With the Martin Guitars DSS Hops And Bar ley, the traditional US manufacturer presents an absolute character model in limited edition. The premium dreadnought western guitar is a US-made quality product with a solid sinker redwood top and a walnut body that produce a masterful sound. In addition to its high-quality craftsmanship, the guitar's Toasted Burst high-gloss finish features numerous visual details in the form of hops and barley that pay homage to brewing, making the instrument a one-of-a-kind collector's item. At the same time, an included certificate proves the authenticity of this premium guitar, while a shockproof case ensures safe transport and well-protected storage.
The DSS Hops And Barley is also a true standout when it comes to tonewoods. While the solid walnut back and sides produce an excellently balanced sound, the solid sinker redwood top impresses with a lightning-fast response with warm overtones reminiscent of the sound characteristics of cedar. In addition, Sinker-Redwood visually exhibits a phenomenally varied play of colors created by mud and mineral-rich water from Northern California rivers where the redwood logs have often lain for up to a century.
The necessary tonal assertiveness is generated by the voluminous dreadnought body and the innovative top bracing in the form of the Scalloped-X bracing. The name
In order to offer acoustic enthusiasts not only a stunning sound but also an obliging playability, the model is equipped with a smooth mahogany neck with a grippy Modified Low Oval neck profile and, in combination with its pleasant weight, it feels great in the hand. The velvety ebony fingerboard allows for effortless gliding of the picking hand over the 20 frets, while a nut width of 44.5 mm is, in addition to powerful strumming, also made for artful finger and flatpicking.
Meanwhile, a durable ebony bridge and vintage copper open-gear tuners provide high tuning stability, and a compensated bone bridge inlay ensures clean intonation for lasting pure playing pleasure. An innovative bonus is also offered by
The absolute highlight here is undoubtedly the unusual design with custom ornamentation that will delight passionate musicians and beer drinkers. The characterful fine grain of the woods is cleverly set off by a toasted burst high-gloss finish and framed by a stylish binding of European flamed maple with pearl inlay. However, the instrument gets its unique appearance from numerous hops and barley inlays that adorn the headstock, fingerboard, rosette, bridge and Guatemalan Rosewood pickguard. For a colorful, classy overall look, the visual details have been lovingly crafted from abalone, mother-of-pearl and wood, paying tribute to the fine art of brewing beer.
A certificate of authenticity is also included and proves a Martin original.