Bman's Blues Report

This is the original 12-fret dreadnought shape, first designed as an oversized Hawaiian guitar almost a century ago. We've retained the shape and wide neck with slotted headstock from that bygone era, but our DS models are thoroughly modern guitars with a unique sound all their own. The longer body, with the bridge closer to the center of the lower bout, delivers an open, airy tone with smoothness and warmth not typically found in modern, 14-fret dreadnoughts. Whether flatpicked or played fingerstyle, these guitars have lots of headroom and the wide dynamic range invites everything from mellow accompaniment to biting leads. Features Include: Select Sitka spruce East Indian rosewood back and sides Grained ivoroid binding Black/white wood strip purfling Multi-color mosaic back strip Select abalone rosette Pre-war scalloped bracing Tortoise-style pickguard High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish Mahogany neck Bound fingerboard and double bo...