Cuntz Guitars CWG-23SH Koa Custom HGM

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Cuntz Guitars CWG-23SH Koa Custom HGM

Cuntz Guitars

CWG-23SH Koa Custom HGM

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Product Info

Article Number: 604116
Model: CWG-23SH Koa Custom HGM
Price: $8,138.90

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This Cuntz Koa is a serious instrument—the tone is warm and focused, with a real shimmer thanks to that spruce top and gorgeous Koa. The Schatten pickup is a game-changer for stage work. This is for the discerning player who appreciates handcrafted quality and wants a guitar that looks and sounds exceptional – a true heirloom piece.

Product Description

  • Cuntz Guitars CWG-23SH Koa Custom HGM
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • With cutaway
  • Top: Solid selected hazel spruce
  • Modified Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Back and sides: AAAA Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa
  • Arched back for more assertiveness
  • One-piece neck: mahogany with satin-matt finish
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • High-gloss lacquered headstock with rosewood veneer and koa binding
  • Fingerboard binding: Koa
  • Top binding: Maple
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 46 mm
  • Nut and bridge inlay: Vintage bone with special gliding properties
  • Pickup: Schatten Design HFN active VT
  • Gotoh 510 machine heads in gold with ebony buttons
  • Colour: Natural high-gloss
  • Includes Hiscox Pro case
  • Handmade in Germany
PROS
  • • AAA Koa back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and stunning visuals.
  • • Schatten HGN pickup system provides exceptionally natural amplified tone.
  • • Modified scalloped bracing enhances projection and responsiveness across the spectrum.
  • • One-piece mahogany neck with satin finish offers comfortable, fast playability.
CONS
  • • The arched back, while aesthetically pleasing, might compromise some feedback resistance.
  • • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many players.
  • • 650mm scale length may feel slightly longer for players accustomed to shorter scales.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Selected Hazel Spruce
Back & Sides AAAA Mastergrade Hawaiian Koa
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 22
Electronics Schatten Design HFN Active VT
Weight 2.1 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HGN is known for its exceptionally natural, uncolored amplified tone, avoiding the artificiality common in many other systems, making it ideal for nuanced performance.
While beautiful, the arched back can slightly reduce feedback resistance compared to a completely flat back, so careful EQ and monitoring are recommended in loud environments.
Cuntz guitars consistently demonstrate meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail rivaling, and in some cases exceeding, other prestigious German luthiers.

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