No. 9009. Includes Hsienmo's new improved deluxe hardshell case with lots of case goodies. Please see our web site listing for additional pics & details.
A gorgeous Custom with specs selected by our staff with tradition in mind. We asked Hsienmo to source some high grade "Honduran Mahogany" and build us some Dreads resulting in some very fine and very pretty Dreadnaughts with impressive specs, from a superb small volume "boutique" builder. Pronounced "Xi-ahn-mo"
NOW, ANYONE CAN AFFORD A WORLD-CLASS BOUTIQUE GUITAR! Many players dream of owning a high-spec, finely crafted instrument made with exotic all-solid tonewoods — but without spending $3,000 to $15,000.
Our stunning Hsienmo Guitars have been compared, tested, examined, and played across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
They are proven top performers and represent exceptional value. Please check YouTube demos, comparison videos, and reviews!
This truly is the Golden Age of Lutherie, and Hsienmo founder/Luthier Li Chen is blending ancient handcraft techniques with modern precision wood shaping for better fit, finish, straight/stable necks, and top-tier tone. Key Innovations:
Floating “Cantilevered” Fingerboard design
Modern bolt-on/cantilevered neck construction for better long-term stability
Boutique-level craftsmanship at a fraction of the cost of major brands
Simply put:
These are NOT just "cheap Chinese guitars" — they are finely made boutique instruments that play and sound fabulous, easily competing with guitars costing thousands more!
Specs for this Custom Dreadnaught:
Premium Honduran Mahogany body (all solid woods of course)
Sitka Spruce top
Adirondack Spruce scalloped X bracing
1 3/4 inch nut width
Nut/ bridge saddle & bridge pins are NOT cheap plastic. They're polished Camel bone
African Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. 20 well polished medium frets with rounded ends.
African Ebony bridge plate
Pyramid Volute
Vintage type open back tuning keys
Bolted in Cantilever neck/body joint. Eliminating costly future re-set, and allowing wood to wood contact, with no glue joint. Treble end of board is not glued to the top- allowing more vibration. Dual Carbon Fiber rods inserted beneath the fingerboard.
Herringbone top purfling
High gloss Nitro finish
Traditional style fineline Rosette
Traditional style peghead with inlaid Mother of Pearl inlaid logo
Strap buttons are included but not installed- we will install them on request. No extra charge. Same for pickguard
Pickup not included, but we offer professional pickup installation with several premium options: Pickup Options:
L.R. Baggs Anthem — $429
L.R. Baggs Lyric — $329
L.R. Baggs Active Element — $259
L.R. Baggs HiFi — $299
K&K Pure Mini Passive (very natural sound) — $235
K&K FanTaStick Under Saddle — $265
L.R. Baggs M1 Active Soundhole — $299
Kepma AcoustiFex S1 PRO Onboard System (undersaddle + mic, reverb/chorus) — $300
We can also install your pickup or any other models from Baggs, K&K, or other brands — just let us know what you need, and we’ll quote an installed & tested price! Note:
K&K offers fine, affordable outboard preamps to complement their passive Pure Mini pickups. We stock them — pricing and options available on their website or upon request.