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2011 McPherson MG3.5, Flamed Walnut/Engelmann Spruce
This 2011 McPherson MG 3.5 is a powerhouse of modern acoustic engineering. Built with Flamed Walnut back and sides and an Engelmann Spruce top, this guitar offers exceptional clarity and focus with a touch-sensitive response that rewards both fingerstyle nuance and dynamic flatpicking.
The Engelmann top lends warmth and openness, perfect for players who prefer a lighter attack with maximum return. The Walnut body brings articulate mids and a clean, defined bass that gives each note shape and presence. The result is a voice that is balanced, quick to respond, and effortlessly musical.
This MG 3.5 features McPherson’s signature offset soundhole and cantilevered fingerboard, freeing up the top for enhanced vibration and projection. The soft V neck profile sits easily in the hand and makes extended play a joy. With the elevated fingerboard, upper fret access is smooth and precise.
Outfitted with an L.R. Baggs Element pickup system, this guitar is equally at home on stage or in the studio—plug in and go with confidence. Whether you’re composing, recording, or performing, this MG 3.5 is a versatile and inspiring companion.
A deeply resonant, articulate instrument that pushes air with authority and speaks with a voice all its own.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, wisconsin, 1809, ameritage
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Walnut 2020 Santa Cruz OM, Old Growth Brazilian/Moonspruce
2020 Santa Cruz OM, built with Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a Moonspruce top. This one’s got all the classic OM vibes, paired with a full neck profile that feels substantial in hand. The top shows off some lovely medullary figuring, and the Brazilian is simply stunning—dark, straight-grained, and full of character.
If you’re looking for a modern take on tradition that pulls no punches, look no further. This guitar delivers tone, beauty, and feel in equal measure.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, richard hoover, cali,
$16,120 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 2008 Sobell New World, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
2008 Sobell New World Model—a fingerstylist’s dream. Built with some seriously fine Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides and topped with German Spruce, this guitar showcases all the classic Sobell features: crow’s feet trim and rosette, bowtie bridge, and a full V-profile neck.
There’s so much to love here. It’s equipped with a K&K Pure Mini pickup, making it ready for stage, studio, or wherever your music takes you. This is one of those guitars that makes it hard to get anything done in the shop—it’s just that fun and inspiring to play.
We actually had this very guitar about 15 years ago (at the time of this writing), and it has opened up beautifully since then. It’s also been exceptionally well maintained—a fantastic blend of tone, character, and care.
$14,040 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 2005 Henderson 000, All Koa
All-Koa 2005 000 from the one and only Wayne Henderson—a true rarity. This 12-fret beauty features herringbone trim, abalone around the rosette, and dot inlays on the fingerboard.
It’s not often we see an all-hardwood build from Wayne, but after spending time with this one, we wish it happened more often. This guitar is full of personality—rich in character, big on volume, and crystal clear across the register. Hands down, one of the most diverse-sounding 000s we’ve had through the shop.
Get this one while you can!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, rugby, va, hendo, trad
2019 Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/ Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
2019 Buendia OMC, featuring Swiss Alpine Moonspruce on top and stunning Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides. This one also sports an Indian Rosewood neck, which adds both a bit of weight in hand and depth to the voice. The 26–25″ multiscale setup gives you effortless tension balance, and details like the segmented dyed burl rosette and Rodgers tuners speak to Leo’s meticulous craftsmanship.
This guitar is stellar—and honestly, it’s hard to get anything done around here because it’s just that fun to play. Fortunately, it’s also stage- and studio-ready thanks to a K&K Pure Mini pickup installed.
We love Leo’s guitars here at Dream Guitars, and this one carries that legacy forward beautifully.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, ca, hoffee, 54, rodgers, fan-fretted, multi-scale, evo
$33,800 Add to cartScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian Brand New Altman A-D2, Madagascar Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Brand new Altman D-2—our first flattop offering from Altman in quite some time. This powerhouse features a Carpathian Spruce top and Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, with abalone appointments throughout, wide saddle spacing, and a full V-profile neck.
This guitar truly captures the classic bluegrass ideal of a “cannon”—it has everything you’re looking for, and it has it in abundance. One of those rare instruments that simply speaks for itself.
Other Keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, blue grass, trad, evo frets
$10,775 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar Brand New Alliance FS000, Wenge/Italian Spruce
Brand new from Alliance Guitars, this FS000—serial number 13—features back and sides of Wenge with an Italian Spruce top. We are continuously impressed by the quality of Alliance guitars. These instruments rely on top-tier materials and exceptional sound—no frills, no abalone embellishments—just pure playability and tone of the highest order.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, michigan, fingerstyle, handmade,
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Wenge 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 Simon Fay Modern OM, Cocobolo Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
This 2010 Simon Fay OM is dressed in beautiful Cocobolo back and sides, along with Carpathian Spruce on top. It is a modern fingerstyle dream, featuring stainless steel frets (these will last a good long while), a Ryan-style bevel, and the David Enke ‘Open to Source Sensors’ passive UST pickup system. This guitar sounds and looks incredible. It includes Alessi tuners for optimum tuning stability and aesthetics. The fingerboard is made of African Blackwood, which is a very nice touch, along with the Brazilian Rosewood bridge and fossilized ivory bridge pins. This guitar pulls no punches in its quality of components.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, ameritage, 30, modern, orchestra,
$8,320 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Cocobolo 2018 Tim Frick Oriole 16″ Archtop, Bigleaf Maple/Sitka Spruce
A first for us here at Dream Guitars—this is a 2018 Tim Frick Oriole 16″ Archtop, and it’s an absolute stunner. Built with Sitka Spruce over Bigleaf Maple, this hand-carved Jazz box is light, alive, and resonant in a way that immediately grabs your attention. Tim’s work is known for its elegance, and this Oriole delivers in every detail.
From the Lollar Johnny Smith-style humbucker to the beveled soundport, this guitar is full of thoughtful design choices that elevate both tone and experience. The subtle burst finish brings out the natural beauty of the woods—especially the figure in the Maple—and the overall visual aesthetic is one of quiet sophistication.
Unplugged, it’s articulate and sweet, with a dry, woody tone perfect for intimate sessions. Plugged in, it opens up into something truly otherworldly—rich, expressive, and endlessly musical.
This is a builder to watch and a guitar that speaks volumes about where modern archtop lutherie is headed.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, orole, visesnut
$8,320 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.094 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Bigleaf Brand New Altman F5LS, Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Altman just dropped off this brand new MF5 LS (Lloyd Series). Red Spruce top over Figured Maple body (ditto for the neck), all finished in varnish for a velvety, hand-rubbed feel in hand. 1 3/32″ nut and a hard V profile makes for an easy and familiar experience for the left hand. Setup is also easy peasy. We got our own Drew Matulich to put it through its paces, and we’re sure glad we did–he let’s this Altman MF5LS sing out! Give us a shout if you want to learn more or take it out for a spin yourself.
Other keywords/misspellings – blue grass, f-5, mando, monroe, lonesome moonlight waltz, june apple.
$17,630 Add to cartScale Length 13.875 in Nut Width 1.1 in String Spacing 1.5 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 2011 Santa Cruz OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Bearclaw Spruce
2011 Santa Cruz OM built with Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Bearclaw Spruce—a stellar combination of tonewoods, trimmed in gorgeous Koa. The quality of the timber here is exceptional, and it absolutely comes through in the tone: rich presence, wide open response, and a full-spectrum voice. You don’t miss a thing with this one.
With a satin neck and gloss body, it’s both elegant and player-friendly. This is one of those guitars that truly speaks for itself.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, cali, hoover, fingerstyle
$16,640 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 1980 Olson Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
An extraordinary early gem from the legendary bench of Jim Olson—serial number 56, and the earliest Olson we’ve ever had the pleasure of offering here at Dream Guitars. This is a 1980 Olson Dreadnought built with Indian Rosewood back and sides paired with a Spruce top, and it’s a remarkable window into the genesis of one of the most sought-after modern luthiers in the world.
Already in this early work, you can see Jim experimenting with and refining the tonal architecture that would later define his signature sound: clarity, balance, and warmth, all housed in a traditional dreadnought frame. The Indian Rosewood delivers depth and power, while the Spruce top offers a quick, articulate response—qualities that have only improved with decades of play.
A Schertler Bluestick pickup has been installed, making this piece ready for the stage as well as the studio. And yes, this guitar has been played—and beautifully so. The honest play wear tells a story of music made and miles traveled, the kind of patina that speaks to a life well lived in sound. We love seeing instruments like this: well-loved, open, and alive.
For the collector, this is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a historically significant Olson, from a time before his waitlist stretched for years and his name became synonymous with bespoke tone. And for the player, it’s a chance to experience the roots of that Olson magic—warm, articulate, and undeniably musical.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, handmade, james taylor, 56
$14,040 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 2023 Taran Oreval, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
This was our first from Rory Dowling of Taran Guitars! What a first it is, this large body fingerstyle beast is comprised of Master Grade African Blackwood and Master Grade Italian Spruce. Where to begin with this guitar? Each note is rich, powerful and clear. This is a rare instance in which a guitar is so obviously powerful and delicate to the player. There is a sweetness and profound epic quality to this instrument. Like something out of an Arthurian tale, or some beast epic. This guitar is a symphonic masterpiece. Sonic qualities aside, this instrument as a thing of beauty. From the pureness of fit and finish, to the hidden appointments. Just take a peek inside and see for yourself.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, scotland, scottish walnut, 22karat gold, gold foil, calton evo, 169
Additional performance from Stuart Ryan at Taran Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH9q76pWEWU
$29,120 Add to cartScale Length 25 in - 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African 2012 Vowinkel Concert Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
2012 Vowinkel Concert Classical. Crafted with Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce, this delightful instrument is about 13 years old at the time of publication. It has been well played and has developed a mature, balanced, and sweet voice. While it has standard appointments, its tonal character is anything but ordinary. Listen as our very own Andy Jurik puts it through its paces.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, nylon