Rosebud Diamond Series
A highly limited series of 12 instruments.
The first ever Irwin Certified reproduction of
Jerry Garcia's guitars.
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The Rosebud Diamond Series
In an extremely limited series of 12 guitars, Jerry Garcia's Rosebud Guitar is recreated in an Irwin Certified series for the first time ever.
Rosebud Diamond Series Features
Each guitar in the Diamond Series is identified by the unique playing card inlaid on the back of the headstock, as well as a cocobolo diamond inlaid above the playing card.
The diamond inlay is cut from the original piece of wood used in the Rosebud that Doug built for Jerry Garcia. The necks are built by the creator, Doug Irwin. The rest is handcrafted by master luthier, Leo Elliott of Scarlet Fire Guitars.
Doug has been interested in the Cards of Destiny for many years. This series is a representation of the Cards of Life, a system by which Doug uses to make sense of the chaotic world.
Authenticity Guarantee
Personal inspection by Doug Irwin
Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Doug Irwin
Authentic Construction
Constructed with a curly maple core and vermilion accent veneers
Hand-selected, straight-grained cocobolo** top for stunning aesthetics
Rosebud oval inlaid with Gabon ebony and synthetic ivory details
Unique "Rosie" design featuring a red recon stone rose with a brass stem, an abalone Ankh, and sterling silver inlays
Signature Details
Scarlet Fire asymmetrical neck carve with a 1.687 nut
16" radius ebony fretboard with characteristic brown inclusions, like the original
Standard .105 x 0.045 fret wire with customizable 24th fret inlay (7 character limit)
Gabon ebony headstock overlay with brass accents
Irwin Eagle inlay on the headstock
Electronics & Hardware
Kluson brand harmonica bridge for improved construction over the original Schaller
Brass billet milled saddles for superior tone
Gold Graph Tech Ratio locking tuners, with Schaller options available
OBEL setup