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10-17-2021, 05:17 AM
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NGD - Huss & Dalton T-0014 Custom (guess the wood!)
Well I just picked up the new to me - but MINT - Huss & Dalton Custom T-0014. I have owned 40+ acoustic guitars over my years (mostly Taylor, a few Martins, a Brook Torridge, Larrivee and others). I have also played many, many high-end guitars from when I traveled domestically and internationally. I have to say that this guitar is on another level from anything I have ever owned. I think it is also one of the finest guitars I have ever played. I knew a wanted a “Martin 00 shape” because I owned a 00-18 in the past. So after research between Collings, Bourgeois, and H&D 00’s, based upon specs and other feedback, I took a chance on the H&D without playing it - which was a big risk. I was trying to split the difference between dryness and overtones because I lean toward a “dry” tone but did want a little sizzle. Oh my gosh! Very sweet, broken in tone that is both sensitive and big sounding at the same time. Which is a bit of a mystery how they do it. Already it has inspired me to play things I’ve not played before which I think is a great litmus test.
I can honestly say I am super happy and this one will go to my kids. So now for the fun part! What wood is the back and sides? Your turn to guess! I will say the solid top is Torrefied Sitka. Enjoy.         
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10-17-2021, 05:55 AM
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10-17-2021, 06:17 AM
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looks a lot like tiger/striped maple to me, very pretty
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10-17-2021, 06:47 AM
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Fantastic! My thought is maple; however, since you asked the question I'm guessing it's something else as a couple of others have posted.
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10-17-2021, 06:48 AM
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No, not Sycamore. I ruled out Myrtle, but could be persuaded to change my mind on that. Maple is a better guess. But it could be something unusual like Primavera.
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10-17-2021, 07:10 AM
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Give Kimberly Dalton a call at H&D and she can likely look up their records for the serial number. Very helpful folks.
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10-17-2021, 07:11 AM
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I actually know the wood. I was just making it fun for folks. I will let a few others weigh in and then spill the beans.
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10-17-2021, 07:17 AM
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I totally agree. Having owned many different size guitars (Grand Symphony, Grand Auditorium, Grand Concert (000, OM), etc. - the 00 really is the perfect size guitar. This one sounds as big or bigger than any 000 I have ever played. Very nice bass response and very balanced too - which is what I was looking for. I was not looking for a very midrange forward guitar.
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10-17-2021, 08:12 AM
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I'm thinking maple also.
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10-17-2021, 08:17 AM
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So the winner is….The Bard Rocks. It actually IS Myrtle! Looks more like Light KOA to me. Really sweet tone wood. I owned a Taylor K14 all KOA a while back and it reminded me a bit of that. Only with all the added H and D goodness.
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10-17-2021, 06:13 PM
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