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As the world sank into the Great Depression of the 1930’s the tri-cone suddenly was too expensive for most musicians to afford. John Dopyera created a second model that was less expensive to produce, but every bit as loud as his original. This was the single cone model, sometimes referred to as a “biscuit cone” because of the round wooden disc that sits atop a larger, single convex cone. This model became the choice instrument for the traveling Bluesmen of that era because of their incredible volume and rugged metal bodies. This 12-fret version, called the 'Delta Rocket', incorporates tricone grilles in place of the traditional f-holes.

As the world sank into the Great Depression of the 1930’s the tri-cone suddenly was too expensive for most musicians to afford. John Dopyera created a second model that was less expensive to produce, but every bit as loud as his original. This was the single cone model, sometimes referred to as a “biscuit cone” because of the round wooden disc that sits atop a larger, single convex cone. This model became the choice instrument for the traveling Bluesmen of that era because of their incredible volume and rugged metal bodies.  Their sound is different from the Tri-cones with a sharper attack and less sustain.

During the early 20th century, acoustic guitars were used in antiquated dance orchestras and brass bands. However, the wind instruments would drown out the sound of the acoustic guitars. In 1927, Slovak luthier, John Dopyera was approached by a guitarist known as George Beauchamp with a request for a guitar loud enough to play alongside brass and wind instruments. Using 3 spun aluminum speaker cones (resonators), joined by a T-shaped aluminum bar that supports the bridge, a mechanical amplification system was created that allowed the guitar to be heard in the back row of the auditorium. From the jazz bands of the '20s, through the Hawaiian craze of the '30s, from Chicago down to the Delta, the sound of the Tricone defined an era.

During the early 20th century, acoustic guitars were used in antiquated dance orchestras and brass bands. However, the wind instruments would drown out the sound of the acoustic guitars. In 1927, Slovak luthier, John Dopyera was approached by a guitarist known as George Beauchamp with a request for a guitar loud enough to play alongside brass and wind instruments. Using 3 spun aluminum speaker cones (resonators), joined by a T-shaped aluminum bar that supports the bridge, a mechanical amplification system was created that allowed the guitar to be heard in the back row of the auditorium. From the jazz bands of the '20s, through the Hawaiian craze of the '30s, from Chicago down to the Delta, the sound of the Tricone defined an era.

A superb OM from Preston Thompson. Featuring a fantastic Red Spruce (Adirondack) top chosen for tap tone and stiffness, East Indian Rosewood back and sides, advanced X brace placement, hand graduated top thickness, pre-war hand carved scalloped braces, nitro-cellulose lacquer finish and time-tested design features such as dovetail neck joint. Upgraded with a beautiful Regency Torch headstock inlay.

Here's is a beautiful Indian Bhilwara Series LV-03BH with Alpine Moon Spruce top. This next-level Larrivee Bhilwara Series boasts the crisp, balanced response of a solid Alpine Moon Spruce top, timeless warm resonance of beautifully figured solid Bhilwara back and sides, and silky smooth ebony fingerboard. Full flame maple binding and classic square-shoulder profile ensure this stunner is more than ready to impress on any stage. This guitar is punchy and rich, full-bodied and very responsive. Bhilwara is a wonderful sounding tonewood, voiced somewhere between Mahogany and Rosewood with a very rich sound. A fantastic guitar.

This limited Edition features a classic flat shoulder dreadnought with solid Sitka Spruce top and solid Mahogany back and sides. Bold Rope top purfling and Rosewood binding. Satin lacquer finish.
Unlike most dreadnoughts of this style the Mahogany neck joins body at the 12th fret. This feature gives the guitar a big, deep bass response. This should be a killer flatpicking guitar! Ebony fingerboard with Rosewood binding and MOP diamond inlays. Abalone Vine Logo headstock inlay. Comes with hardshell case. Handmade in Oxnard, California.

It’s your daily driver. Everything you need. Nothing you don’t. With a name suggested by Ricky Skaggs in the late 90’s, the Country Boy features a AAAA grade Sitka Spruce top paired with premium Mahogany back and sides to create a versatile platform agreeable with any playing style.

Looking for the ultimate baritone acoustic? The kind that explodes like a cannon, with seemingly endless depth and headroom? Look no further. Featuring a classic pairing of Sitka Spruce with Indian Rosewood. This is EXACTLY what you want a baritone acoustic to sound like. Get ready to experience the sheer depths of this gorgeous sounding instrument.

This limited edition Larrivee takes their D-40 model and adds a European Spruce top, Ovangkol back and sides, Leaf & Flower headstock inlay, and multi-strip side binding to produce an instrument that's gorgeous in looks and sound. The warm, balanced resonance of a Scalloped Hybrid-braced European Spruce top and solid Ovangkol back and sides pairs beautifully. With low, even action across a silky maple-bound ebony fingerboard and a familiar 1 3/4" nut; it's no wonder why Larrivee's D-40 Legacy Series has become one of the most popular instruments they offer. It is ideal for studio stables, steady performing, or casual living room sessions alike. This Limited Run take on a Larrivee classic features top-tier tone woods selected by Jean Larrivee, and comes with a fitted Larrivee hard case.

This limited edition Larrivee takes their OM-40 model and adds a European Spruce top, Ovangkol back and sides, Leaf & Flower headstock inlay, and multi-strip side binding to produce an instrument that's gorgeous in looks and sound. The warm, balanced resonance of a Scalloped Hybrid-braced European Spruce top and solid Ovangkol back and sides pairs beautifully. With low, even action across a silky maple-bound ebony fingerboard and a familiar 1 3/4" nut; it's no wonder why Larrivee's OM-40 Legacy Series has become one of the most popular instruments they offer. It is ideal for studio stables, steady performing, or casual living room sessions alike. This Limited Run take on a Larrivee classic features top-tier tone woods selected by Jean Larrivee, and comes with a fitted Larrivee hard case.