Richwood D-65-VA Master Series
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Richwood
D-65-VA Master Series
Product Info
Article Number:
608208
Brand:
Richwood
Model:
D-65-VA Master Series
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Richwood D-65-VA is a surprisingly good-sounding dreadnought that offers a lot of bang for your buck. The solid top and rosewood back give it a full, warm tone with good projection – perfect for singer-songwriters or players who want a solid foundation for strumming and fingerpicking. It’s an excellent choice for intermediate players looking to upgrade without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Richwood D-65-VA Master Series
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid A Grade sitka spruce
- Top purfling: Herringbone
- Back and sides: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany with matt finish
- 2-Way adjustable truss rod
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Scale: 650 mm
- 20 frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Rosette with 3 rings
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Binding: Ivory-coloured ABS
- Der Jung DLX chrome machine heads
- Colour: Vintage aged
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers surprising projection and clarity for the price.
- • Rosewood back and sides add warmth and sustain, a great tonal foundation.
- • Mahogany neck with matte finish offers a comfortable, fast playing experience.
- • Bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and improve string vibration transfer.
CONS
- • Vintage aging finish may not appeal to players preferring a pristine aesthetic.
- • ABS binding, while functional, feels less premium than genuine wood binding.
- • While versatile, the dreadnought body might be unwieldy for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid A Grade Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Similar Products
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself doesn't directly impact the sound, but it's applied to a solid top, which contributes to a more resonant tone than a laminate top would offer.
The 43mm nut width is a standard size, but the mahogany neck’s matte finish helps with grip and the overall feel is generally comfortable, though smaller hands might find it a touch wider than ideal.
The Richwood offers a richer, more complex tone due to the solid top and rosewood back, often exceeding the sound quality of comparable models in its price bracket, though the Yamaha may have a slightly more consistent build.
