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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
CON2054
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
The Pre-War Herringbone Dreadnought is a no-compromise tribute to the most revered flattops of the golden era, delivering staggering power, depth, and harmonic complexity. Built with period-correct materials and construction techniques, this instrument captures the authority and nuance that define legendary pre-war dreadnoughts. From explosive flatpicked runs to rich, layered strumming, it responds instantly with a commanding voice that fills the room while retaining exceptional clarity and balance.
A torrefied Adirondack spruce top provides the broken-in responsiveness of a decades-old instrument, paired with truly exceptional Brazilian rosewood back and sides for deep piano-like lows, shimmering highs, and bell-like note separation. Scalloped Adirondack bracing, a lightweight build, and a vintage-correct mahogany neck bring out maximum dynamic range and sustain. Finished in a subtle Level 1 distressed lacquer with classic herringbone trim and period-accurate appointments, this is a lifelong guitar for players and collectors chasing the pinnacle of pre-war tone.
This incredible instrument is in beautiful condition, and the Level One Distressed finish is very subtle, with minimal crazing and pick wear and a slightly de-glossed look, similar to the Gibson VOS finish. It plays wonderfully, with a great medium action, and sounds phenomenal - warm, woody, round and deep, with tremendous headroom and incredible sensitivity. It's forgiving and sweet in the way that you'd expect from a true vintage guitar, and the build quality is second to none. An incredible heirloom rosewood dread in every sense. Includes original hardshell case.
Top Torrefied Adirondack spruce
Back and sides Primo Brazilian rosewood
Backstrip Zipper style
Neck Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony
Bridge Ebony
Rosette Style 28
Purfling Herringbone
Binding Grained ivoroid
Bracing Pre-war scalloped Adirondack spruce
Finish Level 1 distressed lacquer
Nut and saddle Bone
Tuners Nickel Waverly
Fret markers Mother of pearl
Scale length 25.4″
Nut width 1 3/4″
Bridge spacing 2 5/16″
INSTRUMENTS AND AMPLIFIERS
Free courier shipping on all instruments over $999 to designated areas* – some exceptions apply. Express shipping is available for an additional fee of $79.
Shipments on orders below $499 will incur a shipping charge of $69 for Standard Shipping or $149 for Express Shipping. Orders between $499 and $999 will incur a shipping charge of $49 for Standard Shipping or $129 for Express Shipping.
Exemptions: TAS / WA / NT / FNQ and any non-metro or rural areas. Shipments on orders to these areas below $499 will incur a shipping charge of $129 for Standard Shipping or $199 for Express Shipping. Orders between $499 and $1999 will incur a shipping charge of $99 for Standard Shipping or $179 for Express Shipping.
Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.
Heavy items may incur additional freight charges, based on courier rates. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
ACCESSORIES
Free standard Australia Post shipping on all accessories over $99 Australia-wide. Express shipping is available for an additional $15. Orders below $99 incur a flat rate shipping charge of $11.
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Occasionally, due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free shipping. We reserve the right to retract the 'free shipping' offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery. Please note that all instruments, amplifiers and large items will require a signature on delivery. We cannot give authority to leave an item without a signature unless we have the purchasers written authority to do so.
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