Legendary artist and first call session ace, Norman Blake, has long appreciated the power and sensitivity of the original dreadnought design with 12 frets clear of the body. SCGC’s prototype D-12 model was commissioned to showcase Norman’s playing style by adding clarity and sustain for an articulate response to the flat pick. Building a guitar with 12 frets clear of the body creates more air volume, which allows greater amplitude and sustain. The hand tuned X-bracing ensures an increased bass response, while the top voicing and 4-1/4 inch sound hole size combine to achieve great presence in all ranges. This eliminates the tendency of the traditional dreadnought towards boominess at the expense of midrange and treble.
This pre-owned 2018 model was built with a stunning set of Bearclaw Sitka Spruce for the top paired with Mahogany back and sides with a reddish stain. Features include Ivoroid body binding, wood herringbone top purfling and rosette, Mahogany satin finish neck with slotted headstock, Ebony fretboard, bridge and headstock overlay, zig zag backstrip and more. The D-12’s sheer volume, complexity, and incredible sustain make it a truly inspiring stage partner.
Includes original deluxe Ameritage hardshell case.
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