“This is the kind of guitar that makes your heart stop. It is so beautiful and so wonderfully crafted that it is mesmerizing. I simply cannot walk by it without holding it and playing it. Boaz spent countless hours tirelessly creating this museum quality piece, he even cut the Abalone from the shells. The details are too many to mention so be sure to carefully study the photos. The tone is majestic and warm, delightful in every way. This will be a prize in any serious collection.” – Paul Heumiller

Dream Guitars is thrilled to offer this stunning museum quality Baroque style guitar by Israeli luthier extraordinaire, Elkayam Boaz. The amount of detailed workmanship in this instrument is mind-boggling — from the multi-piece back to the eleborate rosette, soundboard inlays, wooden bridge extensions, friction pegs with ivory seats, ivory strings stops, and back of neck inlays. This is a true work of art.

This very guitar was the subject of a wonderful article in Acoustic Guitar Magazine by luthier Rick Turner in November 1997. The Boaz Baroque Guitar’s voice is detailed and articulate, intimate and sweet, and of course, perfect for period music.

 

Measurements 
• Body Size: Medium
• Scale: 650 mm (25.6 in.)
• Nut Width: 53.2 mm (2.1 in)
• String Spacing: 55 mm (2.15 in)
• Body Length: 17 3/4 in.
• Upper Bout: 9 5/8 in.
• Lower Bout: 12 3/8 in.
• Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 in.
• Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 1/8 in.
• Frets to body: 12

Woods & Trim 
• Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood, Maple
• Top Wood: German Spruce
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Bridge: Ebony
• Rosette: Abalone & Wood
• Binding: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Bindings: None
• Headplate: Ebony
• Headstock Bindings: None
• Headstock Inlay: Custom
• Top Trim: Abalone
• Back Strip: Custom
• Fret Markers: Custom
• Tuners: Friction Pegs
• Tuner Finish: Ebony

 

 

*Paul’s Pick is a new feature on the Dream Guitars website that highlights exceptional vintage and handbuilt guitars that deserve more attention — guitars with exceptional tone, playability, appearance and provenance. For more information on the featured guitar, or any instrument we offer, please call Paul or Steven at (828) 658 – 9795.