Vintage Artist
Doc Watson, who owned the prototype of the Vintage Artist, said, “This is the Dreadnought I’ve been looking for all my life.” In 1991, Richard Hoover collaborated with vintage experts to identify the most desirable qualities of the iconic Pre-War D-18.
Maestro Watson’s contributions to the concept were born of an appreciation of the clarity of Mahogany’s tone and his requirements for playability. After Doc’s test pilot duties on the prototype, he offered this thoughtful testimonial: “Son, what do I have to do to keep this guitar?”
We present this instrument as the tonal equal and technical superior to the most respected Pre-War guitars. This instrument features an advanced, scalloped X-bracing for powerful bass, complemented by the clear tone and definition of master grade Mahogany.
Wood Type Mahogany
Back Stripe Zipper
Binding Ivoroid
Top Wood Type Sitka Spruce
Rosette Ivoroid
Purfling Herringbone
Bracing/Voicing Scalloped/Advanced X
Neck Peghead Solid Square
Peghead Binding I/B/I
Overlay Material Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay SCGC
Width at Nut1-11/16″
Fingerboard Side Dots BlackInlay2mm dots
Width at 14th Fret2-3/16″
Binding I/B/I
Scale Length25.375″
Neck Shape V with Volute
Finish Top Tinted
Back &Sides Clear/Buffed
Neck Clear/Matte
Setup Pickguard Tortoise
Tuners/gears Nickel Waverlys
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