Huss & Dalton Crossroads L-13 Deluxe Deep Body - All Koa

The Huss & Dalton Crossroads L-13 Deluxe Deep Body – All Koa is a masterclass in refined lutherie, born of a company that has become synonymous with high-end, boutique acoustic instruments. From their shop in Staunton, Virginia, Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton have carved a reputation over the past few decades for building guitars that fuse old-world craftsmanship with modern precision. Their work is revered for its tonal purity, structural integrity, and aesthetic excellence—an ethos that finds its fullest expression in this remarkable L-13 Deluxe.

At the heart of this build is an all-flamed koa body—top, back, and sides—that glows with a rich, golden luminosity. Koa is prized for its visual drama as much as its tonal balance, and this particular set is nothing short of mesmerizing. The wood’s natural shimmer dances under the gloss finish, echoing the guitar’s vibrant, singing midrange and lush overtones. Thanks to a deep body design, the low end is fuller and more enveloping than a traditional L-13, lending unexpected depth to its otherwise compact frame.

The top is braced with Adirondack spruce and assembled using hot hide glue, a time-honored technique known for enhancing resonance and long-term tonal maturity. This marriage of koa and Adirondack delivers a voice that is articulate yet warm, with excellent dynamic range and crystalline clarity. It’s a sound that feels as classic as it does personal—ideal for fingerstyle, light strumming, or nuanced vocal accompaniment.

Visually, this guitar is a love letter to pre-war elegance. Flamed koa bindings encircle the body, fingerboard, and headstock with an organic grace, while Ziricote—a dense, exotic tonewood with striking grain patterns—adds rich contrast to the pyramid bridge and fingerboard. The inlay work is steeped in vintage reverence: ‘27-style fingerboard inlays and a fleur de lis headstock inlay pay tribute to early 20th-century American designs, while MJ-style purfling, rosette, and backstrip elevate the instrument’s ornamentation to art form status.

Functional details are equally considered. The Gotoh TK-0700 tuning machines with cream buttons offer smooth, precise tuning, and complement the guitar’s vintage vibe. The Firestripe pickguard adds a final nod to pre-war style while protecting the koa top. With a 24 3/4" scale, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 5/16" bridge spacing, playability is effortless and intuitive, whether you're executing delicate runs or laying into rhythm work.

Additional appointments include Jescar EVO Gold frets, known for their durability and warm tone, and a set of D’Addario EXP-16 Light Gauge strings, which bring out the full potential of koa’s tonal character right out of the case. Speaking of which, the guitar ships in a TKL Tweed hard case adorned with the Huss & Dalton logo—a perfect vintage-style home for a modern heirloom. Tipping the scales at a featherweight 3 lb 11 oz, this instrument is as light in hand as it is rich in soul.

In the boutique guitar world, where character, detail, and individuality reign supreme, Huss & Dalton continue to lead by example. The Crossroads L-13 Deluxe Deep Body – All Koa is more than an instrument—it’s a deeply expressive extension of their legacy, crafted for those who appreciate tone, tradition, and the sheer artistry of the handmade.

Other specifications of the Huss & Dalton Crossroads L-13 Deluxe Deep Body include:

• Flamed Koa Top, Back & Sides
• Adirondack Spruce Braces with Hot Hide Glue Construction
• Flamed Koa Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Binding
• Ziricote Pyramid Bridge & Fingerboard
• '27 Style Fingerboard Inlays & Fleur de Lis Headstock Inlay
• MJ Style Top Purfling & Rosette
• MJ Style Backstrip
• Gotoh TK-0700 Tuning Machines with Cream Buttons
• Firestripe Pickguard
• Jescar EVO Gold Frets
• D'Addario EXP-16 Light Gauge Strings
• TKL Tweed Hard Case with H&D Logo
• 24 3/4" Scale Length
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
• 3 lb 11 oz
• 6395

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