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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″
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