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Pursuit Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Overview

The projection of a full-depth dreadnought with the midrange punch of sapele and the versatility of USB-compatible electronics.

For players seeking maximum projection for ample stage presence, as well the refinement needed for vocal accompaniment, the Pursuit Dreadnought captures Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound in an affordable package. With a solid Sitka spruce top, this full-depth dreadnought’s back and sides are constructed of mahogany, making it a versatile instrument that will project sound well. Includes built-in USB port for easy interfacing with recording software.

Includes gig bag.

Body Shape
Breedlove set out to enhance the traditional dreadnought sound, and the results are evident. If you’re inspired by the familiarity of a dread, but are looking for more nuance and richness than usual, the Breedlove Dreadnought delivers. The shape is slightly more rounded than traditional dreadnoughts and produces beautifully full, punchy, and articulate tones. It also provides excellent projection and articulation, so it excels in any ensemble. The hand-graduated top provides the balance and clarity that make this one of the most innovative and expressive-sounding dreadnoughts on the market.

Top Wood
Sitka spruce, picea sitchensis, originates in the northwest United States. Sitka spruce has been the primary top wood for American-made instruments for decades. It is strong and light with extended harmonic content, and it nearly equals the power of Adirondack. It offers a strong, focused tone with a solid fundamental – perfect for flatpicking styles. When compared with European spruce, Sitka delivers warmer, more fundamental sound, largely free of overtones. Sitka takes a slightly longer period of playing time to open up. It has a straight uniform grain and coloration ranges from white to pink to light brown.

Breedlove Pinless Bridge
The Breedlove Pinless Bridge helps maintain the integrity of the top by eliminating the need for six drilled string holes. The fewer holes in your soundboard, the more evenly the sound wave can move across the interior, without any loss of energy. The Breedlove Pinless Bridge also provides a gentler string-break angle from the bridge to the top of the saddle, reducing saddle strain. This innovative bridge also makes string changes a breeze, especially on 12 strings. Plus, you’ll never again have to worry about lost, worn-out, or broken bridge pins.

Breedlove Neck
Breedlove guitars feature a slimmer neck profile, which enables comfortable play, even with smaller hands. The hand-rubbed, semi-gloss Breedlove neck finish also contributes to ideal playability. The labor-intensive finish process includes precise finish coat applications, fine sanding, and hand buffing and rubbing.

Set Up and Quality Assurance in Bend, Oregon
The comprehensive quality control process provides the player with an instrument that will play perfectly right out of the box. Prior to shipment, every Breedlove instrument undergoes a rigorous 25-to-30-point inspection in Bend, Oregon by their expert U.S. quality control team. They start with a visual inspection: checking aesthetic and structural elements of the body and components for flaws. Next, each guitar is tuned and undergoes a play test, where our craftspeople check nut height, relief, action and string height. Based on the results of the play test, they are adjusted for maximum playability. Finally, each instrument is buffed and polished by hand with painstaking attention to detail. Once the instrument has passed inspection, a signed QC sticker is placed, and the instrument is carefully packed and shipped.

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Breedlove players around the world can attest: With consistent, proper care, your Breedlove will give you a lifetime of service – and inspiration. New Breedlove instruments are warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship throughout the lifetime of the original owner. In addition to materials and workmanship, Breedlove offers a two-year warranty on tuning machines and electronics packages.

Features

  • Body Type: Dreadnought
  • Solid Wood Top: Sitka spruce
  • Rosette: Abalone ring with purfling
  • Back/Sides: Sapele laminate
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Binding: Tortoise
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Bridge: Pinless original
  • Bridge Truss: No
  • Inlay: Centered dots
  • Peghead Veneer: Rosewood
  • Nut/Saddle: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1-5/8 in.
  • Tuner: Chrome
  • Electronics: Fishman ISYS+USB
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Lower Bout Width: 16 in.
  • Waist Width: 10-5/8 in.
  • Upper Bout Width: 11-5/8 in.
  • Body Length: 21 in.
  • Neck Joint: Dovetail
  • Scale Length: 25-1/2 in.
  • Case: Soft gig bag
  • Built in China
  • QC'd in Bend, OR

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