Breedlove Discovery S Concertina Acoustic Guitar. Red Cedar African mahogany
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Sometimes undersung in the guitar world, western red cedar has a glowing warmth that responds quickly to fingerstyle play while offering a rosy definition to relaxed strumming. It finds a perfect duet partner in the clarity and cutting power of African mahogany. In a comfortable, easy to play, short-scale 12-fret parlor-like Concertina format, red cedar, simply put, is a folkie’s dream. This solid top, slim-necked Breedlove Discovery S Concertina, which features sustainable earth-conscious, sonically superior EcoTonewood technology, is spartan and gorgeous, with a striking faux tortoise rosette setting off the simple, iridescent natural beauty of the cedar grain. Discover the Breedlove ECO Collection—where the guitar meets the forest.
Features
- Sustainably sourced tonewoods keep the planet healthy
- EcoTonewood mahogany back and sides convey a profound tone and superior resonance
- Solid red cedar top produces a sweet, pleasing sound
- Comfortable mahogany neck and ovangkol fingerboard play like a dream
- Pinless bridge makes string changes easy
- Designed and inspected in Bend, Oregon
Specifications
- String Type: Steel
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: Concertina
- Back & Sides Wood: African Mahogany
- Top Wood: Solid Western Red Cedar
- Finish: Satin
- Color: Natural
- Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Black
- Neck Wood: African Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Slim C
- Radius: 16"
- Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Number of Frets: 18
- Scale Length: 25"
- Nut Width: 1.69"
- Nut/Saddle Material: PPS/Plastic
- Bridge Material: Ovangkol
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
- Strings: D'Addario, .012-.053
- Manufacturer Part Number: DSCA01RCAM
Tantalizing tonewood pairing
African mahogany is a favorite among guitar builders for its profound depth and intricate midrange. On the other hand, cedar delivers a special warmth with a colorful high end. The Breedlove ECO Discovery S Concertina marries mahogany EcoTonewood back and sides with a solid cedar top. Fingerpicking yields a quick and responsive attack with sweet harmonics and sustain. Lay into it with a pick, and the mahogany back and sides effortlessly cut through the mix. The Breedlove ECO Discovery S Concertina puts forth a lush, full-bodied tone that you won't be able to get enough of.