I bought this used at dusty strings in 2024. It’s a beautiful instrument. It’s a relic and open pore finish. It has been kept humidity controlled. There’s always been a small crack in the side on the bottom, but it has remained stable.
American-made, boutique acoustic guitar handcrafted by Circle Strings in Burlington, Vermont. Designed by co-founder Dale Fairbanks, it features a classic 1930s slope-shoulder dreadnought body inspired by historic Kalamazoo instruments.
Body Shape: Slope-Shoulder Dreadnought
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce (or Adirondack/European depending on specific build)
Back & Sides: Old-growth/Honduran Mahogany
Neck Profile & Width: Custom C-shape
Scale Length: 25"
Fretboard & Bridge: Indian Rosewood
Finish: Open-pore, satin nitrocellulose
Notable Features
Voicing: Known for a dry, crisp, and robust vintage tone with a strong, cutting midrange.
Weight: Exceptionally light and comfortable, weighing roughly only a couple of pounds, making it great for gigging musicians.
Hardware: Outfitted with an Adirondack Spruce bracing, bone nut and saddle, and vintage-style open-back brass tuners.
Case: Ships with a TKL hardshell case