1992 Gallagher Guitars 72 Special - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
1992 Gallagher 72 Special Dreadnought: This guitar is what they mean when they say "cannon." It's powerful and extremely responsive. Don Gallagher is known for creating amazing dreadnoughts and this is a superb example in classic rosewood and spruce. The 72 special appointments are stunning from the headstock down the fingerboard to the bridge
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Steve Kaufman, Doc Watson, Steve Rector
1992 Gallagher 72 Special Dreadnought: This guitar is what they mean when they say "cannon." It's powerful and extremely responsive. Don Gallagher is known for creating amazing dreadnoughts and this is a superb example in classic rosewood and spruce. The 72 special appointments are stunning from the headstock down the fingerboard to the bridge
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Abalone
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Abalone
- Fret Markers: Custom Floral Pearl Inlay
- Tuners: Schaller
- Tuner Finish: Gold
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 25 1/4 in. (641.4 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)
- Body Length: 19 7/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 3/4 in.
- Serial #: 2136
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 5 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Tortoise Style
- Case: OHSC Tweed Look
- Pickup: Highlander IP1
- Condition: Very Good, has second pickup jack hole at end pin allowing for a second pickup to be installed if desired.
Player Reviews:
"This is what a mature dread should sound like. All the power and fullness you could want. It would be very hard to top this at 4 times the cost. Don't miss this one...." - Paul Heumiller
"This is your chance to own a legendary Bluegrass guitar. These guitars were made famous by Doc Watson who still plays them. This one has been played just enough to make it sing, but not enough to cause any visible damage. It's in really excellent condition and is definitely a good value if you are looking for a poweful Bluegrass instrument." - Al Petteway
"Big, warm, and open... this guitar sounds older than its years, which is a very good thing. It's loud without sounding brash, full and rich without any ambiguous overtones, and the trebles can really hold up to hard playing. Makes me want to take up bluegrass!" - Al Schlimm
