DHR Music Newsletter
2008    4.003


In This Issue
Benedetto Celebrates 40 Years!
The Only Solidbody John Monteleone has ever made ... and it's Left-handed!
Opportunity to own a piece of history...the Benedetto Fratello Prototype!
Il Toscano! - Benedetto Custom 16" Oval Hole Guitar - One-of-a-kind!
Introducing new Benedetto models from 2008 Summer NAMM!
2006 Breedlove LH Bossa Nova w/ Synergy System - Mint condition!
New Breedlove Mark I Custom Redwood! - NAMM "Best Design" Award Winner!
1969 Gibson L5 in Pristine Condition!
First Left-Handed Benedettos from Savannah!
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Greetings!

This has been a very busy and exciting time for us at DHR Music. As Benedetto's largest dealer world-wide, we have the first left-handed models from their new shop in Savannah, GA as well as the largest inventory of right-handed guitars! We just received a number of Breedlove left-handed instruments. We also have a wide range of JazzAmp products, including the new 10-R Plus & Tweety, to accomodate your playing requirements. As always, we continue to purchase, sell, and consign exquisite custom, vintage, and left-handed instruments.

Check out our featured guitars below, as well as our entire inventory at www.dhrmusic.com!

We appreciate your interest in DHR Music and look forward to continuing to bring you the finest guitars and related products, along with friendly personalized service! We truly are client-oriented and welcome any and all feedback.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dale & J. Lee Rabiner
DHR Music


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Benedetto Celebrates 40 Years!
Four Decades of Guitarmaking Excellence

Benedetto 40th Anniversary guitar
JUST IN!
To celebrate Benedetto's 40 years of guitarmaking excellence, Benedetto Guitars has introduced a limited edition 40th Anniversary Model. They will only produce 40 right-handed and 1 left-handed instruments - we have one of each.

This limited edition's distinguishing features include a white lacquer finish, a peach inlay at the 12th fret and an abalone signature logo on the headstock.
 
14-1/2" Laminated Hollowbody Archtop, Florentine cutaway, Gold Hardware. Accompanied by a Magnum bottle (1.5ML) of Benedetto 40th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon hand signed by Bob Benedetto and vintner Dave Miner, as well as a Certificate of Authenticity.

See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.
 
 
 
The Only Solidbody John Monteleone has ever made!
One-of-a-kind commissioned left-handed guitar

2007 Monteleone LH Solidbody Featured on the cover of 20th Century Guitar's June issue! Truly a collector's piece - this work of art is sure to please the eyes as well as the ears. An absolute must see!

"While clearly a Les Paul-inspired guitar, Monteleone's attention to detail is what sets it apart from all the others." - Lawrence Acunto, 20th Century Guitar Magazine, June 2008.

14-1/4" Electric Solidbody, Highly flamed Red Maple top, Honduras Mahogany back & sides, Custom Sunburst finish, and many special appointments. Serious inquiries only please.

See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.

 
 
Opportunity to own a piece of history!
The Benedetto Fratello Prototype

1980 Benedetto Fratello PrototypeJUST IN!
An exquisite guitar from Bob's personal collection which looks, plays, and sounds incredible. Crafted exclusively for the discriminating jazz traditionalist, the Benedetto Fratello is considered the benchmark archtop guitar.

The Fratello prototype model began as a joint venture between classical guitarmaker Augi Lo Prinzi and Bob Benedetto. In 1979, both Augi and Bob had their shops in the same industrial park in Clearwater, Florida. They were to form a partnership to make the Fratello brand - an affordable archtop guitar that would compete in the marketplace. The original prototype was made by Bob. Cindy Benedetto, Bob's wife, chose the name Fratello which means "brother" in Italian - to symbolize the two Italian makers.

At the time the prototype was finished, Augi's existing workload was all that he could handle; therefore the partnership was never formed and Bob decided to introduce the Fratello as a new model to his existing Benedetto line. The Fratello model went on to become one of Benedetto's top models, played by Jack Wilkins, Royce Campbell, Adrian Ingram, the late Carlo Pes, Jack Petersen and Leo Kottke.

See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.
 
 
 
Il Toscano! - One-of-a-Kind!
Benedetto Custom 16" Oval Hole Guitar

Il Toscano - close upJUST IN! NAMM 2008 Special!
Today, Bob sets aside a small part of his schedule to create one-of-a-kind custom made guitars for a fortunate few. Production is extremely limited as Bob works strictly at his own pace and only with the finest and rarest available materials.

This fine instrument was made exclusively by Bob. His current focus is on building 16" personal size guitars.

See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com
 
 
 
Introducing new Benedetto Models!
The Andy & the Benny Pro from 2008 Summer NAMM

Benedetto AndyThe Andy model!
A travel-sized archtop guitar? Only Benedetto would come up with this! When amplified, the Andy sounds like a full-sized archtop - with a full, well-balanced sound. 12" Laminated Hollowbody Archtop, Florentine cutaway, Natural satin finish. Complete with Gig bag.
See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.


Benedetto Benny ProThe Benny Pro!
Love the Benny but can't quite afford it? The Benny Pro was designed for the player looking for a Benedetto solid electric guitar at a more affordable price point. 14-1/2" Carved top, Florentine cutaway.
See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.
 


2006 Breedlove LH Bossa Nova w/ Synergy System!
Amazing Find!

2006 Bossa Nova LHJUST IN!
A comfortable neck, full voice and soft cutaway make this Bossa Nova a world-class Nylon string guitar.

Western cedar top and East Indian rosewood top and sides. Complete with Synergy System ($1,000 factory add-on). Mint condition - a must see!

See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.
 
 
 
New Breedlove  Mark I Custom Redwood!
Amazing Instrument!
   2008 Breedlove Bossa Nova Mark 1 Custom Redwood
JUST IN! NAMM 2008 Special!
The Mark I Custom Chambered Electric Guitar Series is built upon the Breedlove acoustic heritage - taking inspiration from their award-winning CM acoustic body shape.

This fine instrument is responsive, lightweight, balanced, and tonally versatile. It features an asymmetrically chambered Mahogany body, with a carved top in highly figured Maple. It looks, feels, and plays amazing!

See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.




1969 Gibson L5 in Pristine Condition!
Incredible Find!

'69 Gibson L5This one-owner guitar has been meticulously maintained. It is 100% original with no modifications, repairs, etc. - it even has the original hang tag! The case is in superb condition as well.

It's rare to find an instrument from Gibson's "Golden Era" in this condition. It has the highly desired florentine cutaway and tobacco sunburst finish. This guitar's tone and playability make it a must-have for the L5 aficionado. Wes would be smiling!

See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.
 
 
 
First LH Benedettos from Savannah!
La Venezia & Manhattan in stock - Bambino & Bravo models on the way!


In Stock Now!

LH La VeneziaThe La Venezia represents the pinnacle of pure acoustic archtop design, materials and craftsmanship - and is a culmination and celebration of Robert Benedetto's experience as both a guitar and violin maker.
See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.

LH Manhattan
The Manhattan has become the signature model of the Benedetto archtop line. Made under Bob's scrupulous supervision, the Manhattan consists of only the finest materials. Imitated but never equaled, the Manhattan has raised the standard of carved top guitars and is truly the instrument by which all other archtops are measured.
See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.
 

Coming soon......

LH Bambino
The Bambino
is ideal for the player who lives on the road. Its compact size and light weight nature is a dream!
See the full specifications on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.





LH BravoThe Bravo was designed to gratify the player's need for a tastefully-detailed, rich and full-sounding thin-body that they could travel with- the next generation archtop guitar.Order yours today with a small deposit and choose your finish!
See the full specifications
on our website at www.dhrmusic.com.
 


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We specialize in one-of-a-kind and rare left-handed guitars - as well as select rare right-handed instruments and amplifiers. Authorized Benedetto, Breedlove, and JazzAmp dealer. Fine Archtop, Flattop, and Solid body guitars - both new & used.  Check out our latest inventory at www.dhrmusic.com.