Welcome to California Dream’n Guitars
If there is a common thread amongst all post 1850’s music, it would be the instrument we all recognize and adore…the GUITAR. Simple in design, practical in form, adaptable in function and easy to carry on the road…guitars became the mainstay. From ‘Hank to Hendrix’ these wonderful instruments continue to warm our hearts, providing the stories we love with music. Joni, Bob, Neil, Chuck, Elvis and Muddy…the list is endless…
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Jerry Garcia’s Five Most Well-Known Guitars – Best Jerry Garcia Solos
A Brief History Of Jerry Garcia’s Five Most Well-Known Guitars In 2016, Warren Haynes led a birthday tribute to the late Jerry Garcia that none will soon forget. Haynes not only performed a tribute to Garcia with the Colorado Symphony, but he also played Garcia’s...
What Makes This Song Great? Nirvana – Gibson ES-225 – Acoustic Songs
What Makes This Song Great?™ Ep.90 Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" In this episode we continue to explore the Nirvana song that changed the direction of Rock music "Smells Like Teen Spirit"... Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video) ...
Interesting Facts About Guitar – Incredible Guitar World Records – Gibson ES 335
12 Interesting Facts About Guitar – The Big, The Small and the Weird! Whether you are writing a quiz, want to impress your friends, or just have an insatiable curiosity about guitar, a good fact always goes down very well. This is why we have compiled 12 of the most...
Interview Coming Up: Guitars, Music and Money!
Coming to the airwaves this week: James Walsh interviews CEO and Founder of California Dream'n, Borrow Against Guitars and Rare Guitar Shop...David Peterson. We'll discuss the current guitar market, what's HOT and some cool trends within the industry. We'll also have...
Rick Derringer, The Legend, The Gear !
Rick Derringer, our beloved ROCK GUITAR STAR, is turning 73 this summer! His music is young, vibrant and full of those rock'n riffs we love and crave for. Rick's talent with guitar playing takes no second place to his writing, vocals, arrangements and being able to...
Gruhn Guitars: Martin Sinker Mahogany with George and Vince
I was in Nashville a couple of weeks ago to assess some private collections in the area. I extended my stay for 2 days as I couldn't resist a visit with my friend George Gruhn. His three story building is the home of America's finest showroom, repair and restoration...
Rare Guitars – Artist Built Handcrafted McPherson MG 4.5 and 1963 Martin D-28
1963 Martin D-28 1963 Martin D-28 Martin D-28 made in 1963. Stunning top with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. This is a recording king… studio played and recorded but never gigged. These are our go-to flat-tops as I am sure you are all aware. Loud, articulate and...
Spalt Guitars, a Peek Under The Hood
Welcome back to our 5 part series on Michael Spalt and Spalt Guitars. Yes 5...I can't cover the topics in just 3 as promised earlier. Today we'll talk about the engineering and pickups Michael selects for his spectacular guitar creations. Voicing, matching woods with...
Guitar Amplifier: Reborn To Live Again
This is such a great story and truly shows us how important it is to “stick with it”.!
Fender USA, Made In Japan?
Wait...what was that? Fender American Standard Series Stratocasters and other models were made in Japan...???!!! IMPOSSIBLE In fact, not only POSSIBLE...they were! Remember...some of the finest guitar builders together with dedicated like minded Japanese executives...
Fender: 1980 to 1986-Pre Custom Shop
Despite the innovations brought with the Smith Strat, The Strat, the introduction of the Gold Stratocaster and the Walnut Strat in the early 80’s, the passion of guitarists towards the Stratocasters of the ’50s and ’60s showed no sign of diminishing. For this reason...
Guitars: Do’s and Don’ts for Proper Care
We Love Guitars! But we need to take care of them. This is an update to help with higher humidity and temperatures as well as those cold, dry months! Here are some handy things to remember! I strongly recommend that you get a Hygrometer: A device that reads the...