Description: DSCP01RCAMDiscovery S Companion Red cedar-African mahoganyDoes not include a caseGuitar weighs 3lb 9ozRed Cedar - African MahoganyDISCOVERY S COMPANIONSometimes undersung in the guitar world, western red cedar has a glowing warmth that responds quickly to fingerstyle play while offering a rosy definition to relaxed strumming. It finds a perfect duet partner in the clarity and cutting power of African mahogany. Paired in Breedlove’s travel-ready Companion shape, cedar and mahogany produce a rich, full-range tone rivalling larger models—perfect for coffeehouse gigs and jam sessions as well as the beach. This solid top, slim-necked Breedlove Discovery S Companion, which features sustainable earth-conscious, sonically superior EcoTonewood technology, is spartan and gorgeous, with a striking faux tortoise rosette setting off the simple, iridescent natural beauty of the cedar grain. Discover the Breedlove ECO Collection—where the guitar meets the forest.SPECIFICATIONSBody TypeCompanionNeck WoodAfrican MahoganySolid Wood TopRed CedarLayered Back & SidesAfrican MahoganyTop FinishNatural satinBack & Side FinishNatural SatinFretboardOvangkol# Frets19Nut Width1.69"Tuners HardwareChrome Closed GearLower Bout Width13.53"Waist Width7.93"Upper Bout Width9.93"Body Length17.5"Body Depth3.11" (Neck) 3.85" (Tailblock)String GaugeD'Addario XT PB LightBridgeOvangkolBindingBlackInlayCenteredCaseN/AScale Length23.5"Sound Hole3.54"Crafted InDesigned in Bend, OR USA. CrafteDiscovery S CompanionFEATURESSustainable & Clear Cut FreeMade from sustainably-sourced exotic and native tonewoods. No clear-cut trees are used in these instruments. Breedlove uses salvaged and individually harvested timber and has deep relationships with responsible suppliers around the globe. As we move towards sustainability across all lines, owner Tom Bedell has visited 15 countries to discover exactly where the wood comes from, how it is selected and harvested, and how this affects the wildlife, the community, the forest and the planet.THE BREEDLOVE NECKBreedlove guitars feature a slimmer neck profile, which enables comfortable play, even with smaller hands. The hand-rubbed, semi-gloss Breedlove neck finish also contributes to ideal playability. The labor-intensive finish process includes precise finish coat applications, fine sanding, and hand buffing and rubbing.LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYBreedlove players around the world can attest: With consistent, proper care, your Breedlove will give you a lifetime of service – and inspiration. New Breedlove instruments, purchased through an authorized Breedlove dealer, are warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship throughout the lifetime of the original owner. In addition to materials and workmanship, Breedlove offers a two-year warranty on tuning machines and electronics packages. Cases and bags are subject to a one-year warranty covering defects in structure and hardware.ECOTONEWOOD BACK & SIDESWith EcoTonewood, Breedlove makes laminate technology sustainable, introducing a resonant core tonewood layer of clear-cut free, individually harvested African mahogany in place of the typical tone-robbing softwoods used in standard acoustic guitar manufacture. Coupled with Breedlove’s deep research into revolutionary body shapes; building to target tonewood weight adds to the optimized, natural sound of each guitar in the ECO Collection. And, Breedlove creates these better sounding laminate guitars while being kind to the earth while maintaining an accessible, entry-level price-point.Breedlove EcoTonewood—it’s where music meets the trees.SOLID WOOD TOPSAlong with its body shape, a guitar’s top is the defining element of its sound, driving, through its vibration, the key aspects of volume, tone, sustain and projection. Spruce will, due in part to its famous stiffness-to-weight ratio, ring loud and clear. A solid wood top translates those vibrations with more immediacy and purity of tone, and reacts more directly with the intent of a player. If you are at an intermediate level or above, you will appreciate the instantly recognizable benefits of a solid wood top.COMPANION BODY SHAPEHistorically, serious guitar players on-the-move have faced a rather tough dilemma; contend with the challenges of traveling with a full-size guitar or settle for a more convenient, smaller instrument with traditionally reduced sound quality… the travel guitar.RED CEDAR TOPSofter than spruce, with a warmer cast to its look and its tone, western red cedar has less headroom for a heavy attack, but comes alive—with sweet harmonics and a wide tonal palette—for a lighter touch. Related to mahogany, it shares a focused sound, much loved by fingerstylists.MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDESLong treasured by cabinetmakers and shipwrights for its simple, straight-grained beauty, strength and workability, mahogany—used in tops, backs, sides and necks—is also one of the true classic tonewoods, famous for its clear, strong fundamental; even string-to-string balance; and warm midrange emphasis. Mahogany pairs well with spruce tops as well as with itself in single species guitars—and both combinations define much of American roots music.BREEDLOVE PINLESS BRIDGEBreedlove’s pinless Delta bridge is a distinctive element, alright, with a sleek, modern contour that adds an extra bit of unexpected beauty to every instrument, from Discovery to Legacy. But it also adds welcome functionality while anchoring great sound. Beginners love the fact that string changes are much easier without having to wrestle a traditional pin bridge. Pros love it for the same reason! No more looking for lost pins during a fast backstage string swap. And its low profile makes for perfect right hand damping.Wood and Animal ContentsTopWestern Red cedar/Thuja plicata/United StatesBack and SidesAfrican Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of CongoNeckAfrican Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of CongoFretboardOvangkol/ Guibourtia ehie/ GabonBridgeOvangkol/ Guibourtia ehie/ GabonHeadstock overlayOvangkol/ Guibourtia ehie/ GabonBody BindingBlack / plasticFretboard InlayPlasticNut / SaddlePPS/ plasticFinishTop FinishNatural satinBack & Side FinishNatural SatinVERSATILE PLAY STYLEThe Breedlove Play Style system was created to help you, the player, select your sound and playing style. Finding the most appropriate guitar to fit your sound requires finding not only the correct body shape, but the proper tonewood combinations to fit your style of play. Each Breedlove guitar is designed for a specific play style and sound, the Play Style systems assign a playing style icon to each instrument.V | Versatile Play, Multiple Styles: Breedlove crafts most guitars with a versatile “all-purpose” sound and feel – well balanced between strumming and fingerstyle play.
Price: 449 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-25T21:44:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Breedlove
Series: Discovery S Companion
Type: Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Color: Red
String Configuration: 6 String
Model: Discovery S Companion Red cedar-African mahogany Natural Satin