Glass action beautiful. Tom Doerr had a delicate hand for crafting resonant, responsive modern flattops; just look at the fit and finish on this 2018 Trinity Select for proof of that. Flawless, with an exquisite attention to detail, executed in a high gloss finish to really make this one pop. Amazon Rosewood back and sides pair up with Swiss Moonspruce on top, plus an arm bevel and florentine cutaway for creature comforts. A 25-26” multiscale fretboard makes for easy playability and a wide dynamic range, both in standard as well as altered tunings. The voice is equal parts crisp and strong, especially for a smaller bodied instrument. Part of that is of course Tom’s skill in voicing the top to be extra responsive, and the other part being that multiscale setup for a bit more punch in the bass register. All in all, this 2018 Doerr Trinity Select is a shining example of Tom’s legacy to the world of lutherie and fingerstyle guitars.
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