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Add to CompareBrand New Spohn OM-C 12-Fret, Swiss Cherry/Swiss Moon Spruce
Where to begin? This instrument is vibrant, in every sense of the word. The choice of woods, the color of those woods, the pink appointments, and the clarity and immediate response from this are unparalleled. Not many folks do deconstructed rosettes, and absolutely no one does them like Max Spohn. It comes with Evo frets, Scheller tuners, the whole shebang. This creature also sports a Manzer-style wedge, laminated sides, and a gorgeously executed fingerboard extension. We love every detail about this guitar. If you need a guitar to cut through the mix, sonically and visually, look no further; we have what you seek.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, germany, fingerstyle, alternative woods, swiss moonspruce, swiss cherry
$15,165 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Cherry - Swiss 
Add to Compare2021 Strahm 00, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Wide awake! Raring to go! and nearly new from 2021. Here’s a chance to land a powerful 00 from Stephen Strahm that’s dressed to the nines in understated tonewood glory. Gorgeous, dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pair up with a special set of Adirondack Spruce on top that Stephen acquired from his days with the Santa Cruz Guitar Co, and he used that same set of BRW to furnish a lovely rosette and headstock veneer. Not much pearl on this one; Strahm’s aesthetic lets the quality of the woods speak for themselves. We’re very excited to have this one in the shop—give us a shout before it’s gone!
Other keywords: traugott, fingerstyle, petteway, fingerpicking, modern guitar, 201417, brazilain, adriondack, mainstage, 14-fret, gotoh
Additional demo: https://youtu.be/ZaaFn1og1lo
$16,640 Add to cartScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2022 Strahm 00, Beeswing Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
This 2022 00 from Stephen Strahm is punching above its weight class. Typically, small-body guitars share similar qualities—qualities we love. Yet sometimes, a small-body guitar can offer the comfort of a smaller body while delivering the volume, power, and presence of a larger, full-bodied instrument. This one, dressed in beautifully figured Beeswing Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce, does just that. The top is some of the nicest Adirondack we’ve ever heard, with a Granadillo headplate and rosette, allowing for an earthy and natural aesthetic.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, mainstage, handmade, bespoke, 25519
$12,480 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
Add to CompareIncoming Sussone SG Concerto Limited Edition, Ziricote/Italian Spruce
Coming soon to a Dream near you!
We’re more than excited for our first build from Italy’s Paolo Sussone in Ziricote and Italian Spruce with some gorgeous custom inlay work to really stand apart from the crowd.This beauty is available now for pre-purchase! We have already spec’d this instrument, and so is not available for additional customization. If you would like to commission a custom build of your own, please check our site for available build slots, or you can reach out to us through our contact page to discuss a build to your own specs here.
Add to Compare2019 Taran DS5, Macassar Ebony/Master Grade Swiss Moon Spruce
2019 Taran DS5 in Macassar Ebony and Swiss Moonspruce. DS stands for “Dowling Signature,” and you can feel the care and intention put into this build. Five years old at the time of publication, you can sense the sonic maturation of the guitar, which likely sounded lively right from the start. With semi-hemispherical EVO frets, a deconstructed rosette, and a microbevel, this guitar is stunning. It feels great and sounds even better. From the fit to the finish, this guitar is a masterpiece. Listen to the demo and check out the photos for yourself! A true Dream Guitar here.
Here’s an additional demo with Dustin Furlow: https://youtu.be/ywOwzSMsqas
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, modern, calton, scotland, scottish, united kingdom,
$19,760 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ebony - Macassar 
Add to Compare2024 Thorell Red Sky Deluxe, European Maple/European Spruce
Red Sky Deluxe by Thorell, 2024. Its anatomy is crafted from European Maple and European Spruce. With Art Deco appointments, it’s a modern tribute to the Loar-style archtops of the past. It features a custom-made DeArmond-style single-coil pickup, along with a floating pickguard equipped with volume and tone controls. This archtop also boasts a soundport and an arm bevel for added comfort. Sleek design, outstanding tone, and comfort for days. Comes wrapped up in a Hoffee case.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, jazz, hollowbody, scheller, 24191
$13,520 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - European, Maple - European 
Add to Compare2017 Tippin Crescendo Al Petteway, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
Just when you think you’ve seen and heard it all, along comes a guitar with the perfect combination of breathtaking visuals and a rapturous voice: our 2017 Al Petteway Crescendo from Bill Tippin. Dream’s own Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, paired with a Swiss Moonspruce top, Abalone trim to bind the top, rosette, fretboard, and center seam; flamed Koa arm bevel, rosette ring, and inlaid just below the nut at the first fret; French Polish on top, Nitrocellulose everywhere else; Bill’s signature soundport in the upper bout. This is a guitar that’s difficult to turn away from.
Tonally, the balance is equal parts bass, treble, and mids, with an overtone swell in the upper middle register to crank up the lushness and color. This is practically a brand new guitar, but it has the kind of cool, rolling bass notes and crisp trebles that you’d expect to find, instead, on a weather-worn and broken-in guitar from decades past. We shudder to think what this piece of beauty will sound like in the next few years. It’s a natural choice for open tunings like DADGAD, but the 25 1/2 inch scale and 14-fret neck also lets you drop down into C territory without compromising play feel.
It’s quality and style like this that make Bill Tippin one of our all-time favorite luthiers. This is a treasure you’ll want to keep close.
Here’s an additional demo the last time this beauty passed through: https://youtu.be/GOKZEVs0TB4. https://youtu.be/LJqHBxPU0Sc
$20,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Tippin Staccato Cuban Mahogany/Salmon Crate Sitka
From 2007, a Bill Tippin Staccato in Mahogany and Sitka Spruce. This is his modern take on the traditional Parlor or 0-sized guitar. It’s the perfect body style for the player seeking a comfortable, easy-playing guitar without sacrificing tone. Like every Tippin, the Staccato boasts a big voice, strong projection, as well as depth and complexity. This beautiful guitar features very rare Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani), the densest type of Mahogany, known for its fine, rich texture. Its density provides greater sustain and a more complex tone compared to Honduran Mahogany. Bill topped it with rare Salmon Spruce, which was submerged for many years and exhibits more silking than you can imagine. Silking, or medullary rays, indicates that the wood is perfectly quarter-sawn and demonstrates its tensile strength.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, fingerstyle, 0407003
$10,405 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany - Cuban 
Add to Compare2010 Tippin El McMeen Signature Bravado, Brazilian Rosewood/Moonspruce
In 2010, fingerstyle phenom El McMeen and Bill Tippin collaborated on a signature model that took BIll’s Bravado body and tweaked it for additional playability, and paired that with Brazilian Rosewood & European Moonspruce for maximum resonance and response. As always, Bill more than succeeded. El McMeen Signature #1 operates like a well-oiled machine with its wedge-shaped body and upper bout soundport, chock full of smooth trebles and a liquid, rolling bass register that envelopes rather than booms. The 25.5” scale keeps the guitar crisp and responsive when dropped down to DADGAD and beyond; plenty of bite to be had when you dig in a bit. The aesthetics are understated elegance, with a Mother-of-Pearl motif in the trim and rosette, and at the top of the fretboard.
El’s put this Tippin through years of use, and it’s time to pass the torch! It’s in great playing shape, and is ready to keep the tunes going.Here’s an additional demo with our own Billy Presnell: https://youtu.be/-sRyVdj58Jo.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, al petteway, gotoh, cedar creek, mop, signature guitar, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, thumbpick
$13,000 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.315 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Traugott BK Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
From 2008, we have a Jeff Traugott BK in Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce—the ultimate Traugott combination. This instrument was previously owned by none other than Doug Young, the highly accomplished and acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist. As discerning as Doug is, you know he only plays the best, and this guitar is no exception.
At 14 years old at the time of this publication, it has been beautifully played-in, and you can feel the maturity in its voice. This is a classic Traugott, showcasing all the signature aesthetics and tonal qualities the builder is celebrated for: clarity, power, and that unmistakable Traugott sound. Plus, the Brazilian Rosewood on the back and sides is nothing short of stunning.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, california, calton,
$27,040 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1998 Traugott BK, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
The sweets of time, good wood, and a master’s touch. This Traugott BK comes to us from 1998 and has opened up handsomely, the result of which is a set of Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce that are responsive to a T and built with a wide dynamic range for a variety of attacks and styles. Jeff’s BK body is a generous 16 inches across the lower bout, adding power and bass response to his trademark well-balanced sound. The Brazilian Rosewood is really something else: rich red hues throughout, very straight-grained and quarter sawn–and such a tightly grained German Spruce top! Jeff’s wood game has always been a cut above the rest, and this 1998 BK is proof of that.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this amazing Traugott BK: https://youtu.be/SkSltYnYVso
Other keywords: fingerstyle, lutherie, luthier, bk.00954.098, brazilain, brw
$27,040 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New TreeHouse Blue Ember, Maple/Adirondack Spruce
A first for us here at the shop from Zach Lefebvre, a brand new TreeHouse Blue Ember. It’s rare to find such unique instruments, where form certainly follows function so well. A whole lot of tone, and even more character. The back and sides’ hue harkens back to custom Stratocasters of the late 50s and early 60s, with an incredibly visually pleasing stain on top. The single coil tone combined with its acoustic resonance makes for an intriguing and fantastic musical experience. Maple for the back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, Lutherie, bepsoke, boblen, evo, G-0050
$9,260 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 
Add to Compare1999 Gernot Wagner Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
This guitar is an absolute powerhouse. With a stunning combination of Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar—renowned for its sonorous complexity and warmth—this instrument delivers all that and more. Gernot Wagner’s craftsmanship is on full display here. While this isn’t one of his famous double tops, don’t let that deter you; this guitar is the real deal.
It includes three abalone side dots on the fifth, seventh, and twelfth positions, as well as green-dyed wood accents that add a unique aesthetic to the trim. Honestly, this guitar speaks for itself. It was recently refinished by our talented repair staff.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, germany, elevated fingerboard.
Add to Compare2016 Kim Walker OM-45 Master Model, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
We see a lot of ‘special’ guitars here at Dream, and this one is absolutely at the top of the heap. When you hear the words Kim Walker OM-45 Master Model all in the same sentence, you know you’re in for something truly epic—maybe even legendary. There’s an ineffable quality to Kim Walker’s work, and this OM-45 has it on full display. Forget the Master Model provenance and the 45-style appointments for a moment—even without that regalia, this guitar would still be something else entirely. Top signed in 2016, this OM is not something you come across every day. A rare opportunity for a discerning collector to welcome one of the finest guitars we’ve had the pleasure of offering.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, fingerstyle, orchestra model, hoffee
$99,840 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.718 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2005 Kim Walker Archtop, Curly Maple/Sitka Spruce
Here we have a rare piece from Kim Walker. This is a 2005 Archtop. If you know of Kim Walker, you know he is synonymous with absolute excellence and is quite unparalleled in the guitar world. It’s no surprise to us that this example from Kim, albeit uncommon, is just as incredible as his renowned flattop work. Seymour Duncan humbucker, floating pickguard, and all the features you expect from a top-tier archtop are delivered here by the one and only Kim Walker. Curly Maple back and sides, Sitka Spruce top. Truly superlative to what you know and love about hollowbody guitars.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, jazz, hiscox, arctop,
$46,800 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple