Greg Bennett GD50 Open Pore Natural Acoustic Guitar

Description

Introduction

The Greg Bennett GD50 Open Pore Acoustic Guitar is a remarkable fusion of refined craftsmanship, elegant aesthetics, and superior tonal projection. Built by Samick under the Greg Bennett design line, this guitar represents the brand’s commitment to producing high-quality instruments at affordable prices. With an open pore finish and solid tonewood construction, the GD50 stands out both visually and sonically. Whether you're an aspiring musician, an experienced player looking for a reliable second guitar, or a gigging performer, the GD50 delivers the richness of sound and the subtle beauty of a high-end acoustic. Its dreadnought body shape provides bold volume and full-spectrum tone, making it an ideal companion for any genre—be it folk, rock, country, or classical-inspired fingerpicking.

?️ Design & Body Construction

Body Shape: Dreadnought

The Greg Bennett GD50 features a classic dreadnought body, known for its strong projection and balanced tone. This body type is preferred by strummers and singer-songwriters alike, offering a full, bold acoustic sound that can fill a room without amplification. Top: Solid Spruce

A key highlight of the GD50 is its solid spruce top, which ensures excellent resonance and tonal clarity. Spruce is a popular tonewood for tops because of its dynamic response and projection, allowing for expressive play whether you’re strumming hard or playing delicately. Back & Sides: Mahogany

The guitar’s mahogany back and sides contribute warmth and depth to its tonal profile. Mahogany adds strong midrange character and balances the brightness of spruce, producing a tone that is rich, earthy, and ideal for vocal accompaniment. Finish: Open Pore Natural

The open pore finish leaves the wood exposed and untreated by thick glosses, enhancing resonance and giving the guitar a raw, organic aesthetic. It allows the tonewood to breathe freely, improving sustain and tonal vibrancy over time.

? Neck, Fingerboard & Playability

Neck: Mahogany with Slim Profile

The GD50 comes with a mahogany neck, which is both strong and smooth. Its slim profile ensures comfort and quick fretting, making it suitable for extended practice or performance sessions. Fingerboard: Rosewood

The fingerboard is made of rosewood, a dense and durable tonewood with natural oils that contribute to a smooth playing surface. It allows for clean note articulation and fast finger movement. Scale Length & Frets

• Scale Length: 25.5 inches – Standard for dreadnoughts, ensures solid intonation and bright tone
• Frets: 20 – With dot inlays for fret position markers
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1.69 inches) – Comfortable for both chords and fingerstyle

? Sound Performance

The GD50’s solid spruce top and mahogany body combine to offer a balanced tone with clear trebles, punchy mids, and a warm bass response. Its dreadnought shape gives it powerful projection, making it suitable for live performances, unplugged sets, and studio recordings. Thanks to its open pore finish, the top vibrates more freely, creating better resonance and sustain compared to guitars with heavy lacquer coatings. This makes every note feel more connected and alive.

? Professional Features at an Affordable Price

• High-grade tonewoods
• Professional setup out of the box
• Excellent fret finishing and smooth edges
• Long-lasting tuning stability
• Acoustic warmth with dynamic responsiveness

? Durability and Build Integrity

Designed to handle regular use, the GD50 is reliable for daily practice, traveling musicians, and stage performers. Its solid top ages with time, improving tone with each year. The open pore finish, while more susceptible to cosmetic wear, adds to its charm as it naturally evolves with usage.

? Best Uses

• ? Music schools and academies
• ? Singer-songwriter performances
• ? Home recording studios
• ? Travel and gigs
• ? Personal practice and songwriting

? Greg Bennett GD50 Specifications Table