Joe Gallacher Dreadnought 'Carpathian Spruce / Old Growth Reclaimed Mahogany' Preowned 2020

The Joe Gallacher Dreadnought represents genuine Australian luthier craftsmanship from a builder who has been making guitars, mandolins and Irish bouzoukis since relocating from Scotland to Australia in 1989. Joe's dreadnoughts draw influence from fine vintage guitars he's played over the years while incorporating his own design refinements, with a deliberate preference for understated ornamentation that lets the natural beauty of carefully selected timber speak for itself. Notably, Joe avoids plastic in his bindings, nut, saddle and glue, opting instead for traditional materials throughout.

This example pairs a Carpathian spruce top with old growth reclaimed mahogany back and sides, a combination chosen for the volume, tonal balance and rich colour that Joe seeks in every instrument he builds. Shaped by hand, chisel and decades of feel for the timber rather than mass production methods, it's a genuinely individual instrument, and this preowned example is in great condition with minimal playwear and a great medium action, making it ideal for a songwriter after a warmer, darker voice than a typical D-18 style build. This 2020-built guitar is in wonderful condition, with only light playwear and a great medium action. A wonderful luthier-built dreadnought with premium tonewoods, fantastic build quality at a fantastic price. Includes hardshell case.,

Features

• Handmade by Joe Gallacher, an Australian luthier building since relocating from Scotland in 1989.
• Carpathian spruce top paired with old growth reclaimed mahogany back and sides for volume and rich tonal colour.
• Traditional materials used throughout, with no plastic in the bindings, nut, saddle or glue.
• Understated ornamentation lets the natural beauty of the timber take centre stage.
• Preowned in great condition with minimal playwear and a smooth, forgiving voice with natural compression.

Specs

• Builder: Joe Gallacher
• Body: Dreadnought
• Top: Carpathian spruce
• Back & sides: Old growth reclaimed mahogany
• Origin: Australia, handmade
• Includes: Hardshell case