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Add to Compare2011 Blazer & Henkes OM-42, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
We’re fortunate indeed to have an OM-42 from Blazer & Henkes in the shop. These two really know how to pull off the classic prewar sound and aesthetic; this example from 2011 is the proof in the pudding. A light-brown set of Brazilian Rosewood makes up the back and sides with a touch of flatsawn drama, paired with a colorful European Spruce top and light green Abalone trim with 42-style appointments. Ivoroid bindings and Waverly tuners round out the classic look. This OM-42 weighs under four pounds and has a lovely setup for fingerstyle play in Standard and lowered tunings as well; we also really enjoyed getting into some flatpicking with this one. The voice has enough power and presence to hold up well under a stronger attack, and still offer sweetness and rich overtones when plucked softly as well. The soft V neck has a wide, full in-hand feel that’s just lovely.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, brazilain, adriondack, orchestra model, om-42, 500, guardian, euro spruce, Rudolph Blazer, Wilhelm Henkes
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2009 Blazer & Henkes Milwaukee 000-44 Brazilian/Alpine
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have two guitars in from German builders Blazer & Henkes. This fantastic little gem is the Milwaukee 000-44 model in Alpine Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. Not surprisingly, the tone of this guitar is jaw dropping, deceptively full and loud. From bass to treble you will find this instrument has enough power and punch to compete with its larger-bodied brethren. The appointments are tastefully done, Split Herringbone and Abalone and engraved inlays combinined to give an elegant but not too flashy look. We have been blown away by the quality and tone of these Blazer & Henkes guitars, but they are rare in the United States, so don’t miss the chance to own one of them!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Blue Arch Big Bang Archtop, African Padauk/Western Red Cedar
Our own Paul Heumiller said, “Dreaming on a guitar like this is easy.” What more is there to say? Gorgeous aesthetic, powerful sound and a fit and finish that screams pristine. This instrument is powerful and inspirational. Dressed in African Padauk and Western Red Cedar, this ain’t your grandpa’s archtop, but it sounds like it would have been. It’s no coincidence this instrument has been dubbed “Big Bang.” That is as much of a descriptor as it is a title, both unplugged and amplified it’s resonance is prominent. From the carbon fiber bracing, to its custom humbucker this guitar seems to have neverending features that draw the player in. Listen and see for yourself.
Other keywords/mispellings:Luthier, lutherie, archtop, jazz, tric,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Padauk 
Add to Compare2014 Blues Creek 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We’ve got a lovely 2014 Blues Creek 000-28 from John Hall that’s a breeze for fingertips as easily as flatpicks, and packs a punchy midrange to boot. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides in classic combination with Adirondack Spruce and 28-style appointments, 12-fret neck, 24.9” short scale; an agile and responsive Martin-style 000 we’d recommend for just about everything.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, brazilain, ady, hiscox, fingerpicking, slot head, slotted headstock
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 Blues Creek 000 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A John Hall special in the house: check out our 2011 Blues Creek 000 12-fret in Brazilian & Red Spruce. The top is decked out with a brown Martin-style burst and Ivoroid trim, and a pyramid bridge to bring it all together. The Brazilian’s got some pretty figure in the lower bout, and the slotted headstock with Grover tuners rounds out the image of an American 000 with the Abalone torch front and center.
For players seeking a beefy neck, this Blues Creek will feel right at home, and the 1 13/16” nut makes for easy fingerpicking playability. Naturally, we had a blast digging into bluesy numbers with this 000, but it also held up well under a pick for some fiddle tunes. There’s an impressive amount of projection under the hood for a 000. A powerhouse in all directions.
other keywords: 12fret, 12 fret, 000-12-fret, 000-12, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2005 Boaz Concert Brazilian/Cedar
Boaz Elkayam is a modern innovator in the guitar world, he is constantly pushing the envelop and has several patents pending for some of his innovations. This is to say that every Boaz guitar we get in is something special, and a piece of unique art. This Concert model is as lovely as they come, with its warm color and and rich tinted lacquer. Made from Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar, you will find a voice here that could melt ice and warm you up on a chilly night.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.22 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2001 Boaz Concert Cocobolo/Cedar
This a traditional concert guitar from renowned luthier Boaz of Israel. The body is crafted from wonderful dark Cocobolo Rosewood and topped with Red Cedar at the center of which is a gorgeous rosette. The sound is bright and articulate and the playabilityis perfect. Boaz is well known for his visionary designs but this guitar is evidence at how well he understand the tradition as well.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to CompareBoaz Clarita Negra Brazilian/Port Orford Cedar
The Clarita Negra is an original concept by luthier Elkayam Boaz that features unique top bracing pattern employing 60 braces. This design makes for a very strong and full voice that is complete throughout the spectrum, from bass to treble the tone is strong and rich. This guitar features Brazilian Rosewood and Port Orford Cedar, a Brazilian Rosewood neck and a handmade fiberglass flight case. If you’ve been searching for an original voice that is big, vibrant and colorful your search may be over.
Add to CompareBoaz SS Jazz Archtop European Maple/German
This is an amazing sounding SS Jazz Archtop from renowned Israeli builder Elkayam Boaz. The design is completely original and and employs parallel braces making this one of the most responsive archtops you’ve ever played. Acoustically it’s very loud and there is a custom handmade Lace pickup originally designed for Jimmy D’Aquisto. The neck is designed for a lifetime of accurate play and complimented by another Boaz original idea, a bone saddle with staggered heights for instant adjustment to the action. There are amazing details ranging from the fingerboard inlay, side inlays, custom pickguard with hidden volume control and hand hammered tailpiece. Completing this beautiful archtop is a wonderful Ribbon inlay on the back of neck. This is a player, a collector piece and a work of art all at once!
Add to CompareBoaz Baroque Brazilian/German
We are thrilled to have a new relationship with Elkayam Boaz of Israel. What a joy to present as his first guitar at Dream Guitars this stunning museum quality Baroque guitar. The amount of detailed workmanship in this instrument is mind-boggling, from the multi-piece back to the eleborate rosette, the soundboard inlays, wooden bridge extensions, friction pegs with Ivory seats, Ivory strings stops and back of neck inlays, this is a true work of art. This guitar was the subject of a wonderful article in Acoustic Guitar Magazine by luthier Rick Turner in November 1997. The voice is detailed and articulate, perfect for period music. It is intimate and very sweet, delicate but not weak. It’s a joy to hold and behold this fine Boaz guitar.
Add to CompareBoaz Nylon String Travel Guitar Indian/Spruce
Boaz designed this guitar not as a toy travel guitar but a small, easily transported, top quality instrument with the feel of a ‘real’ concert guitar. The case is very small and easy to carry on a plane but the fingerboard has feel and playability of a fine concert guitar. The tone is bigger than expected and satisfying for hotel room or mountain top. This very guitar was featured on the cover of Acoustic Guitar Magazine as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.26 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareBoaz Concert Classical Brazilian/Spruce
Here we have a Boaz concert model that offers a big sound from small body that is easy to hold. The gorgeous trebles and big bass make for an amazing tone. This is the kind of guitar a player can fall in love with and one that will inspire every note. Crafted from fine Brazilian Rosewood and topped with Spruce you have access to a wide range of tones and color and wonderful dynamics as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.09 in String Spacing 2.2 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1998 Boaz/Majkowski Kasha-Schneider, Brazilian Rosewood/Redwood
In 1998, Boaz and Majkowski embarked on a project to build several Kasha-Schneider Classicals to honor the passing of Majkowski’s teacher, Richard Schneider. The result is something truly unlike anything else out there. The body is constructed with Redwood top—and back—with Brazilian Rosewood sides; the bridge and top thicknesses are engineered to maximize bass response from the left and treble on the right; and the Redwood back is designed to operate as an active speaker diaphragm. Offsetting the soundhole to the sonically dead treble upper bout area frees up the rest of the top to be more optimally braced, and the neck is fretted with Brass to add mass and rigidity, thus minimizing the amount vibrational energy lost in the neck. Gilbert tuners and an Ameritage case round out the package of a one-of-a-kind Classical.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, michael kasha, nylon string, Cecilia
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian Sides 
Add to Compare1998 Boaz/Majkowski Kasha-Schneider, Brazilian Rosewood/Redwood
This guitar was built in honor of Richard Schneider, who along with Dr. Kasha worked to develop new bracing and voicing ideas for the modern guitar. What’s very special about this instrument is that Elkayam Boaz partnered with George Majkowski, a long time student of Richard Schneider and they built it in Richard’s shop using his tools. Then they took it to Dr. Kasha’s lab and performed acoustic tests which showed it outperforms earlier instruments. The body is crafted with a Redwood top and back and Brazilian Rosewood sides. The tone is robust with powerful bass notes and a strong and warm midrange. The Berillium Copper Frets make for easy play. This is a very rare Commemorative Edition.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Bogdanovich Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce, Built for Paul Heumiller
John Bogdanovich is one of the greatest Classical guitar builders on the scene right now. His guitars are uniformly spectacular, everything from build quality to tone is at the absolute peak of the craft. This 2008 Concert Classical is built from a beautiful set of Brazilian Rosewood and a perfect, even grained German Spruce top. John’s style is one of extreme refinement. From the stunning burl and handmade herringbone rosette to the tasteful colors used in the purflings. This is a guitar that commands attention when you see it. Tonally this classical has everything a concert level performer could want: clear and powerful trebles, present mids and full, boisterous basses, all with incredible balance and pianistic note separation. This is as good as it gets, a builder like John should be held to the same level as Torres and Hauser.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.9 in Nut Width 2.07 in String Spacing 2.34 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian