2004 Borges Dreadnought - Acoustic Guitar
As far as we know Julius Borges has made only 3 Dreadnought guitars and this is one of them. Julius is well known for his ability to create modern versions of the classic pre-war guitars and really capture the tone and aesthetic. His build quality is extraordinary and far surpasses the vintage guitars. This D-28 is a cannon that rumbles with beautiful tone. Leads and chords leap out of this guitar and fill the room with joyous noise....
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Buddy Miller, Paul Asbell, Peter Rowan, Peter Farber
As far as we know Julius Borges has made only 3 Dreadnought guitars and this is one of them. Julius is well known for his ability to create modern versions of the classic pre-war guitars and really capture the tone and aesthetic. His build quality is extraordinary and far surpasses the vintage guitars. This D-28 is a cannon that rumbles with beautiful tone. Leads and chords leap out of this guitar and fill the room with joyous noise....
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Ivoroid
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Herringbone
- Back Strip: Zigzag
- Fret Markers: Diamonds & Squares
- Tuners: Waverlys
- Tuner Finish: Nickel
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/8 in. (60.3 mm)
- Body Length: 20 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 3/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 5/8 in.
- Serial #: 2088
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 7/8 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Tortoise Style
- Case: TKL
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent, just light play wear
Player Reviews:
"This Borges Dreadnought shakes your chest as you play. The box is alive and very responsive. Built in a lightweight style you get every ounce of power and tone. Julius' build quality is exceptional with great attention to detail and as Al stated this is one of the best sounding Dreads you'll find anywhere. The fact that only 3 exist is an added bonus that should make a modern collectible as well. " - Paul Heumiller
"Julius Borges made three Dreadnoughts in 2004, one mahogany, one Indian rosewoood and one Brazilian Rosewood. He doesn't offer this model as one of his regular line, but I have to say it is one of the finest reprodutions of a pre-war D-28 that I've ever played. In tone and playability, it rates up in the top three or four dreadnoughts that I've played." - Al Petteway
