Gallagher Doc Watson Acoustic Guitar

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In 1975, the first cut-a-way version of this model was made for Merle. In 1991 Don made a cut-a-way for Doc which Doc refers to as "Donald".  Over the years a number of guitars have been made for the Watson's -- not only for Doc and Merle, but also for Merle's son Richard. We are very pleased, to donate a Doc Watson Model guitar each year for the winner of the Guitar Contest at Merle Fest.

Top: Sitka Spruce
Back and sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony Unbound
Bridge: Ebony
Finish: Natural Gloss
Purfling: Herringbone
Binding: Ivoroid
# of Frets Clear: 14
Nut and Saddle: Bone
Trussrod: Adjustable
Scale: 25.25
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed
Voiced Bracing: Yes
Total Length: 40 3/4
Body Width: 15 5/8
Body Depth: 4 7/8
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16