Our first Modified Dreadnought from Julian Gaffney—and what a stunner it is. Given that he apprenticed under the inventor of the Mod-D, it’s no surprise that this is an astounding example. With Brazilian Rosewood and Swiss Spruce as its core components, this guitar is a masterpiece. The minimalist carved aesthetic truly lets the materials speak, both literally and figuratively.
With immaculate attention to detail, this guitar is both powerful and delicate, and one of the most responsive instruments we’ve ever had. It features Rodgers tuners with Padauk buttons, a French-polished face and bridge, and nitrocellulose-finished back, sides, and neck. The unique look and feel are complemented by a quilted Sapele backplate on the headstock.
Please give it a listen and take a look at our photographs. This is the kind of instrument that fuels our passion for this business—seeing the art of our industry at its highest level.
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Bravo, Julian! It’s truly inspiring to see a student of the modern-day godfather of the acoustic guitar step into his own and create something beyond expectation. This guitar has it all—an extraordinary balance of power, finesse, and depth, a rare feat in today’s world. Once again, bravo, Julian—this is craftsmanship of the highest order. 
Oh, I know the recipient of this force of nature has got to be over the moon. This custom Gaffney commission has so much going on, it's hard for me to pick a place to start. The aesthetics are pure elegance, setup gossamer--and then there's the voice. When Ervin pioneered the Mod D body, he ushered in a whole new playing field for fingerstylists, and this example from Julian goes even further. I love the depth, the range, the way notes sweep outwards and bloom. People throw around "pianistic" a lot, but what better word can I think of to describe it? Pure magic. | Scale Length | 25.25 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian |
Our first Modified Dreadnought from Julian Gaffney—and what a stunner it is. Given that he apprenticed under the inventor of the Mod-D, it’s no surprise that this is an astounding example
Bravo, Julian. It’s truly inspiring to see a student of the modern-day godfather of the acoustic guitar step into his own and create something beyond expectation
Oh, I know the recipient of this force of nature has got to be over the moon. This custom Gaffney commission has so much going on, it's hard for me to pick a place to start 