Homestead
Our tribute to the shape that started a revolution.
GUITARS > HOMESTEAD
About the Homestead
The first dreadnoughts were built in 1916, but they didn’t come into their own until the late 1930’s, when Gibson and Martin craftsmen embarked on a tour de force that gave us some of the most iconic instruments of all time. At that time both companies introduced improved designs that took over the music scene and fueled generations of subsequent songwriters, flat pickers and strummers of all genres. Great for alternate tunings, thumping blues or slap style, the Homestead walks the line between muscle and class.
With its wider waist and longer scale, this design has the most dynamic range and unplugged headroom of any of our designs. The advanced X bracing is laid out more evenly than traditional designs, resulting in rich bass and crisp highs without any muddiness in the mix. We offer the Dready in long scale, 14 frets to the body, uncut.
Specifications
Width @ Nut: 1.75
Width @ Body: 2.25”
Neck Carve: Shallow C
Heel Shape: Soft V
Neck Structure: Truss rod, peghead access. Elevated fretboard
Neck body joint: Belleville washer
Back bracing: Standard 4 Ladder
Position markers: Mother of pearl side dots
Peghead inlay: Dehradun w/floral crest
Body Depth: 3.8” to 4.6”
Body Width: 16”
Soundhole Size: 4 1/8"
Cutaway: Not available
Top Bracing: Advanced X Brace
Scale length: 25.5”
Frets to Body: 14
Peghead: Traditional - Solid, gentle curve, 15 degrees
Fretboard Markers: Traditional mother of pearl
