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This [[Thompson Guitars|Thompson]] [[Model::DWA/A]] is the current primary stage guitar of [[Justin Holmes]]. It was delivered in September of 2024.
This [[Thompson Guitars|Thompson]] DWA/A is the current primary stage guitar of [[Justin Holmes]]. It was delivered in September of 2024.


It has [[tonewood::Claro Walnut]] back and sides, and an [[topwood::Adirondack Spruce]] top. The top is painted black; it is currently the only black-topped Thompson guitar being played in public, and only the second ever made.
It has Claro Walnut back and sides, and an Adirondack Spruce top. The top is painted black; it is currently the only black-topped Thompson guitar being played in public, and only the second ever made.


It is fitted with the [[K&K Double Helix]], with the [[wikipedia:Piezoelectricity|piezo]] and [[wikipedia:Pickup_(music_technology)#Magnetic_pickups|magnetic soundhole pickup]] each routed to their own jack, which Holmes mixes in real time with a [[Line 6 Helix Floor]].
It is fitted with the [[K&K Double Helix]], with the [[wikipedia:Piezoelectricity|piezo]] and [[wikipedia:Pickup_(music_technology)#Magnetic_pickups|magnetic soundhole pickup]] each routed to their own jack, which Holmes mixes in real time with a [[Line 6 Helix Floor]].

Revision as of 08:26, 23 December 2025

Thompson Guitars DWA/A 2056
Type Guitar
Serial 2056
Year 2024
Owner Justin Holmes
Tonewoods
Top Adirondack Spruce
Back/Sides Claro Walnut




Electronics
K&K Double Helix

This Thompson DWA/A is the current primary stage guitar of Justin Holmes. It was delivered in September of 2024.

It has Claro Walnut back and sides, and an Adirondack Spruce top. The top is painted black; it is currently the only black-topped Thompson guitar being played in public, and only the second ever made.

It is fitted with the K&K Double Helix, with the piezo and magnetic soundhole pickup each routed to their own jack, which Holmes mixes in real time with a Line 6 Helix Floor.

Gallery

  • The piezo and soundhole pickups are routed to separate outputs, for mixing with a floor rig.
    The piezo and soundhole pickups are routed to separate outputs, for mixing with a floor rig.
  • The Adirondack Spruce top began quite blonde before being painted black.
    The Adirondack Spruce top began quite blonde before being painted black.
  • Sunlight brings out a three-dimensional appearance to the Claro Walnut tonewood.
    Sunlight brings out a three-dimensional appearance to the Claro Walnut tonewood.
  • The headstock is understated, with a simple turquoise Thompson logo.
    The headstock is understated, with a simple turquoise Thompson logo.
  • DWA/A 2056 at the setup bench at Thompson, showing the rare black top.
    DWA/A 2056 at the setup bench at Thompson, showing the rare black top.
  • The back and sides are claro walnut from Sunriver, Oregon.
    The back and sides are claro walnut from Sunriver, Oregon.
  • DWA/A 2056 is the first (and currently, only) black-finished Thompson in public use.
    DWA/A 2056 is the first (and currently, only) black-finished Thompson in public use.
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