{"product_id":"john-dick-2025-cedar-doubletop-indian-rosewood","title":"John Dick – 2025 Cedar Doubletop, Indian Rosewood","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eThis is an outstanding new doubletop by veteran American luthier \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eJohn Dick\u003c\/strong\u003e, who has been building doubletops since the late 1990s, making him one of the earliest adopters of this now widespread design. His years of refinement show clearly in this instrument, which blends modern projection and sustain with a familiar, lyrical tonal character that makes it a joy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eI’ve known of John's work for over a decade—some of you may remember I mentioned a friend from my university days who owned one of his early guitars, which always left me impressed. It’s great to finally have one of his latest instruments in my shop, and to see firsthand how his guitars have continued to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar Doubletop with Nomex core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-shaped, very slim, satin finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eOther:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte-finished headstock and bridge, Hernández y Aguado inspired rosette and headstock design, tall and wide fret wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThe sound of this guitar truly competes with some of the finest doubletops I’ve encountered. The basses are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eearthshattering: \u003c\/strong\u003edeep, powerful, and with excellent sustain. The trebles, meanwhile, sing with incredible sustain and a regal, vocal-like presence. One of the things that really stands out is how clean and legato the first string feels- notes seem to bloom effortlessly, with very little of the harsh attack that can plague some modern guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eThis is also one of the most \u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003ecomfortable, easy-playing doubletops\u003c\/strong\u003e I’ve come across, with a thin, satin-finished neck, wide frets, and a low action setup to my preference. The build quality reflects decades of experience, and it shows in every detail, from the graceful headstock design to the tasteful rosette that pays homage to great guitars of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eBrand new – immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eSimply put, John Dick’s guitars are one of the hidden gems in the world of doubletops: beautifully made, superbly playable, and tonally impressive across the board. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a concert-level doubletop from one of the true early pioneers of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eTo inquire about this guitar, please email \u003ca data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2588\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:evan@guitarcollection.com\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eInternational shipping available - please contact me for an accurate quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2693\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you're looking to consign or sell an exceptional classical guitar, feel free to reach out by email.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50767691383076,"sku":"","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Dick2025_5999f276-aa5d-41a1-b4c0-0035177c5ae2.jpg?v=1750997162","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/john-dick-2025-cedar-doubletop-indian-rosewood","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}