Breedlove Torrefied European Spruce - Myrtlewood Artista Concert Natural Shadow CE

Breedlove Organic Artista Series Concert CE Hollow Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony/Natural Shadow - ARCN21CETEMY

Elegance exemplified. The Artista Concert Natural Shadow CE is every guitarist ™s dream. The stunning, dreamy look of Oregon myrtle; the stunning, rich sound of torrefied European spruce; and the stunning affordability of The Organic Collection, all rolled into the classic, versatile, time-tested Breedlove Concert body. Set off by dark walnut binding and a thin, high gloss Natural Shadow finish and gold appointments, the Artista Concert Natural Shadow CE is an eminently playable work of art, which respects your dedication, expression and talent, while respecting the earth. Dare to dream.

TORREFIED EUROPEAN SPRUCE

As a guitar top, European spruce is powerful like Adirondack, clear like Sitka, and complex and responsive like Engelmann, all of which are employed in various Breedlove guitar lines. Torrefied European spruce graces the Artista, Performer and Signature Series in Breedlove ™s new Organic Collection of sustainably sourced, all solid wood guitars at revolutionary prices. Torrefaction, a thermal process that artificially ages the wood while also turning it more resilient, makes these instruments explode with vintage tone, singing like an old friend that ™s been played by a master for 30 years. With the Organic Collection three years in the making, Breedlove owner Tom Bedell literally climbed a mountain to be positive that the exotic FSC-certified tonewoods used in the assortment are harvested in responsible ways that respect the earth, while providing for superior tone that will last a lifetime. High in the windblown Swiss Alps, Bedell watched as European spruce trees were individually selected ”each yielding many dozens of top sets ”with an eye towards keeping the old growth stands robust for decades to come.

SUSTAINABLE MYRTLEWOOD BACK & SIDES

Popularized by Breedlove, myrtlewood, from the windblown Oregon coast, combines the best elements of rosewood, mahogany and maple ”rich bass, warm midrange and clear, bright trebles ”for truly versatile guitars. Each sonically distinct instrument is individualized by the gnarled, wildly varied, but always arresting grain patterns.

CONCERT BODY SHAPE

The Concert is our most popular body shape, favored by players because it is well-balanced, compact, comfortable to play, and offers all the qualities of a great sounding guitar. It generates a wonderfully articulate range of tone with an ample low end that is never boomy, but always felt. The Concert works well when played fingerstyle, as vocal accompaniment, or at a full strum.

REAL SOLID TONEWOODS FOR SUPERIOR SOUND

No Richlite or resin impregnated softwoods, no glue-heavy plywoods: just solid real tonewoods for real tone.

NATURAL SOUND ELECTRONICS

New Breedlove Natural-Sound electronics with volume and tone controls, and easy battery replacement uses 2 x AAA batteries.
Breedlove Organic Artista Series Concert CE Hollow Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony/Natural Shadow - ARCN21CETEMY Features:

    Body Type:Concert
    Neck Wood:Hard rock maple
    Solid Wood Top:Torrefied European Spruce
    Solid Wood Back & Sides:Myrtlewood
    Back and Sides:Myrtlewood/ Umbellularia californica/ United States
    Top Finish:Natural Shadow Burst High Gloss
    Back & Side Finish:Natural Shadow Banded Burst High Gloss
    Fretboard:African ebony
    # Frets:20
    Nut Width:1.69"
    Tuners Hardware:Premium Breedlove Gold w/ Black buttons
    Lower Bout Width:15.37"
    Waist Width:9"
    Upper Bout Width:11.28"
    Body Length:19.875"
    Body Depth:3.75" (neck), 4.5" (tail)
    String Gauge:Olympia light (.012"-.053")
    Pickup:Breedlove Natural Sound (Microsonic VT HD 2-AAA)
    Bridge:African Ebony
    Binding:Dark Walnut
    Inlay:3mm Brass Dots Offset
    Case:None
    Scale Length:25.5"
    Sound Hole:4