Breedlove Organic Collection Performer Concertina Cutaway CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bourbon Burst

OVERVIEW


All-solid African mahogany acoustic-electric with torrefied top, soft cutaway and Natural Sound electronics.
If you're ready for the stage, then we at Musician's Friend recommend the Breedlove Performer Concertina acoustic-electric cutaway. This Breedlove Organic Collection model brings legendary Breedlove playability to the "aged" sound of torrefied European spruce over African mahogany. A custom-crafted gloss Bourbon Burst finish completes this model, which also comes equipped with Breedlove’s state-of-the-art Natural Sound electronics. With its small but powerful Concertina shape, this Breedlove Organic isn't just an instrument for the couch or for the player with a smaller frame—it's perfect for those seeking a new, unique voice.
Sustainably sourced all-solid wood construction and torrefied top
At Musician's Friend, we love that no clear-cut woods are used in the Breedlove Organic Collection. But we're even more impressed with the sound, especially the "aged" power of torrefied European spruce tops, every bit the match for high-end U.S. models. To collect the mahogany that makes up this guitar, the Breedlove team ventured to the source—the African Congo River Basin, the world's second-largest rainforest. Mahogany has a dry, warm timbre with a midrange presence that recording engineers love, whether miked up or coming through Breedlove's clean, easy-to-use Natural Sound electronics.
Soft cutaway and small Concertina shape
Breedlove's Concertina shape is the brand's take on the eternal parlor guitar, with a short-scale 12-fret neck shifting the pinless bridge to a sweet spot on the small body. The result is a rich, round bass response tempered by sweet, sustained trebles. A soft cutaway provides you with unfettered and unlimited access to all 18 frets.
Optimized for sound and built for performance
Breedlove Natural Sound electronics will help you sound better and play more by placing controls right where you need them—in the soundhole for quick, on-the-strum access. Volume and tone are easily addressed with soundhole-mounted controls. Easy battery replacement keeps things simple onstage or at home—a winning combination.
The ideal guitar for the eco-friendly player
Breedlove 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 Performer Concertina is a winning combination for the player seeking a unique sound from responsibly harvested woods.
More on the Breedlove Organic Collection
Designed 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."

FEATURES

Sustainably sourced all-solid African mahogany back and sides, and torrefied European spruce top respect the Earth while providing great tone
Classic Breedlove slim neck profile and soft cutaway offers unlimited upper fret access for hours of comfortable playability
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 custom-crafted gloss Bourbon Burst finish




SPECIFICATIONS
Body

Body Type: Concertina
Cutaway: Yes
Top wood: Solid torrefied European spruce
Back and sides: Solid African mahogany
Bracing pattern: X brace
Binding: Tortoise
Top finish: Gloss Bourbon Burst
Body finish: Gloss Bourbon Stain

Neck

Neck shape: Soft C
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Fingerboard: African mahogany
Inlay: Offset brass dots
Scale length: 25"
Number of frets: 18
Fret type: Gold
Neck finish: Satin Bourbon Stain

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes, Breedlove Natural Sound

Other

Headstock overlay: African ebony
Tuning machines: Premium Breedlove gold closed gear with black buttons
Bridge: African ebony
Saddle and nut: Bone
Number of strings: 6
Special features: All-solid wood acoustic-electric guitar at an approachable price point.
Accessories: Saddle, truss rod wrench, Breedlove sticker, Breedlove inspection check list.
Case: Sold separately
Country or origin: China

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