Tippin Instruments
SOLD 2006 Bill Tippin Crescendo Dream#2: The first of our Dream Series from Bill Tippin never even made it to our website. That's no surprise considering that this Series features extremely rare “old growth” Brazilian and gem quality Opal inlay, but it’s the tone that sets it apart. Built upon Bill’s Crescendo body shape, it boasts a voice that’s strong and clear. As it’s name implies, it’s a very loud guitar, but each note is full of rich character. The appointments are breath-taking and include “gem quality” Opal inlay, Bloodwood bindings, hand-made Koa top trim and a custom Brazilian bridge. This guitar is the perfect mix of power and beauty.

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Tippin Crescendo Dream #2


Old Growth Brazilian


Carpathian Spruce Soundboard


Bloodwood Rosette With
Red Abalone Heart lines


Gold Waverly Tuners


Custom Brazilian Bridge

  • Builder: Bill Tippin
  • Model: Crescendo Dream#2
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • Sample 2: DADGAD
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  • Year: 2006
  • Serial #: 0208001
  • Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Carpathian Spruce
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood Bound in Bloodwood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony Bound in Bloodwood
  • Markers: 7th Fret Custom Opal Inlay
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: No
  • Bridge: Brazilian Tippin Shape, Fossil Horn Bridge pins
  • Pickguard: None
  • Bindings: Bloodwood with Maple line
  • Top Trim: Handmade Figured Koa, Bloodwood & Maple
  • Rosette: Bloodwood and Red heart Abalone
  • Tuners: Gold Waverlys
  • Case: Calton Deluxe Flight Case, Van Deusen Blue Granite
  • Pickup: n/a
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 20 1/4 in.
  • Upper Bout: 10 3/4 in.
  • Lower Bout: 15 1/2 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/2 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/4 in.
  • Scale Length: 25.4 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 3/8 in.
  • Comments: “Our goal for this series was to allow Bill to take his resent designs to the highest level. To that end we asked for “master grade” Brazilian Rosewood and exclusive appointments. Bill has exceeded our expectations. Everywhere you look on this guitar you see another fine detail. I find the voice of this particular guitar extremely inspiring and truly complete. Bill’s trebles are always a strong point and they are joined here with a big but controlled bass. The balance is superb. The playability among the best you’ll find. And the look …. Stunning." – Paul H


Gorgeous Grain


Elegant Peghead Shape and
bookmatched Brazilian headplate


Custom Opal Inlay


Special Bloodwood & Abalone Tail Wedge
With Fossil Horn Endpin

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