One of the few Dreadnoughts David has built, he materialized this instrument in 2008. It has been to a couple shows but mostly it sat quietly in a corner , maturing the overtones and dynamics. It is in Pristine condition!
The Golden Eagle, inlaid with Black MOP on Blistered Ambuya has a full on dreadnought sound.
Sitka Spruce top with hints of bearclaw, and a Rosewood back & sides,create articulated, Bright , balanced sound ! It rings with sustain.
The soundhole is offcet to allow for 24 frets, on all strings ! A Venetian cutaway lets you play those high notes, the " Action is like the Speed of Light !"
Bound Rosewood fingerboard and Bridge , bone nut and saddle. compensated to a Buzz Feiten intonation, adding to the balance.
The Mahogany Neck has a Holly strip running down the center. The whole instrument is framed with Curly Maple Binding and purfling.
The tuners are Gotoh SG381.
