2005 Sheppard Guitars Dream Series #2 - Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar

The Dream Series guitars from Gerald Sheppard are typically sold before they arrive, so here's a great opportunity to obtain a rare preowned one in player condition. This is #2 of 10 and it features some amazing African Blackwood in a 2 piece back with dramatic sapwood elements throughout. African Blackwood is actually more rare than Brazilian Rosewood and it's value is climbing. The audio clip best describes the hauntingly beautiful tone of this guitar but take if from us, it's magical. We are very proud of this series from Gerald. This one has some play wear and a few finish checks and is priced accordingly, if you care more about tone than condition here's your chance for a Sheppard Dream Series.

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Sheppard Guitars Dream Series #2 Acoustic Guitar

Builder: Sheppard Guitars, Gerald Sheppard
Model: Dream Series #2
Type: Grand Auditorium
Year: 2005
Artists who play Sheppard Guitars: John Wynn, Doug Young, Brian Field, Larry Pattis, Tim Lovell
Serial #: 9608
Back/Sides: African Blackwood
Top: Carpathian Spruce
Neck: Mahogany
Headplate: African Blackwood
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
Headstock Bindings: African Blackwood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
Fret Markers: None, custom inlay
Frets to body: 14
Cutaway: Venetian
Bridge: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Body Bindings: African Blackwood
Top Trim: Wood Lines dyed red
Back Strip: None
Rosette: African Blackwood
Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510's With Ebony Buttons Gold
Case: Cedar Creek
Pickup: None
Condition: Very Good, play wear on top, numerous small nail marks. 3 finish checks on top. All cosmetic only issues, no cracks.
Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
Upper Bout: 10 1/2 in.
Lower Bout: 15 in.
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
Scale Length: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)
Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
Strings Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.6 mm)

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Dream Guitars Player's Review:
"African Blackwood is an outstanding tonewood, long used in the woodwind world for it's clear note, wonderful sustain and smooth midrange. It has a dark, warm and rich tone that is all its own. You don't see many blackwood guitars because it's very hard to find this wood in wide boards. The inspiration for this series was indeed the premium sets of this wood that Gerald Sheppard had. Gerald has made the most of the beauty of this wood in every aspect of this guitar, it's as beautiful as its voice. This one is priced right to account for some play wear and finish checks, but it is solid and ready to play." - Paul Heumiller

"I'm a big fan of Gerald Sheppard's and his African Blackwood Dream Series guitars are my favorites. The tone has a bit of a warmer, darker quality with plenty of high end sparkle - similar to the sound and response of good Brazilian but with it's own unique midrange. This one is great for fingerstyle or strumming. It doesn't hold back when you play it hard either." - Al Petteway

Another Satisfied Dream Guitars Customer:
"Not sure who my lovely wife dealt with (possibly all of you) re: my rather splendid Christmas / 40th birthday present but I just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks – the guitar is really special to me and Amy tells me you guys couldn't have been more helpful. …. I hope it is enough to say thanks a million and if I buy another guitar (to keep this one company on cold British winter evenings) then I won't need to look any further than you guys. Many thanks and best wishes." - Darren

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