This unique guitar draws inspiration from the great pyramids of Egypt. Its beautiful Sandburst finish combined with hieroglyphic inlays, and unique Quilted Mahogany back and side wood, makes the handcrafted instrument stand out in a crowd.
Features:
Thematic Egyptian Design
Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Quilted Mahogany Back and Sides
Mahogany Neck with Ebony Fingerboard
Gold Tuners
System 45 Preamp w/ Piezo Pickup + Microphone
Sunburst Finish
Limited Lifetime Warranty
The excellent 2-way piezo/mic system -- the mic mounted in fixed position underneath the bridge plate -- allows both signals to be blended for the ultimate in acoustic-like realism, while the 4-band EQ includes presence for added sparkle and a variable midrange (300Hz - 2kHz) for extended tonal adjustment. The supplied soundhole cover helps prevent feedback in high-volume situations.
CPX15 Controls
The CPX15 features a 2-way pickup system consisting of a piezo pickup mounted in the bridge and a condenser microphone attached to a gooseneck mounted inside the body. While the piezo system reproduces string vibration, the microphone is used to pickup the guitar`s acoustic tone produced within the body.
The CPX15's preamp incorporates a Blend Control to mix Ribbon Transducer pickup's tight electric-acoustic sound with that of the condenser microphone`s rich and warm acoustic tone. The 4-band equalizer equipped with an Adjustable Midrange Frequency (AMF) control offers precise sound tailoring of the overall tone.
Bracing
Bracing is a critical factor in the overall tone produced by the guitar. The Compass series`s use of an X bracing design with placement closer to the sound hole affording greater bass response from the instrument.
Sound Hole Cover
The sound Hole cover supplied with the CPX15 prevents feedback from the condenser microphone when performing live.
Technical Info
Top: Solid Spruce
Back / Sides: Quilted Mahogany
Neck: Rosewood
Fretboard: Ebony
Soundhole Inlay: Egyptian Symbols (wood)
Bridge: Ebony
Scale: 25-1/2 in.
Pickup System: L.R. Baggs
Hardware: Gold
Finish: Egyptian Sunburst