The Final "Jefferson" OO-SP by Huss and Dalton
The last of the "Jefferson" guitars. The Huss & Dalton "Jefferson" OO-SP is a profoundly significant, limited-edition acoustic guitar that honors one of America's most influential Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, through masterful luthiery and a deeply meaningful connection to Virginia's natural and historical heritage. Having exhausted the supply of wood, no more of these guitars can be made.
Just holding this fine instrument instills a feeling of connection to the history of the nation and one of the most pivotal people of the time.
This final commemorative model was born from a remarkable collaboration between Huss & Dalton Guitar Company and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, stewards of Monticello, Jefferson's iconic Virginia estate. A majestic tree stood for over two centuries, witnessing the evolution of the nation Jefferson helped found as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third U.S. President. When the tree eventually fell, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation preserved portions of its wood, recognizing its symbolic power. They partnered with Huss & Dalton—renowned Staunton, Virginia-based builders known for their uncompromising craftsmanship—to transform this historic timber into a series of extraordinary guitars.
The significance of the Jefferson OO-SP transcends mere materials—it's a celebration of Virginia's legacy, Jefferson's vision of liberty and enlightenment, and the enduring craft of American guitar making. Each guitar in this rare edition (16 in total) carries a piece of living history: wood that grew on sacred ground, planted by a man whose ideas shaped a nation. The result is an instrument of extraordinary tonal beauty—warm, focused, and blooming with complexity—that improves with age, much like the ideals it commemorates.
For players, collectors, or history enthusiasts, the Huss & Dalton "Jefferson" OO-SP is more than a guitar—it's a tangible link to the past, a masterpiece of boutique craftsmanship, and a profound statement of heritage, tone, and timeless inspiration.
