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2016 Dehradun SJ, North Indian Rosewood/Redwood
Dave Murray’s India-based Dehradun Guitar Company is consistently churning out guitars which sound as good as they look. That’s saying something, considering the precision of the fit and finish and the harmonious sense of curve and contour present in this 2017 SJ in North Indian Rosewood and Redwood.
If you’re in the market for a well-balanced and responsive guitar that lends itself equally well to picks and fingertips, this is one Dehradun worth considering. We found the middle and upper registers particularly warm and present, with the trebles expertly straddling the line between clarity and projection. The short scale and 13-fret neck, combined with a Redwood top, lend an extra Oomph! to the sweet voice that translates faithfully in an amplified setting, thanks to the onboard L.R. Baggs Anthem SL pickup. These guitars come from a good place, and the attention to detail and care that went into their construction shows in the smoothness of the tone, and the shine of the finish.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - North Indian Add to Compare2017 Dehradun Concert South Indian/Western Red Cedar
We’ve been out and about at the shows this past year to find the next great builders for DG to represent–and brother have we found some! Recently Paul met with David Murray, founder of the India-based Dehradun Guitar Company, who had an impressive Concert-size guitar to show. Long story short, we ended up snagging one for ourselves.
This brand new Dehradun Concert has a rich tone and serious projection. Featuring South Indian Rosewood for the back and sides and Red Cedar for the top, this guitar’s big voice will easily reach peak volume with even the gentlest application of a pick or fingertip. The satin-finished neck is set up fast and low for easy-breezy left hand work. When you let the trebles ring out, you’ll notice a few gorgeous overtone strains which seem to swell after a moment after the note’s been plucked; natural reverb at its finest. The Somogyi-esque interrupted rosette, Mahogany-and-Rosewood neck, and Abalone trim come together in an attractive package that looks just about as good as it plays.
“I was absolutely smitten with the idea of building guitars, so I started by nearly destroying a couple of cheap electrics, then moderately improving an old Silvertone classical. The first guitar I helped build from scratch was a little concert model, with my brother Scott. Soon after finishing university, I took the first chance I had to head to northern California and attend classes with Harry Fleishman at Luthiers School International, and Harry has continued to mentor me through the years. I’ve also been influenced by the teaching of Ervin Somogyi, and by the instruments of Jeffrey Elliott, Kirk Sand, Rick Turner and Kevin Ryan. A few companies out there really impress me, especially Richard Hooverʼs Santa Cruz Guitar Co.”My wife, little boys and I moved to India in June of 2010, with a dream of connecting Indian artisans with healthy markets. Mel started a textile-based fashion company called JOYN, and I started Dehradun Guitar Co. The real heart of DGC is the group of men who build with me.”
<br/. David's story is an inspiration. Breaking out of the mold by starting a guitar company in India, David's managed to train an impressive stable of luthiers in a short period of time, and the Dehradun label is churning out some serious toneboxes which we're more than happy to represent.