Kevin Kopp K-35 Sunburst - Tunnel Redwood & Jaguar Figured Mahogany #0161826

The K-35 has long stood as one of Kevin Kopp’s most celebrated interpretations of the slope shoulder dreadnought, blending the soul of a golden-era workhorse with the refinement and responsiveness of a modern boutique instrument. Built entirely by hand in his small North Carolina shop, Kevin Kopp’s guitars have earned a devoted following for their extraordinary balance, vintage-inspired voice, and understated elegance. A former repairman and restoration expert with decades spent studying the finest pre-war American acoustics, Kopp approaches every build with the eye of a historian and the instincts of a musician, creating instruments that feel immediately familiar while offering a level of precision and responsiveness only a master luthier can deliver.

This particular K-35 is a stunning expression of that philosophy. The Tunnel Redwood top gives the guitar an unmistakable depth and warmth, delivering the aged, broken-in character players chase in vintage instruments while retaining remarkable clarity and dynamic range. Responsive under the lightest touch yet capable of tremendous power when driven hard, the top is paired with Adirondack spruce braces that provide headroom, articulation, and structural integrity worthy of a lifelong companion.

The Jaguar Figured Mahogany back and sides are visually mesmerizing, alive with movement and deep dimensional figuring that shifts beautifully in the light. Tonally, the mahogany keeps the voice focused and woody, with a dry vintage character that perfectly complements the richness of the redwood top. The result is a dreadnought with enormous presence, producing warm lows, open mids, and a sweet, singing high end that never becomes harsh.

A Honduran mahogany neck paired with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge gives the instrument a smooth, effortless playing feel, while the 24 3/4" scale length adds a relaxed, slinky response that encourages expressive playing. The comfortable 1 3/4" nut width and 2 5/16" bridge spacing make this K-35 equally inviting for fingerstyle work and aggressive flatpicking alike.

Visually, every detail reflects Kopp’s restrained vintage sensibility. The rich sunburst finish evokes the great slope shoulder acoustics of the 1930s and ’40s, while the firestripe pickguard, ebony headstock veneer, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and nickel Waverly tuners with ebony buttons complete the timeless aesthetic with quiet sophistication.

At 16" wide and weighing just 4 lbs 6 oz, this slope shoulder dreadnought feels remarkably alive in the hands: lightweight, resonant, and vibrating with every note. It is the kind of guitar that reminds you why Kevin Kopp has become one of the most respected independent luthiers building today: an instrument rooted deeply in tradition, yet unmistakably personal in both voice and feel.

Other specifications include:

• Tunnel Redwood Top
• Adirondack Spruce Braces
• Jaguar Figured Mahogany Back & Sides
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
• MOP Dot Fingerboard Inlays
• Ebony Headstock Veneer
• Nickel Waverlys with Ebony Buttons
• Firestripe Pickguard
• 16" Wide Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
• 24 3/4" Scale Length
• Hard Case
• 4 lb 6 oz
• #0161826

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