Preston Thompson D-EIA Adirondack/Old Growth Rosewood Dreadnought Guitar w/K&K Electronics #2190

The Preston Thompson D-EIA Adirondack/Old Growth Rosewood Dreadnought is built squarely in the tradition of the great pre-war bluegrass guitars. Featuring an Adirondack spruce top paired with old growth East Indian rosewood back and sides, this model delivers the kind of power, clarity, and depth that flatpickers chase. The herringbone top purfling, zig-zag back strip, ivoroid binding, and vintage-style appointments give it a timeless look that feels rooted in classic American dreadnought design.

The tone is exactly what you would expect from this combination of woods and construction. Adirondack spruce provides strong headroom and crisp articulation, while the old growth rosewood adds deep bass response and rich harmonic complexity. The advanced X Adirondack bracing with pre-war scalloping allows the top to move freely, giving the guitar excellent projection and quick response under a pick. It handles aggressive rhythm playing with authority, yet still retains the clarity needed for lead lines and single-note work.

The neck feel reflects the same vintage inspiration that defines the sound. A soft C mahogany neck with a 25.4 inch scale length and 1 3/4 inch nut width offers a comfortable grip that works well for both flatpicking and fingerstyle. The ebony fingerboard with abalone diamonds and squares inlays, figured ebony headplate, and nickel Waverly tuners with butterbean knobs complete the traditional aesthetic. Equipped with a K&K Pure Mini pickup and housed in a TKL case, this Preston Thompson D-EIA is a serious dreadnought for players who want pre-war inspired tone with modern reliability.

SPECS
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Back And Sides Wood: Old Growth East Indian Rosewood
Model Style: D-EIA OG
Binding: Ivoroid
Top Purfling: Herringbone
Back Purfling: BW
Side Purfling: None
Soundhole Diameter: 4"
Rosette: 28 Style Rosette
Back Strip: Zig Zag
Tail Wedge: Ivoroid
Finish/Color Neck Barrel: Vintage Brown Mahogany
Finish/Color Top: Natural Gloss
Finish/Color Back And Sides: Natural Gloss
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Bridge Material: Ebony
Sunburst: None
Neck Material: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Double Action 14 Fret
Peghead Overlay: Figured Ebony
Peghead Logo: Thompson Logo MOP
Custom Inlay: Fertility Torch
Headstock Binding: Purfling
Headstock Type: Solid
Neck Binding: Purfling
Volute: Yes
Neck Thickness: .860"
Neck Profile: Soft C
Heel Cap: Ivoroid
Scale Length: 25.4"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Width At 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16"
Fingerboard Style: 28 Style
Fingerboard Binding: None
Fingerboard Inlay: Slotted Diamonds And Squares
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Side Position Markers: 2 mm Dots
Side Position Material: White MOP
Top Bracing Pattern: Advanced X Adirondack
Top Bracing: Pre War Scalloped
Back Bracing: Adirondack Spruce
Tongue Brace: Yes
Bridge Style: Ebony Belly Drop In
End Pin And Bridge Pins: Ivoroid
Strap Button: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Waverly With Butterbean Tuners
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle: Bone Compensated
Strings: Medium
Pickguard: Tortoise Dreadnought
Pickup: K&K Pure Mini
Output Jack: 1/2" Hole
Case: TKL

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