First Classical Figured American Redwood Pau Ferro – FC522LTD
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$1,499.99
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The First Class-ical FC522LTD is an amazing collapsible performance-ready travel guitar with solid Figured American Redwood top and solid pao ferro back with full gloss finish on body, and satin finish for the neck. It’s super ergonomic with a robust Manzer© wedge and traditional Torres sized body. With a standard 52mm nut and 650mm scale, the traditional Torres shape and bracing make this guitar sound a rich and full as a performance grade classical guitar at more than twice this price.! Barre chords are easy, and the body shape makes for hours of playing without shoulder fatigue. It collapses to carry-on dims of 22*14.8*9 inches in our roller carry-on case with retractable aluminum handle – which has more than enough room for all your gear. Premium appointments make this guitar a gem for classical guitarists who need a ultra-portable quality sounding classical guitar that is stage ready and plays like a dream! (If viewing product category list, click on product image on the left to view full specs, otherwise scroll down for specs and media.)
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Designed for Travel and the Stage
- The FC522LTD Performance Classical travel guitar uses a patented collapsible neck system which allows for assembly/disassembly in a matter of seconds. [View Youtube Video]
- After packing in its travel backpack the First Class Performance travel guitar can be carried-on to most major airlines, easily fitting in the overhead bin compartment, yet an amazing performer on the stage.
- Travel backpack includes a TSA compliant laptop tablet fold-out panel which can be scanned by airport security without having to separately remove laptop.
- Proprietary under-bridge transducer pickup system accurately amplifies the guitar and comes with all Overhead guitars.
- You should tune each string down at least 1 full tone prior to disassembly for all nylon string collapsible models to prolong string life.
Amazing Tone in a Wedged Body
- The wedge design gives a lower shoulder/bout depth that’s deeper than a dreadnought, allowing the Torres body size (14.5 inch lower bout) to deliver great volume and booming bass.
- Bone nut & saddle help produce the the tone preferred by classical guitarists.
- Ornate sound-hole design with classical Torres bracing maximizes the balance, resonance and volume of the soundboard.
Comfortable to Play
- The wedge design angles the guitar into your body which places the guitar in a comfortable position for fingerboard access and viewing.
- The dual-action steel truss-rod enables fine tuning of relief to suit any playing style.
- Satin-finish low-c profile neck make this 650mm scale super comfortable to play.
Guitar Specifications
Proprietary Body Design:
Traditional Torres body shape
Center sound hole with Pau Ferro/MOP rosette
Wedge design for increased volume, comfort and efficiency
Soundboard:
Solid Figured American Redwood
Back and Sides:
Solid Pau Ferro Back, Engineered Pau Ferro Sides
Bracing:
Classical Torres Bracing
Compound block for reduced weight and strengthened latch support
Binding and Markings:
MOP logo and position markings
Curly Acacia binding, veneer, and accents.
Scale:
650mm Full Classical Scale
Finish:
High gloss polyurethane on top back and sides & headstock. Matte polyurethane on neck
Bridge:
Ebony, high break-angle
Tuners:
18:1 Precision Gold Open Tuners
Electronics:
Included JourneyTek™ under-bridge passive 3-piezo transducer pickup system delivers accurate and clear amplification for any PA system or amp.
Removable Neck Assembly:
Stainless steel load-bearing components
Push-button release latch under neck
Large adjustment knob on back
Neck:
Carbon fiber reinforced Spanish shape with two-way adjustable truss rod
Solid African Mahogany with curly Acacia veneer on headstock.
Neck width at nut: 52mm
12 Frets to body
17 Frets total
Fret Board:
Ebony
Medium brass fret wire
String Spacing:
42.6 mm at nut
59.8 mm at saddle
Compensated bone saddle
Strings:
Savarez
Guitar Dimensions and Weights:
Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.5kg)
Weight With Case: 13.2 lbs (6kg)
Maximum depth: 4.8 in (12.2cm)
Minimum Depth: 3.9 in (10 cm)
Body Length: 19.1 in (48.5cm)
Lower Bout Width: 14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Travel Backpack Specifications
Tech Travel Ready:
Premium aluminum push-button pull-handle with nylon roller wheels
TSA compliant 14-inch computer compartment for optimal airport security inspection
Easy-access tablet pocket for up to 9.5 inch tablet devices
All- Premium Material Construction:
Extra-durable Ballistic Polyester external case with premium polyester and velour lining
Extra-padded Body compartment with premium velour
Internally-accessible padded neck compartment with premium velour and string slot
Padded string panel with strings positioning tab
Padded Top and Side handles
Extra Compartments for Your Journey:
Internal/externally accessible compartment for accessories
Additional external topside pocket for additional accessories
Additional elastic pockets in computer compartment
Hideaway, reinforced padded backpack straps with padded back
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 24*15.3*9.8 in ( 61*39* 25 cm)
UPC:643485844143
Media Gallery
Recommended Videos:
Thomas Leeb Plays Desert Pirate on First Class
NAMM Videos:
Ian James Artist intro and Demo of First Class Collapsible Travel Guitar
Customer reviews
Classical Guitar Magazine
As the recent Summer NAMM 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee, there were, as usual, a number of classical-guitar makers showing their wares. One that caught our eye is this collapsible travel guitar, which can fit into a standard carry-on suitcase. Besides being convenient for travel, the OC520 guitar from Journey Instruments also boasts a cedar top, laminate rosewood back and sides, and a piezo passive pickup. In this video we shot in Nashville, Journey Instruments’ Ryan Creager shows off the instrument and demonstrates the detachable neck
Link: http://classicalguitarmagazine.com/from-nashville-namm-a-collapsible-travel-classical-guitar/
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