Lakewood D-44 Premium
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Lakewood
D-44 Premium
Product Info
Article Number:
592642
Brand:
Lakewood
Model:
D-44 Premium
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,408.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lakewood D-44 Premium is a serious instrument, built for the discerning player who appreciates detail and responsiveness. The Granadillo back and sides give it a uniquely focused voice, while the AAAA spruce top ensures it projects beautifully. This dreadnought is perfect for fingerstyle players and those seeking a refined acoustic tone.
Product Description
- Lakewood D-44 Premium
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: AAAA European spruce
- Back and sides: Granadillo
- Body purflings: Decorative purflings made from precious woods
- Neck: Cedro
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Body binding: Pear
- Flat headstock: Granadillo
- Headstock inlay: Lakewood logo in white Mother-of-Pearl
- Bone nut
- Neck width at the nut: 44 mm
- at the neck-body transition: 56 mm
- Neck thickness: 20 to 22 mm
- Neck-body connection at the 14th fret
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 650 mm
- 20 Frets
- Soundhole decoration: Premium design with two wood types and abalone
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- Bridge pin: Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl dot
- Heel cap: Granadillo
- String spacing at the bridge: 55 mm
- Machine heads: Gotoh SGL-510Z Gold 21:1
- Machine head knobs: Ebony
- Original strings: D'Addario XSAPB1253 .012 - .053 (Art. #516198#)
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes Hiscox Lakewood case
PROS
- • AAAA European spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection across the spectrum.
- • Granadillo back and sides provide a focused, articulate tone with surprising warmth.
- • Cedro neck offers a responsive feel and contributes to the guitar's complex harmonic overtones.
- • Gotoh SGL-510Z tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability even with heavy use.
CONS
- • Granadillo's tonal character can be less forgiving of less-than-perfect technique.
- • The 44mm nut width might feel cramped for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • Premium-priced, positioning it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AAAA European Spruce
Back & Sides
Granadillo
Neck Material
Cedro
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Granadillo offers a more direct, articulate tone with a slightly drier quality than Rosewood, and more focus than Mahogany's warmth. It's a unique voice that excels in clarity and note definition.
Yes, Cedro is noticeably more responsive and flexible, which contributes to a faster feel and allows for more nuanced dynamics. It's a subtle but impactful difference in playability.
Lakewood offers a distinct voice and build philosophy, often prioritizing responsiveness and tonal complexity. While Martin and Taylor are established, the D-44 Premium provides a compelling alternative for those seeking something a little different.
