Torrefied European Spruce - African Mahogany
SIGNATURE CONCERT COPPER CEThe percentage of new players that stick with guitar past the first year is actually pretty slim. With the Signature Concert Copper CE, Breedlove sets out to change that equation. Offered at a remarkable price, this instrument puts the magic of superior all-solid-wood sound into the hands of guitarists of any level. It’s no surprise then that professionals are already choosing the Signature Concert Copper CE for stage and studio work. It’s that good. Attractive, easy to play, easy to maintain, it’s the perfect choice for now and forever. Go Organic and help save the earth one guitar at a time.
Signature Concert Copper CESPECIFICATIONS
Body Type
Concert
Neck Wood
African Mahogany
Solid Wood Top
Torrefied European Spruce
Solid Wood Back & Sides
African Mahogany
Top Finish
Copper Burst High Gloss
Back & Side Finish
High Gloss (Mahogany Stain)
Fretboard
Indian Laurel
# Frets
20
Nut Width
1.69"
Tuners Hardware
Premium Breedlove Chrome w/ Black buttons
Lower Bout Width
15.37"
Waist Width
9"
Upper Bout Width
11.28"
Body Length
19.874"
Body Depth
3.75" (neck), 4.5" (tail)
String Gauge
Olympia light (.012"-.053")
Pickup
Breedlove Natural Sound (Microsonic VT HD 2-AAA)
Bridge
Indian Laurel
Binding
Black (6mm)
Inlay
3mm MOP plastic Dots Offset
Case
None
Scale Length
25.5"
Sound Hole
4"
Crafted In
Designed in Bend, OR USA. Crafted in China.
FEATURES
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,
Sometimes called khaya, African mahogany has a familiar crisp, clean and warm voice and boasts an impressive versatility, taking well to fingerpicking as well as to a more robust strumming attack without losing clarity. All mahogany instruments—like the Organic Collection Wildwood Series (which features sustainably harvested wood source from the Republic of Congo) offer a natural compression that delights blues players, folkies and singer/songwriters.
CONCERT BODY SHAPEThe 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 SOUNDNo Richlite or resin impregnated softwoods, no glue-heavy plywoods: just solid real tonewoods for real tone.
NATURAL SOUND ELECTRONICSNew Breedlove Natural-Sound electronics with volume and tone controls, and easy battery replacement uses 2 x AAA batteries.
TORREFIED EUROPEAN SPRUCEAs 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.
GUITAR PORTRAITWe 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 ContentsTop
Torrefied European Spruce/ Picea abies/ Switzerland
Back and Sides
African Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of Congo
Neck
African Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of Congo
Fretboard
Indian Laurel, Indian Laurel/ Terminalia elliptica/ India
Bridge
Indian Laurel/ Terminalia elliptica/ India
Headstock overlay
Indian Laurel/ Terminalia elliptica/ India
Body Binding
Black / plastic
Body Purfling
Plastic
Fretboard Binding
Indian Laurel/ Terminalia elliptica/ India
Fretboard Purfling
None
Headstock Binding
None
Headstock Purfling
None
Signature Concert Copper CE VERSATILE PLAY STYLE
The Breedlove Play Style system was created to help you, the player, select your sound and playing style. Finding the most appropriate guitar to fit your sound requires finding not only the correct body shape, but the proper tonewood combinations to fit your style of play. Each Breedlove guitar is designed for a specific play style and sound, the Play Style systems assign a playing style icon to each instrument.