Furch Bc 61-CM 5 Acoustic Bass
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Furch
Bc 61-CM 5 Acoustic Bass
Product Info
Article Number:
270037
Brand:
Furch
Model:
Bc 61-CM 5 Acoustic Bass
Category:
5-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$2,176.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Furch Bc 61-CM 5 is a seriously impressive acoustic bass – the cedar top gives it a beautiful, woody voice, and the LR Baggs pickup system is a real winner for stage use. This is an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a high-quality, all-around acoustic bass with a comfortable feel and great amplified tone.
Product Description
- Furch Bc 61-CM 5 Acoustic Bass
- 5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Venetian cutaway
- Top: Solid AA cedar
- Back and sides: Solid African AA mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Binding: Faux Tortoise
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Nut width: 44.45 mm
- Scale: 860 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: LR Baggs EAS-VTC
- Matching case: Article Nr. #178270# (not included)
- Colour: Natural open pore
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Czech Republic
PROS
- • Solid AA cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide a focused, balanced acoustic projection.
- • LR Baggs EAS-VTC pickup system offers a clean, amplified sound with minimal feedback.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and excellent note definition.
CONS
- • The solid cedar top is susceptible to dents and finish damage.
- • Mahogany construction can be relatively heavy, impacting long-play comfort.
- • Venetian cutaway limits lower-midrange acoustic projection slightly.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid AA Cedar
Back & Sides
Solid African AA Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Pickups
LR Baggs EAS-VTC
Scale Length
860 mm
Frets
21
Strings
Likely Furch Premium Bass Strings, .045-.105 gauge
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar is warmer and more responsive than spruce, producing a more immediate and intimate sound, but it's also a bit less resilient to humidity changes.
Yes, the EAS-VTC offers a versatile sound, suitable for fingerstyle, pick, and even slap techniques, although it's optimized for a more acoustic, natural tone.
The mahogany neck likely has a 'C' shape profile, fairly standard for bass guitars, offering a comfortable balance between thickness and playability – neither too chunky nor too thin.
