Dreadnaught and Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

The ‘Dreadnaught’ shape is possibly the most common shape of guitar currently in production today, and it was Martin who designed and named it. The body size is larger than a classical, and the design is far less curvaceous than any other guitar shape – that is to say it has a thicker waist.

The Jumbo shape is exemplified by guitars such as the Gibson J200 and the Guild F50, and as the name implies is a very large-bodied and curvaceous guitar with a strong bass. These are sometimes popular with taller players with long arms, who find the size suits them better. The bass is powerful, but builders need to beware that the bass is not significantly louder than the mid and treble ranges.
Mini-Jumbos are (as the name implies) the same shape as full-sized Jumbos, only somewhat smaller.

NB Confusingly, Gibson also has some Dreadnaught (and Slope-Shouldered Dreadnaught)-shaped designs which it also calls Jumbo – the Gibson J45, for example. This has led to a great deal of confusion, and it has become necessary to constantly clarify and explain the difference between these two shapes.

Shine JG-205-S Jumbo
click to enlarge	Solid Spruce top, Quilted Cherry back and sides, satin finish. Enquire about case
	Available now: £185

Shine JG-202-S Jumbo
click to enlarge	Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides, gloss finish. Comes with written warranty and hard lightweight 'Zero-Gravity' pod case.
	Available now: £205

Seagull S6 ‘Original’ Dreadnaught
click to enlarge	Seagull S6 ‘Original’ Dreadnaught Solid Cedar top, Cherry back and sides, satin finish. £285 - OR OPTION to include ‘Zero Gravity’ pod hard case, £295
	Enquire for details: £255

Simon & Patrick SP6
click to enlarge	Dreadnaught shape. Solid Spruce top, Cherry back and sides, satin finish. Only £295 (or £345 with Stagg hard case).
	Enquire for details: £295

Ayers ACSFL 'Auditorium'
click to enlarge	With Cutaway. Solid Spruce top, Maple back and sides. Comes with Ayers hard pod case and written warranty.
	Enquire for details: £325

Ayers ACSOL 'Auditorium'
click to enlarge	With cutaway. Solid Spruce top, Ovangkol back and sides. Comes with Ayers lightweight pod case and written warranty.
	Enquire for details: £325

Seagull 12-String S12+
click to enlarge	Seagull 12-String S12+ Dreadnaught shape, from new Coastline series. Solid Cedar top, Cherry back and sides, satin finish. ONLY £355 - OR OPTION OF Stagg hard case for only £410
	Enquire for details: £355

Seagull Mini-Jumbo MJM6
click to enlarge	Seagull Mini-Jumbo Model No. MJM6. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, gloss lacquered body and headstock. A lovely guitar. Reduced to £365 (or £415 with Stagg hard case).
	Enquire for details: £365

Simon & Patrick SP-R-06 Pro Flame Maple
click to enlarge	Gloss lacquered body and headstock, solid Spruce top, Flamed Maple sides, solid Maple back. Very attractive and lovely sounding guitar........................................... ONLY £575 - OR with option to include HARD CASE £635
	Enquire for details: £575

Seagull Artist ‘Cameo’
click to enlarge	Seagull Artist ‘Cameo’. Solid Spruce top, solid Maple back and sides. Gloss lacquered body and headstock, satin lacquered neck. Superb guitar, one of our favourite acoustics at the shop. ONLY £735 - OR OPTION OF £825 with Hiscox hard case.
	Enquire for details: £735

Larrivee JV-05 Jumbo
click to enlarge	Jumbo shape, solid Spruce top, solid Mahogany back and sides. Comes with Larrivee hard case and written warranty.
	Enquire for details: £1,850

Larrivee BT60 Acoustic
	Slope-shouldered Dreadnaught shape, solid Spruce top, solid Rosewood back and sides, wide neck, 27" scale length. Superb tone, excellent projection thoughout range with stunning bass. Comes with written warranty and Larrivee hard case.
	Enquire for details: £1,985

Lucas Acoustic, Model Name ‘Pavillion’
click to enlarge	Lucas Acoustic, Model Name ‘Pavillion’ Solid Spruce top, solid Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Extraordinary guitar, outstanding tone, unusual shape based on ‘radial’ design. Comes with Hiscox hard case.
	Sold: £2,650

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