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DISTINCTIVELY CRAFTED SOUND.We love what we do. After all, it’s in our name. We are master luthiers who create instruments of true distinction. It’s in our DNA to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship. Being different is never the easy path. But in our view, it has far greater rewards. And while we respect tradition, we simply choose not to make instruments of yesterday. Imagination compels us to make instruments of tomorrow.
When Breedlove was first founded in 1990, our instruments reflected an innovative approach to design, craftsmanship, and sound. These three distinct attributes have always been at the heart of the Breedlove culture. After nearly a quarter century building remarkable stringed instruments, we’ve done some serious reflecting and have confirmed our crystal-clear focus around what we do best. We’ve continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible and are challenging convention more than ever before. 2014 marks a significant milestone for Breedlove – we are crafting instruments of tomorrow by celebrating what is true to Breedlove today: Distinctively Crafted Sound. With distinctively crafted sound as our guiding principle, we’ve redesignedour entire product line for 2014. We put the needs and desires of the playerfirst, and successfully translated the most sought-after sounds, the mostpopular playing styles, and the most desired aesthetics into the individualinstruments of the 2014 line. Every instrument is built with a purpose –a reason for being – and each one produces a unique sound meant to delight and inspire in very specific ways.
A NOTE FROM KIMIn the coming pages, we invite you to open your heart and let yourimagination run free as you discover the distinctively crafted sound that’s just right for your style, preference, and price point. And our Custom Sound Studio is always available to you, where – with the help of our master luthiers – you can design your own personal signature sound. Time to dive in, dream, and join a tribe of devotees, visionaries, and early adopters who think differently.
With love,
Kim Breedlove, Master Luthier
TABLE OF CONTENTS GUITARSPURPOSE BUILT 6 10 90 110 116MANDOLINS UKULELES CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO
Exotic Series
Masterclass Series
Legacy Series
Premier Series
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CM
Concerts
Auditoriums
Parlors
Dreadnoughts
Jumbos
12 Strings
Oregon Series
Stage Series
Studio Series
Solo Series
Pursuit Series
Discovery Series
Passport Traveler
Legacy Series
Premier Series
Crossover Series
Kim Breedlove Signature
Masterclass
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PURPOSE-BUILT INSTRUMENTS
CONCERT AND AUDITORIUM: BUILT FOR BALANCE, SUSTAIN, AND CLARITY.
The Concert and Auditorium are engineered toprovide remarkable sustain, balance, and clarity with apronounced bass and treble response – all from a light touch. The Breedlove Bridge Truss and graduated topmaximize these qualities and contribute to an evenresponse, from bass to midrange to treble, withclear projection.
DREADNOUGHT, JUMBO, AND PARLOR: BUILT FOR PROJECTION, VOLUME, AND POWER.
The scalloped, ultra-light, forward X-bracing on these proprietary Breedlove body shapes allows for a quick note release. Designed for swift, balanced flat-picking,and fast, clear chording, the deeply scalloped bracingdrives power and allows for rapid release of energy.The graduated tops provide balance across the entiretonal spectrum, delivering note-for-note clarity,richness, and nuance unheard of in instruments with this much volume and power.
EXOTIC TONEWOODS:
The Breedlove Wood Library offers an extraordinary assortment of exotic tonewoods. The combined tonal characteristics of these woods produce an awe-inspiring spectrum of sounds. Breedlove luthiers pair back and side tonewoods with carefully selected soundboards to craft specific sound perfectly suited to your playing style and musical preferences. For example, the Breedlove sinker redwood/ziricote Exotic Fingerstylist concert delivers warmth with punch; the Adirondack/quilted maple Masterclass 12 String fills a performance hall with a wall of rich, deep sound; and the Adirondack/Brazilian rosewood Exotic Flatpicker dreadnought will stand out no matter how many instruments are on stage.
BREEDLOVE ASYMMETRICAL HEADSTOCK:
The asymmetrical headstock is featured on CM, Concert, Auditorium, and 12-String body shapes. This headstock isn’t just a pretty shape – it’s specifically designed to keep the strings in a straight, even line from the nut to the tuning pegs. The result is even tension, stable tuning, and ease of alternate tuning.
BREEDLOVE NECK DESIGN:
Breedlove guitar necks feature a slimmer neck profile which enables comfortable play, even with smaller hands. Unlike traditional dovetail neck joints that require major surgery for a neck re-set, it is easy to adjust the play action and neck angle with the Breedlove bolt-on neck and single-action truss rod. The hand-rubbed, semi-gloss Breedlove neck finish contributes to ideal playability – the finish process alone takes three days, including precise finish coat applications, fine sanding, and hand buffing and rubbing.
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It’s no secret that Breedlove instruments have a unique look, feel, and sound. When it comes to the look of a Breedlove, what may appear to be simply aesthetically innovative design is actually a triumph of science and sound engineering. Early on, Breedlove re-engineered the acoustic guitar by re-envisioning the ways each and every component contributes to the overall sound. It’s what goes into a Breedlove that truly delivers unparalleled distinctively crafted sound. Creating purpose-built sound is no easy task, but as you browse the coming pages, you’ll see various combinations of the following elements, artfully combined in each model to create your signature sound.
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BREEDLOVE BRIDGE TRUSS (BBT):
Select models feature the Breedlove Bridge Truss – most commonly the Concert and Auditorium shapes found on pages 24 - 35. The BBT reduces tension on thesoundboard of the guitar, so the top wood is able tovibrate more freely, producing remarkable sustain, balance, and clarity. The BBT also allows for a thinner graduated top, thereby allowing Breedlove craftsmen to bring out the optimal sound from the top wood without sacrificing structural stability. Relieving much of the stringtension from the bridge prevents “bridge belly,”ensuring top stability for decades.
BREEDLOVE GRADUATED TOPS:
Breedlove graduated tops, featured on select models, contribute stunning balance from lows to highs. How? Graduated tops are slightly thicker on the treble side, balancing the higher energy treble frequencies with the lower energy bass frequencies traveling through the thinner bass side. The result: clearer, cleaner highs and stable, resonant lows.
Guitar strings can exert up to 230 pounds of pull from the nut to the bridge. Traditional methods for preventing top bowing at the bridge usually involve heavy internal bracing and thicker tops. The BBT compensates for this pressure in an innovative way: The BBT is mounted to the bridge from the inside and is connected into the tail block of the guitar, pulling downward on the underside of the bridge to distribute some of the tension, relieving pressure on the top. The resulting tonal effect on BBT-equipped guitars is more resonance and livelier sound with enhanced overtones.
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 moreevenly 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.
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Because no two soundboards are exactly the same, Breedlove craftsmen evaluate each top for stiffness and density, and then graduate it accordingly. The amount of graduation is customized for each individual instrument. The top is sanded to the precise graduated thickness to achieve optimal flexibility and stiffness. This hands-on process is one of the major contributors to the Breedlove sound.
These are just a few of the elements that contribute to distinctively crafted sound in the Breedlove 2014 purpose-built instrument collection. Every model was carefully designed, and each component was chosen to shape your specific sound. Knowing your Breedlove was built with this intentional care and discernment leaves you free to do what you do best: creating, expressing, and getting the most out of your music.
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EXOTIC SERIES
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The Exotic Series is the perfect marriage of purpose-built craftsmanship with the most coveted tonewoods in the world. Imagine an instrument so exclusive, so rare, and so elegantly crafted that simply holding it makes your heart beat a little faster. The tonewoods are so exquisite and unique, and the craftsmanship so unparalleled that the instrument is truly a work of art. Now, imagine playing that instrument… It’s specifically designed for your playing style, and for your music. You get lost in a personalized acoustic experience unlike any other – an experience very few players have ever known. You hear your music in a completely new way – every nuance, every note, with the perfect balance, just the right amount of sustain, and unbelievable clarity. Exquisite tonewoods are hand-selected and carefully matched to the exact body shape, bracing, and appointments that bring out the beauty and unique character of these woods. True to Breedlove’s purpose-built ethos, every instrument is designed to match a specific playing style and sound, for a show-stopping instrument that will wow both visually and aurally. These rare instruments are destined for the hands of extraordinarily discerningcollectors. No two instruments are alike; the sound and experience they create, and thetonewoods that grace their bodies, are beyond exotic, they’re once in a lifetime.
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MASTERCLASS SERIES
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If you’re looking for a collector’s guitar that will bring a hush over the room the moment it’s seen, and will drop jaws when it’s played, this is the series for you. Breedlove Masterclass instruments are highly collectible heirloom-quality instruments made for aficionados, enthusiasts, and collectors from some of the most exquisite woods available. Breedlove Masterclass guitars are the ones you will treasure and share, but won’t let out of your sight. Beginning with the end in mind, Breedlove luthiers match the perfect body shape, construction, and premium appointments to craft distinctive sound, robed in tonally rich exotic woods like koa, Madagascar rosewood, striped ebony and bearclaw Sitka spruce. No detail is overlooked. Breedlove luthiers are able to coax more complexity, richness, and clarity out of these prized woods, with thinner, graduated tops that are allowed to relax and vibrate at precisely the right frequency. Sustain and clarity are further enhanced in Concert and Auditorium models by the proprietary Breedlove Bridge Truss system, which relieves pressure on the soundboard and relaxes the top even further.
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LEGACY SERIES
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Most musicians have their favorite go-to guitar, the workhorse that always comes through, that inspires and delights consistently over the years. The Legacy Series models are just that: guitars that performers cherish and rely upon. The ultimate in professional tone and quality, Legacy models deliver all the sustain, balance, and clarity promised by Breedlove instruments – with the additional sound quality that can only be found in exceptional tonewoods like cocobolo and East Indian rosewood. These models are the ultimate performance guitars, offering all the Breedlove sound, and are designed to compliment your specific playing style. Whatever your style, you will find a Legacy guitar so suited to your music that you won’t be able to imagine playing live without it. If you’re an amateur enthusiast who wants an exqui-site, professional-quality instrument to play at home, the Legacy models are so inspiring that they’ll take your playing to the next level.
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PREMIER SERIES
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If music is a part of your lifestyle and you want a reliable professional-quality guitar you can take with you wherever you travel, then the Premier models are made for you. Providing artists all of the renowned Breedlove sound – the time-tested balance, clarity, and sustain – with the same attention to detail and quality as Custom, Exotic and Masterclass models, these guitars are exceptional utility instruments. The Premier models feature two of the most revered tonewoods available, offering a reliable, versatile, and accessible instrument that embodies distinctively crafted sound.
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CM BODY SHAPEDesigned in 1992, the CM put Breedlove on the map with unique designand distinctively crafted sound. Built on Breedlove’s Concert shape, with anasymmetrical twist, this innovative award-winning design captures the essenceof Breedlove’s imaginative challenger mentality. No other guitar looks orsounds quite like it. The sonic imprint of the CM is uniquely full spectrum andimmensely gratifying; the lower bout rewards the player with a generous, definedbass, while the abbreviated upper bout generates beautifully balanced and cleartreble tones. The CM is excellent for alternate tunings and has been describedas having piano-like qualities. If you wish to expand your sonic and aestheticboundaries, the CM is an adventurous design that will deliver in spades.
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EXOTIC CM CLASSIC
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Solid black walnut
Solid Western red cedar
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Black walnut
Bloodwood
Ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
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Bone
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EXOTIC CM CLASSICFor the fingerstyle virtuoso seeking an elaborate, expanded base response, magnificent sustain and a distinctly modern silhouette. One of the most responsive and tonally rich guitars you’ll ever experience.
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CONCERT BODY SHAPEThe Breedlove Concert is the original Breedlove shape. It first appeared in 1992, and has been the best-selling Breedlove body shape ever since. Designed specifically for the fingerstylist to be well balanced, compact, and comfortable to play, it generates a wonderfully articulate range of tone with an ample low end that is never boomy, but always felt. The unique construction also allows the Concert to sing even at a full strum. If you’re a fingerstylist, or are seeking an instrument to use as vocal accompaniment, this is the shape for you.
The Concert is engineered to provide exceptional sustain with a pronounced bass response, both of which can be achieved with a light touch. The graduated top works in harmony with the Breedlove Bridge Truss to provide an even response throughout the lows, mids, and highs, with sustain, and clear, concise, note-for-note projection.
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CONCERTS
For the fingerstylist virtuoso seeking impeccable balance, note-for-note clarity, and an expansive voice from a light touch.
For the steel-string player looking to seamlessly cross over to an exquisite collectible nylon-string guitar that is percussive, sweet-toned, and easy to play.
For the accomplished player seeking a collectible showpiece instrument that delivers an astoundingly rich tonal palette with unique balance, sustain, and clarity.
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Solid ziricote
Solid sinker redwood
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Honduran mahogany
Bloodwood
Ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
Yes
Bone
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Gold Gotoh 510
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25 1/2”
Solid Brazilian rosewood
Solid sinker redwood
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Bloodwood
Ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
No
Bone
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Gotoh 35G
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid figured myrtlewood
Solid Engelmann spruce
Yes
Eastern hard rock maple
Koa
Ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh 510
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
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Exotic Fingerstylist
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For the solo singer- songwriter seeking the classic Breedlove sound with the warmth and responsiveness offered by the redwood- rosewood pairing.
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Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid redwood
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Honduran mahogany
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Chrome Gotoh 381
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Yes
Tusq
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Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Yes
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Fishman Ultra-Tone
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Legacy Premier MahoganyPremier RosewoodSPECS
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For the enthusiast and working musician, suitable for an array of playing styles; rosewood provides depth and power in the lower registers, and Sitka offers sparkly highs.
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professional musician and serious hobbyist seeking versatility with additional cutting power in the upper registers and an evenly balanced low end.
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AUDITORIUM BODY SHAPEKim Breedlove designed the Auditorium body shape in 2005 for a sound that falls between the intimacy of the best-selling Concert and the deeply resonant power of the Jumbo. An extremely responsive and versatile shape, the Auditorium’s depth and lower bout produce the articulation of the Concert with tonal depth reminiscent of the larger-bodied Jumbo. When played acoustically, this shape has the volume and projection to fill a room, plus added clarity, balance, and sustain due to the magical combination of the larger body with the Breedlove Bridge Truss, and a thinner graduated top. The Bridge Truss allows the top to move more freely so melodies and fingerpicking won’t get lost. And when you really want to dig in and strum, these guitars can take it, projecting your music to the audience in the fullest, most expressive way possible.
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MASTERCLASS AUDITORIUM
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AUDITORIUMS
For the collector seeking an exotic instrument of extraordinary beauty that delivers the sweet, rich sound only koa can provide.
EXOTIC KING KOA
For the accomplished, versatile performer seeking the expansive, elegant sound of European spruce and rosewood in the Auditorium body, which is ideal for larger venues.
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Solid figured koa Solid Madagascar rosewood
Solid figured koa Solid European spruce
Yes YesYes YesBone Bone1 3/4” 1 3/4”Gold Gotoh 510 Gold Gotoh 510LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
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25 1/2” 25 1/2”Honduran mahogany with bloodwood stringer
Honduran mahoganyBloodwood KoaEbony EbonyWinged bridge, African ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
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For the professional player and enthusiast seeking more projection than the Concert body, paired with the rich midrange presence and sweet voice of mahogany.
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and working musician, designed to deliver pronounced low-end resonance suitable for an array of playing styles, with a bigger voice than the Concert body.
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For the serious musician seeking expansive sound with sparkling clarity in the bass, mids, and treble; well suited for larger venues.
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Solid myrtlewood
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Eastern hard rock maple
Ivoroid
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Delta bridge, African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Chrome Gotoh 381
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Yes
Tusq
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Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
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Delta bridge, African ebony
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Fishman Ultra-Tone
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Legacy Premier MahoganyPremier RosewoodSPECS
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PARLOR BODY SHAPEBreedlove Parlors are incredibly balanced with an abundance of sound, volume, and projection. Don’t be fooled by the Parlor’s compact size: It’s a serious musician’s instrument. Inventive bracing allows for a thinner graduated top, allowing the soundboard to move more freely, providing warmth, clarity, and balance with dynamic midrange. You’ll be amazed at the amount of sound provided by such a small body. Whether you’re at home or in the studio, the Breedlove Parlor is an intimate experience that connects you to your music in a visceral, inspiring way.
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EXOTIC PARLOR
For the aficionado and collector: one the most respected and historic body shapes, paired with a revered tonewood, in a no-expense-spared appointment package.
MASTERCLASS PARLOR
For the performer seeking a comfortable, stunning pro-quality guitar to fill an intimate room with sound, yet capable of exceeding expectations in an amphitheater.
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SPECS SPECS
Solid Brazilian rosewood
Solid striped ebony
Solid Adirondack spruce
Solid Adirondack spruce
Yes YesNo NoBone Bone1 3/4” 1 3/4”Gold Waverly Gold WaverlyLR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
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25” 25”Honduran mahogany Honduran mahoganyBloodwood KoaEbony EbonyDelta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
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For the serious musician seeking an intimate performer with a great midrange, driven by Honduran mahogany back and sides.
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looking for a warm, present midrange that projects valiantly from a smaller, more comfortable silhouette.
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Solid walnut
Solid Sitka spruce
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Ivoroid
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Chrome Gotoh SE 780
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Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
No
Tusq
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Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
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Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitka spruce
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Tortoise
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Fishman Ultra-Tone
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Legacy Premier MahoganyPremier RosewoodSPECS
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DREADNOUGHT BODY SHAPEBreedlove 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.
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DREADNOUGHTS
Ideal for bluegrass jams, flatpicked solos, and driving rhythms. Bold and broad toned with a strong fundamental, well suited for powerful strumming, rapid crosspicking, melodic single-note runs, slides, and hammer ons and offs.
EXOTIC FLATPICKER DREADNOUGHT
For the aficionado who wants clarity, warmth, and a strong fundamental in an heirloom-quality dreadnought that will only get better over time.
MASTERCLASS DREADNOUGHT
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Solid exotic Adirondack
Solid figured koaSolid Brazilian rosewood
Solid bearclaw Sitka spruce
Yes YesNo NoBone Bone1 3/4” 1 3/4”Gold Waverly Gold Gotoh 510LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
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25 1/2” 25 1/2”Honduran mahogany Honduran mahoganyBloodwood KoaEbony EbonyDelta bridge, African ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
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For the enthusiast and working musician, designed to deliver a big dreadnought voice with additional low-end presence.
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Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Legacy Premier MahoganyPremier RosewoodSPECS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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JUMBO BODY SHAPEIf you’re a strummer seeking dominating sound, the Jumbo – Breedlove’s largest body shape by volume – is the perfect body shape for you. If you’ve played a Breedlove Jumbo, you know it’s a powerful experience: Sound feels sonically propelled by the movement of so much air inside the body. It’s specifically designed to convey big, beautiful chords across all six strings – a strummer’s paradise. These bodies provide a big bass response, and a sound that Breedlove Jumbo devotees describe reverently as “grand-piano like.” Breedlove Jumbos rise above the competition in their clarity and expressiveness due to their graduated tops, which add nuance to the tonal spectrum without losing volume.
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JUMBOS
For the aggressive player who wants a stunning, collectible, heirloom- quality jumbo that will fill the room with a big, dynamic voice.
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For the singer-songwriter seeking expansive and bold jumbo voicing with additional clarity and precision.
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working musician seeking a “wall of sound” with a pronounced low end, driven by the East Indian rosewood back and sides.
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seeking an expressive “wall of sound” with midrange fullness provided by Honduran mahogany back and sides.
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Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid ziricote
Solid Adirondack spruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Koa
Ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh 510
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid Western bigleaf figured maple
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
Chrome Gotoh 381
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Masterclass LegacyPremierMahoganySPECS
PremierRosewood
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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12 STRINGSBreedlove is famous for their unparalleled 12-string guitars. If you want an exquisiteinstrument that will flood the room with symphonic sound and fill the whole background,Breedlove 12 Strings fit the bill beautifully. The tops are supported by the Breedlove BridgeTruss, not only for optimal tone, resonance, and sustain, but to relieve pressure on the strings, making Breedlove 12 Strings much easier to play than other 12 strings. If you’re a folk artist, you’ll love the way these guitars hold their own in the mix with other instruments like the banjo and the mandolin. If you want rich, full accompaniment from a single instrument, a Breedlove 12 String is the ultimate instrument.
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12 STRINGS
For the collector and aficionado seeking show-stopping chord-for-chord and note-for-note clarity in one of the most unique and noteworthy 12-string guitars available today.
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For the singer-songwriter seeking a 12-string guitar that delivers a lifetime of performance and unlimited potential with balance, sustain, and clarity.
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Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid Western bigleaf quilted maple
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Eastern hard rock maple
Koa
Ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 7/8”
Gold Gotoh 510
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid Western bigleaf figured maple
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 7/8”
Chrome Gotoh 381
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Yes
Tusq
1 7/8”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Masterclass Legacy PremierSPECS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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OREGON SERIESTwo surprising and exciting Breedlove models crafted from Northwest body woods, the Oregon series guitars are wonderfully alive with tone. When musicians play these instruments, the first word out of their mouths is usually, “Wow.” Something magical happens when the locally sourced tonewoods come together – myrtlewood, Sitka spruce, and maple – and as a result, these models easily hold their own against guitars commanding three times the price. Myrtlewood provides more lows and midrange than maple and more highs than mahogany and rosewood, making it a favorite non-traditional tonewood. Breedlove has been using myrtle as a tonewood for nearly two decades with great success. A remarkable value, these solid-wood guitars are 100% handcrafted in the U.S.A. by the same workshop that builds Breedlove’s most exclusive instruments. They have the quintessential Breedlove sound with terrific additional punch, and feature unique premium design elements, including the asymmetrical headstock and pinless bridge.
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SOREGON DREADNOUGHT
For the player who wants the stout projection of a Breedlove dreadnought with the unique look, midrange fullness, depth, clarity, and liveliness of locally sourced myrtle.
SPECS
Solid myrtlewood Solid Sitka spruce
No No Tusq 1 3/4” Breedlove nickel Fishman Ultra-Tone 25 1/2”Eastern hard rock maple Black Ebony Delta bridge, African ebony
Back/Sides Top Graduated Top Neck Wood Binding Fretboard Bridge Bridge Truss Nut/Saddle Nut Width Tuner Electronics Scale Length
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
OREGON CONCERT
For the musician seeking well-rounded balance with the unique look, midrange fullness, depth, clarity, and liveliness of locally sourced myrtle.
SPECS
Solid myrtlewood Solid Sitka spruce
No No Tusq 1 3/4” Breedlove nickel Fishman Ultra-Tone 25 1/2”Eastern hard rock maple Black Ebony Delta bridge, African ebony
Back/Sides Top Graduated Top Neck Wood Binding Fretboard Bridge Bridge Truss Nut/Saddle Nut Width Tuner Electronics Scale Length
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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STAGE SERIESIf you want a guitar that shines on stage, both literally and metaphorically, the StageSeries is for you. Designed to impress an audience, these visually inspiring, sonically rich guitars are comfortable to play and they deliver on the Breedlove promise of distinctively crafted sound. Every model has a graduated top, designed to maximize balance and clarity across the tonal spectrum. Eye-catching appointments include a full-gloss finish, elegant abalone purfling around the guitar’s top, ivory binding and sparkling stage-diamond inlays along the fretboard. All models include LR-TCV electronics.
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For the performing artist, rosewood paired with Sitka spruce provides a full sound with pronounced bass and midrange projection, built on the original Breedlove rounded Dreadnought shape.
Perfect for the player who prefers a dramatic black finish to compliment their live acoustic performance; sapele back and sides deliver a pronounced midrange voice.
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Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid East Indian rosewood back with laminate sides
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Solid sapele back with laminate sides
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Black Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Solid East Indian rosewood back with laminate sides
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Solid sapele back with laminate sides
Solid Sitka spruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Black Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
ConcertConcertBlack Magic Dreadnought
Dreadnought Black MagicSPECS
Designed for performance, a stage-ready acoustic-electric with a distinct voice built on the original Breedlove Concert body shape.
For the performer looking to captivate audiences with a stage-worthy concert-body guitar in an elegant glossy black finish.
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Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
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STUDIO SERIESWhen you’re ready to capture your music in the recording environment, whether in a home studio or a professional studio, the Studio Series delivers. These models were designed to fill the complete tonal range. The Dreadnought is built on East Indian rosewood, giving it the lower-end depth most commonly favored by recording artists. The Concert is crafted from beautiful flamed maple to accentuate the higher end of the tonal register and deliver crystal-clear sparkling notes. The 12 String and Bass offer equal balance and warmth thanks to the sapele back and sides. Whichever model you choose, this series delivers professional, nuanced sound for studio-quality performance.
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For the performer looking for a deeper sonic imprint in their recordings; Indian rosewood is oftenassociated with the greatdreadnoughts, and notably, takes its personality fromthe player.
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For recorded acoustic guitar performances, designed to capture sparkling detail and nuance; maple sides and back offer a clear, precise tone that rises above the mix.
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For the player seeking clear, concise, note- for-note 12-string articulation; a must-have for every guitar player’s collection; easy to play and easy to re-string.
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Concert Dreadnought 12 String BassSPECS
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Flamed maple laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
East Indian rosewood laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 7/8”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome bass
LR-TCV
34”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
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SOLO SERIESIf you’ve ever tried to write a song in a noisy room or on a rambunctious tour bus, youknow how hard it can be to really hear your own guitar. Ideal for singer-songwriters, the Solo Series models have a side sound hole monitor to allow you to hear your music as if you were standing in front of the instrument. It’s a pretty amazing innovation, since the Solo models offer the same volume and distinctively crafted sound you’d expect from a Breedlove – the sound hole doesn’t diminish the power or tone of the instrument, it simply allows you to hear every nuance of your performance as your audience hears it.
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The solid cedar top and extra-deep rosewood body generate clearly articulated single notes, while the Breedlove Bridge Truss delivers additional sustain and clarity.
Well suited for practice,ensemble, and solowork, the sound hole andsolid cedar top let the player hear and feeldetailed, warm, basstimbres, with all theBreedlove sustainand clarity.
For the singer-song-writer, the combination of rosewood and cedar create the quintessential Breedlove sound: clearly defined notes with a long sustain.
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Concert Dreadnought 12 String BassSPECS
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
East Indian rosewood laminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
East Indian rosewood laminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 7/8”
Chrome mini 18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome bass
LR-TCV
34”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
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PURSUIT SERIESThe aptly named Pursuit Series was envisioned as a “step-up” guitar for players who arenewly committed to pursuing their music career and are ready to share their music with theworld. This may be your second guitar, the one you buy once you’re no longer just “learningto play guitar,” when your skills are solid enough that you can record and share yourmusical gifts with a larger audience. The Pursuit models offer Breedlove’s distinctivelycrafted sound in our most popular body shapes. They’re ready for amplification with Fishman ISYS+ electronics, and feature built-in USB ports, so laying down tracks on your laptop or computer is easy and convenient.
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PURSUIT SERIES
PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT EBONY
Delivers a warm, musical tone, both acoustically and plugged in; built on thebass resonance of ebony and the power of Adirondack spruce. Includeson-board USB port.
PURSUIT CONCERT EBONY
For players looking for sparkling, clear tone, both acoustically and pluggedin; the bell-like overtones of Engelmann spruce pair perfectly with the bassresonance of ebony. Includes on-board USB port. PU
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SPECS SPECS
Java ebony laminate Java ebony laminateSolid Engelmannspruce
Solid Adirondackspruce
No NoYes NoBone Bone1 11/16” 1 11/16”Chrome mini 15-1 Chrome mini 15-1Fishman ISYS+ USB
Fishman ISYS+ USB
25 1/2” 25 1/2”Nato NatoBlack BlackRosewood RosewoodPinless original Pinless original
Back/Sides Back/SidesTop TopGraduated Top Graduated TopNeck Wood Neck WoodBinding BindingFretboard FretboardBridge BridgeBridge Truss Bridge TrussNut/Saddle Nut/SaddleNut Width Nut WidthTuner TunerElectronics ElectronicsScale Length Scale Length
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For musicians seeking the tonal balance of a Breedlove Concert shape with the warmth of sapele, and the robust mids of mahogany. Includes built-in USB port.
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Exudes an earthy, warmresponse from a lighttouch, featuring a cedar-sapele wood set – one of the most revered tonewood combinations. Includes built-in USB port.
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a full-depth dreadnought, with the midrange punch of sapele for tonal warmth when played both acoustically and plugged in. Includes built-in USB port.
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Sapele laminate
Solid mahogany
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Bone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 15-1
Fishman ISYS+ USB
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Bone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 15-1
Fishman ISYS+ USB
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid mahogany
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Bone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 15-1
Fishman ISYS+ USB
25 1/2”
Concert Mahogany Concert
DreadnoughtMahoganySPECS
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
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For players looking to seamlessly transition from a steel-string guitar to a nylon-string model. Delightfully playable due to the radiused fretboard and slightly smaller nut width. Includes built-in USB port.
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For players seeking maximum projection for ample stage presence, as well the refinement needed for vocal accompaniment. Includes built-in USB port.
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Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Bone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
Fishman ISYS+ USB
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Bone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
Fishman ISYS+ USB
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Bone
1 7/8”
3-in-line nylon
Fishman ISYS+ USB
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Bone
1-7/8”
Chrome mini 15-1
Fishman ISYS+ USB
32”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
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DISCOVERY SERIESThe difference between trying to learn to play guitar, and actually learning is often found inthe guitar itself. Ask any guitar teacher: If your guitar is hard to play and doesn’t excite you,you’ll be less likely practice, and if you don’t practice, you won’t improve. The Discoverymodels are exceptionally well-designed and easy to play, and were created specificallyto support newcomers to the instrument. With many of the features found in higher-endmodels – like a radiused fretboard, slimmer neck profile, and pinless bridge – Breedlove putsgreat care into the Discovery models to ensure that you get Breedlove’s distinctively craftedsound and Breedlove innovation in your first instrument. The Discovery models willinspire you to dabble, to dream, and to explore the guitar in a way that most entry-level models simply can’t.
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DISCOVERY SERIES
For players who want distinctively crafted sound with the notable projection of a Breedlove dreadnought; ready for amplification and outfitted for ease of playability with a soft cutaway.
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Delivers well-balanced tone when played fingerstyle, as vocal accompaniment, or at a full strum. The launching point for distinctively crafted sound in Breedlove’s best-selling body shape.
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Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Concert CE Dreadnought CE Concert DreadnoughtSPECS
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
High Density PPS
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
Fishman ISYS-T
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
High Density PPS
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
Fishman ISYS-T
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
High Density PPS
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 18-1
None
25 1/2”
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
High Density PPS
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 15-1
None
25 1/2”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
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PASSPORT TRAVELERWherever the road takes you, the Passport Traveler is the ideal faithful musical companion.Breedlove spent years engineering full-body sound in this compact shape, so it rises above the usual travel-genre constraints. No compromises were made in the design and construction, and as a result, you get an easily portable guitar that plays like a full-scale instrument. Equipped with built-in electronics and an onboard tuner, the Passport Traveler delivers Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound when played acoustically or plugged in.
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For players who want all of the legendary Breedlove sound in a portable package; a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides deliver inspiring tone rarely found in travel guitars.
PASSPORT TRAVELER
PASSPORT TRAVELER
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Sapele laminate
Solid Sitka spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 15-1
BL-VTC
22 3/4”
SPECS
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
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MAND
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S
In 1973, while on a surf trip, Kim Breedlove visited the town of Paracho, Mexico looking to
buy a mandolin. He got the mandolin and a lot more: In that little town bustling with gifted
luthiers, Kim realized he wanted to spend his life pursuing the craft of luthiery.
For 40 years, mandolins have been Kim’s passion, so as you can imagine, they’re a very
special part of the Breedlove collection. Kim has never been one to imitate or follow
convention, and as a result, there is nothing ordinary about Breedlove mandolins.
Kim has spent decades applying his creativity and expertise to the traditional mandolin
form, and has fine-tuned the 2014 models to deliver balance, tonal clarity, and fullness of
sound. These instruments deliver an experience and a sound that is uniquely Breedlove:
They offer a contemporary aesthetic, they’re remarkably easy to play, and they embody
distinctively crafted sound, all while staying true to the spirit of the mandolin.
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THE F BODY SHAPEKim Breedlove reinterpreted the traditional Florentine mandolin in the F body – the headstock, weight, size, and volume are very similar to the Florentine shape. It features a unique retro-inspired peg head and a pronounced scroll on the bass upper bout. The rim depth is shallower, and the overall top arc is slightly com-pressed for a distinct throaty sound and a powerful bark that will particularly appeal to bluegrass players.
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THE K BODY SHAPEThe K body is born from Kim Breedlove’s imagination. Inspired by the CM guitar shape, Kim set out to design a shape and sound that respected the history of the mandolin, while simultaneously expanding the aural and aesthetic boundaries with a touch of the avant-garde. The result is Breedlove’s iconoclastic modern mandolin featuring an asymmetrical peg head and a defined bass-side upper bout. Kim engineered the K shape to create a sound that goes beyond expectations. With slightly more internal volume than a traditional body shape, the K body delivers a big, open sound with serious boom and sustain, for an experience that will delight forward-thinking mandolin players.
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THE O BODY SHAPEThe O body is Breedlove’s version of the revered and time-honored teardrop shape. This compact shape has slightly less internal spatial volume than the K and F bodies, yielding very clear, distinct notes. Comfortable and accessible, this is the ideal everyday mando shape. It plays beautifully and delivers on the Breedlove promise of distinctively crafted sound, making it the ideal utilitarian mandolin with a little extra flair found only in Breedlove instruments.
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APE
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LEGACY SERIESLegacy mandolins are quintessential performance mandolins -- the instruments that performers cherish and rely upon. The ultimate in professional tone and quality, Legacy models deliver all the requisite bark, punch, and bite, with the additional sound quality that can only be found in exceptional tonewoods like highly figured maple and Sitka spruce. Whatever your preferred musical genre, you’ll find a Legacy mandolin so suitable for your style that you won’t be able to imagine playing live without it. And if you’re an amateur enthusiast who wants an exquisite, professional-quality instrument to play at home, the Legacy models will inspire you and take your playing to the next level.
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F For the player and collector seeking a more traditional bluegrass sound; incredibly responsive, with a bright, chunky, throaty voice for an aura of authenticity without comparison.
LEG
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Y K
F Reviving a designaesthetic inspired byKim Breedlove, this highly collectible instrument is incredibly responsive and provides the player with immediate projection and slightlyenhanced sustain.
Back
Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Gold Gotoh A-style
K&K Twin Internal
14”
KF
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Gold Gotoh F-style
K&K Twin Internal
14”
FFSPECS
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Gold Gotoh F-style
K&K Twin Internal
14”
FO
For the collector and professional player seeking a deep and throaty voice with punch and incredible clarity, all in an envy-worthy heirloom-quality instrument.
LEG
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O
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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LEGA
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Offers musicians more punch, power, and growl than expected from the simple design; creates a boomy, deep range that speaks with clarity and authority.LE
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OF
LEG
AC
Y O
O For performing artists seeking a bassy voice with exceptional clarity in an heirloom-quality instrument; built on a Sitka-maple combination and a classically inspired body shape.
Back
Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Gold Gotoh A-style
K&K Twin Internal
14”
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Gold Gotoh A-style
K&K Twin Internal
14”
OF OOSPECS
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Gold Gotoh A-style
K&K Twin Internal
14”
KO
LEG
AC
Y K
O For the professional musician or collector seeking a big, open sound with rich, bassy tones combined with Breedlove’s most luxurious appointment package.
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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PREMIER SERIESIf music is a part of your lifestyle and you need a reliable, professional-quality mandolin to take with you wherever you may travel, the Premier models are made for you. Providing artists all of the renowned Breedlove fit, finish, feel, and voice, these models are some of the most affordable made-in-the-U.S.A. mandolins available today. They’re reliable, versatile, and accessible instruments with open, full, sweet tone, built on the platform of two of the most revered tonewoods available. PR
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FF With a design that
reflects the golden eraof mandolin building,the Premier FF combines the best traditional construction elements with Breedlove’s cutting- edge aesthetics and attention to detail.
Back
Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Nickel MA-300
None
14”
KF
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Nickel MF-300
None
14”
FFSPECS
PR
EM
IER
KF An innovative
asymmetrical design,inspired by the traditionalFlorentine shape, for musicians who want an open, full sound for a broad range of styles from classical to Celtic.
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq /ebony
1 3/16”
Nickel MF-300
None
14”
FO
PR
EM
IER
FO For the player drawn to
a dynamic, full voice, with deep, rich tone, the Sitka spruce and maple combination produces a full range of bass, bright high-end tones, and notable clarity and sustain.
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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The simple design offers musicians much more than expected: substantial projection, and a boomy, deep range that speaks with clarity and authority.
PR
EM
IER
OF
PR
EM
IER
OO An exceptional every-day
instrument; the classic teardrop shape delivers notable clarity and unique, distinctive tones, perfect for Celtic and folk, but it’s also versatile enough to adapt to any genre.
Back
Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Nickel MA-300
None
14”
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
1 3/16”
Nickel MA-300
None
14”
OF OOSPECS
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Bigleaf maple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq /ebony
1 3/16”
Nickel MA-300
None
14”
KO
PR
EM
IER
KO Provides players with
resonance and an open tone, combining the traditional woods of Sitka spruce and Western maple for substantial sustain and volume, in a modern, slightly angular take on the traditional Florentine shape.
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
CROSSOVER SERIESBreedlove has pioneered contemporary mandolin design for nearly 20 years and justrecently created this series in response to popular demand. Breedlove Crossover mandolinsare designed for guitar players looking to expand their skills by learning to play the mandolin. These carved, solid-top instruments feature generous string spacing, a wider nut width, and a radiused fretboard, all inspired by the Breedlove Custom Sound Studio. Crossover mandolins achieve exceptional tone and playability at an affordable price, so they’re ideal for players looking to explore new tones and textures.
Inspired by the Breedlove Sound Studio for exceptional comfort and playability at an affordable price.
CR
OSS
OV
ER
OF
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Carved maple laminate
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Maple
Black
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chrome mini
None
14”
Carved maple laminate
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Maple
Ivory
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chrome mini
None
14”
Carved maple laminate
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Maple
Black
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chrome mini
None
14”
Carved maple laminate
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Yes
Maple
Ivory
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chrome mini
None
14”
OF OF Black OO OO BlackSPECS
CROS
SOVE
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ERIE
S
CR
OSS
OV
ER
OO Delivers a boomy, deep
range that speaks with aclear, distinct voice in anyplaying situation.
CR
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OF
BLA
CK All the features of the
Crossover OF in an elegant, black satin finish.
The distinct voice of the Crossover OO in a dramatic black finish.
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The Breedlove ukulele collection is driven by Kim Breedlove’s personal passion.
His long-standing infatuation with ukuleles is born from his connection to Hawaii –
every year, he spends several weeks in the middle of the Pacific in the lush island
landscapes, overlooking powerful pristine seas.
Kim toiled for years over early Breedlove prototypes to engineer the perfect uke sound.
Originally, Breedlove ukes were available only by custom order, but by 2010, Kim had
perfected the distinctively crafted sound in his signature model, and Breedlove released the
Kim Breedlove Signature Ukulele as the first production uke.
The Breedlove ukulele sound – the crystal-clear brilliance and lively “chunk” – is a result of
the ultra-lightweight design, five-fan bracing, and minimal hand-applied finish. All Breedlove
ukuleles are meticulously handcrafted in Bend, Oregon out of the most exquisite woods,
for an experience that will whisk you away to the islands, if only in your imagination.
ISLAND INSPIRED. DISTINCTIVELY CRAFTED.
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UKULELES
Back/Sides
Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Scale Length
Inlay
Body Finish
Solid myrtlewood
Solid bearclaw Sitka spruce
Honduran mahogany
Koa
Ebony
Ebony
Bone
1 3/16”
Waverly gold slothead
17”
Seahorse
Semi-gloss
Solid koa
Solid koa
Sapele
Koa
Ebony
Ebony
Bone
1 3/16”
Waverly nickel 1129
17”
Sea leaf
Gloss
Black walnut
Solid cedar
Sapele
Ivory
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq
1 3/16”
Breedlove nickel
17”
Dots
Semi-gloss
KB Signature Masterclass TenorSPECS
UKUL
ELES
The original Breedlove uke, designed and perfected by Kim Breedlove, with impeccable fretwork and precise geometry in stunning myrtlewood and bearclaw Sitka spruce.
KIM
BR
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DLO
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SIG
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UK
ULE
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Handcrafted, with exquisite attention to detail, for the professional musician seeking a warm, woody tone and an elevated midrange.
MA
STE
RC
LASS
UK
ULE
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Distinctively crafted ukulele sound, built for the serious musician; cedar and walnut infuse the traditional aloha spirit with a Pacific Northwest influence.
TE
NO
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KU
LELE
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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The perfect guitar exists somewhere in your psyche – it sings to you in the wee hours of thenight. You can see it, hear it, feel it, smell it. You can almost taste the music. Playing it is pureflow, self-expression and liberation. You channel all your experience, emotions and skillsthrough an instrument so perfect it’s part of you. Just imagine...
Inspired by Kim Breedlove, the Breedlove Custom Sound Studio exists to bring your imagination to life. We love what we do, and we love what you do. After all, it’s in our name. We empower players, artists and dealers to express themselves, and their brands, through custom heirloom instruments with distinctively crafted sound. We offer a once-in-a-lifetime artistic collaboration between you, the musician, and our world-class master luthiers and craftspeople.
There are hundreds of painstaking steps and many hours of artistry that go into everycustom Breedlove instrument. We offer an extensive menu of rare and exotic tonewoods,state-of-the-art electronics, custom options, finish styles, inlay patterns, custom artwork and hardware.
Every step, every material, every exquisite appointment contributes to your distinctlycrafted signature sound and style. We’ll help you select just the right pieces to create a highly customized musical instrument that’s perfectly you. Essentially, when your vision meets ourexpertise, passion, and materials, well... you get something magical, something alchemical.You get an experience and an instrument that, until now, you only dreamed of.
CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO
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OM S
OUND
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DIO
VISIT BREEDLOVE’S CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO TO DESIGN THE INSTRUMENT OF YOUR DREAMS:CALL: 1.877.800.4848 EMAIL: [email protected] BROWSE: breedlovesound.com/customsoundstudio
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