2011 Huss & Dalton Custom Shop 12-Fret CM Non-Cutaway - Sunburst - w/Hardshell Case

For your consideration, a 2011 Huss & Dalton Custom Shop 12-Fret CM Non-Cutaway in Sunburst with the original H&D tweed hardshell case. What a terrific all-around instrument this one is. We have never had our hands on a bad Huss & Dalton, and this one is no slouch either.

The base 12-fret CM is already a winner, but this one was custom ordered with a really thoughtful group of specs. Custom #3343 features an Engelmann spruce top, mahogany back and sides, 12-fret neck joint, 24.9" scale, slotted peghead, a smaller 3 7/8" soundhole with DS-style rosette, ’42-style snowflake inlays, and a beautiful Sunburst top. It was also built without a pickguard, which keeps the whole thing looking clean and elegant.

The only non-original addition is an ebony armrest that looks great, feels great, and actually suits the guitar. It keeps your forearm off the edge of the top, which can help the top move a little more freely. It could be removed if you wanted to return the guitar to its original look, but we left it in place because it fits the instrument so well.

This guitar has low miles, has been very well maintained, and shows no signs of abuse or previous repair work. There are some swirls in the finish and occasional light scuff but no dings through the clear coat and nothing abnormal for a played instrument. Fretwear is minimal and does not affect intonation or playability, the neck is straight, and it has been freshly set up and restrung in our Pro Shop.

And it sounds fantastic. Lively, expressive, dynamic, and very responsive to changes in attack. Fingerstyle, flatpick, light touch, heavy hand — it reacts to all of it. This is one of those guitars that is genuinely hard to put down once you get started.

A comparable custom build today would be pushing the neighborhood of $9,000, which makes this one especially compelling if you like the specs.

The original Huss & Dalton tweed hardshell case is included. A clear stick-on pickguard is also included and has never been installed.

Available for a test drive in our Jamestown, Kentucky showroom, and we ship worldwide. Let us know if you have any questions.

Weight: 3lbs 11oz