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Wechter Guitars DN-8118 Dreadnought Select Mahogany Demo

Item ID: DN8118d

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Solid Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard

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Condition: This guitar was thoroughly inspected by our factory-authorized service team. It is certified to be in perfect working order. There is a small ding on the top lower bout, but the guitar is in great shape and contains the full manufacturer's warranty. What does Demo mean? The image(s) shown do not necessarily represent the condition of this particular item.

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Incredible Solid-topped Acoustic Tone!

What a guitar! The DN-8118 Dreadnought Select Mahogany guitar from Wechter Guitars features a tone-producing solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides to give you a bold and electrifying acoustic guitar sound. The sating finish on the DN-8118 Dreadnought Select Mahogany's neck makes this an incredibly comfortable guitar to play, and the high-gloss finish on the rest of the guitar give it an elegant look to match its amazing sound. If you're looking for an acoustic guitar that represents tremendous value, while offering sound that rivals guitars costing much more, get the Wechter DN-8118 Dreadnought Select Mahogany into your hands.

The included Wechter Elite hardshell case is made to fit your Wechter guitar perfectly and keep it safe. Perfect protection for your Wechter guitar! An ill-fitting case won't do your prized axe any favors; you need a perfect fit! This case is built road tough, and it cradles your Wechter guitar in fitted comfort. Put your Wechter guitar where it belongs - in a genuine Wechter hardshell case!

Wechter DN-8118 Dreadnought Select Mahogany Features at a Glance:
  • 6-string acoustic guitar with solid spruce top
  • Solid mahogany back and sides
  • Black binding
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • High-gloss natural finish on the body and peghead
  • Satin-finished neck for easy playability
  • Assembled, set up, and finished on a Plek Pro machine
  • Scale length: 25-1/2"
  • Upper bout: 11-9/16"
  • Waist: 10-11/16"
  • Lower bout: 15-7/8"
  • Body length: 20-1/8"
  • Body depth at headblock: 3-13/16"
  • Body depth at tailblock: 4-7/8"
  • Fingerboard width at nut: 1-11/16"
  • Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 2-1/8"
  • String spacing at bridge: 2-1/8"
  • Fingerboard radius: 12"
  • Case: Elite hardshell case included

The Wechter DN-8118 Dreadnought Select Mahogany represents an outstanding acoustic guitar value!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Dreadnought
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish High Gloss (satin neck)
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Mahogany
Body Bracing Scalloped
Neck Wood Mahogany
Fingerboard Material Rosewood, 14" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Standard Dot
Binding Black
Neck Shape Modified V
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.5"
Tuning Machines Open-geared, Chrome
Bridge Material Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material Bone
Nut Width 1-11/16"
Body Length 20-1/8"
Body Width 11-9/16" at Upper Bout
Body Depth 4-7/8 at Tailblock
Overall Length 41-1/8"
Electronics No Electronics
Case Included Elite Hardshell Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number DN8118

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Unbelievable Sound

by Steve D from Chicago, IL USA
April 5, 2013
Music Background: Enthusiast
I would have been skeptical of a solid wood dreadnought at this price but has read about Abe Wechter in ToneQuest Report. This guitar sounds and plays as well as guitars many times its price. The... read more [+] craftsmanship is excellent and the wood quality is very fine. It booms when picked hard but is sensitive enough for fingerpicking. All and all I couldn't be happier with the guitar. close [-]

One heck of a guitar!

by james davis from Phoenix, AZ
March 26, 2013
Music Background: Played a bit everywhere for the past 48 years and am continuing to play another 48!
I have owned quite a few guitars in my 48 years of playing and this Wechter is a real treat. The opinions of the Sweetwater crew and the praise for Wechter guitars in general is very well founded. Be... read more [+]sides being a top notch player, the action was perfect. Only needed some minor tuning and was good to go. It is also a very good looking guitar with the attention to the details being first rate. I am especially blown away by the service from the first contact and all the way to my doorstep. Outstanding! If you are looking for a top of the line guitar for a fraction of the price, get a Wechter. They are the real bargain. Thanks Sweetwater. close [-]

GREAT VALUE/BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

by Richard Shirley from Columbia,SC
October 29, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
PREFACE:
This is my second Wechter, my first is a GA-Acoustic Electric with solid spruce top and laminated rosewood back and sides I bought from SWEETWATER 2 years ago. It certainly is a great gu... read more [+]itar for the price, but recently I decided I wanted a SOLID wood pure acoustic with a little more bottom end punch and an overall richer sound like a MARTIN D 18. That's where my new WECHTER DN8118 comes in. After researching for 3 months(I enjoy the process) and considering other brands, I bought the WECHTER for $599 which includes a fantastic perfect fitting hardshell case.***I still play my GA-E either unplugged or plugged into my acoustic amp as it has excellent FISHMAN electronics.

The DN 8118 looks much better than some of the pictures indicate with a golden amber solid spruce top and deep solid mahogany back and sides finish. It's a good looking guitar even though it doesn't have any extra "bling" on it. I couldn't find a single flaw on the guitar. I also like that since it is solid wood with no electronics, it's lighter than my GA. And the headstock and tuners are smaller which also lends a " comfortable to hold and play feel" to the guitar.

SOUND/PLAYABILITY: It definitely has a deeper bottom end "martin" tone and the midrange has superb articulation and an overall "rich" sound that I really wanted and got. As for playability, as others has stated, it is PLEKED by Wechter on their Quarter million dollar machine. It plays great all up and down the fretboard and is ready to play on arrival.(no extra set up fees needed)

SERVICE: I like smaller companies as a whole and/or at least companies in which the OWNER is actively involved. This is the case with Abraham Wechter. I have emailed Wechter many times over the last 2 years and have always gotten a response usually within hours from Abe Wechter himself or his sales manager, Gerson. I feel that Wechter really does care about offering a great product with personal service at an affordable price. And the same goes for Sweetwater's personal service and my sales engineer, Andrew Stryffeler who has been great to correspond with and get feedback from.

VALUE: I believe in the "laws of diminshing returns" or BEST VALUE. In this case I feel that for $599 I got a guitar as good as or Nearly as good as others that may cost 2-4 times as much and certainly as good as I need and want.

CONCLUSION: There are so guitar companies and models available and obviously many good guitars that I could be happy with. But after factoring in all of my personal criteria, I decided that WECHTER offers the best all-round package of quality product, price and service. close [-]

WECHTER DN-8118

by TIM PAIR from GANADO,TEXAS
December 30, 2011
Music Background: HOBBYIST
STARTED LESSONS A FEW MONTHS AGO AFTER ABOUT 20 YEARS OF NOT PLAYING. I AM NOT A REAL GOOD PLAYER BUT WANTED TO PICK UP A FEW THINGS THAT MAYBE I COULD PASS ON TO MY GRAND KIDS IF THEY SHOW SOME INTR... read more [+]EST. I WAS PLAYING A WASHBURN (OSCAR SCHMIDT) MY WIFE HAD GOTTEN ME SEVERAL YEARS AGO. THE GUY I AM TAKING LESSONS FROM SUGGESTED I UP-GRADE. ORIGINALLY LOOKING FOR EPIPHONE MASTER BUILT, BUT DELIVERY WAS A FEW WEEKS OUT. THE SALESMAN AT SWEETWATER SUGGESTED TO MY TEACHER TO TRY THE WECHTER. WE DID AND I AM VERY PLEASED. THE SOUND IS GREAT AND IT IS SO MUCH EASIER TO PLAY BECAUSE OF THE SET UP FROM THE FACTORY. I AM 60 YEARS OLD AND LIKE I SAY, AM NOT A REAL GOOD PLAYER BUT THIS GUITAR HAS GIVEN ME MORE INCENTIVE TO STAY WITH IT AND MAYBE PASS THE GUITAR AND A FEW SONGS DOWN THE LINE TO MY FAMILY.

TIM
GANADO, TEXAS close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Chris McCown
I was blown away by the tone of the Wechter DN-8118 Dreadnaught. It was on par with another guitar with the same body style and wood materials costing many times its price. Very even tone throughout, and plays very well too. The Select Series is an amazing value!
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I was very pleased with the shipping speed and the way the stand was packed. I was especially surprised to see candy thrown in the box as well, thank you. It was very relevant to your name "sweet" water. Your "Thank You" inserts provided an insight into your service to your customers - and it really shows how you really appreciate your customers. Your customer service is excellent and I would not hesitate to buy from you again ... in fact, you will be the first company that will come to mind for my next purchase because I know what I will expect. Excellent Customer Service!


Cheryll, Lott, TX
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Wechter Guitars DN-8118 Dreadnought Select Mahogany

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