Lakewood D-43 Premium
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Lakewood
D-43 Premium
Product Info
Article Number:
592635
Brand:
Lakewood
Model:
D-43 Premium
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,738.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lakewood D-43 Premium is a seriously refined dreadnought. The combination of European spruce and rosewood gives it a beautifully balanced voice, perfect for fingerstyle players or those who need a powerful, articulate instrument for stage or studio. It's a top-tier option for experienced players who appreciate quality craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Lakewood D-43 Premium
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: AAAA European hazel spruce
- Back and sides: Honduras rosewood
- Neck: Cedro
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Headstock inlays: Lakewood logo in white Mother-of-Pearl
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Bone nut
- Neck finish: Closed-pore silk matte
- Neck-body connection: at the 14th fret
- Neck width at the neck-body transition: 56 mm
- Neck profile: C-profile - thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 12th fret: 23 mm
- Body sides: Maple
- Body purflings: Decorative purflings made from precious woods
- Heel cap: Rosewood
- Soundhole decoration: Premium design with 2 woods & abalone
- 20 Frets
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- String spacing at the bridge: 55 mm
- Bridge pins: Bone with abalone dot
- Gotoh SGL-510Z Gold 21: 1 machine heads
- Machine head button: Galalith
- Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor bronze .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural high-gloss polished
- Includes Hiscox Lakewood case
PROS
- • AAAA European Spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection across the spectrum.
- • Honduras rosewood back/sides provide a warm, complex tone with rich overtones.
- • Cedro neck offers a uniquely responsive feel and contributes to the guitar's warmth.
- • Impeccable build quality and attention to detail; a truly refined instrument.
CONS
- • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many players.
- • Honduras rosewood can be a bit “woody” for players seeking a brighter sound.
- • The C-profile neck, while comfortable, may not suit players preferring a flatter profile.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AAAA European Hazel Spruce
Back & Sides
Honduras Rosewood
Neck Material
Cedro
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) - based on typical D-dreadnought construction and wood density
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedro is known for its warmth and responsiveness, lending a slightly darker and more complex tone than mahogany, while also offering a uniquely smooth playing experience.
It shares a similar warmth and sustain but with a more refined high-end response thanks to the European spruce, offering a more modern, balanced tone.
Absolutely. The 21:1 ratio provides exceptionally precise tuning adjustments, minimizing slippage and ensuring rock-solid tuning stability, even with heavy string gauges.
