Our Kim Walker Dread is a bona fide showstopper. Rich, red Cocobolo back and sides paired with an Adirondack top and Ivoroid trim, with Waverly tuners and a 25.4”/1.75” setup that feels oh so easy on the hands for both flatpicking or even fingerstyle. This Walker Dreadnought comes to us from 2001 and is the only Dread we’ve ever seen from Mr. Walker, but with only light play wear—Kim’s excellent fit-n-finish here makes for a striking, very clean guitar. We find the voice to be well balanced and clear, with great note separation and drive. This Dread is a smooth operator in every sense of the word, and it’s only going to get even better.
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Imagine the dreadnought that has all the power of a pre-war, but with more beauty and complexity. That’s what we have been gifted here from Kim Walker. He has an exceptional ability to voice a top into something magical. This guitar is smooth and transparent, but also proud and strong. This is a Dread for the player who wants more than he is used to getting. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.188 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo |
Our Kim Walker Dread is a bona fide showstopper. Rich, red Cocobolo back and sides paired with an Adirondack top and Ivoroid trim, with Waverly tuners and a 25.4”/1.75” setup that feels oh so easy on the hands for both flatpicking or even fingerstyle
Imagine the dreadnought that has all the power of a pre-war, but with more beauty and complexity. That’s what we have been gifted here from Kim Walker 