Benjamin Dakota Rogers
(Canada)
I am very excited to have Benjamin Dakota Rogers as one of the House Guitars Artist Series family!
A native of rural Ontario, Benjamin is a talented songwriter and musician who is making a name for himself in folk music. Listen to his music and you’ll hear influences of roots, blues and country come through in his thoughtful lyrics and an engaging stage presence. Be sure to check out Benjamin’s latest album, Better by Now.
Benjamin’s custom SSD
I first met Benjamin at our local Celtic Festival in Goderich Ontario. Benjamin approached me about building him a guitar that would have the look and feel of a vintage instrument, but built to withstand the rigours of a busy touring schedule on the road.
We started with the Slope Shoulder Dreadnought shape, a shape Benjamin has always loved. The neck dimension (scale, string spacing, etc) were taken from Benjamin’s Waterloo Jumbo King which he had been previously been touring with. The bracing is a pattern was inspired by vintage Gibson designs, with a few tweaks for increase stability. A dark sunburst finish and unique star inlay round out a guitar that is both visually stunning and has a sound to match.
The random stars and planets headstock inlay was inspired some vintage banjo headstocks that Benjamin had seen.
Shape: SSD
Back/Sides: Mahogany
Top: Torrefied Adirondack Spruce
Scale length: 25.4”
Neck: 12-fret neck joint
Nut with: 1 ¾ (44.5mm)
Bridge spacing: 2 7/16”
Neck: Mahogany (1-piece)
Fretboard/bridge/headplate: Indian Rosewood
Binding/Rosette: Curly Maple binding and Spalted Maple rosette
Side position marker: Clay dots
Purfling: black
Tuning machines: Waverly with Ebony buttons
Fret: Stainless
Logo: Shell
Fretboard Inlay: Stars
Pickup: K&K Pure
Pickguard: White pearloid custom shape
Finish: Satin
Case: Hiscox
Custom options for a BDR SSD include alternate top woods, and alternate fretboard and string spacing dimensions. Benjamin's one-of-a-kind headstock inlay and pickguard cannot be duplicated.
Contact us for more info on getting your own BDR SSD
Benjamin’s music has taken him touring across North America and beyond! Check out his tour schedule to find out where you can see him live.