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SOLD - Tom Doerr Guitars, 2008 Doerr Trinity Select Prototype: Made for Newport/Miami Guitar Festival 2008. How often do you get the chance to purchase a brand new prototype from one of the hottest young builders in America. Tom Doerr has made quite a stir in the custom guitar world by creating not only gorgeous instrument crafted superbly, but by introducing a voice that is compelling and original. This Trinity has Al and Paul both drooling, it's really got an amazing voice, small body charm, but there's nothing small about the voice, it's bold and energetic but always rich and breathtaking. It's crafted from gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood, Swiss Spruce with stunning details like the Brazilian board, hand crafted stepped bridge and highly detailed headstock with framed slots and backplate. This is a chance to get the first, but surely not the last, of this new Trinity Select from Tom Doerr. This instrument features:
  • Builder: Tom Doerr
  • Model: Trinity Select Prototype
  • Style/Size: Small Jumbo
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2008
  • Serial #: 080461
  • Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Swiss Spruce
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany, ebony, maple, 5 Piece
  • Headplate: Book Matched Brazilian Rosewood
  • Backplate: Book Matched Brazilian with Ebony Bindings
  • Headstock Inlay: Ebony logo with Pearl outline
  • Headstock Bindings: ebony
  • Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
  • Fret Markers: None
  • Frets to body: 12
  • Cutaway: None
  • Bridge: Deco Style Brazilian Rosewood with Ebony Binding
  • Pickguard: None
  • Body Bindings: Ebony
  • Top Trim: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Back Strip: None
  • Rosette: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Tuners: Gold Waverlys with Ebony Buttons
  • Case: Cedar Creek
  • Pickup: None
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 19 7/8 in.
  • Upper Bout: 9 1/2 in.
  • Lower Bout: 14 1/2 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/8 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
  • Scale Length: 25.4 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
  • Comments: "I love the Art Deco styling of this guitar. It was built for the Newport Guitar Festival in Miami Beach, FL and it's a killer. Not many guitars this size have the kind of tone and projection this one does. I would buy this one in a heartbeat. " - Al Petteway

    "It's a joy to see builders like Tom grow. He visited us a few years back with his first few guitars and now he's in high demand due to the incredibly beautiful and powerful voice of his guitars. It's a thrill for us to have here his prototype for his new small body Trinity Select 12 fretter. As Al mentioned it has a big voice but it's also really rich and musical. I love it. This one is hard to sell, I hope it goes quick so I'm not tempted..." - Paul Heumiller


Brazilian Rosewood Rosette


Brazilian Rosewood Headplate
with Ebony Bindings
Look at the amount of detail work!


Waverly tuners and Brazilian Rosewood Backplate with Ebony Bindings
Even the Backplate has tremendous detail

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Tom Doerr Trinity Select Prototype


Swiss Spruce Top
Gorgeous Lines, 000 Size


Very Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Five-piece Neck


Gorgeous Grain Patterns


The Heel is Routed out along the center strips

bridge
Art Deco Style Brazilian Rosewood Bridge Outlined in Ebony With Brazilian Rosewood Inlaid Ebony Bridge Pins

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SOLD - Tom Doerr Guitars, 2008 Doerr Legacy Select: Made for Newport/Miami Guitar Festival 2008. It was great to see Tom Doerr at the Newport/Miami Guitar Festival and it's a real treat for me to be able to hand pick from several of his new instruments. This Legacy Select features a stunning set of Brazilian Rosewood and is topped with very silky tight-grained German Spruce for a voice that is magical. It's clear and present with shimmer on top of round bass. It's very complete with both the projection and elegance required for today's fingerstyle music. Tom is one of the most sought after young luthiers, don't miss the chance to get yours while you can. This instrument features:
  • Builder: Tom Doerr
  • Model: Legacy Select
  • Style/Size: Small Jumbo
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2008
  • Serial #: 080351
  • Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: German Spruce
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany, ebony, maple, 5 Piece
  • Headplate: Book Matched Brazilian Rosewood
  • Backplate: Book Matched Brazilian
  • Headstock Inlay: Ebony logo with Pearl outline
  • Headstock Bindings: ebony
  • Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
  • Fret Markers: None
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: None
  • Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood with Ebony Binding
  • Pickguard: None
  • Body Bindings: Ebony
  • Top Trim: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Back Strip: None
  • Rosette: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Tuners: Antique Gold Gotoh 510 Delta Series Tuners With Black Buttons inlaid with Brazilian Rosewood
  • Case: Cedar Creek
  • Pickup: None
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 19 3/8 in.
  • Upper Bout: 11 in.
  • Lower Bout: 15 5/8 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/8 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4.7/8 in.
  • Scale Length: 25.4 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
  • Comments: "I love the little details on this guitar. All of the parts are either Brazilian Rosewood surrounded with Ebony or Ebony with Brazilian Rosewood Inlay. This makes for a very elegant look on an excellent sounding guitar. The wood on this one is out of this world and the tone is superb. " - Al Petteway

    "I hand picked this beauty at the Newport/Miami Guitar Festival for it's complete tone. It has the bass many players are after but also prominent melody strings that shimmer and sustain. It's also striking with Tom's trademark use of all wood in the most elegant of ways. Look close to appreciate the amount of work that goes into a high quality instrument like this. Straight from Miami to you." - Paul Heumiller


Brazilian Rosewood Rings in the Rosette


Book Matched Brazilian Rosewood Headplate
with Ebony Bindings


Antique Gold Gotoh 510 Delta Series Tuners
With Black Buttons that are Inlaid with Brazilian Rosewood. The Backplate is routed out in the center.



Brazilian Rosewood Bridge Framed in Ebony With Brazilian Rosewood Inlaid Ebony Bridge Pins

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Tom Doerr Legacy Select



German Spruce Top
Textbook Tight Grain and Silky


Very Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Five-piece Neck


Like a work of Art


The Heel is Routed out along the center strips
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SOLD - Tom Doerr Guitars, 2007 Doerr Legacy Select: Made for Healdsburg 2007. Tom Doerr came to visit us at Dream Guitars some time ago to show us a few of his guitars and to have us compare his work to some of the top builders. It was very evident to us that Tom had a great eye and was on his way to building world class guitars. At the 2007 Healdsburg Guitar Festival I saw Tom's latest guitars and was blown away by the quality and the voice so we invited Tom to join us here at Dream Guitars and we are thrilled that he has agreed. I played this Legacy Select SJ at Healdsburg and was captivated by how easily the music jumps out of this guitar and envelopes the player with a stream of colors. The Brazilian rosewood is rich and dramatic and it pairs perfectly with the Red Cedar top. We are proud to introduce you to the guitars of Tom Doerr. This instrument features:
  • Builder: Tom Doerr
  • Model: Legacy Select
  • Style/Size: Small Jumbo
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2007
  • Serial #: LS-070738, Made for Healdsburg 2007
  • Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Red Cedar
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany, ebony, maple, 5 Piece
  • Headplate: Book Matched Brazilian Rosewood
  • Backplate: Book Matched Brazilian with Cocobolo bindings
  • Headstock Inlay: Ebony logo with Pearl outline
  • Headstock Bindings: ebony
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Bindings: None
  • Fret Markers: None
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: Florentine
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Pickguard: None
  • Body Bindings: Cocobolo Rosewood
  • Top Trim: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Back Strip: None
  • Rosette: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Tuners: Antique Gold Gotoh 510 Delta Series Tuners With Black Buttons
  • Case: Cedar Creek
  • Pickup: None
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 19 3/8 in.
  • Upper Bout: 11 in.
  • Lower Bout: 15 1/2 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/2 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4.875 in.
  • Scale Length: 25.4 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
  • Comments: "We are honored to receive regular requests from new builders wishing to work with us but rarely do we accept one because for us it's all about the tone and often that takes years and dozens of guitars to achieve. Well Tom Doerr is ready for prime time and we are very excited because we know you, our customers, will love his work. Just look at the beauty and craftsmanship of this guitar. But be sure you put on your headphones and close your eyes because the tone here is very special. First of all it's alive, a gentle touch gets you immense tone that is full of lush sparkle. The bass register wraps you in warmth and you won't find an easier to play, more responsive guitar anywhere. You're in for a treat!" - Paul Heumiller

    "This guitar features some of the best workmanship I've seen come through this shop to date. Tom Doerr is easily on the level of a Kevin Ryan or Jim Olson and the sound is balanced and clear. The neck is perfectly shaped and the setup is absolutely perfect." - Al Petteway


Book Matched Brazilian Rosewood Headplate


Antique Gold Gotoh 510 Delta Series Tuners
With Black Buttons



Ebony Bridge With Wood Inlaid Bridge Pins

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Tom Doerr Legacy Select
Small Jumbo Size


Red Cedar Top


Very Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Five-piece Neck


Beautiful Brazilian Grain


Brazilian Rosewood Rosette




Beautiful Cocobolo Trim
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