- Body Shape and Size:
- Shape: Dreadnought
- Dimensions: Standard dreadnought size, known for its robust and powerful sound, making it ideal for both strumming and fingerpicking.
- Top Wood:
- Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Characteristics: Offers a bright, clear, and powerful tone with excellent projection and dynamic range.
- Back and Sides:
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Characteristics: Provides a warm, rich, and balanced sound, complementing the brightness of the spruce top.
- Neck:
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Comfortable and easy to play, with a satin finish for smooth hand movement.
- Fingerboard:
- Material: Ebony
- Inlays: Traditional dot inlays for a classic look
- Frets: 20, with precise intonation and smooth edges
- Bridge:
- Material: Ebony
- Design: Traditional design for optimal string tension and transfer of vibrations.
- Finish:
- Body: Vintage hand-brushed finish, giving it an elegant and timeless appearance.
- Neck: Satin finish, enhancing playability and comfort.
- Bracing:
- Pattern: Scalloped X-bracing
- Effect: Enhances the top's resonance and sustain, allowing for a more dynamic sound.
- Binding and Rosette:
- Binding: Tortoise
- Rosette: Double ring with a black and white contrast, adding to the vintage aesthetic.
- Tuners:
- Type: Open-gear tuners
- Brand: Schaller
- Function: Provide accurate and stable tuning.
- Additional Features:
- Nut and Saddle: Made from TUSQ, known for its superior tone transfer properties.
- Pickguard: Tortoise, complementing the vintage look.
- Case: Hiscox case
- Pickup: LR Baggs EAS-VTC built in by Furch
Sound and Playability:
The Furch Vintage 1 D-SM is celebrated for its exceptional tonal qualities. The combination of Sitka spruce and mahogany provides a well-balanced sound with clear highs, warm mids, and a full low end. Its dreadnought body ensures loudness and sustain, making it a versatile instrument suitable for various musical styles. The guitar's comfortable neck profile and smooth fingerboard make it a joy to play for extended periods.