The SD (Slope-shouldered Dreadnaught) is a nod to the jumbo steel strings of the 1930s and 1940s. This guitar offers the punch of a bigger instrument with impressive sustain. It has a midrange growl and cut that lends itself to flatpicking. It's a loud instrument meant to be driven with high overtones that chime and still provide a great bass response.
Number 077 Sitka Spruce top/ Indian Rosewood back and sides. Ebony fretboard/bridge. Adirondack top bracing. Sunburst top.Specifications:
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back/Sides: African Mahogany (Khaya) or Indian Rosewood
- Bridge/Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard radius: 16”
- Fretboard inlay: Abalone, MOP, or reconstituted Turquoise diamonds and squares
- Neck: Mahogany
- Peghead Overlay: Ebony
- Tuners: Nickel Waverly
- Rosette: Abalone w/ black/white/black border
- Binding: Wood, Tortoise, or Ivoroid
- Top purfling: Rope
- Body depth : 3 7/8” to 4 3/4”
- Lower bout: 16 1/8”
- Scale: 25.4”
- Nut: Bone with 1 11/16” or 1 3/4” width
- Saddle: Bone with 2 1/8” or 2 3/16” string spacing
- Finish: Emtech 6000 waterbased gloss lacquer
- Case: Hiscox Pro II
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