitka Owned by Patty Larkin
This wonderful Olson SJ was made for recording artist Patty Larkin. It has the classic combination of Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce and this one really has the Olson chime that James Taylor fans have always enjoyed hearing. This one comes complete with a Calton case and a Baggs LB6 pickup system not to mention all the mojo that Patty has put into it.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 2009 Doerr Trinity Select Mahogany/Cedar Brazilian Fingerboard, etc.
Tom Doerr has been building for us here at Dream Guitars for a number of years now. Everyone of his guitars has been meticulously crafted stunning. This small body Trinity Select is no exception. It starts with the wonderful combination of Mahogany and Cedar for a clear, punchy yet warm voice with incredible shimmer and definition. Just listen to the sample.
But Tom upgraded this little 12 Fret beauty with a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, headplate, backplate, stepped bridge and rosette. It is really lovely to behold, but again it’s the tone that will have you longing for this sweetheart Trinity Select from Tom Doerr.
2005 McIlroy A-65 Koa/Cedar
The guitars of Dermot McIlroy have become highly sought after and for good reason. They sound amazing, are well crafted, beautiful and easy to play. This high-end McIlroy A65 Figured Koa/Cedar has an angelic voice, articulate and open. Koa, known for being clear and woody, mixes well here with the Cedar top which adds warmth and depth.
The 15 3/4″ body offers up plenty of bass but the fat, rich trebles ensure the melodies are easily heard. This is a Cedar top guitar that has a lot of power and headroom and can cover a lot of ground. It’s in like new condition as well. Don’t miss this hard-to-find McIlroy.
1977 Ruck Classical Brazilian/Spruce
Here we have a wonderful 1977 Robert Ruck Standard concert guitar in Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce. As you would expect the Spruce top has reached perfection and is speaking fully. This is a strong, clear and articulate Spruce top Ruck. The Brazilian Rosewood adds richness and wonderful overtones. A superb example of Ruck’s work.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 2007 Phillip Woodfield Grand Concert Palo Escrito/Spruce
This is a Lattice Braced Grand Concert from Philip Woodfield. What a commanding voice with lots of clarity and volume thanks to the Palo Escrito body and latticed braced Spruce top. Rarely have we seen a guitar with such dynamic range. From gentle to robust, this guitar can do it all. If you play live or in a situation where power is necessary, this is your guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Palo Escrito New Doerr Legacy Bolivian/Cedar
We custom built this wonderful Doerr Legacy for a long time client of ours. It is crafted from select Bolivian Rosewood and Cedar for a sublime voice that is rich and alive. The quality is top notch throughout with amazing attention to detail. The fit and finish on one of Tom’s guitars is second to none. Look closely at the photos to spot the elegant design of the bridge, the backplate and so on. This is special.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Bolivian (Pau Ferro) 2006 Paco de Lucia Flamenco Negra Vincent Carrillo Brazilian/Spruce
Here we have a high end 2006 Paco de Lucia Flamenco Negra crafted by Vincent Carillo of Spain. Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce make for a commanding voice that is fast and energetic but also rich and sonorous. Perfect for the more emotional Flamenco reportoire. The action is fast and the condition is excellent.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 1958 Ramirez Flamenco Cypress/Spruce
This incredible featherweight 1958 Jose Ramirez flamenco guitar features a Cypress body and Spruce top for that classic, dry Flamenco tone that so many players crave. It is stamped FM indicating it was built by Felix Manzanero. However, the real treat about this guitar is its playability. The action is extremely fast, smooth, and comfortable and this is a superb vintage Ramirez Flamenco.
1995 Buscarino Cabaret American Sycamore/Cedar
We are thrilled to have another rare preowned Buscarino Cabaret. This example from 1995 features a carved back of American Sycamore and a Cedar top. It is also outfitted with John’s own Implant pickup system as well as an RMC Pickup System with 6 individual pickups/saddles and the RMC Polydrive Preamp built in. Each pickup has it’s own output so you can drive an amp via the 1/4″ jack or a MIDI synthesizer via a 13 pin DIN connector. Perfect for the gigging musician.
Here are some thoughts about the Cabaret model from the Buscarino Guitars Website: “THE CABARET is the perfect blend of traditional classical guitar and an acoustic archtop guitar. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the jazz or fingersytle player, the CABARET is based on the Herman Hauser I classical guitar design. The CABARET incorporates traditional classical building methods with modern innovations necessary for today’s jazz and fingerstyle playing. The graceful cutaway facilitates greater access for playing the upper register of the fretboard. Its carved back, unique among nylon-string guitars, enhances the lower midrange while aiding in projection. The two-way adjustable truss rod gives easy access at the headstock for a perfect set-up.”
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Sycamore - American 1987 Mattingly Concert Indian/Spruce
R.L. (Bob) Mattingly made fine classical instruments and was the owner of “The World of Strings”, a music store in Long Beach, CA. His career as a luthier began in the early ’60s and he was primarily self taught. In the early 70’s he visited many of the great builders in Spain, and even spent a couple of days in the shop with his hero Miguel Rodriguez. Mattingly built over 700 guitars before his untimely death in 1992.
This 1987 Spruce top Mattingly concert guitar is wonderful. Very strong with powerful projection and pristine clarity. It is expressive and musical in every way. A delight to play and to hear. With Mattingly’s passing his guitars are hard to find and extremely collectible in addition to being superb musical instruments.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 2006 Maingard GC Brazilian/European
Marc Maingard has been building his amazing instruments for over 30 years. Players such as Earl Klugh have chosen his guitars to express their music. It’s no wonder as everytime we play one we are captivated by their responsive and open voice. They go beyond being just a guitar, they are the embodiment of music in wood. This one crafted in Marc’s usual dramatic Brazilian Rosewood and European Spruce feature front and back BEVELS for ultra comfort as well. An exquisite instrument to join you on your musical journey.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 2010 Manuel Rodriguez e Hyos Especial Replica Santos Hernandez 1929 Brazilian/Cedar
This is a Replica Santos Hernandez 1929 Especial Model from Manuel Rodriquez e Hyos. Santos Hernandez was the luthier who built the first Ramirez guitar that Segovia played for 25 years.
This Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar guitar was built in Madrid in 2010 and is still in Mint condition. It features a light, satin finish that allows all of the energy of this guitar to come out and it has a strong voice with proud trebles that project beautifully. The Cedar and Brazilian combination means it is warm and rich, but also very powerful with the Santos bracing design.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 2006 Somogyi OM Brazilian/European Custom Radial Back Bracing
Ervin Somogyi was a pioneer in fingerstyle guitar. His designs emphasizing the qualities that fingerstylist need were a big part of the acoustic guitar phenomenon that started with Windham Hill Records. Several of the top artist of that period played Somogyi guitars including William Ackerman, Alex de Grassi, Daniel Hecht, George Winston and others.
Today Ervin Somogyi is one of our true Masters and passes on his knowledge by teaching voicing to many well-known modern makers. Playing just a few notes on this Brazilian Rosewood OM you realize just how unique and special a Somogyi guitar is. This is unlike anything else you’ve ever played. It’s magical, somehow Ervin manages to get Bass that rivals a Dreadnought alongside the sweetest trebles you’ve heard and the trebles strings are as loud as the bass. It’s remarkable really. No doubt the custom radial back bracing on this one is part of the secret. We’ve seen many a players jay drop when they play a Somogyi… this guitar is that kind of guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian