Iris DF Smeck All-Black Adirondack Top

A division of Circle Strings in Burlington, Vermont, Iris Guitar Company is a small team of highly-skilled and seasoned luthiers who are dedicated to building modern instruments that capture vintage-inspired tone and aesthetics. Iris guitars are handmade using a combination of state of the art techniques and old-world craftsmanship. The Iris DF Smeck is based on the classic Roy Smeck design. This is a big 12-fret dreadnought with a 25" scale. Like the DF, the DF Smeck is wide across the lower bout—16-1/4" to be exact. And its body is deep, too—4-5/8" at the end pin! This guitar is designed to sound monstrous, and oh boy does it deliver! This DF Smeck (#1019) features a stunning All-Black satin finish, an Adirondack Top, a slotted headstock, a Firestripe pickguard, and a 1-3/4" nut width. It is a powerful dreadnought, and the 12-fret design helps to tighten the bass and give it a more open sound. It is crisp and clear with nice balance. The Adirondack is well worth the upgrade, especial