Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE MB
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Breedlove
Rainforest S Concert CE MB
Product Info
Article Number:
612716
Brand:
Breedlove
Model:
Rainforest S Concert CE MB
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Rainforest S Concert is a really solid choice for players wanting a balanced, warm acoustic tone with reliable amplification. The mahogany construction gives it a focused sound, and the Fishman pickup makes it stage-ready. It's ideal for singer-songwriters or players who appreciate a comfortable, mid-sized concert body and a refined look.
Product Description
- Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE MB
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Concert with cutaway
- Back and sides: African mahogany laminated
- Top: Solid African mahogany
- Neck: African mahogany
- Fingerboard: Black stained ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Black binding
- Scalw: 643 mm (25.3")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Frets: 20
- Pickup: Fishman Presys I
- Black stained ovangkol bridge
- Premium Breedlove chrome machine heads with black buttons
- Strings: Daddario XT PB Light
- Colour: Midnight Blue high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid African mahogany top delivers a focused, articulate, and warm tonal foundation.
- • Fishman Presys I pickup system offers respectable amplified tone and discreet onboard tuner.
- • African mahogany back and sides provide balanced resonance and sustain, avoiding excessive brightness.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard and black binding offer a premium aesthetic and comfortable playing feel.
CONS
- • Laminated back and sides limit the potential for complex overtones compared to all-solid construction.
- • Midnight Blue high-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and potentially impact resonance slightly.
- • Nut width of 1.69" might feel a bit tight for players with larger hands or fingerstyle preferences.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid African Mahogany
Back & Sides
African Mahogany Laminate
Neck Material
African Mahogany
Fingerboard
Black Stained Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm (25.3")
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys I
Weight
1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit more focused and less 'boxy' than some all-mahogany models, thanks to the laminate back and sides, offering a more refined and balanced response.
It's a perfectly serviceable system for smaller gigs, but more demanding players might prefer a higher-end pickup for greater clarity and feedback resistance.
Ovangkol is a dense, hard wood that provides a smooth playing surface and contributes to a slightly brighter, more articulate tone compared to rosewood.
