Huss & Dalton FS Custom - Sinker Redwood & Figured Black Walnut

The Huss and Dalton FS Custom in sinker redwood and figured black walnut feels like a quiet revelation, the kind that greets the player with a warmth as ancient as the forests that gave it life. Its sinker redwood top carries deep, resonant color that seems to glow from within, a visual whisper of centuries spent resting beneath riverbeds before being reclaimed for music. Under the hand, it responds with that unmistakable balance of softness and strength that only true sinker redwood can offer. Notes rise easily, blooming with a dark golden shimmer that feels both immediate and endlessly spacious.

The figured black walnut back and sides add a sculptural beauty to the instrument, with rippling grain that seems to shift and move in the light. This tonewood anchors the guitar with a firm, woody presence, lending clarity and articulation while still allowing the redwood’s velvet warmth to unfold freely. Together they form a voice that is eloquent, responsive and full of colors that reward even the lightest touch.

Curly koa binding traces the entire silhouette, its natural glow framing the guitar with quiet elegance. The abalone rosette and backstrip introduce small flashes of color that complement rather than compete with the wood’s natural depth. Ziricote is used thoughtfully across the bridge, fingerboard and headstock veneer, adding dramatic dark lines and a polished sense of refinement to the instrument’s visual language. Abalone side dots on the bass side offer a subtle but distinctive touch for the player alone.

A Honduran mahogany neck completes the feel with a familiar satin warmth, shaped to invite long sessions of effortless play. The 25.4 inch scale, 1 3/4 inch nut and 2 5/16 inch saddle spacing all contribute to a comfortable and expressive playing experience suited to fingerstyle and melodic exploration. Hide glue top bracing ties the build together with traditional resonance, giving the guitar a liveliness and openness that will continue to mature over time.

Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines bring smooth, precise tuning stability, and the instrument rests in a Huss and Dalton tweed case that suits its character perfectly. Weighing in at 4 pounds 4 ounces, this FS Custom feels alive and responsive against the body.

With its blend of rare tonewoods, attentive craftsmanship and a voice that feels both intimate and expansive, this Huss and Dalton FS Custom stands as a deeply soulful instrument, ready to inspire players who seek nuance, warmth and the quiet magic found only in the finest hand built guitars.

Other specifications of the FS Custom include:

• Sinker Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
• Figured Black Walnut Back and Sides
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Curly Koa Body, Fretboard & Headstock Bindings
• Ziricote Bridge & Fingerboard
• Ziricote Headstock Veneer
• B/W/B Top Purfling
• Abalone Rosette
• Abalone Backstrip
• Abalone Fingerboard Dots - Bass Side Inlays
• Hide Glue Top Bracing
• Nut Width 1 3/4"
• Body Width 15 1/4"
• Body Depth 4 1/8"
• Body Length 20"
• Scale 25.4"
• Saddle Spacing 2 5/16"
• Sound hole 3 7/8"
• Gold Gotoh 510 Tuning Machines
• Huss and Dalton tweed case
• 4 lbs 4 oz
• #6487

For more information about the Huss & Dalton FS Custom, please contact us.

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