Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE Acoustic Electric Guitar. Night Sky African mahogany SE
Exceptional, accessible, sustainable—Breedlove’s dazzling acoustic electric Rainforest S Series, part of the ECO Collection, offers exceptional sound, arresting looks, and fully sustainable tonewoods at approachable prices. Sound better than ever with Breedlove’s sonically superior EcoTonewood technology. The slim-necked, solid-topped, all African mahogany Concert body delivers trademark Breedlove comfort and versatility with the warm midrange focus favored by songwriters, roots rockers, and folkies alike. A stylish soft cutaway lets you reach every fret, and a mesmerizing Night Sky finish puts all the colorful beauty of the rainforest right into your hands. Look good, sound better, and feel great with a Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE.
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.
Features
- Acoustic-electric guitar for performing and recording
- Solid mahogany top provides projection and sustain
- Mahogany EcoTonewood back and sides deliver a solid tonal foundation
- Fishman Presys I electronics create a stage-ready sound
- Sustainably sourced tonewoods reduce environmental impact
- Pinless bridge makes string changes easier than ever
- Limited-edition finish applied to only 200 guitars
Specifications
- String Type: Steel
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: Concert
- Back & Sides Wood: African Mahogany
- Top Wood: African Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss
- Color: Blue Pore Fill with Black Stain
- Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Black
- Neck Wood: African Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Slim C
- Radius: 16"
- Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
- Fingerboard Inlay: Centered Dots
- Number of Frets: 20
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.69"
- Nut/Saddle Material: PPS/PPS
- Bridge Material: Ovangkol
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
- Electronics: Fishman Presys I
- Strings: D'Addario XT Light, .012-.053
- Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
- Manufacturer Part Number: RFCN33CEAMAM SE
African mahogany delivers spectacular warmth and sustain
- For decades, mahogany-bodied guitars have held a prominent place in music, thanks to the unique sound they produce. The Breedlove ECO Rainforest S boasts an all-mahogany construction and comes equipped with a solid African mahogany top for superior note definition and projection. Mahogany EcoTonewood back and sides contribute a midrange warmth and resonance that’s ideal for accompanying singers. The African mahogany body and neck deliver a level of warmth and sustain that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Sustainably harvested tonewoods protect our forests
- For years, Breedlove has envisioned a world in which high-quality acoustic guitars can be made without stripping the world of its scarce tonewood resources. Starting in 2021, that vision has become a reality. Breedlove’s team of lumber experts works closely with responsible suppliers and local communities to individually select and sustainably harvest top-tier tonewoods. Players who value sustainability will appreciate that the Breedlove ECO Rainforest S Concert CE has made no lasting impact to our planet’s health. Breedlove believes that the ECO Rainforest S Concert CE will spark a paradigm shift among major guitar manufacturers to protect our invaluable forests and ensure that the acoustic guitar will endure for generations to come.
Creating the next generation of acoustic guitars
- Building a sustainably sourced yet budget-friendly acoustic guitar isn’t without its unique challenges. However, Breedlove has risen to the occasion in a way that few else could. In fact, the designers at Breedlove have changed the very fabric of the modern acoustic guitar with their revolutionary EcoTonewood backs and sides. EcoTonewood isn’t some synthetic material to replace tonewoods; it’s exactly the opposite. It's a laminate material featuring two stunning outer tonewood plies with a center ply of African mahogany for added resonance that few other laminate guitars can match. But why is this such a big deal?
- Most of today’s guitar manufacturers use a 3-ply laminate or layer system for their more affordable models. The structure most often has two tonewood outer plies laminated over with an inexpensive softwood core. While this construction method cuts costs and delivers a solid acoustic guitar to the customer, a softwood core can stifle extra resonance and lessen the overall tonality. That’s where Breedlove’s EcoTonewood is different. By using African mahogany as the inner ply, the guitar can live up to its true potential with a vibrant, full-bodied tone.
Breedlove: guitars you can feel good about
- From the company’s beginning in 1990, Breedlove has focused a lot of their efforts on offsetting their impact on the planet without compromising the quality of their instruments. Their radical approach to sustainability led Breedlove to create their Tonewood Certification Program and commit to visiting the locations where their timber is harvested to ensure that their sustainability standards are met. The company has introduced player-centered innovations, including top-loading bridges, fine-tuned voicings, and unique neck profiles. From the Discovery to the Legacy, each and every Breedlove is made with an uncompromising dedication to quality sound, flawless workmanship, and complete environmental sustainability. Buying a Breedlove is much more than purchasing a top-notch acoustic guitar — it’s buying a guitar that you can feel good about.