Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Faded Black A/E
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Art & Lutherie
Roadhouse Faded Black A/E
Product Info
Article Number:
462334
Brand:
Art & Lutherie
Model:
Roadhouse Faded Black A/E
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$933.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Roadhouse is a seriously cool little parlor guitar. The build quality is fantastic for the price, and that Fishman pickup makes it stage-ready. It's perfect for blues, fingerstyle, or anyone wanting a compact instrument with a big, warm voice and vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Faded Black A/E
- Steel-String Guitar
- Design: Parlor
- Back and sides: cherry
- Top: solid spruce
- Neck: maple
- Fretboard: rosewood
- Fretboard inlays: Dot
- Scale: 631 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 43.7 mm (1.72")
- Graphtech TUSQ nut
- Bridge: rosewood
- Graphtech TUSQ saddle
- 19 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman Sonitone
- Antique Brass open gear machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Colour: Faded Black
- Made in Canada
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers articulate, balanced tone with surprising projection
- • Cherry back and sides add warmth and sustain, avoiding typical spruce brightness
- • Fishman Sonitone pickup system offers natural amplified tone, surprisingly quiet
- • Maple neck provides excellent stability and comfortable, fast playing feel
CONS
- • Parlor body size may feel cramped for players accustomed to larger dreadnoughts
- • Faded Black finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all tastes
- • Rosewood fretboard, while classic, can be prone to wear with heavy use
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Cherry
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
631 mm (24.8in)
Frets
19
Electronics
Fishman Sonitone
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sonitone aims for a more natural, less processed sound than many others – it's a good choice if you prioritize acoustic fidelity over heavy effects.
The maple neck has a relatively slim profile, which most players will find comfortable, but those with very large hands might prefer a slightly thicker feel.
The smaller body focuses the sound, creating a more intimate tone, and the shorter scale length makes it easier to play, especially for those with smaller hands or beginners.
