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1974 Somogyi “The First Ever” Jumbo Maple/Sitka Spruce
Here we have the genesis of Modern Lutherie, Ervin Somogyi’s #1. It is with delight and great honor for us to have this in the shop. It’s safe to say that this instrument is the catalyst that led to the development of the world of the modern fingerstlye string guitar. Recently restored by the master himself, this Jumbo from 1974 is reinvigorated are and ready to be played. Ervin tediously revoiced, refinished, and updated his #1. An updated neck profile, reshaped headstock, enlarged soundhole–essentially everything but the label was improved by Ervin. To have one of the most important steel string guitars revitalized and restored by the grandfather of modern lutherie himself is a magical thing. This Flamed Maple back and sides, and the Sitka Spruce top are original to the 1974 build. You can sense in this instrument that Ervin was developing something new, exploring uncharted territory and here marrying that with the best of his modern voicing techniques and aesthetics. This is where dream started.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, fingerstyle, bespoke, hoffee, boutique, historical, investment, stika, french polish
$77,250 Add to cartScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 1.875 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Flame Add to Compare1996 Klein L457 Mushrooms Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Klein & Kaufman crafted this beast in 1996. An absolute stunning set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, with a gorgeous Spruce top. This guitar has had nearly 30 years of play at time of publication, and it certainly lets you know. All of the characteristics that we know and love about Klein & Kaufman guitars are present in this build. Powerful bass, and trebles that truly stand out. You’ll notice that there is something funky about this particular instrument, funky? Fungal? Ah yes, there are beautiful abalone mushrooms filling in the fingerboard and headplate. This is such a unique and singular piece that it made its way into the book “The Guitar” by Nick Freeth and Charles Alexander. These guitars are beloved by many famous wielders of the axe! Steve Martin, Joni Mitchell and Andy Summers to name a few. If you’re looking for an incredibly inspirational instrument as well as an exciting addition to any collection–look no further.
Additional keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, modern, calton, 90’s s-3/044
$12,875 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareAudio Sprockets ToneDexter II
ToneDexter II
Restores the missing body sound to an instrument’s piezo pickup
ToneDexter is an innovative professional grade preamp that improves the sound of an acoustic instrument pickup. It can learn the difference between how an instrument sounds through a microphone and how it sounds through its pickup. Using patented WaveMap® technology, it corrects the pickup so that it sounds like the mic.
Playing
Plug your pickup into ToneDexter II and the output to the PA or your acoustic instrument amp, select a WaveMap sound and play. Your live pickup sound will match your studio mic.
There is a built in Tuner and a Boost switch for selecting extra gain for solos. You can EQ the sound and apply a notch filter to deal with any feedback issues.
It’s simple and it will change the way you play live.
Studio Sound Combined with the Convenience of a Piezo Pickup
ToneDexter II restores the rich body tone of your acoustic instrument to the pickup using proprietary digital signal processing technology combined with a pristine analog signal path.
Audio Sprockets has created a way to learn the difference between the sound coming from the pickup, and the sound coming from a microphone, placed in front of the instrument, and use that information to create a transformation called a WaveMap.
Once you have stored your mic sound into ToneDexter II, simply plug in your instrument and play.
ToneDexter II works with guitar, violin, mandolin, dobro, banjo, upright bass, and most other acoustic stringed instruments.
How ToneDexter II Works – Training
Start by plugging in both a mic and your pickup into ToneDexter II. Play your instrument for two minutes while ToneDexter builds a WaveMap to make your pickup sound like your mic. Then store the sound into one of 32 WaveMap locations in ToneDexter. Once you have it, you no longer need the mic. You can store WaveMaps of different mic positions to give you a selection of sounds when you play.
$599 Add to cartAdd to CompareBrand New Pagelli Spatial Radiation Parlor de Luxe Tobaco, Ziricote/Swiss Moonspruce
The workshop of Claudio and Claudia Pagelli produce some of the most out of the ordinary guitars that we see here at Dream Guitars. This Spatial Radiation Parlor de Luxe is no exception, donning a pinless bridge and fingerboard extention that travels on top the finished top are merely two features that makes this creature avant-garde. Oh and did we mention the soundhole(s)? A stunning Ziricote set for the back and sides fit to be a rorschach test, as well as Swiss Moonspruce top; Geared friction pegs, top off this instruments unique qualities.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, tobacco, brand new, ameritage,
$20,200 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ziricote Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli Spatial Radiation Parlor Midnight Blue, Indian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
The workshop of Claudio and Claudia Pagelli produce some of the most out of the ordinary guitars that we see here at Dream Guitars. This Spatial Radiation Parlor is one of two and while it may be similar to its counterpart it is it’s own unique creature. Swiss Moonspruce on top and some RIDICULOUS Indian Rosewood for the back and sides. Playing this instrument is like being inside of a guitar bubble of sound. It is truly an experience to be had in person. Did we mention it’s blue?! It is blue!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, ameritage, switzerland,
$17,110 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2008 Henderson D-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This is why we are called Dream Guitars, because of instruments like this. Here we have a Henderson D-45 in Premium quality Adirondack (Red) Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood, that has been revoiced by the godfather of modern fingerstyle guitar himself Ervin Somogyi. This is an ultimate example of two worlds meeting in the realm of lutherie. This dreadnought maintains its flatpicking, and robust quality all the while preserving that power in the hands of a fingerstyle player. This instrument is truly one of a kind, and an absolute masterpiece at that, for the player and collector alike.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, wayne, rugby, steel string, flat top, 431
$51,500 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareBrand New Musser Dreadnought The Tree Quilted Mahogany/Colorado Englemann Spruce
Don Musser makes some of our favorite Dreadnoughts, and this latest model dressed in “The Tree”, and Shadetop Colorado Engelmann Spruce does not disappoint. Brazilian rosewood bindings, and a rather unique Ocelot Ear, headplate veneer. This instrument is as interesting and beautiful sonically as it is aesthetically. The superlative D-18 style guitar, if you’re seeking the ultimate Mahogany guitar look no further.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, dread, bluegrass,
$11,125 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany - The Tree Add to Compare2018 Greenfield G1, Reserve Cocobolo/Adirondack Spruce
If Michael Greenfield has ever built a dud, we haven’t seen it. Quite the opposite, in fact. We haven’t seen a Greenfield that didn’t knock us out right out the gate. Take this 2018 G1 as a great example. Effortless playability, a voice with sweetness and riches and a slight midrange bump that makes for an engrossing, complete sound–the best tonewoods you’re like to find on a modern build–ergonomic features to maximize player comfort. This G1 does it all. The back and sides are Mike’s reserve grade, 80-year-old Cocobolo, here paired with an Adirondack Spruce top, Honduran Mahogany neck, and a Laskin-inspired arm bevel. Additional appointments include a heel “swoosh” carve, florentine cutaway, clear pickguard, and custom splatter-style Calton flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, 326, fingerstyle, bespoke
$20,600 Add to cartScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo Add to Compare2014 Bourgeois OM Custom, Brazilian Rosewood/AT Adirondack Spruce
Dana Bourgeois and his team pulled out gorgeous tonewoods for this OM Custom. Dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood over Adirondack Spruce torrefied to perfection with Dana’s Aged Tone process. The finish is also completed to Dana’s AT specs plus hot hide glue construction throughout, making this 2014 OM Custom a lively and opened up powerhouse right out of the gate. Koa bindings and Waverly tuners complete the package. This Bourgeois has a balanced voice from treble to bass, with an added clarity and presence to the plain strings that really cuts through a mix. The setup is easy peasy and effortless, and the saddle string spacing is a comfortable 2 5/16” for a touch extra room for right hand fingerpicking.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bourgeois guitars, fingerstyle, custom guitar, hhg, 006882
$9,785 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareBrand New de Wit 15″, French Walnut/Sinker Redwood
Gijs De Wit brings us this brand new 15” model. Featuring Gij’s own “Scooped” shoulder design, In lieu of a cutaway this scooped shoulder offers access to higher notes. This isn’t the only innovative design present, carbon fiber reinforced lightweight bracing, and an active braceless back to name a few. The top on this creature is an Old Growth Sinker Redwood, and an antique French Walnut back and sides. The neck is made of wenge, buttoned up with some incredibly smooth Alessi Tuners.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, multiscale, pinless bridge, french polish, concerto classic cases
$11,330 Add to cartScale Length 25.625 in - 26.125 in Nut Width 1.718 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Walnut Add to Compare2021 Bresnan GS Brazilian Rosewood/Moonspruce
Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood body with Moonspruce on top for added precision and clarity, here in Bresnan’s GS body for a midsized guitar offering lots of power in an easy-playing package. Alessi tuners bring a touch of added elegance to the headstock, and Dan rings in the soundhole with one of his intricate, interwoven rosettes. His attention to detail is exquisite; the fit and finish is flawless here. Couple that with a slick setup, and you’ve got a candidate for World’s Best Guitar.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, bresnan guitars, modern guitar, brazilain, fingerstyle, gss2103, ameritage, 2021
$7,725 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareBrand New Porter Quantum Classical, Indian Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
From Steve Porter our latest Quantum model! This one features Indian Rosewood and Carpathian Spruce. Along with all of the appointments you would come to expect from the California-based luthier. Soundports, French polish, elevated fingerboard and an intricate lattice braced top.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, classical, raised fingerboard, sloane, 54
$8,860 Add to cartScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2020 Big Hollow 00, Cocobolo/Moonspruce
This 00 from Bevan Frost of Big Hollow Guitars is a beauty, dressed up with Cocobolo back and sides and a Moonspruce top. This guitar is an incredibly comfortable instrument in hand, very dramatic curves that lend to that comfort. As well as being comfortable to play it has so much power for an instrument so petite. An excellent blend of tradition and modernity.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, evo, guardian, herringbone, slot head
$7,725 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo Add to CompareBrand New Keystone MC, Honduran Rosewood/Torrefied German Spruce
The Modern Classic, from Keisuke Nishi of Keystone Instruments is an interpretation of the traditional OM. Keisuke does an incredible job revitalizing and reinvigorating the classic form of the mid size style. Adorned with gorgeous Honduran Rosewood back and sides, alongside a Torrefied Bearclaw German Spruce. Which is everybit as beautiful to the eyes as it is to the ears. Every guitar we get from Keystone Instruments is immaculate and an instant shop favorite. This Modern Classic is no exception. Listen to our demo to hear and see for yourself!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, japan, visesnut, alessi,
$13,360 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Honduran Add to Compare2017 Monteleone Speciale, Maple/Spruce
A truly legendary guitar we have here, this 2017 Monteleone Speciale with Maple and Spruce. What a gorgeous instrument, sonically and visually; Compared to the likes of Stradivari and DaVinci, this instruments displays why! Sporting a Kent Armstrong pickup, with stunning figured ebony appointments throughout. This guitar belongs on the stage, the studio, and even the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This guitar is about as close as one can get to the musical equivalent of Excalibur.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, archtop, jazz, John, Mark Knopfler, Frank Vignola,
$118,450 Add to cartScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.718 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Maple