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2003 Marchione 16″ Siren Archtop, Maple/Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Marchione, Stephen

Stephen Marchione’s 16 Inch Archtop is a complete instrument. Silk smooth playability, gorgeous tonewoods, and an expressive and dynamic acoustic voice that translates faithfully into amplified tone thanks to a custom collaboration between Stephen and DiMarzio. Maple body with Spruce top and Ebony tailpiece, bridge, and pickguard. Locking Sperzel tuners in black match up perfectly with the Ebony headplate, rendered in Marchione’s trademark headstock shape. A slim 1 11/16″ nut allows for deft lefthand work, and the relatively light build weight under six pounds makes this 16″ archtop from 2003 exceedingly comfortable in hand.

Here’s an additional video with Tim Fischer playing this Marchione 16″ Archtop!: https://youtu.be/LEuoR6pwCio

Check out another video featuring this gorgeous archtop: https://youtu.be/o-82AEA3AOQ

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, duane simpson, fingerstyle, 093003

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

1998 Marchione 17″ Archtop, Curly Maple/European Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Marchione, Stephen

Stephen Marchione manages to make a 17 inch archtop play as easy as a much smaller guitar–without losing the projection and power and resonance of the big box. The 3″ sides help with this, as well as the silky setup and neck carve. Back and sides are cello-grade Curly Maple, and on top Stephen opted for a set of European Spruce that matches perfectly. Ebony hardware throughout, and the pickup has been more recently upgraded with a custom Marchione-DiMarzio PAF collaboration–and this humbucker sings!

Check out this additional video featuring Duane Simpson on this magnificent Marchione Archtop: https://youtu.be/8QY6ML2LtAY

Other keywords: marchione guitar, lutherie, luthier, duane simpson, 012899, fingerstyle jazz, 17-inch

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

2018 Beauregard Facettes Archtop 16,” Quilted Maple/Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Beauregard, Mario

Mario Beauregard’s touch with chisel and plane, sandpaper and file, is unparalleled. This 2018 Facettes Archtop 16″ is an absolute feat of modern lutherie! Sumptuously figured Maple back and sides, Spruce top, gold Lollar pickup with volume and tone at the pickguard; upper bout soundport; effortless playability and response. This instrument is like inspiration in wood form. Mario engineers the top with these arcing facets that feature subtle soundholes integrated into their centers–we can’t imagine how he pulls this off so well–which you’ll also find across the carved Maple back for continuity. Note how the pickguard descends to a point above the bridge, its outside edge matching the curves of the facets. Setup is butter smooth and slinky, and this 2018 Beauregard comes wrapped up in a custom Hoffee case for maximum protection.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, duane simpson, fingerstyle, evo, gotoh

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

2015 Tom Bills Cremona 16″, Curly Maple/Sitka Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Bills, Tom

Tom Bills‘ status as a premier builder of archtop guitars is manifest in this gorgeous Cremona 16 inch from 2015. Not only is the fit and finish perfect, the setup glassy, and the neck-to-weight ratio dialed in–the voice, both acoustic and electric, is rich and warm and immediately envelops you. This instrument is an absolute treasure to play. Bigleaf Maple body with Sitka Spruce top, Tom’s custom French Polish shellac finish throughout, and on this Cremona Tom spec’d a rare short scale neck that makes left hand work effortless, and allows for easy bends. Falling across the fingerboard you’ll find several oak leaves rendered in MOP, and elsewhere this Bills Cremona is trimmed in flamed Maple and appointed with Ebony hardware. The humbucker is a custom Lollar with Ebony cover that ties into the pickguard.

If you’re looking for a 16 inch archtop that can keep up with you, that offers new avenues of play, is plain inspiration, this Tom Bills Cremona should fit the bill nicely.

Check out another video of this Tom Bills featuring Duane Simpson: https://youtu.be/pVcltKcVuS0

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, art of lutherie, 1825, duane simpson, fingerstyle, jazz box

July 4, 2023/by Connor

2018 Borghino Mirragio 7 String, European Maple/Italian Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Borghino Guitars

We’re no strangers to Mirko Borghino’s work here at Dream Guitars. Not only is he the maker of John McLaughlin’s Shakti (here we’ve got one of his McLaughlin Signature Series in right now, check it out: https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/builders/borghino-guitars.html), he also builds a wide range of steel and nylon string instruments. And then there’s creatures like the Mirragio 7. An archtop engineered for the veteren 7-string player, but also accessible and appealing to the 7-string-curious-6-string player. Effortless is the experience of playing this beauty from 2018. We currently have it set up with roundwounds, and it would also be a beast with flats–but currently it’s got a bit extra bite in the voice, which the custom I-Spira Replica Vintage pickup takes to handsomely. The body is figured European Maple with Ziricote bindings and appointments throughout; Italian Spruce top; and a flame Maple neck that manages to retain a C profile even as wide as it is with the added seventh string. That in itself is a feat.

Hands down, this 2018 Borghino Mirragio 7 is a complete instrument, designed for extended range while maintaining playability and comfort. Sky’s the limit.

Other keywords: lutherie, borghino guitars, miragio, 7 string, duane simpson

July 4, 2023/by

Brand New Rainsong V-PA9000NSC PA Nylon String Cedar Custom, Carbon Fiber & Carbon Fiber/Cedar Hybrid

Composite, Crossover Guitars, Guitars, Instruments, Nylon String Guitars, Steel String Guitars, Travel/Mini Rainsong Guitars

Rainsong’s PA model combines a traditional, compact parlor shape with a modern Venetian cutaway for a perfectly proportioned, intimate playing experience. Though a little guitar, it packs a full, bright sound with RainSong’s trademark depth. With this custom build, they’ve gone two steps further by combining a nylon string setup with their Soundboard Fusion Technology (SFT) Cedar/Carbon Fiber hybrid top. Add an L.R. Baggs StagePro Element pickup system and you’ve got a custom Rainsong for all applications.

Other keywords: fingerstyle, nylon-string, classical crossover,

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2012 Breedlove OM Deluxe Custom, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Breedlove Guitars

For this 2012 OM Custom model, the Breedlove team opted for a more traditional aesthetic, and they nailed it. Classic OM curves plus squared off headstock, plus Brazilian Rosewood body and Red Spruce top, with a clear and articulate voice that works well for fingers and pick work. Satin neck with a very soft V profile; open back Gotoh tuners; weighs in right at four pounds. This OM Custom comes to us from the Jayson Bowerman era of Breedlove guitars.

Other keywords: fingerstyle, orchestra model, brazilain, 12742

July 4, 2023/by Greg Sipes

2012 PRS Tony McManus Private Stock, Cocobolo Rosewood/European Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Paul Reed Smith

If Tony puts his name on it, it’s got our vote. This 2012 PRS Tony McManus Signature Private Stock is a well balanced, well oiled machine–clean and smooth across the registers, set up for both fingerstyle and flatpicks, and appointed with gorgeous Abalone birds and trim. Back and sides are Cocobolo Rosewood, with a European Spruce top and 25.25″ scale; plenty of tension for DADGAD, but still easy on the hands.

Other keywords: lutherie, preston reed guitars, ps, signature guitar, a120912

July 4, 2023/by

2014 Petros Dwende Parlor, Claro Walnut/Redwood

12 Fret, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars, Travel/Mini Petros

Bruce and Matt Petros know how to build what might be the perfect modern Parlor. This 2014 Dwende Parlor model has it all: headroom, clarity, balance, plus easy playability and a lightweight build (three pounds), and detailed apointments from tuners to tail. The back and sides are Claro Walnut, here paired with a Redwood top and short scale setup for a clean, expressive voice. Fit and finish is of course top notch. Celtic-inspired inlays sprawl across the various surfaces, and highlight the fingerboard with a woman or sprite figure cradling a guitar. The Butternut neck has a wider nut of 1 13/16″, which makes for an effortless lefthand experience for chords.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, petros guitars, 32413, tkl, duende

July 4, 2023/by

2008 Ryan Signature Series Mission Grand Concert, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Ryan, Kevin

Kevin Ryan’s Signature Series guitars pull out all the stops, come with Kevin’s best tonewoods, and are appointed as heirloom instruments. This 2008 Mission Grand Concert SS has gorgeous, dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, paired up with a stiff Adirondack Spruce top for added power and projection, plus Kevin’s trademark slim neck profile and slinky playability. The voice is very round, with great dynamic range for a wide range of styles and attacks. The MGC body fits the midsize niche perfectly, making this a flattop that holds up well for both fingertips and flatpicks. The top, headplate, fingerboard, and rosette are upgraded with Select Blue Paua Abalone throughout, and at the nut, saddle, and bridge pins you’ll find Fossilized Walrus Ivory. Under the hood, this Ryan Signature Series is equipped with an L.R. Baggs iBeam pickup system, and outside this signature beauty is wrapped up in a custom Calton flight case.

Here’s a video performance with Al Petteway playing his tune “Lake Isle” on this 2008 Ryan Sig Series Grand Concert: https://youtu.be/QludN13OvzI

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, ryan guitars, 627-63

July 4, 2023/by Greg Sipes

2008 Beneteau 00 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/Western Red Cedar

12 Fret, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Beneteau, Marc

If you want a big voice from a small place, this 2008 Beneteau 00 12-Fret is the dream machine that can take you there. Hearty and expansive midrange, round and articulate trebles, frankly great bass–it’s wide awake and singing sweetly. The Brazilian Rosewood body with Cedar top is part of that of course, but the rest is the alchemy of play time and Marc’s efforts during the build. The bridge is also an upgraded Brazilian Rosewood pyramid number that sets off the Cedar top and figured rosette; ditto for the bindings and headplate. The neck features a wider 1 13/16″ nut for an extra comfy lefthand experience, while the scale is 25.6″ to keep the tone crisp and defined.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, brazilain, don ross, 061005, fingerstyle, parlour, parlor

July 4, 2023/by

2022 Collings 0001a, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce

12 Fret, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Collings Guitars

You can’t go wrong with a Hog box from Colliings! This 2022 0001a Cutaway is nearly new, already wide awake, and boasts the classic Mahogany-Adirondack Spruce combo for lively string energy, quick response, and just an overall punchy and exciting voice. The cutaway gives you access to those dusty upper frets, while the slotted headstock and pyramid bridge maintain the classic American flattop aesthetic.

Other keywords: lutherie, bill collings, fingerstyle, 30331

July 4, 2023/by

2022 Maingard 000, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce

12 Fret, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Maingard, Marc

Brand new and already wide awake, this Maingard 000 is an absolute livewire. Classic Marc Maingard–quick and energetic, punchy, lots of push. This 000 has got heaps of headroom. Sporting some gorgeous and dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides and 22-year-old Italian Spruce on top, the explosiveness of the voice is hardly surprising. Add an arm bevel to the mix, and throw in a soundport for good measure, and you’re set for a skies-the-limit playing experience.

Other keywords: fingerstyle, ooo, 365, hoffee, brazilain

Additional demo: https://youtu.be/Yed23D8rzvw

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

2020 Olson JT Clone SJ Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Olson, James

Articulate, glassy, effortless. And a lifetime collector piece–this 2020 Olson James Taylor Clone is the complete package. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, chocolate-dark and moody, with Cedar on top, Abalone trim and dove inlays, florentine cutaway, BRW/Abalone rosette, and gold hardware. A L.R. Baggs LB6 pickup for the classic Olson/James Taylor amplified tone, and acoustically the voice is drop dead gorgeous. Smooth response across the registers, excellent dynamism with a light or aggressive attack, or anything in between. Articulate depths plus bell overtones in the upper registers, what more could you ask for?

Other keywords: lutherie, james olson, jim olson, 1619, brazilain, lr baggs, calton

July 4, 2023/by

Brand New Maingard GC, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Maingard, Marc

This brand new Maingard Grand Concert is characterized by balance across the registers, good headroom for a heavier attack plus responsiveness for a lighter, and a sweet array of treble overtones. It’s also one of the first new builds we’ve recently landed from Marc! And we’re so excited to have him back in the shop. This beauty is dressed to the nines with a dark set of African Blackwood for the back and sides, 22-year-old Italian Spruce on top, and one of Marc’s geometric rosettes rendered in Ebony and Koa. Additional upgrades include a subtle Ryan-style arm bevel, rib bevel, and gold Schertler tuners to set off the Koa headplate.

Other keywords: fingerstyle, gc, 367, marc maingard, abw, hiscox

July 4, 2023/by

Brand New Rainsong N-WS1000N2XC WS Nashville Custom, Carbon Fiber & Carbon Fiber/Spruce Hybrid

Composite, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Rainsong Guitars

Combining the best qualities of large and small-bodied guitars, the WS excels in a wide variety of situations. Impeccably balanced, its shapely curves and light weight make it exceedingly comfortable, while its ringing treble and articulate mids complement deep, rich bass.

Embracing their proprietary Soundboard Fusion Technology (SFT), each vintage-series guitar boasts the old-school look of a genuine spruce top. By fusing the tonewood with carbon fiber construction, the players gets the best of both worlds.

This WS Nashville is a custom build with white pinstripe appointments plus sunburst top and an L.R. Baggs StagePro Anthem pickup system.

Other keywords: fingerpicking, carbon fiber guitar, rain song

July 4, 2023/by Larry Dolamore

2016 Suhr Modern NAMM Collection, Korina/Cocobolo

Electric Guitars, Guitars, Instruments, Solid Body Suhr

It should come as no surprise that the team at Suhr Guitars went all out for the 2016 NAMM Collection. This Korina-bodied, Cocobolo-topped Modern model is an absolute beast! From the neck to the bridge, you’ve got a Thornbucker, V70, and Thornbucker Plus, five-way switch and gold hardware, and a Gotoh tremolo bridge. The Korina neck features their Modern Elliptical profile to boot, which feels excellent in hand.

Other keywords: preston cate, fingerstyle, shur, 75

July 4, 2023/by

2016 Collings City Limits Jazz, Honduran Mahogany/Spruce

Electric Guitars, Guitars, Hollow Body, Instruments Collings Guitars

Paper thin body, but a juicy voice. The Collings City Limits Jazz model weighs in just over five pounds and is only a little of 1.5″ deep, making this hollow body guitar a featherweight in your hands. This example comes to us from 2016 and is like new, dressed up withe a blonde finish that sets off the Honduran Mahogany body and Spruce top and is capped with Collings’ Broken Glass inlays along the fingerboard and headstock veneer. The pickup is a fiesty Lollar Johnny Smith model with tone and volume at the pickguard.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bill collings, duane simpson, clj16140

July 4, 2023/by

2013 Bourgeois Soloist OMC, African Blackwood/German Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Bourgeois Guitars

Balance, power, and a crisp response makes for an expressive and punchy player that works for just about everything–this 2013 Bourgeois OMC Soloist is a knockout. This beauty is in exellent condition, and frankly it’s itching to be played. African Blackwood back and sides pairs up with German Spruce for a snappy top end and rich bass; venetian cutaway grants extra access to those topmost frets; pyramid bridge and squared off headstock a nod to the American classic flattop ideal.

Other keywords: lutherie, dana bourgeois, euro spruce, 006403, fingerpicking

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

2014 Petros Celt 3 GC, Malaysian Blackwood/Italian Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Petros

Balance is the name of game with this gorgeous 2014 Petros Celt 3–and it’s dressed from tuners to tail to play the part. Malaysian Blackwood back and sides pair with Italian Spruce and extensive celtic-style appointments throughout. A fantastic combination in our books, the Malaysian Blackwood (which is actually a member of the Ebony family) offers clarity and glassy note definition, and the Italian Spruce powers that up for great projection without making the guitar sound brittle. In fact, the voice is exceedingly velvety. Fit and finish are of course flawless throughout, and with a series of saddle shims included from Bruce and Matt Petros you can dial in the playing action for your specific needs at ease.

Other keywords: lutherie, petros guitars, the celt, fingerstyle, 32405, diospyros

July 4, 2023/by

2012 Petros Yellow Rose Parlor, Ceylon Satinwood/Yellow Cedar

12 Fret, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Petros

Sometimes, small packages come in big voices. This 2012 Petros Yellow Rose is sweet all the way down. Very smooth response, all glassy note definition and round, bell-like trebles. The overtone portfolio comes with deep pockets. Aesthetically, this Yellow Rose Parlor is dressed as only Bruce and Matt Petros can do it, with the best tonewoods around and extensive flower and vine inlays throughout. The back and sides are coveted Ceylon Satinwood, while the top is, of course, Yellow Cedar. The neck is also Yellow Cedar. The Yellow Rose motif is most present at the fingerboard extension, but you’ll find floral-and-vine work along the top trim, rosette, bridge pins and tuner knobs, even the truss rod cover and inside the guitar along the back center seam reinforcement strip.

An instrument designed for delighting every sense, this 2012 Petros Yellow Rose is waiting to be plucked and placed at the center of your collection.

Check out this additional video featuring our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ksfmyX-y0HU

Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, 32393, cey lon, satin wood, parlour, 00, tkl

July 4, 2023/by Greg Sipes

2015 Petros Nouveau GC Macassar Ebony/Chocolate Cedar

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Petros

This beauty sold before we could even list it! Such a delight to visit with an incredible 2015 Nouveau GC model from Petros Guitars. Macassar Ebony back and sides, Chocolate Cedar top, and beautiful inlay work on the the top, back, and headstock.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, bruce petros

July 4, 2023/by

2010 Petros Tunnel 13 Gold Special LTD, Brazilian Rosewood/Tunnel 13 Redwood

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Petros

Dressed to the nines–or in this case thirteens! Here we’ve landed one of Bruce and Matt Petros’s T-13 Gold Special Limited models (number 15 in fact), sporting a dark set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, Tunnel 13 Redwood on top, and extensive vine inlays along the fingerboard, rosette, bindings, bridge, and neck. The result is rococo and resplendent. The voice is rich and articulate at the same time, with great balance across the registers that blends well for both big chords and solo work. The light Butternut neck has a baby-soft V profile that feels oh so nice in hand, and the nut is a touch wider at 1 25/32″ for added room for the left hand. This 2010 Petros Tunnel 13 Limited comes wrapped up in a custom Karura case for those rare moments when you aren’t playing it.

Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, tunnel-13, red wood, 32355, ltd

July 4, 2023/by

2003 Taylor DDSM, Quilted Maple/Sitka Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Taylor

This 2003 Taylor DDSM Doyle Dykes is designed for the amplified stage, and also packs a punch acoustically with its thin Grand Auditorium body and slick playability. The onboard L.R. Baggs preamp and pickup system sounds excellent! Figured Maple back and sides with Sitka Spruce top, rose inlaid at the headstock, and Chet-style MOP position markers.

Other keywords: signature guitar, 20020430140, quilt

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2003 Marchione 16″ Siren Archtop, Maple/Spruce

1998 Marchione 17″ Archtop, Curly Maple/European Spruce

2018 Beauregard Facettes Archtop 16,” Quilted Maple/Spruce

2015 Tom Bills Cremona 16″, Curly Maple/Sitka Spruce

2018 Borghino Mirragio 7 String, European Maple/Italian Spruce

Brand New Rainsong V-PA9000NSC PA Nylon String Cedar Custom, Carbon Fiber & Carbon Fiber/Cedar Hybrid

2012 Breedlove OM Deluxe Custom, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce

2012 PRS Tony McManus Private Stock, Cocobolo Rosewood/European Spruce

2014 Petros Dwende Parlor, Claro Walnut/Redwood

2008 Ryan Signature Series Mission Grand Concert, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce

2008 Beneteau 00 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/Western Red Cedar

2022 Collings 0001a, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce

2022 Maingard 000, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce

2020 Olson JT Clone SJ Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar

Brand New Maingard GC, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce

Brand New Rainsong N-WS1000N2XC WS Nashville Custom, Carbon Fiber & Carbon Fiber/Spruce Hybrid

2016 Suhr Modern NAMM Collection, Korina/Cocobolo

2016 Collings City Limits Jazz, Honduran Mahogany/Spruce

2013 Bourgeois Soloist OMC, African Blackwood/German Spruce

2014 Petros Celt 3 GC, Malaysian Blackwood/Italian Spruce

2012 Petros Yellow Rose Parlor, Ceylon Satinwood/Yellow Cedar

2015 Petros Nouveau GC Macassar Ebony/Chocolate Cedar

2010 Petros Tunnel 13 Gold Special LTD, Brazilian Rosewood/Tunnel 13 Redwood

2003 Taylor DDSM, Quilted Maple/Sitka Spruce

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