The Breedlove Signature Concertina acoustic-electric cutaway boasts a luminous high-gloss finish and soft stylish cutaway that puts every fret within reach. Combined with its sustainably sourced all-solid African mahogany back and sides and torrefied European spruce top, this Breedlove is an intimate, powerful instrument. We at Musician’s Friend think ‘ll be surprised by the small body’s “aged” all-solid wood dynamics, enhanced by forward X bracing and Breedlove’s Sound Optimization research. Additionally, 12-fret guitars land the bridge closer to the top’s waist, making for glassy, creamy trebles and round, balanced bass. With this Breedlove Organic Collection model, ‘ll get a classically rich, immediately identifiable tone.Sustainably sourced tonewood and torrefied topAt Musician’s Friend, we love that no clear-cut woods are used in the Breedlove Organic Collection, only sustainably sourced all-solid FSC Certified exotic tonewoods and native myrtlewood. But we’re even more impressed with the sound. The “aged” power of torrefied European spruce tops is every bit the match for high-end U.S. models. Torrefaction—essentially roasting the wood—doesn’t just help sound great, but makes the instrument easier to maintain in light of temperature and humidity changes.Unfettered access to all frets with a soft cutaway designThe Breedlove soft cutaway design gives smooth and comfortable access to all 18 frets on this Signature Concertina model. ‘ll dominate any playing situation with this one, and be able to reach every fret with the sharp-looking but soft-feeling cutaway. Optimized for sound and built for performanceBreedlove Natural Sound electronics will help sound better and play more by placing controls right where need them—in the soundhole for quick, on-the-strum access. Volume and tone are easily addressed with soundhole-mounted controls. The ideal guitar for the eco-friendly playerBreedlove has made a name for itself in developing beautifully crafted instruments with a distinctive, unique sound. With the release of the Breedlove Organic Collection, Breedlove steps up their game by offering sustainably harvested all-solid acoustic-electrics at an affordable price. The Breedlove Signature Concertina cutaway acoustic-electric is a winning combination for the player seeking a unique sound from responsibly harvested woods. More on the Breedlove Organic CollectionDesigned in Bend, Oregon, with no synthetic materials and half the glue, the Breedlove Organic Collection makes four great-sounding lightweight, responsive series of instruments accessible at revolutionary prices. Each wood combination comes in Breedlove’s three distinctive, popular shapes—Concerto, Concert and 12-fret Concertina. The Signature Series and Wildwood Series also come in the new travel-size Companion shape. As Breedlove owner Tom Bedell says, “Saving the world’s forests never sounded so good.”
Product Highlights
- Sustainably sourced all-solid African mahogany construction and European spruce torrefied top respect the Earth while providing great tone
- Classic Breedlove slim neck profile and soft cutaway for easy access to all frets and hours of comfortable playing time
- Easy soundhole operation and tailblock battery replacement for Breedlove Natural Sound electronics
- Set up with light gauge strings for superior sound and complete with a thin gloss Copper Burst finish