1956 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop

This is a beautiful, all original vintage 1956 Les Paul Goldtop with a carved maple top and mahogany back and neck. It features a bound rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlay, a pearl logo and Kluson tuners with tulip shaped tuner buttons. It has many advanced features such as the stop tailpiece and Tune-O-Matic bridge made famous on late 50′s Les Pauls. This guitar features 2 “Soapbar” P-90 pickups with cream colored covers. Since it is pre 1960 it has a nice full neck. This guitar has that worn in feel that cannot be reproduced. This is a lightweight Gold Top that screams. The neck is simply wonderful, and the entire guitar sings with a classic tone from a bygone era.

“Ok, now we are having fun! This is the real deal, a completely original, solid, lightweight, incredible soulful 1956 Les Paul Gold Top – The one to own. This one has to be played to be believed. The feel is that special and the tone from the original P-90s is powerful. We all hope this one sticks around a while because it’s just too much fun to play! This is the market to buy instruments like this. You’ll be happy you did 10 years from now, both because of all the fun you’ll have had, plus it is sure to increase in value.” – Paul Heumiller

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Kathy Wingert Guitars – E

This outstanding 2006 Kathy Wingert E features a fallaway cutaway and a super comfortable Koa bevel. The Englemann top blends beautifully with the Brazilian Rosewood back & sides for a big, warm voice with lots of depth and a hint of brilliance to make it complete. A serious fingerstyle guitar.

2006 Kathy Wingert E

George Lowden Guitars – S-32J

This charming Lowden S-32J nylon string guitar is a real joy to play. If you are a steel string guitar player that has always wanted a great nylon string, but could never bond with a traditional model – you should seriously consider this guitar. It is effortless to play, and sounds really great. The Venetian cutaway grants access to the highest frets. Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce.

Lowden S-32J

C.F. Martin & Co. – 1893 1-21

That’s right – you read correctly – this amazing model 1-21 was built way back in 1893!! And what a grand old Martin it is. It is in outstanding condition, and a total delight to play. Featuring Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce tonewoods, this guitar rings like a bell – the sound is crisp and sparkling, wonderfully clear and stunningly loud – and you won’t believe that a body of this size can produce such rich sonorous bass. What’s more – it comes in its original black coffin case! This is a true treasure! Don’t miss out on a chance to own one of the finest vintage guitars you’re likely to find anywhere – ever!!

C.F. Martin & Co. 1-21

1893 Martin 1-21

1893 Martin 1-21 - Brazilian Rosewood back and sides

original black coffin case

Lawrence Brown Guitars – 2011 Hauser Classical

Lawrence Brown is a master at building faithful copies of historically significant instruments –  including Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque lutes, rare and vintage guitars, and instruments in the violin family. Since 1978 he has built over 1,800 instruments and has earned a well deserved international reputation for being a leading authority in his field. Currently Mr. Brown is concentrating on copies of Hermann Hauser I’s classical guitar from 1937 that was built for Andres Segovia. Dream Guitars has recently received two of these remarkable instruments, and they are very special indeed. Please call to learn more about these exciting new guitars!

Lawrence Brown - 2011 Hauser - Carpathian Spruce

Lawrence Brown - 2011 Hauser - Brazilian Rosewood back and sides

Lawrence Brown - 2011 Hauser

Martin Guitars – Stephen Stills D-45SS (sold)

Here it is folks – one of the most highly sought Martin Limited Editions ever issued – the Stephen Stills D-45SS! To say this guitar is spectacular is an understatement. This is an exceptionally fine Brazilian Rosewood instruments with an equally fine Alpine Spruce top. It’s big, loud, rich and articulate, and just remarkably impressive in every way. This one is #5 of 91 made.

1998 Martin Guitars - Stephen Stills D-45SS

1998 Martin Guitars - Stephen Stills D-45SS

1998 Martin Guitars - Stephen Stills D-45SS

Maingard Grand Concert

This stunning 2006 Marc Maingard Grand Concert is amongst the most beautiful instruments we’ve ever seen. Whether focusing on the superb wood choice, or the remarkable inlay – this fine guitar is a real delight for the eyes. That said, we’re thrilled to report that this guitar also offers stunning sound. The low end is loud, clear and focused and it has powerful trebles all the way up the neck. This is a winner!

Maingard Grand Concert

Maingard Grand Concert

Klein M-43 (on hold)

Simply put, this 2001 Klein M-43 is a majestic sounding instrument.  The voice is unique, with piano like bass. It is very even across the full frequency spectrum – the tone is well balanced and gorgeous! Klein guitars are true works of musical art. Call today to find out more about this amazing creation!

2001 Klein M-43

2001 Klein M-43

Weber Gallitin Mandolin

We just received this pre-owned Weber Gallitin, and are really impressed with it. It plays and sounds great and has a very pleasing natural look. Please call Paul for more information.

Weber Gallitin mandolin

Jenkins Lame Horse Gitjo

This Lame Horse Gitjo is full of style and has a sound everyone loves.  The multi piece neck meets the body via a thick brass plate that add wonderful sustain and power. This is a really fun instrument that will give you a whole other sound on stage, in the studio or on your front porch. From Blues to Old Time to Celtic you’ll love having this in your arsenal.

Jenkins Lame Horse Gitjo

Cervantes Crossover 1

Here’s another great Cervantes Crossover 1! These are great playing, well built, super sounding nylon string guitars with necks that will appeal to many steel string players. If you’re looking for an easy playing nylon that is a ton of fun, check it out!

Cervantes Crossover 1

Mark Blanchard Bristlecone – 2000 (sold)

This gem of a Blanchard has been gently played and pampered by its sole previous owner. It is in amazing shape, and is a superb example of Mark Blanchard’s immense luthiery skills. Such impeccable construction yields sophisticated, rich tones that are absolutely jaw-dropping. We really love Mark Blanchard’s instruments here at Dream Guitars, and this Indian Rosewood/Adirondack Red Spruce beauty is amongst the finest we have seen. If you have never experienced a Blanchard Guitar firsthand, do yourself a favor and call right away to reserve this great Bristlecone for yourself.

2000 - Blanchard Guitars Bristlecone

1952 – Martin 00-18

This outstanding vintage Martin was previously owned by recording artist Cheryl Wheeler. Cheryl had purchased it in the late 70′s from legendary bluesman Paul Geremia! Very cool history! This guitar has got everything you want and expect from a classic Martin – great playability and authentic sweet tone that loves to snarl when you dig in. Sure to inspire a lifetime of musical journeys, this cool 00-18 is an excellent example of why vintage Martins are always in demand. Please call Paul for more information.

Martin 00-18

Kevin Ryan – Mission Grand Concert

Featuring Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and a great Spruce top, this killer Ryan is sure to turn heads. Great looks, great tone, yep, that’s a Ryan! These typically fly out of here quickly, so if you’re interested, please call Paul for more information.

Kevin Ryan - Mission Grand Concert

2000 – Manuel Rodriguez Jr. – Classical Guitar

For your consideration is this fine classical guitar built by Manuel Rodriguez Jr. in 2000. The tone is full, and detailed, and the trebles have a strong percussive quality that really makes the notes jump out and project. For a superbly built Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce classical, it is priced very reasonably. Please call Paul for further information.

Manuel Rodriguez, Jr.

Ribbecke Guitar Co. – Halfling Thinline – 2010

Thus far, this is the only fan-fretted instrument that RGC has built — and they did a wonderful job. The playability is superb, and for such a thin guitar, this classy instrument has a nice amount of acoustic volume and warm bass. Plugged in, the sound rivals many higher-priced archtops. Easy to hold, and fun to play, the RGC Thinline Halfling is a true crossover instrument, based on Tom Ribbecke’s original Halfling Jazz Guitar — but only 2″ thick!

2010 Ribbecke Guitar Co. Thinline Halfling

Allan Beardsell 4A (sold)

This gorgeous Beardsell 4A was built in 2002. The wood choice is second to none – and the tone is deep,clear, loud and powerful. We dropped it into DADGAD and were simply floored by the huge voice of this guitar. An astonishing musical instrument!

2002 Beardsell 4A

Kerry Char – L-00 Custom

This fetching Char L-00 is an ideal fingerstyle guitar, as it is super easy to play and has a wonderfully sweet tone. The Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce combination is a proven tone formula that does not disappoint. We first learned of Kerry through encountering his incredible ukuleles, and like those four string wonders, this cool little L-00 is meticulously constructed and full of inspiring tones. Please call for more information.

Kerry Char L-00

Veillette Baritone 12-string

Amongst world class luthiers, Joe Veillette is a true explorer, and a tonal visionary. He’s given the world the 6 string Terz, the 12 string Gryphon, and now this… This 12 string Baritone has all of the elegant lines of Veillette’s other instrument, but it has a voice unlike any other. There really are no words to describe the low end rumble this 12 string is capable of  - but it is breathtaking. If you’re looking for something to inspire new musical ideas, this terrific Veillette is just the ticket!

Veillette Guitars - 12 string Baritone

Eichelbaum Guitars – Grand Auditorium 8 String

Here’s something you don’t see every day! This 8 string GA is the perfect guitar for anyone who loves the idea of a 12 string acoustic, but finds them unwieldy. The 2 extra strings really fatten up the sound and make for an interesting, very musical experience. The build quality is excellent.

Eichelbaum 8 String

Beneteau Guitars – 2006 Nick Lucas

Part of DG’s Dream Series, this Beneteau Nick Lucas has been built with exceptional tone wood. Featuring superb Brazilian back and sides, and a select Adirondack top, this guitar has the tone to back up it’s great looks. With a great feeling neck and authentic tone – this is a very fine guitar! 1 of 5

Beneteau Guitars - 2006 Nick Lucas

National 0-14

These 14 fret Nationals are killer guitars — and they don’t break the bank. Call today to find out more about this great guitar.

National 0-14

Bourgeois Guitars – Martin Simpson Signature

This guitar, the brainchild of legendary builder Dana Bourgeois and legendary guitarist Martin Simpson, is pure elegance. The sound is clear and articulate and the Florentine looks great!

Bourgeoise Martin Simpson Signature

Wayne Henderson D-42 

Few guitar builders have captured the public’s imagination quite like Wayne Henderson has – and it only takes a few seconds to discover why his fine handcrafted guitars are in such high demand. Wayne did everything on this beauty, all of the building and finishing — and the result is spectacular.  Featuring Madagascar Rosewood and Adirondack Red Spruce, this is a tone monster. If you have been waiting for just the right Dread to come along, this is it!

Wayne Henderson - D-42

Sobell Model O – 1989 (sold)

This fine Sobel Model O was formerly owned by Alistair Russell of Battlefield Band. A joy to play, like all Sobells, it is a great sounding guitar that has opened up nicely from being played over the years. These instruments truly deserve the reverence they are given by professional players around the world. A fine example of Sobell’s work.

Sobell Model O - formerly owned by Alistair Russell

Martin HD-28 – 1989

Here’s a very nice Martin HD-28 that just came into the shop yesterday evening. It sounds exactly like you want it to – authentically Martin, with substantial volume and great headroom for flatpicking. It also has a very sweet tone when played fingerstyle. Call Paul for more information on this great guitar.

Martin HD-28

Contreras 10th Anniversary -2007

Wow!! This gorgeous Contreras 10th Anniversary Guitar just arrived and it is one of the finest classical guitars Dream Guitars has had the pleasure of offering. Complimenting the premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides is an exceptionally fine Red Cedar top. The Contreras 10th Anniversary guitar also features Fustero Tuners, and an innovative Sounding Back Support - which eliminates the typical dampening of vibration that occurs when the back of an instrument comes into contact with the players body. (Please call Paul for more details) This great guitar also comes in a very nice Cibeles Case.

Contreras 10th Anniversary

Conde Hermanos Flamenco 1962

This sublime vintage Conde Hermanos is just about as magical as a guitar can be. It has so much character of tone and feel that it is nearly impossible to resist playing. The sound is  open, responsive, crisp, and loud – a supreme musical instrument. Flamenco guitarists take note – you do not want to miss this one – it is a very special guitar!

1962 Conde Hermanos Flamenco

Jesus Marzal Gran Concierto – 1988

This stunning guitar has so many beautiful appointments, one doesn’t know where to look first. The detail and styling are quite sophisticated and well crafted and add up to a nylon string instrument of distinction. Featuring Indian Rosewood back and sides, and a Cedar top, this fine guitar has a rich Spanish tone. Hailing from Valencia, Jesus Marzal learned his craft at the famed shop of Jose Ramirez in Madrid.

1988 Jesus Marzal Gran Concierto

Marzal Gran Concierto

Indian Hill Guitars –  Kauri Number 4 and Cocobolo Number 10

Every once in a while a luthier comes to show us their instruments and we are simply blown away. Michael Kennedy and his Indian Hill guitars are special. He has created designs that really pull all the possible tone from an instrument and inspire the player. We are delighted to be working with Indian Hill Guitars. For your consideration, we offer these two superb guitars; number 4 with Kauri back and sides, and number 10, which is Cocobolo Rosewood. Meticulously constructed, these guitars have an understated elegance and superb tone appropriate for any genre of music.

Indian Hill Guitars - Kauri Number 4

Indian Hill Guitars - Cocobolo Rosewood Number 10

2004 Jason Simpson Grand Auditorium

Featuring premium Indian Rosewood back and sides – this sublime Simpson GA is a true work of art. The refined lines and attention to detail make this dazzling guitar a joy to hold and play. An ideal fingerstyle instrument, the Simpson GA is also capable of much more. The volume and tone are impressive, and the spruce top lends a crisp, fast attack to the notes. A spectacular instrument!

2004 Jason Simpson Grand Auditorium

Galloup Borealis

In addition to being a well respected luthier, Michigander Bryan Galloup is at the forefront of guitar education. His Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair is successfully turning out the newest generation of talented young builders and repairpersons. Bryan just sent us this beautiful Boarealis model — and it’s a stunner in both looks and tone – and it comes with a really cool green and brown leather AVS case! For more information email paul@dreamguitars.com

Bryan Galloup Borealis

2010 Cervantes Guitars Concert Crossover 1

This newly received Cervantes Crossover 1 is perfect for those seeking a well balanced, easy playing nylon string guitar that won’t break the bank. To steel string players the neck will be immediately comfortable, and significantly easier to navigate than a traditional classical guitar neck. The stellar combination of Indian Rosewood and Cedar offers tones that are rich and warm – a very nice guitar indeed.

2010 Cervantes Concert Crossover 1

Veillette Gryphon

Up for grabs is this great sounding, previously owned Veillette Gryphon. The Gryphon is an instrument with a lot of possibilities — perfect for solo or ensemble playing – and sure to inspire new musical ideas. All of us at Dream Guitars are owners of  Veillette instruments, because they consistently yield fantastic tone, and great playability. Typically, Gryphons fly out of the shop as soon as we get them in, so call today if you’d like to audition this dynamic instrument for yourself.

Joe Veillette 12 String Gryphon

1995 Michael Keller Cutaway

Here’s a great opportunity to get a wonderful pre-owned guitar by luthier extraordinaire Michael Keller. Michael has been building superb instruments for a long, long time — and this gorgeous 1995 Cutaway is a fine example of his talents. This guitar has got a ton of volume, and sustain, and is capable of anything you throw at it. Dream Guitars loves Michael Keller’s work — and you will too. Call for more details.

1995 Michael Keller Cutaway

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Here’s a rare opportunity to get the Laskin Guitar of your dreams!

As many of you know, Dream Guitars regularly custom orders one-of-a-kind instruments from the world’s finest luthiers. Slated for completion approximately 8 months from now, we have scheduled the delivery of another world-class guitar from luthier/inlay artist extraordinaire William “Grit” Laskin.

Each of Grit’s guitars follows a theme; most recently we have had the pleasure of hosting his “Three Wise Men” and “The Blue Trumpet” guitars – stunning creations each.

The incoming guitar will be built from the winning combination of Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce  - there is still time to customize the rest. That means, this guitar can be personalized in any way you choose.

This is a rare opportunity to get a Laskin without the typical lengthy wait time – customized with the inlay and theme of your choice.

Please call today to find out how to make the incoming Grit Laskin Masterwork  your very own.

The Blue Trumpet - detail

Three Wise Men - detail

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We host a number of events here at Dream Guitars. It is our way of giving back to the community and sharing music with others who are passionate about it. We welcome you all to come join us at a House Concert, Guitar Clinic, Setup Saturdays and other events throughout the year. Come visit Dream Guitars and the wonderful Asheville area!

House Concerts | Setup Saturdays

House Concerts/Guitar Clinics

Chuck Brodsky Concert

Friday March 16th, @ 7pm
Visit www.chuckbrodsky.com for more information
Click here to view videos of Chuck in action!
House Concert @ Dream Guitars, Weaverville, NC
Tickets: $20

“Many of you will already know Chuck Brodsky and if you don’t you are in for a treat. Chuck is a songwriter with uncanny wit and the ability to draw images of real people in our world and their stories. Humor and emotion are both prevalent in Chuck’s lyrics. I know you will all enjoy sharing in his music! ” – Paul Heumiller

“What tales this singer-songwriter from Philadelphia has…
With insight and good humor, he has taken these life experiences
and distilled them into old fashioned story songs
brimming with wit and compassion.”
—New York Times

Reservations required for all events, please email sales@dreamguitars.com or call us at  (828) 658-9795.

Future Concerts/Clinics

Danny Ellis
Concert & Songwriting Workshop
April 14th, 2012
Asheville’s Own, by way of Ireland
www.dannyellismusic.com

Pierre Bensusan
Concert & Guitar Clinic
May 12, 2012
www.pierrebensusan.com

Mike Dowling
Concert & Guitar Workshop
July 28th, 2012
www.mikedowling.com

Setup Saturdays – FREE Guitar Tweaks!

One Saturday per month Dream Guitars invites players to bring in their tired, their weak, or their mildly upset guitars for professional tweaks by our Luthiers James Condino and Ken Jones. Just our way of helping the players in the community. Beverages and Snacks will be provided and informal jams are encouraged! A great way to meet fellow players and talk shop. Demo guitars while you wait and generally have fun!

**Check back here for updates or schedule changes

Stay tuned….

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One prime difference between Dream Guitars and other guitar sellers is that we regularly work one-on-one with the best luthiers on the planet – commissioning extraordinary, exclusive guitars with the very finest appointments. Our Dream Series builds are legendary, featuring superlative tone woods and design, and crafted for superb playability and utmost player satisfaction.

Quite often, these highly desirable treasures never even make it to our website, as they are quickly acquired by our walk-in clientele before they can be photographed and recorded. With that in mind, we are starting our new Incoming Guitars blog to keep you abreast of incoming instruments that are truly amongst the finest ever made. Please bookmark this page, or check back regularly for updates.

To see additional new arrivals, please see our Sneak Peek blog by clicking here.

GREENFIELD GUITARS

Greenfield Model G3

We have two very special Michael Greenfield guitars arriving soon. The first is a G3 model due in February. This exciting guitar features Palo Escrito Rosewood back and sides and a Moon Spruce top. This combination yields a tone with a warm, rich low-end, and impressive clarity and definition.

G3 example - not actual incoming guitar

In Michael’s words: This small body, concert size guitar is slightly larger than the old pre-war 00 size parlor guitars. The classical inspired body shape makes it more versatile and lends itself better to a wider variety of musical styles than traditional parlor guitars do. The G3 is a lot of fun to play and has beautiful clear highs, yet a surprisingly present bass response for such a small-bodied instrument.

Here are the specs:

Scale length: 25.0″
Nut width: 1 ^7/8″ or 1 ^13/16″
Body length: 19 ^1/4″
Body width – Lower bout: 14 ^3/4″
Body width – Upper bout: 11″
Body depth at lower bout: 4 ^1/8″
Overall length: 38″

Greenfield Model GF

Next up – due April/May – is a new Greenfield model, the GF. This is the first of this model to be offered anywhere, and it is a real honor for Dream Guitars to be part of the launch. Michael describes this guitar as the essential Greenfield guitar and extremely versatile.

Slightly larger than an OM, this Grand Concert size guitar sits comfortably in your lap. It features Mahogany back and sides and a spruce top. Please call to reserve your Greenfield today!

Incoming Greenfield GF

Greenfield GF - Mahogany back and sides

MICHIHIRO MATSUDA GUITARS

Matsuda Guitars Model M1 Cutaway

Arriving this March/April: Model M1 by Michihiro Matsuda. This refined beauty is built with a stunning set of Brazilian Rosewood, hand selected by Dream Guitar’s own Paul Heumiller. The top is an exceptionally fine piece of Italian Spruce. Other specs include  a 1 3/4″ nut 2 1/4″ string spacing. Please call for more details.

Matsuda M1 Cutaway - example, not actual incoming guitar

MICHAEL KELLER GUITARS

Keller Dream Series Rose Model SJ

One of our favorite builders – and one of the nicest guys in the guitar biz – is longtime luthier Michael Keller. We have had many spectacular Keller instruments at Dream Guitars over the years, and they are always impressive. We are so knocked out with Michael’s work, that we commissioned him to build the latest addition to our exclusive Dream Series. Starting with a flawless set of Brazilian Rosewood and an Adirondack top, this guitar is sure to be as wonderfully voiced as it is gorgeous! Please call for further information, and to reserve the Keller Dream Series Rose Model SJ for yourself.

Keller Dream Series - Brazilian Rosewood set

Keller Dream Series - Brazilian Rosewood back

Keller Dream Series - Brazilian sides

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When chosing traditional tone woods, Pink Ivory is seldom the first species that comes to mind — primarily because it is next to impossible  to find large enough pieces to build guitars with. But Pink Ivory is indeed a supremely fine wood — both visually and tonally. With that in mind, it is our extreme pleasure to show you this exceptional new Pink Ivory Crescendo, from the shop of Tippin Guitars.

Legendary luthier Bill Tippin, of Marblehead MA, makes extraordinary musical instruments that effortlessly blend sophisticated detail, advanced design, and remarkable tone. This guitar features a stunning black willow leaf inlay, which has held special significance throughout Chinese history, and was the inspiration for the Willow Leaf Saber.

Willo Leaf inlay

Tippin Crescendo - Pink Ivory

Tippin Crescendo - Pink Ivory

Luthier Bill Tippin

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Frequent visitors to the Dream Guitars website will be familiar with the excellent playing on the classical guitar demos of David Stevenson. In addition to being a skilled guitarist, David is also a superb classical guitar instructor, and an adjunct faculty member of the University of North Carolina at Asheville since 1987 and at Clemson University since 1994.

Just in time for the holidays, David has graciously provided this lovely arrangement of traditional music for the enjoyment of us all.

David explains:

Renaissance Christmas Medley

This lighthearted Christmas medley was inspired by the well known Tanz (dance) by Georg Fuhrmann.  I first encountered the piece in the 1970′s from the series of period books by Frederick Noad, this one from the Renaissance collection. The melody is also now part of the Suzuki Guitar repertoire.

Tune the 6th string to “D” and for the majority of the piece you simply play the open 6,5 and 4th strings as the bass.  In “I Saw 3 Ships,” an “A” chord appears at the end of the 3rd and 4th lines and I accomplish this with a partial bar on  the 2nd, 3rd and 4th strings.  You have to be careful to leave the 1st string open here.

On the final line of the piece this repeated bass pattern is replaced by dotted 1/2 notes.  Beat 2 on the final line has the stem pointed downwards, but the note is played with the “i” finger. You may want to repeat the final line.

Enjoy! and Merry Christmas!

David Stevenson

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Click here for the transcription and tablature.

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Bruce and Matt Petros build incredible musical instruments – and their legendary Tunnel 13 series guitars are so overwhelmingly good  that we just had to show you some quick shop photos right away! Featuring rare, old Brazilian Rosewood and Redwood from Tunnel 13, this guitar is vibrant, alive, and positively dripping with overtones.  A phenomenal guitar in every way! Call today to get your hands on this majestic Petros Tunnel 13.

New photos coming soon.

Petros Tunnel 13

Rare, old Brazilian Rosewood back and sides...

Petros Tunnel 13 -- Available now!

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We have a long list of clients looking for certain guitars on our Dream Catcher Watchlist. If you have one of the guitars below we may be able to facilitate a sale for you. Call us today or email sales@dreamguitars.com.

Vintage Martin Ukuleles, 1920s 5K in particular
Kim Walker Acoustics
Laskin 14 Fret
Gibson Les Paul Bob Marley Custom Shop
Vintage Martins, particularly 00-21 and prewar OMs and Dreads
Somogyi, all models
Franklin, all models
Matsuda Guitars
Olson Guitars
Circa Guitars by John Slobod, all models
Goodall Grand Concert, Indian/Cedar
Goodall Parlor

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“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.

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