Dreadnought

Gibson J-45 Sunburst, 1955

On January 23, 2023 /

The Gibson J-45 Slope Shouldered dreadnought, or Jumbo, was introduced in 1942 to replace the J-35, which had been built since 1936. It has remained in production ever since, and its rich warm tones make it a great match with a singer. Its basic finish has from introduction been a Sunburst top with darker stained back, sides and neck.

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Huss & Dalton DS12 Crossroads Sunburst, 2019

On January 19, 2023 /

The Huss & Dalton DS12 Crossroads Slope-Shoulder Dreadnought is an outstanding guitar, showing all the power and richness of the dreadnought design. This example was built during 2019 in Staunton, Virginia and is in very good clean condition.

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Gibson Sheryl Crow Signature Natural, 2009

On January 16, 2023 /

The Gibson Sheryl Crow Signature model is based on her 1962 Gibson Country Western model, which she’d been touring and recording with for years. Concerned that it should be protected, she approached Gibson for a replacement – and they responded with the Sheryl Crow Signature model.

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Bourgeois Mahogany D Aged Tone Natural, 2013 –

On January 16, 2023 /

The Bourgeois Mahogany D is a master luthier’s take on the venerable D-18 pairing of Adirondack Spruce with Mahogany back, sides and neck, and the Aged Tone Spruce gives it an extra sparkle and depth. Adirondack Spruce has a slightly wider grain structure compared to Sitka, but is still extremely strong and is reputed to have somewhat more ‘headroom’ when played aggressively, as might sometimes occur in a Bluegrass or Country context.

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Epiphone Texan FT79N Steel String Natural, 1966

On January 12, 2023 /

The Epiphone Texan FT79N – the N indicating a Natural finish on the top rather than Sunburst – was built as a slope shoulder dreadnought from 1958 to 1970 when Epiphone production ceased in the USA. The Epiphone FT79 was originally built from 1941 to 1958 as a square shoulder dreadnought with Walnut back and sides until 1949, and then with laminated Maple until the company was sold to Gibson in 1958.

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Gibson J-160E Electric FlatTop Sunburst, 1956

On January 11, 2023 /

Introduced in 1954, the Gibson J-160E flat top electric turned out to be one of the more successful of Gibson’s slope-shouldered dreadnoughts. Intended as a companion to the then-new Les Paul solidbody, the Gibson J-160E was one of the first mass production electrified steel string guitars. This model was discontinued in 1979, and is occasionally re-issued.

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Dreadnought

Gibson J-45 Sunburst, 1955

Huss & Dalton DS12 Crossroads Sunburst, 2019

Gibson Sheryl Crow Signature Natural, 2009

Bourgeois Mahogany D Aged Tone Natural, 2013 –

Epiphone Texan FT79N Steel String Natural, 1966

Gibson J-160E Electric FlatTop Sunburst, 1956

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