DAVE KING ACOUSTICS
Dave King has been making guitars now for over 20 years. At the age of 9 he saw a picture of a parlour guitar on the cover of a Bert Jansch album and fell in love with them. Since that time Dave has endeavoured to perfect the art of making small bodied guitars.
All of Daves guitars are "one offs", each instrument having something like 170 hours work go into it. Attention to detail is meticulous. Along with this attention to detail comes a clear loud and evenly balanced sound. Suited to all styles of guitar playing.
Construction methods and materials used are constanly being modernised and improved. Dave believes that there is always a better way of acheiving an end result.
Along with this Dave has also made and repaired guitars for some of the UKs greatest guitar players. As well as managing to lecture at the London Metropolitan University (formerly the London College of Furniture) in the art Lutherie.
Dave King is one of Britain's leading guitar makers. His instruments have recently been on display at the prestigious Linley Gallery in London as part of an exhibition celebrating the work of British luthiers.
The show, which was staged by Viscount David Linley & designer, David Costa, "The craft of the Luthier," was presented & opened by Sir George Martin MBE. Dave King's guitars were displayed alongside some of the greatest names in British guitar-making history.
Dave King guitars are played by many well-known musicians. Here's what a few of them have to say ~
- Quote from Michael Messer:
"My Dave King parlour acoustic guitar is one of my prize possessions. It has a wonderful tone, perfect for blues & rags. I also have an electric "King Guitar", which is my main road & studio instrument. In addition, Dave King is one of only a handful of people in the world that I trust to repair & restore vintage National & Dobro guitars." Visit Michael Messer's webpage.
- Quote from Eric Bibb:
"Dave King makes wonderful guitars with a unique almost piano like quality, with lots of warmth and punch. His smaller ragtime model is particularly suited for my repertoire. perfectly compatible with the. The workmanship is superb down to the smallest detail, resulting in a great guitar for the touring musician. For an instrument that feels looks and sounds beautiful I strongly recommend Dave King Acoustics."
- Quote from Richard Evans, Peter Gabriel's acoustic guitar player:
"If I was left with one possession this would be it,,,, Thankyou."
MODELS
PARLOR
This guitar is a 12 fret small-bodied parlour guitar similar to very early Washburns and Martins.
CLASSIC
A bit larger, a tad less deep at the tail.
IN STOCK
Click HERE to View Current Dave King Guitar Inventory.Previously Sold
- Dave King Parlour: Absolutely Amaaaazing as usual! Extremely flamed KOA back and sides with a very fine Swiss Alpine Spruce top. Black mother of pearl rosette and headstock inlay. "Crows foot " green top purfling; and this same purfling borders the rosette. Radiused Ebony fretboard with 1 3/4" nut. 2 5/16" string spacing at the saddle. RODGERS tuning machines with Black MOP buttons. Abalone dot position markers. Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/colorful abalone dots. Ebony body & fingerboard binding. Some specs: 12 1/2" lower bout; 8 3/4" upper bout; 4 1/2" deep at the tail; 24.65" scale length. Small little guy with a BIG VOICE! Custom fit Calton flight case included. Sold. Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fingerboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back.... Side.
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- Dave King Classic: Amazing AND Astounding. Dave is one of UK's premier builders, and this guitar is a fine example of why that is..... African Blackwood back and sides with a fine European Spruce top. Black MOP top trim and "Trinity" fingerboard inlays. Black MOP rosette with rope purfling accents. Black Mother of Pearl headstock logo. 12 frets to the body. Slot headstock with RODGER's tuners with, you guessed it ~ Black MOP buttons. 1 13/16" nut width; 2 11/32" string spacing at the saddle. 626mm scale length (24.646"). Brazilian Mahogany neck. Ebony fretboard, bridge, body & neck binding. The sound is deliously rich, dark and mysterious ~ but NOT muddy! Some specs: 14" lower bout; 10" upper bout; 4 1/2" deep at the tail. Calton flight case, of course included in our price of SOLD.
- Dave King Parlour: Oh so lovely Parlour ~ 12 frets to the body. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Attractive "Churchdoor" lighter wood in the center of the back. 10 year old European Spruce top. Slotted headstock with delicate floral headstock inlay. Schaller tuners with white pearlescent tuner buttons. Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard that measures 1 13/16" at the nut. 2 5/16" string spacing at the saddle seated in a Brazilian Rosewood bridge. Abalone position dot markers. Strap buttons neck & heel. Unique rope marquetry encircles the top and borders the MOP rosette. Ebony body binding. Some specs: 12 1/2" lower bout; 8 3/4" upper bout; 4 1/2" deep at the tail; 24.65" scale length. Custom fit Calton flight case included. SOLD...
