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Add to Compare1987 Monteleone Hot Club, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
From 1987 we have a John Monteleone Hotclub. This is one of those guitars that teaches you to never judge it by its appearance. This axe appears to do one thing, but in all actuality, it does most of the things, and it does them exceedingly well. As you will no doubt hear in our demo, this is a consummate jazz guitar. However, it really transcends any genre or styling. It’s complete, it’s complex, it’s surprising. Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, Engelmann Spruce on top—and of course, a healthy dose of the alchemy of time. This guitar is just insanely good. Listen and look for yourself. WOW.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, django, fusion, bepoke,
$46,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Montuoro Slope Shoulder Style 8, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Just when you think you day couldn’t get better, you pick up a piece of beauty like this 2008 Style 8 from Frankie Montuoro. Built under tension in the old way with the finest materials you can find: 105-year-old Adirondack Spruce, chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood, custom tuners from Willi Henkes of Blazer & Henkes fame. Together, in a 12-fret slope shoulder dreadnought package, makes for immense power. With a short scale setup, that power comes with great balance and warmth. 1 13/16” at the nut offers an extra comfortable and spacious lefthand experience; coupled with the short scale, this Montuoro Style 8 is oh so effortless to play.
Click here for an additional demo with our own Allen Shadd in a funky C tuning.
And here for yet a third demo! This time with a spacious flatpicking piece performed by WIll Saylor.
Other keywords: montuoro guitar company, 1208, tkl, fingerpicking, 12 fret, abalone, ivoroid
$10,300 Add to cartScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Morrissey SJ, Madagascar Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
We’re so excited to be working with Patrick Morrissey of Morrissey Guitars, and this brand new SJ is just the first of a series of builds we commissioned from Patrick. Chocolate rich Madagascar Rosewood pairs with Swiss Moonspruce on top, plus arm bevel, soundport, and florentine cutaway for all the modern playability. Further, we upgraded this beauty with a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge to make that Swiss Spruce pop. At the rosette you’ll find a geometric motif, and Abalone diamond position markers along the fingerboard.
Other keywords: lutherie, sj0030j22, visesnut, brazilain, maddie rosewood
$13,000 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare1984 Mosrite Ventures Model
1984 Mosrite ‘The Ventures’ Model. What a blast from the past this mighty axe is! Often referred to as “the band that launched a thousand bands,” The Ventures’ cultural impact is still felt today, far beyond the guitar-centric surf-rock vibes of the ’60s. While this band was indeed guitar-centric, this was the guitar.
In the mid-1980s, Mosrite production found its way into our neck of the woods—Jonas Ridge and Morganton, NC—just about an hour away from our shop here in Weaverville, NC. The guitar is loaded with Mosrite’s proprietary single-coil pickups, often mistaken for P-90s or humbuckers. These pickups deliver an unmistakable punchy chime and clarity.
This guitar is uncirculated, a one-owner piece straight from the factory. It truly doesn’t get any better than this!
Other keywords/misspellings: walk don’t run, pipeline, dick dale, americana, ramones, 8633
Add to Compare2017 Mountain Song Odalisque, Tiger Myrtle/Moonspruce
To sum up this brand new 2017 Mountain Song Odalisque from Ken Jones in a few words: rich dynamism, ringing clarity, finely honed and opened up. Commissioned by one of our longtime clients, Odalisque #023 has every feature under the sun short of multiple necks or a multiscale fingerboard. No, really: dual bevels for the player’s arm and ribs, upper bout soundport, Tiger Myrtle back and sides, French Polished Moonspruce top, and an impressive display of Larry Robinson’s gifts as an inlay artist in the form of a fresh perspective on the traditional Tree of Life fretboard inlay. First Ken designed the Tree, then Larry executed it in fine style with Tiger Myrtle, gold and white Mother-Of-Pearl, and silver resin at the centers of the blossoms.
Acoustically, this Odalisque offers haunting clarity and the kind of immediate response that’s usually only found on completely opened up vintage instruments. The treble strings possess a bell-like color, and exhibit a delicious bloom after the initial attack which really fleshes out the sustain. Dropped tunings are bread and butter for this Odalisque; the bass fundamental is well-defined and really pops even when dropped down to C tunings. Frankly, it’s just a pleasure to play this guitar! From the Brazilian Rosewood bridge plate to the span of Robinson’s inlays across the fretboard, this Odalisque from Ken Jones is a study of lutherie’s finest points: resonance, response, and beauty.
Here’s an extra video with Paul Heumiller, with more details about this beautiful Odalisque: https://youtu.be/Tg_ZiQZ-Jvo
Here’s an additional demo the first time we had this MSG in the shop: https://youtu.be/yTv5P9WOcPQ.
$15,600 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Myrtlewood - Tiger Myrtle 
Add to CompareBrand New Mountain Song Baritone, Cuban Mahogany/Italian Spruce
You want to feel a guitar all the way down to your toes, up to your head, then out the back of your spine? This Mountain Song ODJ Baritone will take you there. Ken Jones manages to make his Baritones feel and play like regular flattops, but boy does this one pack such a punch under the hood. Strong, clear, very powerful. 28.5″ scale really cranks up the crispness and definition, and Jones pairs up a Cuban Mahogany body with an Italian Spruce top for just the right alchemy of quick, woody fundamental in the bass and juicy trebles, plus hefty sustain. This Mountain Song Baritone pulls new and exciting music out of the player, and thanks to a soundport in the upper bout you can hear that oh so well while you’re in the thick of it. Add an arm bevel on the lower bout to maximize ergonomics, and you’re set! Snag this force of nature before it rumbles right back out the door.
Other keywords: lutherie, 31, calton, fingerstyle, bari, mountainsong, 2022
$11,130 Add to cartScale Length 28.75 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Mahogany - Cuban 
Add to CompareIncoming Mountain Song Odalisque, Bocote/Bearclaw Swiss Moonspruce
Ken Jones at Mountain Song Guitars is working away on this beautiful Odalisque featuring Bocote plus Bearclaw Swiss Moonspruce. As a reminder, we have already spec’d this instrument out, 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 Mountain Song Odalisque, Tiger Myrtle/German Moonspruce
This is what it’s all about for us: working together with our builders for a guitar that is worthy of a family legacy. Our 2019 Odalisque build with Ken Jones of Mountain Song Repairs (the man behind our repair department) is nothing short of mesmeric. Presentation grade Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle back and sides, master grade German Moonspruce up top, 14 frets to the body and Larry Robinson inlays sprawling across the fingerboard. Ebony bindings exhibit a sinuous Ryan-style arm bevel on the lower bout, and Ken installed a small soundport to the upper bout for added creature comfort.
The tone of this Odalisque is quintessential to Ken’s Mountain Song ideal: smooth, velvety trebles balanced by an expansive midrange and clarity and definition in the bass. Note definition is at an absolute maximum; an ideal instrument for DADGAD or Open G, or even further afield. This Mountain Song Odalisque is simply incredible.Here’s an additional demo when we first had this guitar in 2019: https://youtu.be/IMAygwx0io0.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, custom guitar, commission guitar, sound port, rosewood, gotoh, calton, fossil ivory
$15,600 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Myrtlewood - Tiger Myrtle 
Add to Compare2008 Muiderman The Wave, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Kevin Muiderman applies double top designs to this Wave body for added power and push, without losing the warmth and roundness of Cedar. Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides doesn’t hurt, either! The neck carve has a slightly slender profile for deft lefthand work. Additional features include a cutaway and “wave” body style with a slight body wedge for added ease of play. A K&K Trinity pickup system and custom Pegasus case complete the picture. Coming to us from 2008, this Muiderman Wave has opened up sweetly.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, 142, brazilain, nomex, gotoh
$9,880 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Double Top - Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Musser Dreadnought The Tree Quilted Mahogany/Colorado Englemann Spruce
Don Musser makes some of our favorite Dreadnoughts, and this latest model dressed in “The Tree”, and Shadetop Colorado Engelmann Spruce does not disappoint. Brazilian rosewood bindings, and a rather unique Ocelot Ear, headplate veneer. This instrument is as interesting and beautiful sonically as it is aesthetically. The superlative D-18 style guitar, if you’re seeking the ultimate Mahogany guitar look no further.
Here’s an additional demo with Will Saylor playing this beautiful dreadnought: https://youtu.be/4KLIK4afKBE
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, dread, bluegrass,
$11,235 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli Spatial Radiation Parlor Midnight Blue, Indian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
The workshop of Claudio and Claudia Pagelli produce some of the most out of the ordinary guitars that we see here at Dream Guitars. This Spatial Radiation Parlor is one of two and while it may be similar to its counterpart it is it’s own unique creature. Swiss Moonspruce on top and some RIDICULOUS Indian Rosewood for the back and sides. Playing this instrument is like being inside of a guitar bubble of sound. It is truly an experience to be had in person. Did we mention it’s blue?! It is blue!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, ameritage, switzerland,
$17,275 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli Gringobeat, Okoume/Maple
Claudia and Claudio Pagelli are well known for cutting edge guitar designs. This brand new Gringobeat semi-hollow archtop is no exception. Fully loaded with TV Jones Brain Setzer signature pickups. These electronics deliver the classic Filter-tron quality TV Jones is so well known for. But with a tighter low-end and higher output for a clear overdriven timbre. This instrument can live in between the realms of Chet Atkins and Malcolm Young with ease. The body is made of Okoume, top is gorgeous Flamed Maple. With a look that suits how sonically adventurous this instrument is, it will be a great fit for performers and collectors alike. Comes all wrapped up in a custom Ameritage case.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, pagelli guitars, gringo beat, duane simpson, ameritage
$17,680 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Maple, Okoume 
Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli 40th Anniversary, Amarant/Swiss Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudio and Claudia Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
Here we’ve got one of their 40th Anniversary models outfitted with Amarant back and sides, Swiss Moonspruce top, and a gorgeous aesthetic with red-purple wine finish, faux MOP appointments, and custom squared bridge pins. Note the twin offset soundholes at the upper bout of the top! This, combined with a Falcate bracing scheme, makes for an energetic and lively voice with very quick, immediate string energy. We love the satin finish on a Padauk neck here; oh so comfortable and silky in hand. On the other side of the neck, you’ll find a 1 11/16″ nut and 25.5″ scale length for snappy note definition.
Here’s an additional video on this instrument with fingerstylist Dustin Furlow!: https://youtu.be/vHsM90hdvm0
Here’s a performance video with the incomparable Tony McManus playing this Pagelli 40th Anniversary: https://youtu.be/s0GvayN5juU
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/Pmzq0DlePUw
Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, anniversary guitar, fingerstyle, swiss, ameritage
$26,000 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Amarant 
Add to Compare2016 PRS Grainger 4 10 Top, Mahogany/Maple
We’ve got a powerhouse bass offering from the fine folks at PRS from 2016. This Grainger 4 has PRS’s classically silky setup and playability, plus this black beauty features a tightly figured 10 Top Maple top over Mahogany body. GG bladed pickups plus volume knobs for both pickups, and three-band EQ. Maple neck with Maple fingerboard plus Abalone position markers.
Other keywords/misspellings – gary grainger, 224452, bas, G4, 10-top
$3,640 Add to cartScale Length 34 in Nut Width 1.56 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Maple, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2020 Pellerin Folk 000, Torrefied Birdseye Maple/Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
Michel Pellerin is in fine form with this 2020 Folk 000 Premium Sunburst. Quick string energy, great headroom (especially for a slim 000), and a glassy setup makes for an engaging and exciting playing experience. Pellerin opted for finely figured Birdseye Maple for the back and sides which has been torrefied–maybe that’s where some of the extra bass energy comes from, or perhaps it’s the active X-X-X bracing system he used for the back–and a Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top was the obvious choice to complement. This is all tied together with a sweet and subtle sunburst, Rosewood bindings, and gold EVO frets along the fingerboard.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this stunning Pellerin Folk 000: https://youtu.be/JKbr5WAsUNw
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, pellerin guitars, somogyi, ooo, 2080520
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka