La Patrie Concert Cutaway Nylon Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The La Patrie Concert Cutaway Nylon Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar is the top-of-the-line of the mahogany/cedar models. The Concert CW features the Custom Polished finish that is buffed down to a highly responsive high gloss finish.

Pressure tested Solid Cedar Tops:

All LaPatrie guitars feature select pressure tested solid cedar tops. Graded and tested for their excellence and structural integrity, this method of pressure testing each solid top ensures the highest levels of stiffness and rigidity along with maximum harmonic vibration. This benefits the overall tone, projection and resonance of these finely crafted instruments. The wood used in these tops can be found only in previously fallen cedar trees that have an average age of about 800 years. Characteristically speaking, this wood features a tight straight grain, which produces greater rigidity while at the same time is flexible across the grain lines.

Custom Polished Finish:

LaPatrie guitars also feature a Custom Polished finish, which is reminiscent of the French polish of the 19th Century. This Custom Polished Finish, as opposed to "thick" polyester finishes, allows the top not only to be protected but also to breathe and vibrate freely allowing the effective and very important "aging" process to take its course. This “aging” process means that every LaPatrie acoustic guitar will actually sound better and better the more it’s played over time.

Honduras Mahogany Neck:

The necks on LaPatrie guitars are carved… read more from Honduras mahogany and feature an innovative double-function truss rod system not generally found in traditional classical guitars. This system allows the profile of the neck to be reduced producing a neck of extraordinary comfort, while increasing stability.

Features

- Solid Cedar Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Mahogany Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Rosewood Bridge
- Graph Tech Tusq Nut
- Graph Tech Tusq Bridge Saddle
- High-Gloss Lacquer Finish
- Cutaway Body Style
- Handcrafted in Canada
- Intricate Rosette Body Inlay
- Quantum I Electronics

Godin EPM Quantum I:

Streamlined, simple and superior sound are just a few words to describe the optional Godin EPM Quantum 1 electronics available on La Patrie guitars. The single source system of the Quantum 1 features an exceptionally responsive saddle-transducer and an efficient, easy to use preamp section with rotary controls for volume, treble and bass to shape your tone. In combination with the transducer, the EQ control range and frequency content have been specifically contoured to provide a very rich and full sound reproduction resulting in performance seen only in far more complex systems.

Quantum I Features

- Single source : Saddle Transducer
- Rotary Volume, Bass, and Treble controls
- Simple format : Outstanding performance
- Finely crafted pewter cover plate
- Shielded metal enclosure
- 200 hours typical battery life. read less