Preston Thompson D-CMA w/ L.R. Baggs Anthem 2025 - Cuban Mahogany

Preston Thompson Dreadnought models are all crafted to produce the tone and volume that the dreadnought guitar was originally designed to achieve. These are powerful instruments that, when needed, stand up to the volume of a mandolin, fiddle and banjo. They have the bass response that provides an almost full orchestral backing to vocals. Their mid-range response and bright trebles take flatpicking and lead playing to new levels of achievement.

These are traditional instruments and all models are based on the famous 1937 Herringbone Dreadnought, owned by the late, great Charles Sawtelle of the award winning bluegrass band, Hot Rize. All feature Red spruce (Adirondack) tops chosen for tap tone and stiffness, advanced X brace placement, hand graduated top thickness, pre-war hand carved scalloped braces, nitro-cellulose lacquer finishes and time tested design features such as dovetail neck joints.

It’s all about sound, and that is what the Thompson Dreadnought specializes in. Regardless of the model, Thompson Dreadnoughts are built with the finest woods, materials and craftsmanship to deliver that sought after pre-war sound and playing feel.

Adirondack Top with Cuban Mahogany Back and Sides
Factory install L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup

Specifications:

Body:

• Top: Adirondack Spruce
• Back and Sides: Cuban Mahogany
• Model Style: D-CMA
• Binding: Tortoise
• Top Purfling: BWBW
• Soundhole Specs: 4"
• Rosette: 18 Style 3 Ring
• Back Strip: Ebony Strip
• Tail Wedge: Tortoise
• Top Bracing Pattern: Advanced X Adirondack
• Top Bracing: Pre War Scalloped
• Back Bracing: Adirondack Spruce
• Tongue Brace: Yes

Neck:

• Material: Mahogany
• Truss Rod: Single Action 14th Fret
• Peghead Overlay: Figured Ebony
• Peghead Logo: Thompson MOP
• Headstock Type: Solid
• Neck Width Nut: 1 3/4"
• Neck Width 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
• String Spacing: 2 5/16'
• Thickness: .840
• Profile: Soft V
• Heel Cap: Tortoise
  
  FIngerboard:
• Style: 18 Style
• Binding: None
• Inlay: Old Style 18 dots
• Inlay Material: Awabi
• Scale: 25.4" - Long
• Side Position Markers: 2mm dots
• Side Position Materials: White MOP

String Up:

• End Pin/Bridge Pin: Ebony
• Strap Button: No
• Bridge Type: Ebony Belly Drop In
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Waverly with Butterbean Buttons
• Nut/Saddle: Bone
• Strings: Medium
• Pick Guard: Tortoise Dreadnought
• Fret Wire Type: Standard Nickel Silver
• Pickup/Electronics: L.R. Baggs Anthem
• Jack Type: 1/2 inch
• Playing Style: Fingerstyle or Flatpicking

Finish/Color:

• Neck Barrel: Vintage Brown Mahogany
• Top: Natural Gloss
• Back/Sides: Natural Gloss
• Finger board: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony

Case: Harptone