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Originally Posted by rleduc
I don't live near a H & D dealer so I was wondering if someone could describe the tonal differences between the TD-R and the D-RH dred models. I am aware of the aesthetic differences between the models and I realize discussions about tone are very subjective but I've always learned alot from hearing other peoples opinions.
Thanks,
Ron
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Hi Ron,
As a former Huss & Dalton D-RH and DS owner, I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on a TD-R with Adirondack top and a maple-binding options. My H&D D-RH had a full and resonant tone with a clear midrange. It's overall tonal quality had piano-like overtones to it. My DS rosewood was more traditional in tone--not quite the piano-like tone of the D-RH--but had a clear midrange like the D-RH. Both the DS & D-RH had a radiused-arch bracing which H&D claims gives these models a more balanced tone and a stronger midrange presence. I'd bet both the D-RH and DS would be great in a bluegrass band and would have a nice "cut" for solos.
Being that I like a more traditional dreadnought tone, like a Martin, I'm thinking of checking out what H&D can do for me in their more traditionally-voiced flat-top dreadnought, the TD-R. Based on my earlier H&D guitars, I'm thinking it would be a bit warmer than the others but like the D-RH and DS, it would have a loud and clear overall tone but maybe be smoother across the tonal spectrum (less brashness) than the others.
I hope Huss & Dalton owners chime-in on this thread to give more information on not only their experiences with the Huss & Dalton T-DR but their playing time, in general, with H&D guitars.
Regards,
SpruceTop