One of the alluring traits of a nylon-string guitar is the way its tonal character can instantly change the complexion of any song. This makes a nylon an indispensible tool for songwriting, recording and performance, letting you weave a different flavor or rhythmic texture into your music. nylons achieve the same exceptional playability as their steel-string siblings, offering a smooth crossover with a sleek profile neck, a 1-7/8-inch nut width (compared to a much wider traditional classical neck), and a slight fingerboard radius (20-inch compared to 15-inch on steel-strings). With a nylon-string in your acoustic toolbox, you might be surprised by how often you end up reaching for it.
's ovangkol 400 Series guitars continue to be discovered and embraced by players, thanks in part to a compelling full-range tone profile that's comparable to rosewood. Ovangkol's natural tonal breadth and dynamic range fit many different playing applications. An all-gloss body adds a burnished complexion that ties ovangkol's toasted golden color tones together with the buttery Sitka Spruce top. All 400 Series instruments ship in a deluxe hard shell case made by for optimal fit and protection.
Body Shape
A original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.
Tone Woods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. Solid ovangkol back and sides complement the top with a sound that's comparable to rosewood. Ovangkol is an African relative of rosewood that shares a wide tonal spectrum from lows to highs, but with a slightly fuller midrange and a bright treble that resembles koa.
Electronics
The ES-N is a single-source, under-saddle transducer, but the preamp design and tone controls were customized to complement the nylon-string voice. 's standard ES control knobs (Volume, Treble and Bass) enable plenty of tone-shaping and preserve the natural design aesthetic.
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Body
Guitar size: Auditorium (Length 20", Width 16")
Cutaway: Yes - Venetian
Body type: Grand Auditorium
Body depth: 4-5/8"
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Solid Sapele
Bracing pattern: Nylon GA Bracing
Body finish: Glossy Top; Satin Back and Sides
Orientation: Right-Handed
Neck
Nut width: 1 7/8" (47.6mm)
Neck Shape: Standard Nylon Profile
Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Joint: NT (New Technology) Neck System
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Scale length: 25-1/2"
Number of frets: 17
Truss rod: Yes
Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: ES-N
Brand:
Configuration: Under-Saddle Piezo
Preamp EQ: Volume, Treble, Bass
Notch filter: None
Tuner: None
Other
Headstock overlay: Indian Rosewood
Tuning machines: Nylon Chrome with Pearloid Buttons
Rosette: 3-Ring Plastic
Bridge: Genuine African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Tusq
Number of strings: 6
Special features: 20" Fingerboard Radius; Neck and Body Join at 14th Fret
Case: Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: USA
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