SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our luthier workshop, this guitar is a 2009 used model in excellent condition.New strings (Martin Bronze 10-47).Original Breedlove Deluxe gigbag included.Overall condition: 9/10Frets: 9/10Truss rod: OKElectronics: OKBREEDLOVE Solo C350/CR Cedar RosewoodYear: 2009Serial number: 09071697MIK – Made in KoreaConcert Cutaway electro-acoustic guitarTop: Solid Western Red CedarBack: Solid Indian RosewoodSides: Indian RosewoodBracing: JLD Bridge Truss System (Breedlove’s exclusive reinforcement system improving sustain and stability)Side sound port: Solo Side Monitor Sound HoleBinding: BlackRosette: AbaloneFinish: GlossNeck: American MahoganyBody joint: 14th fretScale length: 25.5" (648 mm)Nut width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm)Truss rod: Dual actionFingerboard: RosewoodRadius: 16" (406 mm)Frets: 20Inlays: PearlBridge: RosewoodNut and saddle: BoneElectronics: L.R. Baggs Stage Pro preampBuilt-in tunerUnder-saddle piezo pickupTuners: Grover chrome die-cast tunersNut: Graph Tech TusqFounded in the early 1990s in Bend, Oregon, by American luthiers Larry Breedlove (formerly with Taylor Guitars) and Steve Henderson, Breedlove quickly established itself as one of the most innovative brands in the world of acoustic guitars. The brand’s philosophy is based on a particularly intelligent approach: selecting premium-quality tonewoods, developing innovative acoustic designs, while relying on rigorous Korean manufacturing expertise to offer high-end instruments at a more accessible price point without compromising build quality. This combination of American design expertise, carefully selected materials and Korean craftsmanship allows Breedlove to create guitars with outstanding finishing standards and performances usually found on much more expensive instruments.True to this constant pursuit of excellence, the brand has become known for exclusive innovations such as the JLD Bridge Truss System, designed to optimize vibration transfer and sustain, as well as the Solo system, created to provide the player with a more natural and immersive sound experience. The Breedlove Solo C350/CR perfectly represents this philosophy by offering a refined electro-acoustic guitar designed equally around player comfort and exceptional sound projection for the audience.Its Concert Cutaway body shape provides a perfect balance between comfort, precision and acoustic projection. The solid Western Red Cedar top delivers a warm visual character and an immediately recognizable tonal personality, while the Indian Rosewood back and sides add elegance, depth and harmonic richness. The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the beautiful abalone rosette to the high-quality gloss finish and the overall construction, which perfectly reflects Breedlove’s attention to detail. The most distinctive feature is undoubtedly the Solo Sound Hole, a true signature of the model, both visually striking and acoustically meaningful, offering a completely different playing experience from the very first notes.This design is far more than an aesthetic choice. The Solo system allows the guitarist to hear their instrument directly with much greater clarity, creating a feeling of intimacy and immersion rarely found on a traditional acoustic guitar. Combined with the JLD Bridge Truss System, it enhances resonance, projection and sustain while improving long-term top stability. The comfortable mahogany neck, combined with the rosewood fingerboard and generous 44.5 mm nut width, provides a natural and versatile playing feel, equally suited to fingerstyle, chord playing and modern acoustic techniques.Sonically, the combination of solid cedar and rosewood is particularly successful. The cedar top offers an immediate, warm and expressive response, with rich mids and remarkable sensitivity to the player’s touch. The rosewood complements this beautifully with deep lows, excellent note definition and a wide harmonic spectrum. The result is a lively and balanced instrument capable of faithfully translating every nuance of the guitarist’s playing. Fingerpicked passages benefit from superb clarity, while strumming delivers impressive depth and volume without ever becoming harsh. This tonal personality makes it an ideal choice for folk, fingerstyle, acoustic pop, blues and vocal accompaniment.The L.R. Baggs Stage Pro electronics perfectly complement the acoustic qualities of this Solo C350/CR. Known for its natural and accurate reproduction, this system faithfully captures the guitar’s character when amplified. Whether on stage or in the studio, the sound remains balanced, dynamic and musical, while the integrated tuner provides additional everyday convenience.Ultimately, the Breedlove Solo C350/CR demonstrates the full expertise of a brand that has always aimed to push the boundaries of modern acoustic guitar design. Thanks to its exceptional tonewoods, careful construction and genuinely useful innovations, it offers a truly unique playing experience. Original without being excessive, elegant, comfortable and blessed with a rich and inspiring voice, it represents an excellent alternative to the traditional market leaders. A high-end electro-acoustic guitar offering outstanding value, capable of accompanying demanding musicians for many years with its distinctive personality and exceptional musicality.
Original Price€1,399
31% price drop
New Price€979
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