This new model is based off of a 1983 Preston Thompson Dreadnought we have here at the shop. It is our first Sitka topped guitar and is made with East Indian back and sides. This dreadnought has red abalone on the top trim, back strip and in the single ring rosette.
We present this guitar model to our customers to honor the legacy of Preston, his ability to hear tone and the passion he had for guitars built in the 1930’s.
This guitar has a balanced sound and delivers a warm punch whether you are strumming or flatpicking.
We will offer (4) limited build slots per year – retail $9950 – (2023/2024 pricing)
SPECS
- D-EIS – PKT model
- Sitka Top
- East Indian Back and Sides
- Solid headstock with Thompson Logo Red Abalone
- Maple Binding – Body, Fretboard and Headstock
- Top Trim – Red Abalone
- Honduran Mahogany neck
- Natural Top – nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Custom Single Ring – Red Abalone Rosette
- Custom Backstrip -Red Abalone
- Slottted Diamonds & Squares Fret Markers – Red Abalone
- Maple Tail Wedge
- Maple Heel Cap
- Advanced X Adirondack Brace Pattern
- 25.4 – Long Scale
- Nut – 1 3/4” – Strings spacing – 2 5/16″
- Neck Shape – Soft V
- Ebony Belly Bridge
- Ebony Bridge and End Pins with Abalone dot
- Tortoise Dreadnought pickguard
- Gold Waverly with Butterbean Buttons