Modern Dread
The Modern Dread shape is an original design to Madsen Guitars. Like the name implies, this is modernized version of the Traditional Dreadnaught. A narrower waist, sleeker upper bout, slightly deeper body depth to create a new take on a classic design. Achieving the same power and versatility as the venerable dread body shape. This body shape along with an on-board pickup preamp system and cutaway, makes a great stage guitar for modern jam-grass entertainers.
Suggested Tonewoods
Soundboards: Sitka Spruce/Lutz Spruce/Red Spruce/German Spruce
Back & Sides: EI Rosewood/Walnut/Sapele/Wenge/Grenadillo/Koa/Padauk
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Body Dimensions
Scale Length: 25.2"-25.5"
Body Length: 20"
Body Depth: 4.875"
Upper Bout: 11.5"
Waist Width: 10"
Lower Bout: 15.75"
Total Length: 40.25"