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Add to Compare2018 Heinonen SJ, Quilted Sapele/Cedar
It’s a rare day when we get to spend it with one of Drew Heinonen’s guitars. This SJ comes to us from 2018 with fantastically Figured Sapele back and sides (The Tree devotees take note), Cedar on top, and the Olson-inspired Abalone dove inlays and multi-laminated neck. Slender profile for an agile lefthand feel, and a light buildweight to boot. This particular wood combination balances a crisp fundamental with just enough warm overtones to make for a voice that’s complex, but has good motion and separation across the registers. The bass in particular has a sweet blooming quality when big chords are left to ring out.
Other keywords/misspellings: fingerstyle, hienonen, 035, cedar creek, jim olson
Add to Compare2014 Circa D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
John Slobod of Circa Guitars exhibits his mastery of the traditional form yet again with this powerhouse of a D-28 from 2014. Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce–ingredients that make for the superlative dreadnought. With a neck carve that is oh so comfortable, dressed in Evo frets, what more could a guitarist of any caliber want?
Here’s an additional video with flatpicker extraordinaire David Grier and this Circa D-28!: https://youtu.be/15asCncZNvg
Keywords and misspellings: luthier, lutherie, waverly, bluegrass, calton,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1934 Martin 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Where to begin? This 1934 Martin 000-28 has stood the test of time in mores ways that one. We love seeing a guitar of vintage such as this come through the shop, particularly when it shows wear in all the right places. It sounds amazing now and frankly appears to have always sounded so. 89 years has really allowed this instrument to open up, the tight grain of the Adirondack Spruce, and the uniformity of the Brazilian Rosewood almost give away the incredible timbre of this instrument. This is the OG of fingerstyle guitars and when you pick this up it is obvious as to why greats such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and so many others have made this their signature acoustic. What more could anyone want in a vintage acoustic guitar.
Other keywords: cf martin, v shaped neck, classic, lutherie, 28 style, pre-war, 30’s, old time
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Circa OM, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This Circa OM was owned by our very own Al Petteway! A 28 Style, with some incredible tight-grained Adirondack Spruce top, as well as a sweet set Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides. John Slobod’s guitars always strike the perfect line between tradition and modernity, this instrument is no exception. This guitar is ready for the stage, studio, couch, you name it!
Keywords/misspellings: luthier, luthiere, ameritage, 154, evo, orchestral model, K&K Pure Mini
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2016 McConnell Electric, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here we have a 2016 electrified rarity from the one and only Jordan McConnell, who we’ve enjoyed an exclusive relationship with for years. This electric semi-hollow is loaded with Bare Knuckle Pickups, PAF-style humbuckers called “The Mule.” These pickups offer truly insane range of tonal possibilities, from a sweet chime, to a monstrous growl. At full volume these pickups will push any amp to the brink of saturation. Immensely Hi-Fi, these PAF-style humbuckers can handle any sonic task. Also featured, Jordan McConnell’s signature neck profile–a nut width of 1 3/4″ feels like an acoustic, yet screams like a Les Paul. The Semi-hollow body adds a layer of complexity and warmth. Elegantly comfortable to play with both arm and rib bevels. Indian Rosewood back and sides, paired with a Sitka Spruce top. This guitar’s aesthetic is as unique and diverse as its musical timbre. An instrument that can truly fit in any collection.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, mcconnell, fingerstyle, jazz, rock, funk, e005, ameritage, waverly, semihollow, semi hollow
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.031 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2022 Halland D-H, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Yet another example of Gage Halland’s mastery, this time equipped with Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce. An instrument that one would happily get lost in, truly magic in the form of a guitar. This 2022 D-H from Halland sports a lambs tongue arm bevel, which provides elegance as well as comfort. A Modified Dreadnought that thrives in both realms of fingerstyle play and hard-driven flatpicking. Whatever you ask of this instrument it will respond with beauty. Expansive, powerful, crystal clear along with heaps of headroom. One session leaves you wanting more and more of this guitar. This guitar speaks for itself.
Keywords/misspellings: halland guitars, hoffee, fingerpicking, flatpicking, lutherie, luthier, gotoh, evo frets, 022-21
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2020 Henderson D-42, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
A premier example of Wayne Henderson’s craftsmanship– This 2020 D-42 decked out in chocolatey Brazilian Rosewood and Appalachian Red Spruce, is class and mastery epitomized. The Abalone trim on this guitar is uniquely dark, and frames the toned Red Spruce top beautifully. This guitar is truly of heirloom quality.
Other keywords and misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, 672, wc henderson, adirondack, adriondack, 42 style,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C1S, Koa/Moonspruce
Casimi guitars are synonymous with words such as excellence, superb craftsmanship, and high art. So much so that the name Casimi is a superlative in and of itself. This C1S is no exception. Masterful in every sense of the word. The motif of the Phoenix informs the aesthetic of this instrument, from some of the most beautiful Koa we have ever laid eyes on to the pale Moonspruce top. While we have come to expect excellence from the duo of Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux, there are some firsts here for us with this build. It features a frailing scoop, adorned with an 18 karat gold phoenix feather. Directly below the scoop you will notice there is no cutaway. This instrument is truly singular and superlative.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, c1s, moon spruce, evo frets, bespoke, 46, hoffee, 18kt, maingard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Koa - Flamed 
Add to CompareBrand New Serracini L 0013 Fan Fret, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
We’ve been waiting eagerly for this one to arrive, and now that it’s here we’re seriously conflicted about selling it–we want to keep this one ourselves. Davide Serracini has built guitars for exacting musicians like CandyRat’s Luca Stricagnoli, among others, and here he’s applied that attention to detail for a slim L 0013 Fan Fret model that manages to play intimately and sing vigorously at the same time. It’s fantastic. Madagascar Rosewood back and sides pairs with Italian Spruce top, a 25.6-25″ multiscale setup and 13-fret neck join, subtle cutaway and heel contour, and gold EVO frets. An excellent option for the fingerstyle player who moves through numerous styles and tunings and wants one guitar to keep up with them every step of the way–and all of that in a smaller, oh-so-easily-playing package.
Other keywords: lutherie, fan fret, multi-scale, 2023, 2010623, italy, red spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to CompareBrand New Gaffney 00, Cocobolo/European Spruce
This 00 from Julian Gaffney is small but mighty. With the energy of a much larger instrument, and the comfort of a much smaller one; this is liable to leave your jaw hanging open. Julian has gone the whole nine yards in his training, starting at Bryan Galloup‘s school, then with Rudy’s Music and later working with Roger Sadowski, before apprenticing with fingerstyle godfather Ervin Somogyi for several years. The pedigree is strong, and his instruments are the sweet fruits of all those years. What a sweet fruit this guitar is, gorgeous Cocobolo back and sides, with a European Spruce top– Dyed burl appointments throughout, astounding inlay work covering the entire body. Such exquisite detail from the burled endgraft, meticulously carved bridge to the perfectly beveled headstock. In one word this guitar is MAGIC.
Other keywords:luthier, lutherie, cutaway, 2023, 47, cutaway, al petteway,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2015 Circa 000 Cutaway, Panamanian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Many luthiers attempt to combine tradition with modernity, very few succeed in this endeavor. However John Slobod delivers time after time– This 000 Cutaway from 2015 showcases this flawlessly. Here we have a 12-fret small body guitar with the look and feel of a classic fingerstyle guitar but the makeup of something more. Panamanian Rosewood with EVO Frets are not apart of your grandpa’s flattop. This guitar feels right at home with travis picking, flatpicking, you name it. On the other hand it leaves nothing desired for the more modern picker. This instrument does it all, it’s comfortable, dynamic and so enthralling. Hard to put it down.
Other keywords: lutherie, steel string, 135, Al Petteway, Adirondack Spruce, Red Spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Panama 
Add to Compare2005 Buscarino Grand Cabaret, Tasmanian Blackwood/Cedar
Here we have one of the most stunning Buscarino Grand Cabaret models we have seen to date. This 2005 Grand Cabaret has some truly exquisite appointments, from the Snakewood fingerboard and bridge to the premium Gotoh tuners with Black Pearl buttons, this guitar commands attention. Built from Cedar and Black Acacia, the voice of this Grand Cabaret is all about control and evenness, with a round bass response and crisp cutting trebles. The Cabaret is one of the most versatile guitars we have in the shop, it suits folk to classical and everything in between.
Other keywords: Luthier, Lutherie, crossover
Here’s an additional demo of this masterpiece: https://youtu.be/ht9kiyG99Us
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.938 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Acacia - Black 
Add to Compare2017 Buscarino Cabaret, Honduran Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
We just can’t seem to keep these in stock! Another Buscarino Cabaret in the shop, this time from 2017. A gorgeous example of John’s flagship nylon crossover, this Cabaret features a carved Honduran Rosewood back with Engelmann Spruce on top, a Barbera saddle pickup, Venetian Cutaway, and slim neck for a play feel familiar for both steel and nylon players. Moreover, we’ve got this one wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case for safety! Ready for one of your own? Give us a shout, we’re happy to put an order together for you with John, and if you’re jonesing for preowned we’d love to find one for ya!
Other keywords: xover, classical guitar, nylon-string, fingerstyle, crossover guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Honduran 
Add to Compare2010 Sobell New World, African Blackwood/German Spruce
It’s no secret that we are huge fans of Stefan Sobell‘s here at Dream Guitars, and this 2010 New World model is proof positive as to why. Dressed in African Blackwood and German Spruce this instrument is quite the charmer. Jumbo frets, signature top, and crowsfeet appointments this guitar flaunts classic Sobell vibes. The wenge neck however mixes up these classic appointments a bit. This New World is certainly worth some exploration.
Other keywords: steel string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, fingerstyle, handmade, martin simpson, mark knopfler, domed top, domed back, acoustic guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2016 Pederson EVA-UM, Walnut/Sitka Spruce
Help wanted: this Pederson EVA-UM is having a serious impact on productivity in the office, and needs to find a new home. It is simply too distracting to our staff by the strength of its projection and the clarity across its strings, not to mention its eye-popping good looks. It’s not hard to guess why the Acoustic Guitar Forum voted this the 2016 Guitar Model of the Year.
Claro Walnut back and sides paired with a Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top, all married to an adjustable neck joint, Florentine Cutaway, and offset soundhole, is the complete package for everything from flatpicked fiddle tunes in standard to fingerstyle soundings from the depths of altered tunings. Kevin Pederson’s striking inlays lance across the back of the neck and ring the offset soundhole in an contemporary asymmetrical mosaic. 20 sparkling EVO gold frets across the fretboard for maximum fret longevity, and both an arm bevel for your right hand and a bevelled Florentine Cutaway for your left. Pederson’s pinless bridge and offset soundhole help maximize the top’s resonance (obvious after the first strum, Kevin’s voicing technique is dialed in for articulate bass and juicy trebles).
All wrapped up in an Ameritage case and set up to play like butter from mama’s kitchen: the 2016 Pederson EVA-UM.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/SjoVim4MFDw
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Walnut