Gallagher guitars are built by hand in limited numbers and with many of the same tools responsible for some of the finest acoustic guitars made over the last 55 years. Some of the jigs and equipment pieces still in use were originally made by J.W. Gallagher. Doc Watson's relationship with J.W. Gallagher is well-known. The Gallagher Guitar Co. Doc Watson model dreadnought features include a solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back & sides, 1 3/4" nut (what Doc Watson preferred) and jumbo frets. It is the quintessential and most recognized Gallagher guitar.