The HST

DylanTalksTone x Texas Toast Guitars

A modern evolution of my favorite guitar ever — the Les Paul Double Cut Junior — built by hand in Colorado.

The HST exists because this guitar didn’t.
I wanted the feel, balance, and immediacy of a double cut Junior… but with the flexibility, refinement, and reliability that modern players actually need. So we built it.

Why the HST Exists

My all-time favorite guitar is a Les Paul Double Cut Junior.
It’s raw, direct, and inspiring — but it’s also limited.

The HST is what happens when you keep everything that makes a Junior special and evolve it without losing the soul:

• Two pickups instead of one

• Thoughtful electronics

• Premium materials

• Built by real builders, not a factory

This isn’t a vintage reissue.
It’s a player’s guitar, designed to disappear in your hands and show up in the mix.

Built by Texas Toast Guitars – Colorado, USA

The HST is hand-built in Colorado by Matt and Chris at Texas Toast Guitars.

This isn’t a branding exercise — it’s a real collaboration:

• Designs refined through prototypes

• Decisions made at the bench, not in a boardroom

• Built the way guitars used to be built — one at a time

If you know Texas Toast, you already understand the level of care here.

Tone & Feel

The HST balances warmth, clarity, and attack in a way that works across genres:

• Honduran mahogany body & neck for midrange punch and sustain

• Flamed maple top adds articulation and snap without getting harsh

• 24.75" scale keeps the feel familiar and expressive

• Perfect balance whether standing or sitting

It feels broken-in the first time you play it — not stiff, not overbuilt, just right.

Pickups — Built Your Way

You choose the voice.

Each HST is loaded with your choice of DylanTalksTone pickups:

• Any DTT humbucker

• Enduro humbuckers

• Humbucker-sized P90s

No upcharge.
No “standard vs upgrade” nonsense.

Because the right pickup is the one you actually want to play.

Specs

Body

• Honduran Mahogany

• Flamed Maple Top

• Maple Reveal Binding

Neck

• Honduran Mahogany

• C Profile

• 1 11/16" Nut Width

• 24.75" Scale Length

Fretboard

• Black Kingwood

• Block Inlays

• Luminlay Glowing Side Dots

• Maple Binding

• 10" Radius

Pickups

• Your choice of:

  • Any DTT Humbucker

  • Enduro Single Coils

  • Humbucker-Sized P90s

  • (If your Combo Shows as Not Available, Hit me In The Chat) 

Hardware

• Hipshot Bridge

• Hipshot Tuners

Finish Options

• Bourbon Burst

• Black Burst

• Custom Color (No Upcharge)

Included

• Premium Gig Bag

Built In

• Colorado, USA

Who the HST Is For

✔ Players who want one great guitar
✔ Gigging musicians who need reliability
✔ Anyone who loves classic designs but wants modern refinement

Who It’s Not For

✖ Spec collectors
✖ Brand-logo shoppers
✖ Anyone chasing “cheap” instead of right

The $2,500 Reality

At $2,500, the HST sits in a space that almost doesn’t exist anymore.

You’re getting:

• Hand-built construction

• Premium tonewoods

• Boutique-level hardware

• Custom pickup choice

• U.S. craftsmanship

I genuinely don’t believe there’s another guitar offering this level of quality, flexibility, and intent at this price.

The Guitar I Wanted — Now Available

The HST isn’t meant to impress you on paper.
It’s meant to make you want to keep playing.

If a double cut guitar has ever felt like home to you — this one will feel familiar… and better.