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!

Slide Guitar Master

Steve James in Concert!

Saturday May 4th @ 2pm

Pot Luck before @ 1pm
Tickets $20, Reservations required

“Steve James is very simply one of the very best slide players, blues players and performers I’ve ever met. His shows are exciting and powerful. Wether you are a guitar player or just a lover of music I promise you will smile ear to ear!” – Paul Heumiller

About Steve

His touted playing, singing and song-craft have been featured on several solo albums.  For these, he’s been joined in the studio by musical cohorts including Bad Livers, Bob Brozman, Cindy Cashdollar, Ruthie Foster, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Gary Primich, Ann Rabson, and his frequent duet partner Del Rey.  As a sideman, on stage and in the studio, he’s played with Howard Armstrong, Bo Diddley, Kinky Friedman, Lum Guffin, Buddy Guy, John Hammond, Furry Lewis, James McMurtry, Maria Muldaur, Jesse Thomas, and Sam The Sham.  He’s often been invited to jam onstage with the likes of Hot Tuna, Tommy Emmanuel and Chip “Wild Thing” Taylor, has recorded soundtrack music for film director Richard Linklater, and has had his original tunes covered by a slate of artists which includes his early hero and friend Dave Van Ronk.

Steve has guested on many syndicated radio broadcasts worldwide.  These include “A Prairie Home Companion”, NPR Morning Edition, Mountain Stage, and BBC’s Paul Jones Show.  (He might have been on TV too, but wouldn’t know it since he doesn’t have one.)  In recent years, he has also served as an Arts Envoy for U.S. embassies in Bulgaria, Finland and Guatemala. For more information visit Steve’s website www.stevejames.com

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

How it works….

• Come join us at 1pm and bring a dish to share and a bottle of your preferred beverage. It’s always a wonderful array of treats…
• Show starts at 2pm and performers play 2 sets with an intermission to mingle and meet the artist.
• Guitar demos available in the shop before and after the show.

Future Concerts/Clinics

Loren and Mark, amazing guitar duo! July 7th! 4pm.

Paul Asbell, Mr. Versatility on Guitar, August 3rd!

Clive Carol, From England! February 28th, 7pm!

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Breedlove SC-25 Limited Edition (1998)

Koa and Adirondack Spruce

Martin D-45 Custom Mandolin Brothers Reissue 1939 (1988)

Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce

Cervantes Crossover 1 (2013)

Indian Rosewood and Spruce

Ryan Mission Grand Concert (1998)

African Blackwood and Sitka Spruce

Lowden F-50C (2012)

Claro Walnut and Red Cedar

Applegate FS (2013)

Cocobolo Rosewood and Moonspruce

Lucas LD-28 (2007)

Brazilian Rosewood and adirondack Spruce

Martin 00-18 Tim O’Brien

Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce

Sexauer 000-45 (2001)

Honduran Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce

Schenk GK Concert Windwalker (2011)

Tiger Myrtle and Cedar

Martin D-18 (1967)

Mahogany and Rosewood

Rayco Lectrophonics (2013)

Rayco Square Neck Resophonic (2013)

Quilted Maple and Flamed Maple

Rayco Square Neck Resophonic (2013)

Quilted Maple and Flamed Maple

Wingert E (2007)

African Blackwood and Italian Spruce

Schwartz Oracle (2007)

Brazilian Rosewood and European Spruce with Contoured Armrest

Fox Sonoma (2001)

Indian Rosewood and Cedar

Humphrey (1987)

Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce

Buscarino Juk

Ash and Birdseye Maple

 

 

Maingard OM (2008)

Pink Ivory and European Spruce

 

R. Taylor Style 1

Cocobolo Rosewood and Sinker Redwood

Martin 000-18 (1934)

Mahogany and Adirondack

Bourgeois JOM (1993)

Rosewood and Bearclaw Sitka Spruce

Olson SJ (2012)

East Indian Rosewood and Cedar

Contreras II Doble Tapa/Double Top (2008)

Cocobolo Rosewood and Cedar

Martin OM-28 (1934)

Mahogany and Brazilian Rosewood

Taylor NS74ce (2010)

Indian Rosewood and Red Cedar

Applegate SJ Dream #1 (2006)

Brazilian Rosewood and Red Cedar

Wilson Dreadnought (2012)

Andirondack Spruce and Mahogany

Traphagen HRS (2010)

Honduran Rosewood and Carpathian Spruce

Klein Collaboration Pink Ivory Moon (2010)

Pink Ivory and Spruce

Klein Collaboration 12 String

Buscarino Grand Cabaret Custom (2000)

Indian Rosewood and Spruce

Davis Smooth Talker SSC2 (2013)

African Kiaat and Sitka Spruce

Kinnaird FSC-12 (2008)

Cuban Mahogany and Red Cedar

Greven FXN Presentation (1994)

Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce

National Style O (1930)

Steel

Ball Custom

OME Juniper

Weber Beartooth A Style With F-holes (2001)

Top Grade Flamed Maple, Hand Graduated & Tuned Solid

PRS Custom 22 Artist (2001)

Mahogany, Maple

Circa D-28

Madagascar Rosewood, Adirondack Spruce

Keller Six String (2010)

Brazilian Rosewood, Red Cedar

Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist (2010)

Brazilian Rosewood, Swiss Spruce

McGill Picasso (2011)

African Blackwood, German Spruce

Taylor PS-55 (Presentation Model)(2000)

Sitka Spruce, Flamed Koa

Goodall KJ (Reserve Koa)

Curly Koa, Sitka Spruce

Bresnan GS

Brazilian Rosewood, Adirondack Spruce

Petros Crossover (2007)

Bolivian Rosewood and Engelmann Spruce.

McCollum Grand Auditorium (2006)

Red Cedar and Flamed Koa.

Langejans BR6 (2000)

Brazilian Rosewood, Sitka Spruce

Gibson L-00 (1940)

Mahogany and Spruce.

Bozung Dreadnaught (2012)

Brazilian Rosewood, Sitka Spruce and Mahogany.

McPherson MG-5.0XPH

Brazilian Rosewood, Flamed Rosewood and Mahogany.

Henderson J-45 (2008)

Mahogany, Appalachian Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood.

Fleta Concert (1985)

Indian Rosewood and Cedar.

Chapman Classical (1981-82)

Indian Rosewood and Spruce.

Vines Bella Garnde

Cocobolo Roewood, Carpathian Spruce and Mahogany.

Beauregard MB (2008)

Flamed Maple, Spruce and Gold Madrone.

Hoffman Dream Concert (2012)

Mahogany, Maple, Walnut and Ebony.

Gretsch Chet Atkins

Maple and Rosewood.

Phoenix Deluxe (2004)

Highly Figured Maple.

Bourgeois Soloist

European Spruce, Dalbergia Mysterioso, Mahogany and Brazilian Rosewood.

Northwood 000 (2009)

Honduran Mahogany and Engelmann Spruce.

Benedetto Bravo Elite (2007)

Maple and Spruce.

Gruner Classical (1984)

Indian Rosewood, Spruce and Mahogany.

Goodall Pacific Grand Concert (2004)

Flamed Maple/Cedar

Buscarino Rhapsody (2009)

Plum Pudding Mahogany, Adirondack Spruce and Ebony.

Romero Blue Grass 5-string Banjo

Santos Mahogany, Cherry Neck and Camphor.

Jankins Saddle Pal (2012)

Maple.

Gibson L-5 Custom (1976)

Maple.

Collings OM-42 0042BaaaA

Brazilian Rosewood, Adirondack Spruce and Mahogany.

Keith Auriole (2012)

Wenga, Sitka Spruce and Mahogany.

Franklin OM (2008)

Brazilian Rosewood, Koa and Mahogany.

Kinnaird P-1 Parlor

Quilted Spanish Cedar, Italian Spruce and Spanish Spruce.

Ryan Nightingale Soloist (2002)

Red Cedar, Koa, Mahogany and Cocobolo Rosewood.

Flammang EL35 (2012)

African Mahogany, Spruce and Ebony.

Sloane (1985)

Kohno Concert (1982)

Kohno 7 (1968)

Spanish Cedar and Rosewood.

Taylor BT8 Baritone #100 (2012)

Mahogany and Ebony.

Gibson J-200 (1964)

Maple, Spruce and Ebony.

Gustavsson Bluemaster Custom 59 (2010)

Mahogany, Maple and Rosewood.

Cervantes Crossover 1 Avant Garde Series (2012)

Palo Escrito Rosewood, Brazilian Rosewood, Cedar and Spanish Cedar.

Beauregard OM African Blackwood/Cedar

Call for special pricing, motivated seller!

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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 quick sale for you. Call us today or email sales@dreamguitars.com.

Steel String Guitars

Petros Dream Series or High End Petros

Baritone Guitars
Dyer Harp Guitars

Kim Walker Acoustics
Vintage Martins, particularly prewar 000s, OMs and Dreads but also 1950′s all models

Vintage Gibson, 1930s-1950s, L-00, J-30, J-35, J-45, J-50, AJ
Somogyi, all models
Franklin, Nick Kukich, all models
Matsuda Guitars
Olson Guitars
Circa Guitars by John Slobod, all models
Goodall Guitars
Terraplane Resonators

Classical, Flamenco & Crossover Guitars

Buscarino Cabaret
Gerundino Fernandez
Arcangel Fernandez
Mauel Reyes
Conde Hermanos, and Sobrinos De Esteso Gravina 7: pre-1986
Conde Hermanos Felipe V No.2: Pre 2000
Contreras I
Ramirez 1950s-1960s
Gropp
Quality Nylon String Crossovers, cutaway, narrow nut

Electric Guitars

Gibson Les Paul Bob Marley Custom Shop
Detemple Strats, Teles
Vintage Fender Strats & Teles
Vintage Low Wattage Tube Amps, Princeton Reverb, Champ, Magnatone, Citation, Gibson GA
Vintage Kay

Archtop Guitars

Original D’Aquisto

Vintage Gibson L-4 and L-5

Gretsch White Falcon

 

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Bill Piburn, former editor of the great Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, is now offering a wonderful new Digital Magazine called Fingerstyle360. DG owner Paul Heumiller is writing a regular column called, what else, ‘Dream Guitars’ featuring some of the finest instruments to pass through our shop. We encourage all guitar lovers to check out www.fingerstyle360.com today!

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Tell them what you really want this year…. a Dream Guitars Gift Card!

Available in any amount from $50-$1000 and good towards anything we sell. Make this holiday a memorable one! Get yours today in our online Store.

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True North Model 2 Grand Concert
Premium Brazilian Rosewood and Lucky Strike Redwood
Wedge Body, Contoured Cutaway

“I first heard of Dennis Scannell and his True North Guitars from Martin Simspon. Since then I’ve played a number of them and each was amazing and memorable. Dennis achieves a full and resonant voice that is perfect for fingerstyle guitar. I can’t imagine any player needed anything more.” – Paul Heumiller

This Model 2 Grand Concert was built with Dennis’ finest Brazilian Rosewood and a Lucky Strike Redwood Top. Hear the guitar and reads the details by clicking here.

 

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Fall Clearance Sale

We are having a rare sale on new old stock items, closeouts and more! Please view below a selection of items reduced to blowout pricing. Simply call the shop to purchase at 828 658-9795. *Limited quantities, while supplies last. Dream Guitars reserves the right to change or cancel this sale at any time.

Amplifiers

AER Alpha – $605.00 SOLD

Two Rock Jet Head – $2750.00

Fuchs Triple Drive – $2925.43

Two Rock Cabinet – $440.00 SOLD

Fuchs Cabinet – $730.00

Pick and Accessory Boxes

Large

Curly Maple – $230.00

East Indian Rosewood -$230.00

East Indian Rosewood w/ Abalone Trim – $310.00

Macassar Ebony – $230.00

Lightening Bolt Movingue – $310.00

Brazilian Rosewood – $230.00

Brazilian Rosewood w/ Abalone Corner Trim – $310.00

Small

Curly Maple – $175.00

Lacewood – $175.00

Pickups

LR Baggs MI Pickups Active -$136.95

LR Beggs MI Pickups Pasive – $77.00

Microphones

ADK A6 – $144.35

ADK Vienna – MK8 – $202.27

Capos

G7th Performance – $49.99

NS Capo – $9.92

Shubb C8b – $13.75

Shubb S1 – $14.85

Shubb S2 – $14.85

NS Classical – $10.64

Dual Action – $11.83

Cases

Vintage

1930′s Lifton OM Black – $300

1930′s Lifton OM Brown – $300

1930′s Gibson Dreadnought – $300

1950′s Lifton Dreadnought – $300

1960/70′s Gibson Jumbo – $300

New

Reunion Blues Continental Dreadnought Case – $110

Reunion Blues Continental Electric Case – $140

Reunion Blues Black Leather Dreadnought – $255

Used  (*Call for specifications of cases and further detail)

Gretch Spare – $50

Fender Electric, New- $100

AVS Hardshell – $75

TKL Classical – $50

Hardshell 000 Used – $50

Calton Classsical, Green/Pewter – $700

Cables

20 ft. Planet Waves Circuit Breaker – $20.00

10 ft. Planet Waves Insert Cable – $12.00

20 ft. Planet Waves Custom Pro Cable – $19.00

10 ft. Planet Waves Microphone Cable – $17.00

 

Accessories

ErgoPlay Troster – $52.00

ErgoPlay Tappert – $34.00

ErgoPlay Professional – $30.00

SOS Guitar Tuner – $7.07

Lemon Oil – $2.16

Colorado Case Cover – $118.51

 

 

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We are now offering Skype consultations for our clients. 15 and 30 minute sessions are available for real time demoes and question and answer about guitars you are interested in. This can be extremely valuable if you are close to a decision but need to decide between a few guitars.

 

Session are with Dream Guitars owner Paul Heumiller. Advanced notice is required, please email paul@dreamguitars.com to request a sessions. Be sure to indicate your location/time zone, desired time and the duration you wish for the call. Cost for these sessions is $25 per 15 minutes. Payment can be made by calling Kim at the shop once your time is reserved.

 

We are delighted to offer this new service for our clientelle.

Skype Now At Dream Guitars!!

 

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New Arrival:

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.

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“Every guitarist should have one of these, it’s so much fun.” – Paul Heumiller

Lame Horse Gitjo

Lame Horse - Jenkins & Son Instruments Gitjo 6 string banjo

The Lamehorse Gitjo, by Jeremy Jenkins, was made to offer guitarist a chance to make that banjo twang. The six string banjo is not a new concept, however this Lame Horse Gitjo is full of style and has a sound everyone loves. The tone ring is crafted from superbly figured Sapelle and Maple with a lovely Diamond pattern ring. 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.

Lame Horse - Jenkins & Son Instruments Gitjo 6 string banjo

“We guitarists need a change of pace once and a while and here you go. A 6 string banjo of high quality and tone and absolutely beautiful woods. “ – Paul Heumiller

Bishline Banjos Custom 6 String  Banjo

Here we have a custom 6 String Banjo from Rob Bishline. This beauty features stunning Walnut Burl for the resonator, Walnut neck and Lacewood bindings on the neck and body. Just stunning! The scale is a short 24″ that is easy to play. This Guitar-Banjo is very loud and strong. Perfect for the guitarist looking to add another color to his/her music and a great for bands to add that barbaric twang!

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