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2016 Somogyi Jumbo, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here at Dream Guitars we hold Ervin Somogyi, the grandfather of modern fingerstyle lutherie, in the highest esteem. How could we not? His designs and techniques have helped pave the way for an entirely new style of responsive guitar. So it comes as a special honor to have this 2016 Jumbo in our hands today. This is the third of a trio of bespoke builds Ervin crafted for a client, each featuring a unique patio stone headplate with Rodgers tuners, carved rosette, and sail boat inlaid at the heel. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs with Sitka Spruce on top, plus a 26-25″ multiscale setup and 12 fret neck. The carved rosette is an incredibly intricate series of celtic hounds backed with red washi paper.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2022 LHT Cadenza, Maple/Spruce
Tyler Wells of LHT Guitars’ Cadenza model is a nod to the more traditional proportions of the classic archtop, while still maintaining a very modern and fresh aesthetic and ergononics. This 2022 build is like new, dressed with a rose burl appointment package and finish for the Flame Maple body and Spruce top, understated white-black-white purflings, and Kent Armstrong humbucker. Unlike his other offerings, this guitar features a non-multiscale fingerboard, with 25″ scale and 1.75″ nut. Comes wrapped in a Hoffee fiberglass flight case.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, duane simpson, ken armstrong, 4006
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Flamed 
2008 Schoenberg/Russell 000, Cocobolo/Red Spruce
A 2008 collaboration between Eric Schoenberg and James Russell brought about this 000 with Cocobolo and Red Spruce that is an absolte gem. Wide dynamic response, great string energy, and dressed up with colorful Abalone top trim (a detail Eric swears by for tone). 1 25/32″ nut offers a touch more room for your left hand, and the 25.4″ scale keeps strings crisp and punchy. Other details include a pyramid bridge, Ebony bindings, and open back Waverly tuners.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, ooo, fingerpicking, 12-fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.406 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2015 Simon Fay Model One, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Simon Fay’s Model One perfectly fills the niche for a flattop that does it all, very well, and plays easy at the same time. This 2015 is the proof in the pudding: chocolate-rich, fantastically balanced, and effortlessly playable. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce on top, subtle arm bevel, and a unique panel-shaped soundport next to the heel. A tiled rosette matches the headstock veneer and Alessi tuners.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, om, may, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Klein 457 Big Pink, Pink Ivory/Sitka Spruce
When ordering a custom Klein & Kauffman, it’s go big or go home! This client build is a big boy 457 dressed to the nines with Pink Ivory back and sides (as well as headplate, bridge, and fingerboard), Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top, and Flamed Koa neck (plus bindings). A vine and flower inlay pattern from Larry Robinson extends from the headplate, across the fingerboard, and terminates at the bass-side bridge wing. Additional creature comforts include a soundport at the upper bout, and a slim playing weight of only five pounds. There’s a lot of real estate under the hood here; amazing that Steve manages to keep the weight so low. Ready to commission your own? Give us a shout!
other keywords: bespoke guitar, 457-162, fingerstyle, jumbo, steve klein, steve kauffman, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Pink Ivory 
2005 Daniel Friederich Concert Classical, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Famed French builder Daniel Friderich requires no introduction here. This particular example of his work comes to us from his late period in 2005 with Cedar top over Indian Rosewood back and sides, 650mm scale, and an orchestrally pianisitic voice. This Concert Classical weighs in under four pounds, in part from the thin and resonant french polish finish throughout. Fifth and seventh fret side dot position markers are a nod to modernity, but elsewhere this Friederich is a classic Classical, including a full neck profile with U-shaped carve, fan bracing, and Rodgers tuners. Comes in a custom carbon fiber flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, andy jurik, fingerstyle, 799
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2013 Traugott R Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
This Traugott R Cutaway has opened up handsomely since 2013–and we suspect it was already a showstopper at day one. Wide dynamic range, a very textured voice that also manages to remain crisp and clear. A fingerstylist’s dream. The German Spruce top has been dressed up with a sparkling Abalone top border and rosette, plus BRW bridge, and the back and sides come from one of Jeff’s brick-red and straight grain sets of Brazilian Rosewood.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerpicking, brazilain, r-000-206-013
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2013 Martin 000-45EC Eric Clapton Crossroads, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We’ve had a blast every time we’ve seen one of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Signature Martins—they really pull out all the stops. This particular beauty from 2013 is part of the Madagascar Rosewood 45 series, second only to the rare BRW 000-45EC. Madagascar can match Brazilian for glassy definition and resonance, and this set doesn’t disappoint in the least. Adirondack Spruce on top (a nod to the holy grail 000; ditto for hide glue construction), snowflake inlays, and custom Clapton crossroads symbol flanking the saddle on either bridge wing. This one’s in great shape, and currently has a pickup jack installed (the previous pickup was removed), and comes wrapped in the custom Crossroads TKL case.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
2006 Tippin DST, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here we have a 2006 Tippin DST in Sitka Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. This is a rare body size for Bill, usually we see smaller fingerstyle sized guitars from him. Seeing a bold slope shoulder dread come out of the Tippin workshop is a real treat. This is the most sophisticated slope shoulder dread you are ever likely to see, the appointments are nothing short of perfection and exactly what we expect from Bill. Tonally this is one of the loudest Tippins we have had in the shop in some time, and that’s while excelling at both fingerpicking and flatpicking. The voice is lush and articulate with a controlled presence on every string.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Peggy White Premier, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
Peggy White’s latest Premier model has arrived, and we can’t get enough of it. This one features African Blackwood back and sides plus Italian Alpine Spruce on top, a smooth and well-rounded C profile neck, and an understated aesthetic to help these premium tonewoods really pop. The voice offers great clarity ad definition between notes, perfect for modern fingerstyle and strumming work. Comes wrapped in a custom Hoffee fiberglass flight case.
Other keywords: fingerpicking, modern guitar, 4060
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African 
2016 Somogyi 000 Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here at Dream Guitars we hold Ervin Somogyi, the grandfather of modern fingerstyle lutherie, in the highest esteem. How could we not? His designs and techniques have helped pave the way for an entirely new style of responsive guitar. So it comes as a special honor to have this 2016 000 Cutaway in our hands today. This is the first of a trio of bespoke builds Ervin crafted for a client, each featuring a unique patio stone headplate with Rodgers tuners, carved rosette, and sail boat inlaid at the heel. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs with Sitka Spruce on top, plus a 26-25″ multiscale setup and 12 fret neck. The carved rosette is an incredibly intricate series of knots backed with red washi paper.
Other keywords: lutherie, contemporary guitar, fan fret, fanned fret, 463, brazilain, hoffee, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2016 Somogyi OM, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Here at Dream Guitars we hold Ervin Somogyi, the grandfather of modern fingerstyle lutherie, in the highest esteem. How could we not? His designs and techniques have helped pave the way for an entirely new style of responsive guitar. So it comes as a special honor to have this 2016 OM model in our hands today. This is the second of a trio of bespoke builds Ervin crafted for a client, each featuring a unique patio stone headplate with Rodgers tuners, carved rosette, and sail boat inlaid at the heel. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs with European Spruce on top with subtle bearclaw figuring, and vertical Abalone bar inlays along the fingerboard. The carved rosette is a carp arcing along the top, backed with red washi paper.
Other keywords: somogyi guitars, fingerstyle, orchestra model, brazilain, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2007 Teel 00-45 Martin Conversion, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Martin’s Director of Research and Development, Tim Teel, brings us a fantastic example of top shelf conversion work in this 2007 00-45, previously a 00-28G from 1961. Perfect Brazilian Rosewood is finely quartersawn with some spiderweb figuring, against an Adirondack Spruce top that was harvested from the Smoky Mountain National Park after it fell during Hurricane Opal in 1995. Tonewood maestro John Arnold acquired the salvaged Red Spruce and processed some incredible sets, like the exceedingly tight-grained one used here. The original 28-style appointments have been eschewed in favor of the full 45 treatment, complete with Abalone along the top, back, and sides, snowflakes & diamonds position markers, and headstock torch (cut by well-known mandolin builder and inlay artist Tom Ellis of Precision Pearl Inlay fame). A light-chocolate, full-size pickguard completes the picture. One final note, this conversion includes a new 14-fret neck with modified V profile, and a particularly thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish.
Here’s a performance video with Muriel Anderson (“A Fine Pickle”) playing this Martin/Teel Conversion: https://youtu.be/v4pOg0m5Jf0
Other keywords: fingerstyle, conversion guitar, oo, waverly, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
1999 John Arnold D-42SK Deluxe, Koa/Adirondack Spruce
John Arnold needs no introduction here. If you know about John, you know how rare this instrument is. His guitars simply don’t come up for sale. It’s not only that rarity that makes this guitar exceptional–it’s also the effortless setup, the powerful voice with its clear, balanced response, the insanely figured Koa body and extra tight-grained Adirondack Spruce top. It’s the experience. Some guitars feel alive in your hands. This 1999 John Arnold D42S Deluxe does it every time you pick it up.
Other keywords: lutherie, slope shoulder, 12 fret, flame koa, 42-style, 55, dreadnought, dreadnaught
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa 
Brand New Applegate SJ Crelicam Ebony/Tunnel 14 Redwood
It’s one of our favorite pleasures, commissioning custom builds for clients. This Applegate SJ came together so well! Tunnel 14 Redwood plus Crelicam Ebony for a sweet mixture of warmth and clarity; subtly dressed up with a bound headstock and fingerboard plus arm bevel and florentine cutaway. EVO frets help insure the playability remains clean for a long time to come, and we sprung for an upgraded Hoffee Roadie fiberglass flight case to keep this beauty safe when not in use–though we suspect the owner will be hard pressed to put it away for any length of time.
Interested in a custom build of your own? Give us a shout!
Other keywords: lutherie, bespoke guitar, 215, 2013, fingerstyle, small jumbo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Tunnel 14, Ebony - Crelicam