Condition: Used, Very Good

As with all 'DB Signature' models, this OM was built start to finish by Dana himself and boy does it show. The harmonic complexity of the Madagascar back and sides is rich with overtones while maintaining a clear and woody fundamental tone. The beautifully bursted Adirondack top is expertly matched in tonal balance and looks. The trifecta of looks, feel, and tone straight from the hands of a true master!

SP Luthier Notes: Setup, neck adjustment, and bridge reglue

We started this model as a Dreadnought and then had a request for it in an OM shape.  It has since become a very popular model.  In appearance it is subtle, elegant and refined in tone it is everything and more that you can get from a Dana Bourgeois OM.  For the DB Signature model, designed a new rosette and herringbone purfling to compliment  his earlier design of the Dana Bourgeois backstrip.  He also decided to pick his top and back woods primarily for tone.  The Adirondack and Madagascar Rosewood he chose for his DB Signature Woods may not be the most pristine examples of those species.  But we can guarantee that they are some of the best sounding.

Here's what Dana says about  his experience with Madagascar :  "Madagascar rosewood will probably get you closest to the sound of Brazilian, and at a much lower price. Madagascar has much of the same rich overtone range as Brazilian, as well as a slightly "reverby" quality. It's a little heavier than Brazilian, so I have to be careful about selecting the right top and the right neck in order to keep the weight down and not adversly effect its response characteristics. "  Since Dana himself still picks every top, back and side for each guitar we build, this isn't a problem for us.  
  
This guitar features  "Signature" Adirondack and "Signature" Madagascar RW.  The traditional  Squares & Diamonds inlay are made unique by cutting them from Certified Fossil Ivory. With finely flamed Curly Koa body binding, Gold Waverly tuners, Bone pins and a premium pickguard you will be hard pressed to find more value and beauty in a single guitar.  

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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