No one’s challenging John Slobod’s title as one of the masters of the traditional form, and here’s why: this D-28 is the spitting image of its vintage predecessor, with a voice to melt the heart of anyone with ears to hear. Dramatic waves to the Brazilian Rosewood grain and a perfectly toned Adirondack Spruce top, what more could a Bluegrass picker ask for?
The neck profile feels familiar at the first touch. Fit and finish excellent throughout, with a classic, understated traditional aesthetic with herringbone trim and squared off headstock. In fact, we’re hard-pressed to find anything less than amazing with this Dreadnought. It’s got a few years under its belt and has opened up very nicely, but it’s going to sound even better with a few more strums–if you’re in the market for as vintage as you can get without actually travelling back in time (or taking out a second mortgage), this Circa D-28 is one of the best deals you’ll find. Even beyond that, this Circa has the added presence, articulation, and balance of a modern maker at the top of his game, making this dreadnought right at home for even a light attack, fingerpicking, you name it.
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Yet another example of John's expertise. The voice is delicious, fat and rich, and the trebles offer crystal clear sustain that really hangs in the air; you could probably hang your hat on it. Bravo, John. 
Power in spades. John Slobod worked some luthier magic when he put this one together, and the years since have only opened it up more. Adirondack over Brazilian, lots of gears and ready to go. 
You won't find any better version of the classic Golden Era herringbone Dreadnought anywhere. John Slobod has proven himself time and again and this guitar is yet another feather in his cap. What a beauty. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.688 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian |
No one's challenging John Slobod's title as one of the masters of the traditional form, and here's why: this D-28 is the spitting image of its vintage predecessor, with a voice to melt the heart of anyone with ears to hear. Dramatic waves to the Brazilian Rosewood grain and a perfectly toned Adirondack Spruce top, what more could a Bluegrass picker ask for
Yet another example of John's expertise. The voice is delicious, fat and rich, and the trebles offer crystal clear sustain that really hangs in the air; you could probably hang your hat on it
Power in spades. John Slobod worked some luthier magic when he put this one together, and the years since have only opened it up more
You won't find any better version of the classic Golden Era herringbone Dreadnought anywhere. John Slobod has proven himself time and again and this guitar is yet another feather in his cap 