Breedlove Artista Pro Concertina CE BA
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Breedlove
Artista Pro Concertina CE BA
Product Info
Article Number:
612638
Brand:
Breedlove
Model:
Artista Pro Concertina CE BA
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,153.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Artista Pro Concertina is a seriously well-made instrument. The combination of spruce and myrtlewood gives it a lovely balanced tone – clear and bright up top, with a warm, woody foundation. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate a refined acoustic voice and want a reliable amplified option for gigs or recording.
Product Description
- Breedlove Artista Pro Concertina CE BA
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Concertina with cutaway
- Top: Solid European spruce
- Back and sides: Solid Myrtlewood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Black stained ovangkol
- 3 mm offset brass dot fingerboard inlays
- Tortoise binding
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Frets: 18
- Pickup: Fishman Flex Plus-T System
- Black stained ovangkol bridge
- Premium Breedlove Gold machine heads with black buttons
- Strings: Daddario XT PB Light
- Colour: Burnt Amber high-gloss
- Includes case
PROS
- • Solid European Spruce top delivers a responsive, clear, and articulate tone.
- • Myrtlewood back and sides impart a warm, complex overtone richness.
- • Fishman Flex Plus-T system offers a natural amplified sound with excellent feedback rejection.
- • Breedlove Gold tuners provide smooth, precise tuning stability and a premium feel.
CONS
- • Myrtlewood can be a bit 'woody' initially, requiring a break-in period for optimal tone.
- • The 24.75 in scale length might feel a little cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard, while beautiful, can be prone to dryness and may need occasional oiling.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid European Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Myrtlewood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Black stained Ovangkol
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75in)
Frets
18
Electronics
Fishman Flex Plus-T System
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Flex Plus-T system is known for its natural acoustic reproduction; it captures the guitar's tonal nuances very well, unlike some systems that can sound overly processed.
Yes, it's noticeably shorter. This results in slightly lighter string tension and a slightly warmer, rounder tone, but it also changes the feel of the neck and spacing between frets.
Ovangkol is a dense hardwood, but it’s also porous and can dry out. Regular application of a specialized fretboard oil will keep it playing smoothly and prevent cracking.
