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2003 Huss and Dalton OM Custom Koa
Serial #: 689 Body size at lower bout: 14" Body depth: 4" Scale length: 25 1/2" Nut width: 1 3/4" Neck depth, 1st/10th frets: .82/.96 String spacing at bridge: 2 1/4"
Materials: Solid highly figured Koa back and sides; bookmatched radiused Englemann spruce top; solid one-piece Spanish cedar neck with adjustable truss rod; solid ebony bridge and fingerboard; multi-ply body binding; herringbone centerstripe; gold Schaller 16:1 M6 Mini tuners with ebony keys.
Notes: Huss and Dalton, located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, combines traditional styling with ingenious design, producing instruments of rare beauty and exceptional performance. All H&D guitars are built with radiused soundboards, that are arched in construction to resist sinking and to promote more brilliant tone.
Bracing is done with Appalachian Red Spruce, the strongest and lightest tonewood known, and bridgeplates are carved from Honduras rosewood for crisp tone and durability. The net effect is a guitar that reflects a standard of craft only obtainable in truly hand made instruments.
The Huss and Dalton OM Custom is a 14 fret guitar modeled after the renowned Martin Orchestra Model of the late 20's and early 30s. Vintage touches include the small teardrop pickguard, herringbone centerstripe in the back, and abalone soundhole purfling. A custom order, this guitar is adorned with solid AAAA Koa of the most spectacular figuration.
The generous 1 3/4" neck width is ideal for fingerstyle play, and the 000 size body sits handily in the lap. Of particlular note are the graceful floral design inlays that grace the solid ebony fingerboard as well.
A triumph of classic design, and a joy to play, this striking guitar is in as-new condition. One only, call now.
Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge phosphor bronze strings. String action is set at 4/64" to 5/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief.
Case: Original tweed plush lined hardshell case.
