Breedlove Discovery S Concert Nylon CE
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Breedlove
Discovery S Concert Nylon CE
Product Info
Article Number:
612759
Brand:
Breedlove
Model:
Discovery S Concert Nylon CE
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Breedlove Discovery S Concert Nylon is a fantastic entry point into classical guitar playing. It offers a really pleasant, balanced tone with that classic cedar warmth, and the Fishman pickup makes it stage-ready. This is perfect for students, beginners, or anyone wanting a well-built nylon-string with good amplified options at an affordable price.
Product Description
- Breedlove Discovery S Concert Nylon CE
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Top: Solid red cedar
- Back and sides: African mahogany
- laminated
- Neck: African mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Centered dots fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 643 mm (25.3")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Black binding
- 20 frets
- Pickup system: Fishman Presys I
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Nickel-plated open nylon machine heads
- Strings: Daddario EJ44 Nylonsaiten
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Includes truss rod key and shim for adjusting the bridge saddle
PROS
- • Solid red cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and surprisingly articulate tone.
- • Fishman Presys I pickup system provides clean, usable amplified sound for performance.
- • African mahogany back and sides offer a balanced, mature resonance and projection.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard is durable, smooth, and contributes to a comfortable playing feel.
CONS
- • Laminated back and sides limit the ultimate tonal complexity compared to all-solid instruments.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard can sometimes feel a touch harder than rosewood for some players.
- • The high-gloss finish might be a bit too reflective for some stage environments.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Red Cedar
Back & Sides
African Mahogany, Laminated
Neck Material
African Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm (25.3 in)
Frets
20
Nut Width
43 mm (1.69 in)
Weight
1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a solid, reliable system; it’s not a high-end boutique pickup, but it delivers a clear, natural amplified tone that’s well-suited for most performance situations without excessive feedback.
The neck is a standard 'C' shape, fairly standard in width, so it’s generally comfortable, but someone with exceptionally large hands might find the 43mm nut width a bit snug – it’s a fairly traditional classical guitar neck.
The construction is surprisingly good for the price point – solid dovetail joint, clean binding, and generally well-executed details. While it won’t compete with a master luthier’s work, it offers excellent value and durability.
