Preston Thompson D-EIS PKT Signature - Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood

The Preston Thompson D-EIS PKT Signature is a masterfully crafted instrument that pays homage to the golden era of acoustic guitars while pushing the boundaries of modern luthiery. At its heart lies a Master Grade Old Growth Sitka Spruce top, a tonewood revered for its balance of strength, flexibility, and responsiveness, capable of producing a rich, articulate voice with remarkable projection. The Indian Rosewood back and sides add warmth and depth, creating a tonal complexity that blends shimmering highs, robust mids, and a powerful low end. Beneath the surface, an Adirondack Spruce Advanced X Bracing pattern ensures a structure that not only enhances volume but also allows the top to resonate freely, delivering that unmistakable Thompson power and clarity.

Preston Thompson’s influence in the world of acoustic guitars is undeniable. Renowned for his meticulous attention to vintage design and his deep understanding of pre-war construction techniques, Thompson helped shape the modern era of boutique guitar-making. His instruments are built with an almost obsessive dedication to detail, a trait that is fully realized in this D-EIS PKT Signature model. From the moment you strum a chord, the guitar responds with a voice that is bold, commanding, and deeply resonant, cutting through a mix with ease while retaining remarkable dynamic sensitivity.

Visually, this guitar is nothing short of breathtaking. The maple binding, heel cap, and tail wedge provide an elegant contrast to the deep hues of the rosewood, while the red abalone purfling, rosette, backstrip, and slotted diamonds & squares fingerboard inlay add a touch of luxurious refinement. The solid headstock, adorned with a striking red abalone Thompson logo, speaks to the guitar’s heritage and craftsmanship. The soft V neck profile with volute is both comfortable and substantial, offering a vintage feel that enhances playability. With an ebony fingerboard and belly drop-in saddle bridge, every detail is designed for durability and tonal excellence.

Functionality meets beauty with gold Waverly tuning machines, ensuring rock-solid tuning stability, while a tortoise pickguard provides a classic aesthetic touch. The guitar’s 25.4" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 5/16" bridge spacing make for an effortlessly playable instrument, whether flatpicking or fingerpicking. At just 4 lb 7 oz, this guitar is lightweight yet incredibly resonant, making it a joy to play for hours on end. Housed in a premium hard case, this Preston Thompson D-EIS PKT Signature is a true heirloom instrument—powerful, elegant, and built to last for generations.

Other specifications include:

Master Grade Old Growth Sitka Spruce Top
Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Advanced X Bracing Pattern
Maple Binding
Maple Heel Cap & Tail Wedge
Red Abalone Top Purfling
Red Abalone Single Ring Rosette
Red Abalone Backstrip
Red Abalone Slotted Diamonds & Squares Fingerboard Inlay
Solid Headstock
Red Abalone Thompson Logo on the Headstock
Soft V Neck Profile with Volute
Ebony Fingerboard
Ebony Belly Drop In Saddle Bridge
Bone Nut and Saddle
Gold Wavery Tuning Machines
Tortoise Pickguard
Hard Case
25.4" Scale Length
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
4 lb 7 oz
PKT #3

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