http://blog.dreamguitars.com Handmade & Vintage Instruments: Acoustic Guitars, Classical Guitars & Electric Guitars Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:03:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en THE BOGG'S GUITAR CHAIR -- the Ultimate Accessory [caption id="attachment_307" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Brian Bogg's Dream Guitars Guitar Chair"][/caption] If you are lucky enough to live in or around Asheville, North Carolina, you already know it is a special place to be. Not only does the area boast a vibrant and eclectic music ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=306 Amongst the pleasures of working at Dream Guitars, is the frequent opportunity it affords to speak with the most talented luthiers on the planet. To a guitar freak like me, these folks are real heros and celebrities, bigger than movie stars. I'm obsessed with them -- though I do draw ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=278 Keen eyed observers, and frequent visitors to the Dream Guitars website will no doubt have noticed an exciting new look to our photographs and videos. We've already received several phone calls and comments on the great new style we've taken on. As much as Paul and I would like to credit ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=272 In the coming weeks you'll be seeing some big changes around here. Our entire website is receiving a very special makeover. We have always been proud of our site, and regularly receive favorable comments from our many devoted clients -- but recently Paul decided we should upgrade our look and make ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=253 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time, to observe Shakespeare writing by candlelight, giving  voice to his tortured Hamlet  -- or to sit in the corner of a cold Dutch room watching Vincent Van Gogh turn a lifeless canvas into a post-impressionist masterwork? Given ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=223 [caption id="attachment_211" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Here Al demonstrates his radical new extended playing technique to Tony McManus. (Not recommended for beginners!)"][/caption] Since 1991, Warren Wilson College has hosted The Swannanoa Gathering. For those who haven't heard of it before, The Swannanoa Gathering is a series of week-long workshops , where attendees can ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=209 RAY CHESNA Dream guitars  is proud to welcome the latest member of our team, Ray Chesna. A veteran repair man, performer, and teacher, Ray brings years of experience and an abundance of talent to the table. [caption id="attachment_201" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Ray Chesna has repaired instruments owned by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Johnny ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=196 This week Dream Guitars was invited to visit Paul Reed Smith Guitars, universally known as PRS, in Maryland. We went to check out their brand new line of acoustic guitars, and to select some spec's for custom orders. With us were Paul Heumiller, the award winning owner/collector of Dream Guitars, ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=181 Please contact us at sales@dreamguitars.com to make arrangements to meet at the show and to request viewing of particular instruments. 2010 Show Dates Newport Guitar Festival April 16-18, 2010 The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL http://www.newportguitarfestival.com/ ** Al Petteway will perform exclusive concerts for Dream Guitars Acoustic Guitar Meeting May 19-23, 2010 Sarzana, Italy Fortress Firmafede http://www.armadilloclub.org/ Montreal Guitar Show Coincides ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=168 Quoted from Jazzmando.com: "One of our favorite builders to follow has been North Carolina transplant (Oregonian last time we reviewed his work) and wood magician, James Condino. His instruments transcend the architecturally squat functionality of a Frank Lloyd Wright house, leaping into the next dimension with the unconventional line and bold ... http://blog.dreamguitars.com/?p=154