If we had to count our favorite traditional builders on one hand, John Slobod would be one of the first fingers on the list. John’s instruments are built with a lifelong passion that’s honed by his wonderful ear and razor’s edge lutherie skills. It should come as no surprise that we’re head over heels for this 2007 Circa Dreadnought with 28-style appointments, Madagascar Rosewood, and Adirondack Spruce.The setup is responsive and easy: you can dig in with a pick without fighting the action. John’s carved out a sweet spot for the bass response with plenty of articulation and just enough boom to fill out the room. It’s hard to find a more responsive, expertly crafted, and just downright fun to play dread than from John Slobod’s Portland, Maine workshop.
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Here’s a demo with Paul behind the wheel: https://youtu.be/aCpjVE9aaYc
I know at least a dozen top pros that play John's guitars and for good reason. This is a beautiful Circa that has a lot of meat in the voice. The notes are full with power to spare. Very articulate and clear, particularly in the bass response. This is a great guitar for solos. 
I am a bit biased toward Circa guitars since I am an owner, but this is a great D-28 at an amazing price for the woods and playability. You really can't do better than a Circa guitar, if you like the Martin tone and styling. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.188 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar |
If we had to count our favorite traditional builders on one hand, John Slobod would be one of the first fingers on the list. John’s instruments are built with a lifelong passion that’s honed by his wonderful ear and razor’s edge lutherie skills
I know at least a dozen top pros that play John's guitars and for good reason. This is a beautiful Circa that has a lot of meat in the voice
I am a bit biased toward Circa guitars since I am an owner, but this is a great D-28 at an amazing price for the woods and playability. You really can't do better than a Circa guitar, if you like the Martin tone and styling. 