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The Preston Thompson D-BA is a guitar steeped in timeless elegance and Southern charm, crafted to honor the golden age of acoustic instruments. With its master-grade Adirondack spruce top and master-grade Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this masterpiece delivers a voice as warm and resonant as a Southern sunset, with unparalleled clarity and depth that only the finest tonewoods can produce.Every inch of this instrument is a tribute to meticulous craftsmanship and old-world artistry. The pre-war scalloped advanced X Adirondack bracing allows the top to breathe freely, producing a rich, dynamic response whether you're strumming gentle ballads or commanding bluegrass breakdowns. The body, neck, and headstock are bound in creamy ivoroid, accentuated by herringbone purfling and a three-ring abalone rosette, evoking a sense of refined tradition. A delicate zipper backstrip and BW back purfling add subtle, elegant detailing to the rear.The solid headstock, adorned with a stunning Lotus Torch inlay, is crowned with a Brazilian rosewood overlay, while the volute adds a vintage touch that reinforces its classic design. The neck, shaped with a soft V profile, invites hours of effortless playability, while the ebony fretboard, graced with Mystic Snowflakes abalone inlays, is a testament to artistry as dazzling as a starry Southern night.Functional details like the ivoroid heel cap, ivoroid tail wedge, and tortoise pickguard seamlessly blend utility and aesthetic. The ebony belly drop-in saddle bridge, paired with a bone nut and saddle, ensures impeccable tone transfer and sustain. With a 1 3/4" nut width and 2 5/16" bridge spacing, it offers the perfect balance of comfort and precision for fingerstyle and flatpicking alike.Other specifications include:Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood Back and SidesMaster Grade Adirondack TopPre-war Scalloped Advanced X Adirondack BracingIvoroid Body, Neck & Headstock BindingHerringbone top purflingBW Back Purfling3 Ring Abalone RosetteZipper BackstripSolid HeadstockLotus Torch Headstock InlayBrazilian Rosewood peghead overlayVoluteSoft V neck profileIvoroid Heel CapEbony FretboardMystic Snowflakes Abalone Fingerboard InlayIvoroid Tail WedgeEbony Belly Drop In Saddle BridgeBone Nut and SaddleTortoise PickguardHard Case1 3/4" Nut Width2 5/16" Bridge Spacing4 lb 8 oz1905For more information about the Preston Thompson D-BA  please contact us.

The OM-Brazilian Wildlife Series by Preston Thompson is a testament to fine lutherie. This acoustic guitar is crafted with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, a premium Adirondack Spruce top, and features hand-engraved inlays. Designed for exceptional tonal quality and playability, it is equipped with an ebony fretboard, mahogany neck, and gold tuners. A true masterpiece for any guitar enthusiast.