African Mahogany – African Mahogany

DISCOVERY S CONCERT MAHOGANY

Many discerning players love the focused, direct sound of single species all African mahogany guitars. Famously warm, with a unique mid-range clarity, such instruments, especially in smaller configurations like the versatile, comfortable and balanced Concert body, are favored by roots rockers and songwriters from Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan right down to Jeff Tweedy and Valerie June. Breedloves new Discovery S Concert is Designed in Bend with earth-conscious, sonically superior EcoTonewood technology and features a delightfully fast, easy to play slim neck profile. A natural satin finish, highlighting the woods simple straight grain, make this a modern take on a classic guitar. Discover the Breedlove ECO Collectionwhere the guitar meets the forest.

Discovery S Concert Mahogany

SPECIFICATIONSBody TypeConcertNeck WoodAfrican MahoganySolid Wood TopAfrican MahoganyLayered Back & SidesAfrican MahoganyTop FinishNatural satinBack & Side FinishNatural SatinFretboardOvangkol# Frets20Nut Width1.69″Tuners HardwareChrome Closed GearLower Bout Width15.37″Waist Width9″Upper Bout Width11.28″Body Length19.875″Body Depth3.58″ (Neck) 4.2″ (Tailblock)String GaugeD’Addario EXP 16, D’Addario XT PB LightBridgeOvangkolBindingBlackInlayCentered dotsCaseN/AScale Length25.3Sound Hole3.94Crafted InDesigned in Bend, OR USA. Crafted in China.

Discovery S Concert Mahogany

FEATURES

Sustainable & Clear Cut Free
Made from sustainably-sourced exotic and native tonewoods. No clear-cut trees are used in these instruments. Breedlove uses salvaged and individually harvested timber and has deep relationships with responsible suppliers around the globe. As we move towards sustainability across all lines, owner Tom Bedell has visited 15 countries to discover exactly where the wood comes from, how it is selected and harvested, and how this affects the wildlife, the community, the forest and the planet.

Discovery S Concert Mahogany

GUITAR PORTRAIT

We are pleased to present these very detailed specifications for your 2021 Breedlove acoustic guitar, which wasDesigned in Bend. In addition to dimensions, we have listed the tonewoods used in this model: its common name, scientific name, and country where the tree grew. We use no clear-cut wood. We either salvage dead trees or individually harvest to minimize the impact on the forest. You can travel globally with your Breedlove worry free. No permits are needed. That said, it might be helpful to have this information on hand if you are traveling internationally. We suggest printing out this information and carrying it with your guitar to avoid any misunderstanding or timely waits with border customs officials.

Wood and Animal Contents

TopAfrican Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of CongoBack and SidesAfrican Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of CongoNeckAfrican Mahogany/ Khaya anthotheca/ Republic of CongoFretboardOvangkol/ Guibourtia ehie/ Republic of CongoBridgeOvangkol/ Guibourtia ehie/ Republic of CongoHeadstock overlayOvangkol/ Guibourtia ehie/ Republic of CongoBody BindingBlack / plasticFretboard InlayPlasticNut / SaddlePPS/ plastic

Discovery S Concert Mahogany

VERSATILE PLAY STYLE

The Breedlove Play Style system was created to help you, the player, select your sound and playing style. Finding the most appropriate guitar to fit your sound requires finding not only the correct body shape, but the proper tonewood combinations to fit your style of play. Each Breedlove guitar is designed for a specific play style and sound, the Play Style systems assign a playing style icon to each instrument.

V | Versatile Play, Multiple Styles: Breedlove crafts most guitars with a versatile all-purpose sound and feel well balanced between strumming and fingerstyle play.