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2014 Keller Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We recently lost Michael Keller, and the luthier community feels that loss keenly. So we’re delighted to have this 2014 Dreadnought in the shop to honor his memory and find a new home for it. Eight years old and waking up very nicely, the voice is open and expressive with great note separation. As a result, it’s at home with fingerpicking as well as of course flatpicking. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pair with Adirondack Spruce on top, Abalone trim and snowflakes/diamonds position markers–and Michael upgraded this Dread with a soundport in the upper bout side. This has the effect of giving the player a bit more “me in the monitor,” making it easier to hear your tone when playing with those pesky other musicians in the group. When you want to go electric, the installed Fishman Matrix Natural pickup will take you there.
Other keywords: luthier, keller guitars, dreadnaught, allen sadd, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 PRS Paul’s Guitar, Mahogany/Maple Artist Top
When famed guitarbuilder Paul Reed Smith builds a guitar for himself, you’d better believe we’re listening. Here we’ve landed an exquisite example of the PRS Paul’s Guitar: McCarty-thickness body with narrow 408 pickups, “brushstroke” bird inlays, and here spec’d with a tremolo bridge design. Smith needed a guitar with a tighter sound to cut through a band mix without taking up too much space, hence the narrow 408 pickups. Pickup selection is a three-way switch plus individual coil-split mini toggles, one for each pickup. The result is a wide range of tones right at hand all the time. This beauty comes further customized with an Quilted Maple Artist Top over Mahogany body and a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard.
other keywords: prs guitars, bespoke guitar, stop tail, brazilain, 216717
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany 
2018 Borghino Mirragio 7 String, European Maple/Italian Spruce
We’re no strangers to Mirko Borghino’s work here at Dream Guitars. Not only is he the maker of John McLaughlin’s Shakti (here we’ve got one of his McLaughlin Signature Series in right now, check it out: https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/builders/borghino-guitars.html), he also builds a wide range of steel and nylon string instruments. And then there’s creatures like the Mirragio 7. An archtop engineered for the veteren 7-string player, but also accessible and appealing to the 7-string-curious-6-string player. Effortless is the experience of playing this beauty from 2018. We currently have it set up with roundwounds, and it would also be a beast with flats–but currently it’s got a bit extra bite in the voice, which the custom I-Spira Replica Vintage pickup takes to handsomely. The body is figured European Maple with Ziricote bindings and appointments throughout; Italian Spruce top; and a flame Maple neck that manages to retain a C profile even as wide as it is with the added seventh string. That in itself is a feat.
Hands down, this 2018 Borghino Mirragio 7 is a complete instrument, designed for extended range while maintaining playability and comfort. Sky’s the limit.
Other keywords: lutherie, borghino guitars, miragio, 7 string, duane simpson
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.031 in String Spacing 2.438 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Maple - Flame 
2008 Beneteau 00 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/Western Red Cedar
If you want a big voice from a small place, this 2008 Beneteau 00 12-Fret is the dream machine that can take you there. Hearty and expansive midrange, round and articulate trebles, frankly great bass–it’s wide awake and singing sweetly. The Brazilian Rosewood body with Cedar top is part of that of course, but the rest is the alchemy of play time and Marc’s efforts during the build. The bridge is also an upgraded Brazilian Rosewood pyramid number that sets off the Cedar top and figured rosette; ditto for the bindings and headplate. The neck features a wider 1 13/16″ nut for an extra comfy lefthand experience, while the scale is 25.6″ to keep the tone crisp and defined.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, brazilain, don ross, 061005, fingerstyle, parlour, parlor
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Tom Bills Cremona 16″, Curly Maple/Sitka Spruce
Tom Bills‘ status as a premier builder of archtop guitars is manifest in this gorgeous Cremona 16 inch from 2015. Not only is the fit and finish perfect, the setup glassy, and the neck-to-weight ratio dialed in–the voice, both acoustic and electric, is rich and warm and immediately envelops you. This instrument is an absolute treasure to play. Bigleaf Maple body with Sitka Spruce top, Tom’s custom French Polish shellac finish throughout, and on this Cremona Tom spec’d a rare short scale neck that makes left hand work effortless, and allows for easy bends. Falling across the fingerboard you’ll find several oak leaves rendered in MOP, and elsewhere this Bills Cremona is trimmed in flamed Maple and appointed with Ebony hardware. The humbucker is a custom Lollar with Ebony cover that ties into the pickguard.
If you’re looking for a 16 inch archtop that can keep up with you, that offers new avenues of play, is plain inspiration, this Tom Bills Cremona should fit the bill nicely.
Check out another video of this Tom Bills featuring Duane Simpson: https://youtu.be/pVcltKcVuS0
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, art of lutherie, 1825, duane simpson, fingerstyle, jazz box
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Bigleaf 
2000 Traugott R, Kentucky Stash Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
One of those rare instruments that does it all so well, this 2000 Model R from Jeff Traugott excels on all metrics. Smooth playability and neck profile, premium tonewoods, wide awake voice with a dancer’s balance and a mathematician’s precision–the question is, how do you get anything else done with this beauty in your life? Those aforementioned tonewoods are Jeff’s classic combination of Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce, but here we have the added distinction of a set of his coveted Kentucky Stash Brazilian Rosewood. It’s brick red, straight grained, and offers glassy clarity and depth in a lightweight playing package.
Seriously, we tried to make bad music with this Model R. Couldn’t do it. Even the wrong notes sang out right.
Here’s an additional video featuring Al Petteway with this 2000 Traugott Model R: https://youtu.be/8WsBowddLOg
Other keywords: traugott guitars, fingerstyle, brazilain, kentucky brazilian, r.000.83.110, calton
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2014 Martin OM-ECHF Navy Blues, Indian Rosewood/European Spruce
The third series of Martin Claptons comes to us in a dark navy blue finish, with Indian Rosewood back and sides and a European Spruce top. 25.4″ scale, snowflkes, diamonds, and squares along the fingerboard, and an intricate and perfectly executed torch headstock inlay. The label inside is signed by Eric Clapton himself, as well as C.F. Martin IV, Dick Boak, and Hiroshi Fujiwara. #91 of 181, this 2014 Martin OM-ECHF Navy Blues is an excellent collector piece, and has opened up handsomely in the past several years.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, cf martin, signature guitar, 91/181, 1748270, ec
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian 
2021 Wingert Model F, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
The latest Model F to come our way does so with an understated but engaging aesthetic, top shelf tonewoods, and the glassy playability we expect from every on of Kathy Wingert’s guitars. This 2021 Model F is outfitted with premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus Italian Spruce top, and features a lovely custom woods-to-metals, lines-to-curves rosette that grabs the eye but doesn’t overpower the overall look of the guitar. Additional upgrades include a venetian cutaway that transistions smoothly into the neck heel, and a subtle arm bevel on the lower bout that maximizes player ergonomics without sacrificing a lot of real estate on the top.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fvc.2013.b.i.4, brazilain, mainstage
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2018 Lowden BAR-50 F/F Baritone, African Blackwood/Adirondack Spruce
Balanced power. This 2018 Lowden Baritone is one of George’s BAR-50 F/F models, boasting an expansive multiscale fan fret setup of 28 inches down the 26 3/8 inches. The result is lots of power on the bottom end, but sweetness and easy playability on the top–the best of both worlds for a baritone. Moreover, the Lowden team upfitted this model with master grade African Blackwood back and sides and master grade Adirondack Spruce, which is one of our alltime favorite tonewood combinations. The result is glassy note definition and lots of power. The body is tied up with Tasmanian Blackwood everywhere for a striking look. Satin finish throughout for excellent neck feel, and a body that won’t blind your audience under the glare of the bright lights.
Other keywords: lutherie, lowden guitars, bartione, 22386, fingerstyle, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.375 in - 28 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Blackwood - African 
2004 Olson SJ, Koa/Sitka Spruce
Here’s an Olson SJ to set you apart from the crowd–outfitted with Presentation Grade Koa back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood bindings (plus rosette), and Koa/Maple fleur-de-lis position markers all along the fingerboard. We’ve seen so many Rosewood/Cedar Olsons over the years, and we’ve loved every one of them, but it’s great to see a new wood combination from Jim to spice things up with this 2004 build. Accordingly, the voice is quick and punchy, has a bump in the mids that really sings out when you play big chords, and all that while maintaining the sparkle in the trebles that Olsons are all known for. The result is an energetic SJ that manages to play and sound familiar and fresh at the same time.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, james olson, james taylor, stika, 1117, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa 
2016 Olson SJ, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This Olson has an extra helping of articulation and expressiveness that makes it a handsome companion for a wide range of styles. Of course it’s excellent for fingerstyle, but it also holds up well under a flatpick. Great note separation across the registers, with a top end that’s got extra oomph and glassiness. This 2016 Olson SJ Cutaway comes with Jim’s dove inlays along the fingerboard, Indian Rosewood body with Cedar top, and an L.R. Baggs LB6 pickup. Ready for a vibrant, energetic IR/Cedar Olson? It’s only a strum away.
Here’s an additional demo of this beauty: https://youtu.be/XgGGr_Vb_tw.
Other keywords: lutherie, james olson, 1521, fingerpicking, james taylor
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2014 Petros Dwende Parlor, Claro Walnut/Redwood
Bruce and Matt Petros know how to build what might be the perfect modern Parlor. This 2014 Dwende Parlor model has it all: headroom, clarity, balance, plus easy playability and a lightweight build (three pounds), and detailed apointments from tuners to tail. The back and sides are Claro Walnut, here paired with a Redwood top and short scale setup for a clean, expressive voice. Fit and finish is of course top notch. Celtic-inspired inlays sprawl across the various surfaces, and highlight the fingerboard with a woman or sprite figure cradling a guitar. The Butternut neck has a wider nut of 1 13/16″, which makes for an effortless lefthand experience for chords.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, petros guitars, 32413, tkl, duende
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.5 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood, Walnut - Claro 
2018 Beauregard Facettes Archtop 16,” Quilted Maple/Spruce
Mario Beauregard’s touch with chisel and plane, sandpaper and file, is unparalleled. This 2018 Facettes Archtop 16″ is an absolute feat of modern lutherie! Sumptuously figured Maple back and sides, Spruce top, gold Lollar pickup with volume and tone at the pickguard; upper bout soundport; effortless playability and response. This instrument is like inspiration in wood form. Mario engineers the top with these arcing facets that feature subtle soundholes integrated into their centers–we can’t imagine how he pulls this off so well–which you’ll also find across the carved Maple back for continuity. Note how the pickguard descends to a point above the bridge, its outside edge matching the curves of the facets. Setup is butter smooth and slinky, and this 2018 Beauregard comes wrapped up in a custom Hoffee case for maximum protection.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, duane simpson, fingerstyle, evo, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Quilted 
2020 Olson JT Clone SJ Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Articulate, glassy, effortless. And a lifetime collector piece–this 2020 Olson James Taylor Clone is the complete package. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, chocolate-dark and moody, with Cedar on top, Abalone trim and dove inlays, florentine cutaway, BRW/Abalone rosette, and gold hardware. A L.R. Baggs LB6 pickup for the classic Olson/James Taylor amplified tone, and acoustically the voice is drop dead gorgeous. Smooth response across the registers, excellent dynamism with a light or aggressive attack, or anything in between. Articulate depths plus bell overtones in the upper registers, what more could you ask for?
Other keywords: lutherie, james olson, jim olson, 1619, brazilain, lr baggs, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2003 Marchione 16″ Siren Archtop, Maple/Spruce
Stephen Marchione’s 16 Inch Archtop is a complete instrument. Silk smooth playability, gorgeous tonewoods, and an expressive and dynamic acoustic voice that translates faithfully into amplified tone thanks to a custom collaboration between Stephen and DiMarzio. Maple body with Spruce top and Ebony tailpiece, bridge, and pickguard. Locking Sperzel tuners in black match up perfectly with the Ebony headplate, rendered in Marchione’s trademark headstock shape. A slim 1 11/16″ nut allows for deft lefthand work, and the relatively light build weight under six pounds makes this 16″ archtop from 2003 exceedingly comfortable in hand.
Here’s an additional video with Tim Fischer playing this Marchione 16″ Archtop!: https://youtu.be/LEuoR6pwCio
Check out another video featuring this gorgeous archtop: https://youtu.be/o-82AEA3AOQ
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, duane simpson, fingerstyle, 093003