Breedlove Artista Concert Natural Shadow CE Myrtlewood Acoustic Electric Guitar B Stock #8867

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Breedlove Artista Concert Natural Shadow CE Myrtlewood Acoustic Electric Guitar B Stock #8867

4.00 lbs, 4.80 Oz

Blemished: May have minor cosmetic scratches/scuffs. Noteworthy blemishes will be pictured and described. Plays and works as it should. Factory Blemished Stock offerings from Specialty Traders have never been broken/repaired. These are considered less than perfect due to cosmetic issues only. They do not have playability issues or electronic issues if applicable. Manufacturer's Warranty Included

There is a very small finish chip on the left side of soundhole. Please see pictures for details.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS
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
Scale Length
25.5"
Sound Hole
4"
Crafted In
Designed in Bend, OR USA. Crafted in China.

Sustainable & Clear Cut Free Made from sustainably-sourced exotic and native tonewoods. No clear-cut trees are used in these instruments. Breedlove uses salvaged and individually harvested timber and has deep relationships with responsible suppliers around the globe. As we move towards sustainability across all lines, owner Tom Bedell has visited 15 countries to discover exactly where the wood comes from, how it is selected and harvested, and how this affects the wildlife, the community, the forest and the planet.

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.

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.

GUITAR PORTRAIT We are pleased to present these very detailed specifications for your 2020 Breedlove acoustic guitar, which was designed in Bend, Oregon and crafted in China. In addition to dimensions, we have listed every piece of wood in this model: its common name, scientific name, and country where the tree grew. We use no clear-cut wood. We either salvage dead trees or individually harvest to minimize the impact on the forest. You can travel globally with your Breedlove worry free. No permits are needed. That said, it might be helpful to have this information on hand if you are traveling internationally. We suggest printing out this information and carrying it with your guitar to avoid any misunderstanding or time-consuming waits with border customs officials.

Wood and Animal Contents
Top
Torrefied European Spruce/ Picea abies/ Switzerland
Back and Sides
Myrtlewood/ Umbellularia californica/ United States
Neck
Maple/ Acer saccharum/ Germany
Fretboard
African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
Bridge
African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
Headstock overlay
African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
Body Binding
Dark Walnut
Body Purfling
Plastic
Fretboard Binding
African Ebony/ Diospyros crassiflora/ Republic of Congo
Fretboard Purfling
None
Headstock Binding
None
Headstock Purfling
None
Bracing
European Spruce/ Picea abies/ Switzerland
Back Strip / Side Brace
European Spruce/ Picea abies/ Switzerland
Kerfing
African Mahogany | Khaya senegalensis | Republic of Congo
Bridge Plate
Maple/ Acer saccharum/ Germany
Neck / Tailblock
African Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of Congo
Logo
Polyester
Fretboard Inlay
Brass
Nut / Saddle
Bone | Bubalus bubalis | China

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