Instrument Details
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- Specs
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- Status
- Sold
- Brand
- Smith, C.B.
- Product Year
- 2017
- Model
- D-28
- Serial #
- 58
- New/Preowned
- Preowned
- SKU
- TMP1146
- Condition
- Superb, only two very minute marks on top, some faint scratches on pickguard.
- Body Type(s)
- Large, Dreadnought
- Back & Sides
- Rosewood - Brazilian
- Top
- Spruce - Adirondack (Red)
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- V - Hard
- Bridge
- Ebony
- Rosette
- 28 Style
- Top Trim
- Herringbone
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings
- None
- Fret Markers
- 28-Style
- Frets to Body
- 14
- Headplate
- Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings
- None
- Headstock Inlay
- Builder Logo
- Body Bindings
- Ivoroid
- Tuners
- Waverly
- Tuner Finish
- Nickel
- Cutaway
- None
- Pickguard
- Tortoise Style
- Pickup
- None, we can install one, ask about options
- Body Length
- 19.875 in
- Upper Bout
- 11.625 in
- Lower Bout
- 19.625 in
- Body Depth Heel
- 3.875 in
- Body Depth Tail
- 4.875 in
- Scale Length
- 25.4 in
- Scale Length (mm)
- 645 mm
- Nut Width
- 1.68 in
- Nut Width (mm)
- 43 mm
- String Spacing
- 2.375 in
- String Spacing (mm)
- 60 mm
- Weight
- 0 lb. 0 oz.
- Case
- Hardshell - TKL
- Audio File
- Description
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This is one of Caleb Smith’s most recent builds from 2017, D-28 #58 in Brazilian Rosewood and 350-year-old Adirondack Spruce. Some of our all-time favorite luthiers are also full-tilt performing musicians, and there’s an obvious connection between the virtuosity of plucking notes and of shaping wood. This is a handsome 28-style Dreadnought with a quick V neck, 1 11/16” nut, and seriously ancient Adirondack Spruce on top for that extra ounce of awesome.
Now, the voice is something else entirely. This is not your average honkin’ Dread. This Caleb Smith has a smooth, expressive, and very musical tonality that renders notes in full technicolor glory. The trebles and middle register are particularly crisp and present; perfect for giving solos and lead work a bit more sizzle to stand out from the crowd. Gold EVO frets will ensure you won’t need a fret dress any time soon (even though you’ll be putting serious hours on this guitar in no time), and we guarantee that this guitar, as incredible as it sounds now, will continue to open up even more over time.
Caleb’s reputation is sterling, and we’re excited to be able to offer this 2017 beauty to all of you. Get it while it’s hot!
Other keywords: dreadnaught, balsam range, flat picking, flatpicking, bluegrass, traditional guitar, herringbone, waverly, waverlies
This is one hot guitar from one very hot builder. Caleb Smith, well known for his guitar playing in Balsam Range, has become a highly sought after luthier as well. A great player knows how to build a guitar that responds well and makes music at the highest level. This is one of those.
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