DS
Slope-shouldered dreadnought built for brawny, vintage-style power with clarity.
About this guitar
A nod to 1930s/40s slope-shoulder dreadnoughts, the DS pairs Sitka spruce with a choice of Indian rosewood or mahogany, finished with a vintage sunburst, maple bindings, and ‘42-style snowflake fretboard inlays.
Specs
| Build Style | Radius Top |
|---|---|
| Top/Back/Sides | Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood or mahogany back and sides |
| Top Finish | Tobacco 'burst |
| Body Bindings | Maple |
| Fretboard Bindings | Maple |
| Top Trim/Purfling | B/W/B |
| Rosette Style | Two rings of ivoroid surrounded by B/W/B |
| Fretboard Inlays | '42-style Short pattern snowflakes |
| Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Bridge Style | Belly |
| Tuners/Buttons | H&D nickel open back w/nickel |
| Nut Width | 1 23/32" |
| Saddle Spacing | 2 7/32" |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Soundhole | 4 3/8" |
| Body Depth | 4 7/8" |
| Body Width | 15 3/4" |
| Body Length | 20" |
Quick answers
- How much does the DS cost?
- Huss & Dalton Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the DS still available?
- Yes. Huss & Dalton Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the DS?
- Huss & Dalton Guitar Co., building gear since 1995. Where it's built: Handcrafted in Staunton, in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, with sustainably sourced tonewoods. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.