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2002 Doolin Dreadnought Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
When we say they just don’t make ’em like this any more, we mean it. And although Mike Doolin is no longer building instruments, he’s added some key features to his guitars which allow them to continue to play as beautifully as their first day, from a pinless bridge system to a fully adjustable neck, which allows one to maintain optimal playing action with the same ease as adjusting the truss rod: just one twist of an allen key. That said, this Dreadnought is set up perfectly already!
With slinky low action, spot-on intonation across the fretboard (itself with unprecedented access in the upper registers), and a voice clear as church bells on Sunday, this 2002 Dreadnought is much more than the sum of its parts. Speaking of parts, we’ve got a gorgeous set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, fretboard, and bridge, and is paired with an Adirondack Spruce top that’s bound in flamed Koa for a package that’s exciting yet elegant. The trebles are blessed with sweet shimmering overtones all across the frets, and the low-end has a powerful projection and well-defined edge. Amplified with a B-Band A2 Stereo pickup, and wrapped up in a Calton flight case, this exceptional, unusual Dreadnought is ready for any gig, at any place.
Check out this other video of Al playing the Doolin with a fingerstyle approach: www.youtube.com/watch
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.56 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2002 Doolin OM Macassar Ebony/Bearclaw Sitka
Mike Doolin may be building some of the most recognizable guitars to ever be built, with his signature double cutaway. This isn’t for show, the double cutaway makes this easily one of the most playable full bodied guitars we have come across. Any fret you want to get to on the fret board can easily be accessed, now us acoustic guys can play way up high like they do on those fangled electric guitars. Boy is it nice. If you think is plays well, just wait until you hear it. The tone is full and resonant all over the board, yes, even up in the high register. This OM is one of a kind with it’s Macassar Ebony back and sides and Bearclaw Sitka Top, It will draw you in with its looks and keep you there with its sound.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.56 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Ebony - Macassar Add to Compare2008 Doolin J Lacewood/Red Cedar
This striking Jumbo, named Madeline, from Mike Doolin may look like a beauty, but trust us it’s a beast! Talk about a huge voice. This one fills the room with energy and bravado. The Cedar top over a Lacewood Wedge body just roars. This Doolin Guitars employees a Manzer Wedge body, extended cutaway and some very modern bracing ideas including a carbon bar running from the neck block to the tail. This support allows the top to be lightly built and the braces to be heavily scalloped. The result is power, but it’s controlled and balanced. This guitar can do it all, every style and do it well.
Mike Doolin is a guitarist of some 40 years professional experience. He received his formal music education at Mt. Hood Community College and North Texas State University. He played music professionally through the 80’s, then became a software engineer and technical writer for the early 90’s. In 1995 he founded Doolin Guitars, working as a solo luthier crafting handmade acoustic guitars. In his 15 years in lutherie, he built instruments for recording artists Esperanza Spalding, Muriel Anderson, John Stowell, Justin King and Nancy Conescu. He also wrote extensively on lutherie topics for the Guild of American Luthiers, and served as guest lecturer at the Roberto-Venn School of Lutherie, the American School of Lutherie, Healdsburg Guitar Festival, the Montreal Guitar Festival and the Guild of American Luthiers Conventions. In 2010, Mike retired from professional lutherie to return to full time music.
Mike Doolins guitars are awesome designs that feature full access to the fingerboard and killer acoustic tone. A serious player’s instrument.