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Description The Driftwood Grand Session – Sitka Spruce & Pomelle Bubinga is a stunning showcase of refined luthiery, bold aesthetics, and tonal brilliance—crafted by the hands of Chris Alvarado and Matt Miller, two of the most respected names in the modern boutique acoustic guitar scene. Their influence has steadily grown not just through the instruments themselves, but through their deep transparency and craftsmanship displayed on their popular YouTube channel, where they bring viewers into the workshop to demystify the artistry, technique, and patience behind every Driftwood creation. This particular Grand Session model begins with a top of Old Growth Sitka Spruce, selected for its unparalleled combination of strength, flexibility, and tonal sweetness. Paired with Master Grade Pomelle Bubinga back and sides, this guitar yields a voice that’s both bold and nuanced—lush low-end clarity, shimmering highs, and articulate midrange presence. The full thickness, double-laminated sides reinforce structural integrity while enhancing projection and sustain, giving the instrument a wide dynamic ceiling without sacrificing tonal focus. Visually, this guitar is jaw-dropping. The Pomelle Bubinga’s three-dimensional depth is framed in elegant Flamed Maple bindings, which wrap around the body, fingerboard, and heel cap, connecting the instrument's lines with fluid grace. A continuous Flamed Maple end graft adds a subtle yet striking finish to the body’s lower bout, mirroring the carefully matched Flamed Maple heel cap. The aesthetic is elevated even further with Blue Abalone purfling on the top, back, fingerboard, and headstock, offering a regal, oceanic shimmer that plays off the tonewoods in mesmerizing ways. The neck is crafted from Spanish Cedar, a lightweight, resonant choice that contributes warmth to the tone while offering exceptional comfort. It’s reinforced with dual carbon fiber rods for maximum stability without compromising weight. The Macassar Ebony fingerboard not only feels glassy smooth but hosts the exquisite Deluxe Triple Diamonds inlay, a signature design element that showcases Driftwood’s attention to detail. The slotted headstock, topped front and back with Master Grade Pomelle Bubinga veneers, completes the instrument’s aesthetic narrative with vintage elegance and modern refinement. Tonally and functionally, this guitar is as refined as it gets. The Brazilian Rosewood bridge, paired with a cattle bone nut and saddle, ensures optimal transfer of vibration and rich overtones. Tuning is precise and buttery smooth thanks to the Waverly 3-plate brass tuning machines, adorned with exotic Snakewood buttons, which bring both tactile luxury and reliability. With a 25.35” scale length, 1 3/4” nut width, and a 16” fingerboard radius, the Driftwood Grand Session offers effortless playability for fingerstyle players, flatpickers, and hybrid technique enthusiasts alike. Every curve, carve, and contour of this guitar is thoughtfully sculpted for the player—balanced in weight, resonant in hand, and sonically rewarding with every touch. At just 4 lbs 7 oz, it's a featherweight powerhouse of tone and projection. Protected by a premium Ameritage case with humidity control, this guitar is built to endure and thrive in any environment. Whether on stage, in studio, or admired at home, the Driftwood Grand Session – Sitka Spruce & Pomelle Bubinga is more than an instrument—it’s a testament to the hands that built it and the community that’s watched it come to life. Chris and Matt’s work isn’t just boutique; it’s personal, passionate, and profoundly inspiring. Other specifications include: Old Growth Sitka Spruce Top Master Grade Pomelle Bubinga Back & Sides Full Thickness, Double Laminated Sides Flamed Maple Bindings Blue Abalone Top & Back Purfling Blue Abalone Fingerboard & Headstock Purfling Brazilian Rosewood Bridge Macassar Ebony Fingerboard Deluxe Triple Diamonds Fingerboard Inlay Spanish Cedar Neck Slotted Headstock Master Grade Pomelle Bubinga Headstock Veneer - Front & Rear Flamed Maple Heel Cap Continuous Flamed Maple End Graft Double Carbon Fiber Reinforced Neck Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish 3/Plate Brass Waverly Tuning Machines with Snakewood Buttons Cattle Bone Nut & Saddle 25.35" Scale Length 1 3/4" Nut Width 16" Fingerboard Radius Ameritage Case w/Humidity Control Guitar Case 4 lbs 7 oz 060250091GS For more information about the Driftwood Grand Session, please contact us. Manufacturer Driftwood Body Style The Grand Session Actual Weight 4.7 Model The Grand Session, The Session Condition Brand New
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