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Add to Compare2001 Andres Caruncho Classical Brazilian/Cedar
Since 1996, Carlos Barbosa-Lima has played guitars built by Cuban-born, Miami resident Andres Caruncho. “I love his guitars and I have two of them,” he says. “The guitar on Mambo No. 5 is cedar, which was for me an acquired taste. It’s fantastic, very warm sounding. Sustain and a singing tone are major features of Caruncho’s guitars.”
We certainly agree with Carlos, this is one great classical guitar from Andres Caruncho. The tone of this incredible guitar is very nuanced, but even at low volumes it retains a certain richness thanks to the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Cedar top that only becomes more evident when played louder. The Spanish Cedar neck and Ebony fretboard have a comfortable feel that also allows ease of playability. A wonderfully expressive instrument in every way.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2009 Samuel Carvalho Doubletop Indian/Cedar/Nomex
Here we have a Double Top guitar from one of Brazil’s foremost luthiers Samuel Carvalho. The top is two layers of Cedar with a Nomex core. This construction allows for lighter bracing and produces a loud, clear guitar. The back and sides are Indian Rosewood and the sides are doubled for added stiffness and greater projection. It’s no wonder a number of Brazil’s top players choose Carvalho guitars including Paulo Porto Alegre and Paulo Martelli.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2024 Casimi C5S Baritone, The Tree Mahogany/Moonspruce
What a masterpiece. You’ve heard us rant and rave about the powerhouse guitar-building duo of Matthias Roux & Matthew Rice. This instrument continues that trend. Casimi guitars are synonymous with excellence in both visual and sonic mastery. This Baritone, made of The Tree mahogany and Moonspruce, is so powerful. It transcends the stereotypical ideas of a baritone guitar. Playing this guitar is powerful, and it feels like it emits the same energy as a concert grand piano. The Tree motif, stemming from the usage of The Tree as tonewoods, continues to set this apart. Look for yourself, and listen for yourself. A true work of art.
Other keywords/mispellings: Luthier, lutherie, hoffee, evo, multiscale,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 27 in - 28 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C1.S, African Blackwood/Moonspruce
A custom 2024 commission from the workshop of Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux of Casimi Guitars, featuring a nautilus shell motif on the rosette and soundport. This is a non-cutaway, 12-fret C1S with African Blackwood for the back and sides, and Moonspruce on top. The Casimi recipe at work here includes comfort bevels, a pierced headstock, and remarkable depth in its sound. Casimi guitars are among the most elegant and modern in the world, and we are incredibly proud to work with them and bring their works of art to the market. Truly a Dream Guitar.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, cape town, south africa, hoffee, 51
Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C1S, Koa/Moonspruce
Casimi guitars are synonymous with words such as excellence, superb craftsmanship, and high art. So much so that the name Casimi is a superlative in and of itself. This C1S is no exception. Masterful in every sense of the word. The motif of the Phoenix informs the aesthetic of this instrument, from some of the most beautiful Koa we have ever laid eyes on to the pale Moonspruce top. While we have come to expect excellence from the duo of Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux, there are some firsts here for us with this build. It features a frailing scoop, adorned with an 18 karat gold phoenix feather. Directly below the scoop you will notice there is no cutaway. This instrument is truly singular and superlative.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, c1s, moon spruce, evo frets, bespoke, 46, hoffee, 18kt, maingard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Koa - Flamed 
Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
The Casimi duo of Matthias and Matthew are at the top of our short list of favorite builders. Each C2S we commission is an heirloom instrument, the kind of guitar that humbles the senses. This C2S is a dream. African Blackwood back and sides with Alpine Moonpspruce top, twin arm and rib bevels plus cutaway and 12-fret neck; Koa trim and soundport–26-25″ multiscale setup. The soundhole is ringed in with an exquisite bespoke rosette homaging South African painter Jacobus Pierneef, which is also echoed at the back inlay as a conversation between geometric and pastoral forms.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, bespoke guitar, 47, abw, moon spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2012 Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
This gorgeous gem of lutherie was originally built in 2012, Matthias Roux and Matthew Rice (the duo that makes up Casimi Guitars) have since reworked it with a wider fretboard and shining new Alpine Moonspruce top over the original African Blackwood back and sides—and if it sounded great before, it’s even more impressive now. This C2 Signature offers a wide, expansive tonal range that incorporates a smooth treble response with soft overtones with mids and basses characterized by an easy clarity and definition. This is an instrument with fingerstyle in mind, and it drinks up altered tunings like water. Arm and rib bevels, deep florentine cutaway, and a 12-fret neck come together for an exercise in ergonomics that leaves other flattops feeling clunky and roughspun. An upper bout soundport keeps the player dialed in to their music, and the hollowed-out headstock keeps the neck weight down, letting the body of the guitar anchor comfortably against your chest and leg.
After hearing nothing but praise about Mathias and Matthew’s instruments for several years now, we’re proud to be able to offer their work for the first time here in Asheville, North Carolina.Other keywords: south africa, marc maingard, maingard, luthier, C2S, C2-S, abw, moon spruce, finger style, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C2.S, Wenge/Alpine Moonspruce
A true one-of-a-kind, bespoke piece of functional art. Thank you, Matthias and Matthew of Casimi Guitars—this C2S is perfection. Straight-grained Wenge back and sides pair up with Alpine Moonspruce, their signature 12 fret design plus deep cutaway, and the gorgeous hollowed headstock design. Visually, the rosette is animated with a colorful array of hummingbirds African sunbirds, and Cape King Protea flowers.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bespoke guitar, 2021, 0.36, moon spruce, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Wenge 
Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
When a client comes to us looking for their dream guitar, we listen. This time we paired up with Matthias and Matthew of Casimi Guitars for na bespoke C2S build that is a masterstroke of modern lutherie. Premium African Blackwood body with Alpine Moonspruce on top gives the voice great depth and dynamic range, with an incredible palette of overtones in the upper register. It’s perfect. They designed, and flawlessly executed, a phoenix soundport to further make this one a one-off instrument, and implemented a geometric rosette and appointment package in metal. From tuner to tail, this Casimi C2S is a dream come true—let us know what yours is and we can help you make it a reality.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bespoke guitar, 2021, 0.35, moon spruce, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2020 Casimi C5C Baritone, African Blackwood/Moonspruce
Luthiers Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux of Casimi Guitars are pushing the envelope with each new build, exemplifying the qualities of modern boutique guitarbuilding that we revere. Here, then, is a new first from them! Their first baritone build, C5C #31, is a finely honed force of nature. African Blackwood back and sides pair with Moonspruce on top and a multiscale setup from 28 inches to 27. Koa trim throughout. We here at Dream Guitars love baritones, the power and presence that comes with these builds always shakes us out of music ruts and inspires new and exciting tunes. So much so that Paul’s taken this one for himself! If you are interested in acquiring one yourself, don’t hesitate to ask. We love working with our clients and our builders to commission the bespoke guitar of your dreams.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, south africa, custom guitar, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 27 in - 28 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2020 Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Moonspruce
Matthew and Matthias of Casimi Guitars continue to raise the bar with each build that graces our shop. Look no further than this fabulous 2020 C2S, like new and ready for action! Night-dark African Blackwood back and sides with a creamy Moonspruce top, trademark 12 fret neck and open headstock, and the Casimi Signature appointment package to make these woods pop even more. Geometric designs bookend the raised rosette—which motif continues to the center of the back—and a subtle Ryan-style arm bevel plus soundport add to the creature comforts of this already smooth operator. Koa purflings throughout, and all wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case for maximum safety. The voice is characterized by a pianistic response and articulation; big chords ring out in full technicolor glory. The trebles mix a crisp fundamental with a warm overtone effect that’s mesmerizing, and they pair so sweetly with the articulate midrange and expressive bottom end.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, south africa, guitarbuilidng, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2017 Casimi C2S, Pernambuco/Lucky Strike Redwood
Our latest Casimi is a sight to see, and a wonder to hear. This C2S was built in 2017 for a discerning client with dramatic Pernambuco back and sides and a, well, striking set of Lucky Strike Redwood on top. We find that the Pernambuco gives the voice an evenness and definition that would be a touch dry, but when paired with the Lucky Strike top the result is a smoothness and velvety texture that is pretty distinct from most of what we hear coming out of guitars these days.
The sides are inlaid with vines and Mayan glyphs which dovetail with the Mayan-inflected raised rosette (a Casimi hallmark) and endgraft. Red purflings along the Ebony bindings and arm bevel set off the Pernambuco and Redwood, and like all Casimis this C2S features a 12-fret neck join and deep Florentine Cutaway, their unique pinless bridge, and hollow headstock with Gotoh 510 tuners. All this comes wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case, rest assured.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, casimi guitars, south africa, guitarbuilidng, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, pernambucco, fingerstyle, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Redwood - Lucky Strike, Pernambuco 
Add to Compare2019 Casimi C2S, Koa/Alpine Moonspruce
Pure magic beneath your fingers. This Casimi C2S is a dream machine of modern lutherie, the marriage of a distinct aesthetic with gossamer playability and thunderclap power. Built in 2019, this C2S is nearly new, boasts tightly flamed Hawaiian Koa sides (double sided with a Wenge veneer inside) and a pale Alpine Moonspruce top, and is adorned with Matthias and Matthew’s brass, copper, and Hawaiian black lipped pearl appointments. A work of art as much for the eye as the ear, to say nothing of the hand. 12 frets to the body with a 25.5” scale makes for power, clarity, and added warmth to really fill out the voice; this Casimi has an exquisitely articulate balance from string to string. A fingerstyle guitar in its own category.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, casimi guitars, south africa, guitarbuilidng, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, fingerpicking, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Koa - Flamed 
Add to Compare2019 Casimi C3S, The Tree Mahogany/Alpine Moonspruce
In, and out! We couldn’t keep this phenomenal Casimi C3S in the shop for more than a few days before it went right back out the door to its happy new owner. This Casimi is a like new, 2019 C3S model (their biggest to date), with one-of-a-kind The Tree Mahogay back and sides, Alpine Moonspruce on top, and all the features that Matthew and Matthias has engineered into their builds that set them apart from the already rarified crowd of world class luthiers. Want one for yourself? Let us know! We’re excited to continue to work with Casimi Guitars to bring these masterpiece instruments to you.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to CompareBrand New Caton Sullivan, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Kevin Caton brings a fresh eye to the modern flattop scene with his Sullivan model and its combination arm bevel-soundport design. This is our latest guitar from Kevin, decked out with Madagascar Rosewood back and sides and Italian Spruce on top plus that über unique arm bevel and a cutaway. A geometric motif sets off the rosette and headstock; elsewhere the quality of the woods speak for themselves. All wrapped up in a Visesnut flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, caton guitars, 71, fingerstyle, contemporary, 2023
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar