Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Sporting a solid rosewood cutaway body, the Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist EC is a dynamic tool for both soloing in the studio and strumming on stage!

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Solid rosewood back and sides Warm tone with long sustain

The Gibson Songwriter was introduced in the late 1990s and features a unique Gibson square shoulder modern dreadnought body design. The Songwriter Recording Artist EC captures the historic tonal advantages that come from Gibson's famed 1930s scalloped Advanced X-braced top, 25.5" long scale length, and tonewoods that are similar to the 1936 Advanced Jumbo's, for a unique sound that is still 100% Gibson. Created for the connoisseur of acoustic recording and live performance, the Songwriter Recording Artist EC is a superbly powerful and dynamic guitar for the most demanding professional players.

The Songwriter Recording Artist EC is handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, using a thermally aged Sitka spruce top that is paired with a cutaway body crafted with rosewood back and sides. The cutaway body of the Songwriter Recording Artist EC provides enhanced access to the upper frets, making it ideal for lead guitarists and others who seek expanded range from their acoustic guitar.

The 25.5" scale mahogany neck has a comfortable Round profile and is fitted with a smooth-playing, bound ebony fretboard that is equipped with 20 standard frets and adorned with mother-of-pearl diamond eye inlays. The neck has a compound dovetail joint and is attached to the body using hot hide glue for a stable connection and maximum tonal transfer. The bound headstock has a rosewood veneer that features the Gibson logo and crown inlaid in mother of pearl.

The nut is bone, and high-quality gold Grover open-back… read more tuners are fitted. The bridge is also ebony and is equipped with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins and decorated with mother-of-pearl arrow inlays. A custom line tortoise pickguard protects the thermally aged Sitka spruce top, which features a wide abalone rosette.

As the name implies, the Songwriter Recording Artist EC was designed to be a great recording and live performance guitar, and comes equipped with the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active system uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate. The sensors are matched with optimized individual preamps to deliver full-bodied, amplified acoustic tone that lets the guitar's character and personality come through when amplified, with no impact on the unamplified tone. The Baggs HiFi DNA system offers comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup. The system also includes soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls that are quick and easy to access while playing, and all but invisible to your audience. The Songwriter Recording Artist EC ships in a Gibson hardshell case for protection when you're on the road and is a great choice for modern acoustic guitarists who perform live and in the studio. Try one for yourself, and prepare to be amazed.

Features:

- Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top delivers enhanced resonance, responsiveness, and mature tonal character.
- Solid rosewood back and sides provide deep bass, rich overtones, and powerful projection.
- Cutaway square-shoulder dreadnought design offers comfortable upper-fret access and versatile performance.
- 25.5" scale mahogany neck with Round profile and bound ebony fretboard ensures smooth playability.
- Scalloped Advanced X-bracing and premium construction maximize tonal transfer, sustain, and dynamic response.
- Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system captures natural acoustic tone with exceptional clarity and balance.
- Premium appointments include gold Grover tuners, bone nut and saddle, TUSQ bridge pins, and a Gibson hardshell case.
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Family/Model:
Songwriter Recording Artist EC
Series:
Modern
Back Material:
Rosewood
Binding:
Multi-ply top and back, single-ply fingerboard and headstock
Body Finish:
Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material:
Rosewood
Body Shape:
Songwriter
Body Style:
Songwriter EC
Bracing:
Traditional Scalloped Wide X
Sides Material:
Rosewood
Top Material:
Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:
12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count:
20
Frets:
Standard
Inlays:
Mother-of-pearl Diamond Eye
Joint:
Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material:
Mahogany
Nut Material:
Bone
Nut Width:
1.73 in. | 43.82 mm
Profile:
Round
Scale Length:
25.5 in. | 647.7 mm
Pickup System:
Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls:
Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack:
1/4" Endpin
Bridge:
Belly-up, Ebony, with Mother-of-pearl Arrow inlays
Bridge Pins:
TUSQ
Hardware Finish:
Gold
Pickguard:
Custom Line, Tortoise
Saddle Material:
Bone
Strap Buttons:
Endpin Jack
Truss Rod:
Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover:
2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating:
Gold
Tuning Machines:
Grover Open Back
Case:
Hardshell Case Included

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Antique Natural, with Baggs HiFi DNA system

  • Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MCSSSCRAHFAN

Rosewood Burst, with Baggs HiFi DNA system

  • Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MCSSSCRAHFRB

Antique Natural, with Baggs HiFi system

  • Shipping Weight: 20.65 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 50 x 20 x 8 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MCSSSCRAAN

Rosewood Burst, with Baggs HiFi system

  • Shipping Weight: 21.95 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 50 x 20 x 8 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MCSSSCRARB

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Email: service@gibson.com
Web: https://www.gibson.com/pages/contact-support

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