An 18-style custom dreadnought that departs from the usual recipe in the best way, pairing a premium-grade certified European Spruce VTS top from high-altitude Swiss stock with Sinker Mahogany back and sides, a reclaimed, water-aged wood that brings extra stiffness and a dry, punchy midrange to the classic mahogany voice. Hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped X bracing keeps the top lively and responsive. East Indian Rosewood binding, endpiece, heel cap and headplate frame the aged spruce, with style 18 back purfling, a faux tortoise pickguard, an Aging Toner top and Old Style 18 fingerboard inlays. The Select Hardwood neck is carved to a GE Modified Low Oval with a High Performance taper for a slim, fast feel, dovetailed to the body with a black ebony fingerboard at a 16-inch radius, 1 3/4-inch nut and ebony bridge pins.
