Description The 2023 Huss & Dalton DS-12 Custom is a breathtaking work of craftsmanship and musicality, built to capture both the eye and the ear with an undeniable sense of grace. Its voice rises from a sinker redwood top, ancient and resonant, paired with the deep, sonorous power of Madagascar rosewood back and sides. Together they create a tonal character that is lush and enveloping, with a warmth that blooms under a light touch and a complexity that continues to unfold with every note. The shaded edge burst adds a subtle air of vintage charm, giving the guitar an aged glow that seems to shimmer with history. The detailing throughout is exquisite, with Madagascar rosewood gracing the bridge, fingerboard, and headstock veneer, each piece perfectly matched to its surroundings. Cocobolo binding traces the body, fingerboard, and headstock in fine contrast, setting off the rich tonewoods with a warm, reddish hue. The abalone rosette and backstrip shimmer like sunlight on water, and the short-pattern snowflake inlays on the fingerboard add a refined, timeless elegance. Every element, from the luster of the woods to the shimmer of the abalone, feels deliberate and poetic. In the hands, the DS-12 Custom feels like a natural extension of the player. With its 1 3/4" nut width, 2 1/4" bridge spacing, and a comfortable 24.9" scale length, it offers a wonderfully balanced feel for both fingerstyle and flatpicking. The gold Waverly tuning machines with snakewood buttons add the final touch of luxury, smooth in function and radiant in form. Though gently used, this instrument remains in excellent condition, its voice open and mature, ready for years of music ahead. At just 4 pounds 4 ounces, it carries remarkable lightness for such depth of tone, and it rests securely within its handsome Huss & Dalton tweed case. The 2023 DS-12 Custom stands as a testament to the artistry of Huss & Dalton, a guitar that transcends craftsmanship and enters the realm of pure inspiration. Other specifications of the Huss & Dalton DS-12 Custom include: Madagascar Rosewood Back & Sides Sinker Redwood Top Shaded Edge Top Burst Madagascar Rosewood Bridge & Fingerboard Madagascar Rosewood Headstock Veneer Cocobolo Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Binding Abalone Rosette Abalone Backstrip Abalone Snowflake Fingerboard Inlays - Short Pattern Gold Waverly Tuning Machines with Snakewood Buttons 1 3/4" Nut Width 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing 24.9” scale length Huss and Dalton Tweed Case 4 lb 4 oz #6020 For more information about the Huss & Dalton DS-12 Custom, please contact us. Manufacturer Huss & Dalton Body Style 12 Fret, Dreadnought Actual Weight 4.4 Model DS-12 Condition Excellent Year 2023
