Breedlove American Series C25/CRE Herringbone Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case
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Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, this concert-sized acoustic boasts a solid cedar top, Breedlove's JLD Bridge Truss and a L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Asymmetrical winged bridge | Adds beauty, high mass, and bright tone |
| Tusq nut and saddle | Man-made ivory; enhances sonic character & detail |
| East Indian rosewood back and sides | Rich low end; smooth mids; articulate highs |
| Western red cedar top | Smooth and mellow, round sound |
Overview
Breedlove American Series instruments are entirely handcrafted in Bend, Oregon U.S.A. and feature the quality craftsmanship and tone you have come to expect from Breedlove.
Breedlove is changing the face of the guitar industry by offering the finest American made instruments at an amazing prices. American Series instruments are entirely handcrafted in Bend, Oregon U.S.A. and feature the quality craftsmanship and tone you have come to expect from Breedlove.
- Western Red Cedar Top
- Indian Rosewood back and sides
- Herringbone Purfling
- LR Baggs Element Active VTC
- Breedlove Winged Bridge
- JLD Bridge Truss
- Breedlove Deluxe Hardshell Case included
Breedlove is changing the face of the guitar industry by offering the finest American made instruments at an amazing prices. American Series instruments are entirely handcrafted in Bend, Oregon U.S.A. and feature the quality craftsmanship and tone you have come to expect from Breedlove.
Features:
- Concert Soft Cutaway Body- Western Red Cedar Top
- Indian Rosewood back and sides
- Herringbone Purfling
- LR Baggs Element Active VTC
- Breedlove Winged Bridge
- JLD Bridge Truss
- Breedlove Deluxe Hardshell Case included
Specs
- - Style: Concert Deep Body, Soft Cutaway, Original Design style with Bridge Truss, and Winged Bridge
- - Inlay: Breedlove Dots
- - Nut Width: Six String 1-3/4 in.
- - Neck: Sapele
- - Peghead Overlay: Ebony
- - Fingerboard: Ebony Fingerboard with Black Binding
- - Binding: Ivoroid
- - Purfling: Herringbone
- - Top: Western Red Cedar
- - Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
- - Rosette: American Abalone Ring
- - Finish: Deluxe High Gloss
- - Bridge: Asymmetrical Winged - Ebony
- - Nut & Saddle: Tusq
- - Frets: Standard Acoustic
- - Tuners: Chrome Gotoh 381
- - Strap Buttons: Chrome
- - Electronics: LR Baggs Element Active System with volume and tone control
- - Strings: D'Addario Light EXP 16
- - Accessories: Breedlove Deluxe Hardshell Case included
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(3 ratings)
Submitted December 2, 2011 by a customer from comcast.net
"The Breedlove C25/CRe Herringbone American Series--a clear winner."
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None of my other guitars have it's sound(and I've got more than a few), so therefore it's a 'keeper'....I would seek to replace it if it were lost or stolen.
Sound
The sound is deep, woody yet with a clarity in the highs and not overly boomy bass. The combination of cedar and rosewood, coupled with the Breedlove JLD Truss System make this model a winner. It kind of has the vintage sound of an old Gibson J45---hard to believe from a concert-sized body, but true to my ears.
Features
I like the LR Baggs VTC p.u. system; it sounds natural and is well balanced. I like the simple dot inlays, the rosewood headstock overlay, the MOP soundhole inlays and the distinct visual look that is the Breedlove body design. And the Cedar/Rosewood combination make this guitar one to try out; I would not give it a go if it was Sitka/Rosewood. The gloss finish is great---much better than the satin finish of the discontinued Breedlove Pro Series. I like the hardshell case provided, but do not like the 'Breedlove' script in gold spanning the top cover---too showy.
Ease of Use
Perfect for fingerstyle and very comfortable to play; the guitar is very light in weight, yet balanced well with the mini grover tuners. Can handle light to medium strumming; not for bluegrass heavy strumming.
Quality
Very clean inside and out; the quality of the rosewood may be less than a Taylor,… read more judging from the amount of filler rubbed into the wood on the back. At least you don't see the back when you play! The cedar top wood is very nice and perfectly bookmatched.
Value
2K seems kind of high, but for an American made guitar, this one is still several hundred dollars below a comparable Taylor(i.e. the GS series). If you can find one on sale or a blem, you will come out ahead.
Manufacturer Support
Have not had to do this yet.
The Wow Factor
It's got a great sound....I played the one I bought for several months in visits to the store, and it consistently outshined the other brands. Give it a try!
Musical Background:
coffeehouse musician
Musical Style:
folk/folk rock, contemporary read less
Sound
The sound is deep, woody yet with a clarity in the highs and not overly boomy bass. The combination of cedar and rosewood, coupled with the Breedlove JLD Truss System make this model a winner. It kind of has the vintage sound of an old Gibson J45---hard to believe from a concert-sized body, but true to my ears.
Features
I like the LR Baggs VTC p.u. system; it sounds natural and is well balanced. I like the simple dot inlays, the rosewood headstock overlay, the MOP soundhole inlays and the distinct visual look that is the Breedlove body design. And the Cedar/Rosewood combination make this guitar one to try out; I would not give it a go if it was Sitka/Rosewood. The gloss finish is great---much better than the satin finish of the discontinued Breedlove Pro Series. I like the hardshell case provided, but do not like the 'Breedlove' script in gold spanning the top cover---too showy.
Ease of Use
Perfect for fingerstyle and very comfortable to play; the guitar is very light in weight, yet balanced well with the mini grover tuners. Can handle light to medium strumming; not for bluegrass heavy strumming.
Quality
Very clean inside and out; the quality of the rosewood may be less than a Taylor,… read more judging from the amount of filler rubbed into the wood on the back. At least you don't see the back when you play! The cedar top wood is very nice and perfectly bookmatched.
Value
2K seems kind of high, but for an American made guitar, this one is still several hundred dollars below a comparable Taylor(i.e. the GS series). If you can find one on sale or a blem, you will come out ahead.
Manufacturer Support
Have not had to do this yet.
The Wow Factor
It's got a great sound....I played the one I bought for several months in visits to the store, and it consistently outshined the other brands. Give it a try!
Musical Background:
coffeehouse musician
Musical Style:
folk/folk rock, contemporary read less
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