Furch Blue Gc-SW a
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Furch
Blue Gc-SW a
Product Info
Article Number:
576439
Brand:
Furch
Model:
Blue Gc-SW a
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Furch Blue Gc-SW a is a seriously well-made guitar. The combination of Sitka spruce and black walnut gives it a refined, mature tone – not overly bright, but plenty of headroom. It’s a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate a balanced, articulate acoustic voice and excellent build quality.
Product Description
- Furch Blue Gc-SW
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Top: solid Sitka spruce AA
- Back & sides: solid black walnut A
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 650 mm (25.6")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Fully compensated TUSQ nut
- Body binding faux tortoise
- 20 Frets
- Transparent faux tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge
- Furch chrome tuners with 1: 18 gear ratio
- Strings: Elixir Ph-Br Nanoweb 12-53
- Colour: Natural Open Pore
- Made In Czech Republic
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers balanced, responsive projection across the spectrum.
- • Black walnut back/sides offer warmth and complexity, avoiding typical spruce brightness.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides smooth playability and clear note definition.
- • Furch's 1:18 gear ratio tuners ensure exceptional tuning stability.
CONS
- • Walnut's tonal character might be too subtle for players seeking a very loud, bright acoustic.
- • Open pore finish, while beautiful, requires more diligent care than a gloss finish.
- • Grand Auditorium body shape isn't ideal for very large hands or lap playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce AA
Back & Sides
Solid Black Walnut A
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm (25.6")
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic Only)
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walnut tends to be a bit more controlled and focused than rosewood, with a slightly drier, more articulate tone. It’s less boomy, providing a more even response across the frequency range.
The 44.5mm nut width is relatively standard, but the mahogany neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape. Larger hands will likely find it manageable, but those preferring a wider, flatter profile might want to try it first.
Furch is renowned for its meticulous construction, and this guitar is no exception. The tuners are precise, the fretwork is excellent, and the overall build quality is noticeably premium for the price point.
