the 2014 Breedlove Catalog

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.
A NOTE FROM KIM
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 redesigned
our entire product line for 2014. We put the needs and desires of the player
first, and successfully translated the most sought-after sounds, the most
popular playing styles, and the most desired aesthetics into the individual
instruments 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.
In the coming pages, we invite you to open your heart and let your
imagination 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
PURPOSE BUILT
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GUITARS
10
MANDOLINS
90
UKULELES
110
Exotic Series
12
CM
20
Oregon Series
58
Legacy Series
100
Kim Breedlove Signature
114
Masterclass Series
14
Concerts
24
Stage Series
62
Premier Series
104
Masterclass
114
Legacy Series
16
Auditoriums
30
Studio Series
66
Crossover Series
108
Tenor
114
Premier Series
18
Parlors
36
Solo Series
70
Dreadnoughts
42
Pursuit Series
74
Jumbos
48
Discovery Series
82
12 Strings
52
Passport Traveler
86
CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO
116
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PURPOSE-BUILT INSTRUMENTS
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PURPOSE-BUILT
INSTRUMENTS
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.
CONCERT AND AUDITORIUM:
BUILT FOR BALANCE, SUSTAIN, AND CLARITY.
DREADNOUGHT, JUMBO, AND PARLOR:
BUILT FOR PROJECTION, VOLUME, AND POWER.
The Concert and Auditorium are engineered to
provide 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.
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 bracing
drives power and allows for rapid release of energy.
The graduated tops provide balance across the entire
tonal spectrum, delivering note-for-note clarity,
richness, and nuance unheard of in instruments
with this much volume and power.
EXOTIC TONEWOODS:
BREEDLOVE ASYMMETRICAL HEADSTOCK:
BREEDLOVE NECK DESIGN:
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.
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 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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DISTINCTIVELY
CRAFTED SOUND
BREEDLOVE BRIDGE TRUSS (BBT):
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.
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.
Select models feature the Breedlove Bridge Truss –
most commonly the Concert and Auditorium shapes
found on pages 24 - 35. The BBT reduces tension on the
soundboard of the guitar, so the top wood is able to
vibrate 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 string
tension from the bridge prevents “bridge belly,”
ensuring top stability for decades.
BREEDLOVE PINLESS BRIDGE:
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.
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.
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.
PURPOSE-BUILT INSTRUMENTS
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GUITARS
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EX
EXOTIC SERIES
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 discerning
collectors. No two instruments are alike; the sound and experience they create, and the
tonewoods that grace their bodies, are beyond exotic, they’re once in a lifetime.
EXOTIC SERIES
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MC
MASTERCLASS SERIES
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.
MASTERCLASS SERIES
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LEGACY SERIES
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 exquisite, professional-quality instrument to play at home, the Legacy models are so inspiring that
they’ll take your playing to the next level.
LEGACY SERIES
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PR
PREMIER SERIES
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.
PREMIER SERIES
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CM BODY SHAPE
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CM BODY SHAPE
Designed in 1992, the CM put Breedlove on the map with unique design
and distinctively crafted sound. Built on Breedlove’s Concert shape, with an
asymmetrical twist, this innovative award-winning design captures the essence
of Breedlove’s imaginative challenger mentality. No other guitar looks or
sounds quite like it. The sonic imprint of the CM is uniquely full spectrum and
immensely gratifying; the lower bout rewards the player with a generous, defined
bass, while the abbreviated upper bout generates beautifully balanced and clear
treble tones. The CM is excellent for alternate tunings and has been described
as having piano-like qualities. If you wish to expand your sonic and aesthetic
boundaries, the CM is an adventurous design that will deliver in spades.
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For 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.
AVAILABLE AT
EXOTIC CM CLASSIC
SPECS
Back/Sides
Solid black walnut
Top
Solid Western red cedar
Graduated Top
Yes
Neck Wood
Black walnut
Binding
Bloodwood
Fretboard
Ebony
Bridge
Winged bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Nut Width
1 3/4”
Tuner
Gold Gotoh 510
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Scale Length
25 1/2”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Instruments with this symbol are available exclusively
at Breedlove Distinctive Dealers. To find a Distinctive
Dealer near you, or to become a Distinctive Dealer,
visit breedlovesound.com/distinctivedealers
CM
EXOTIC CM CLASSIC
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CONCERT BODY SHAPE
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CONCERT BODY SHAPE
The 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.
AVAILABLE AT
SPECS
Exotic
Fingerstylist
Exotic
Bossa Nova
Masterclass
Back/Sides
Solid ziricote
Solid Brazilian rosewood
Solid figured myrtlewood
Top
Solid sinker redwood
Solid sinker redwood
Solid Engelmann spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Honduran mahogany
Honduran mahogany
Eastern hard rock maple
Binding
Bloodwood
Bloodwood
Koa
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Winged bridge, African ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
Winged bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
Yes
No
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Bone
Bone
Nut Width
1 3/4”
1 7/8”
1 3/4”
Tuner
Gold Gotoh 510
Gotoh 35G
Gold Gotoh 510
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
For the fingerstylist virtuoso
seeking impeccable balance,
note-for-note clarity, and an
expansive voice from a
light touch.
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
EXOTIC BOSSA NOVA
CONCERTS
EXOTIC FINGERSTYLIST
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
AVAILABLE AT
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.
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
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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CONCERTS
AVAILABLE AT
MASTERCLASS CONCERT
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SPECS
Legacy
Premier Rosewood
Premier Mahogany
Back/Sides
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Honduran mahogany
Top
Solid redwood
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Honduran mahogany
Sapele
Sapele
Binding
Ivoroid
Ivoroid
Tortoise
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
Yes
Yes
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Tusq
Tusq
Nut Width
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
Tuner
Chrome Gotoh 381
Breedlove nickel
Breedlove nickel
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
The go-to guitar for the
professional musician and
serious hobbyist seeking
versatility with additional
cutting power in the
upper registers and an
evenly balanced low end.
CONCERTS
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.
PREMIER CONCERT MAHOGANY
CONCERTS
For the solo singersongwriter seeking the
classic Breedlove sound
with the warmth and
responsiveness offered
by the redwoodrosewood pairing.
PREMIER CONCERT ROSEWOOD
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LEGACY CONCERT
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AUDITORIUM BODY SHAPE
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AUDITORIUM BODY SHAPE
Kim 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.
AUDITORIUMS
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EXOTIC KING KOA
MASTERCLASS AUDITORIUM
For the collector seeking an exotic instrument of
extraordinary beauty that delivers the sweet, rich sound
only koa can provide.
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.
AVAILABLE AT
AUDITORIUMS
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AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
SPECS
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid figured koa
Solid figured koa
Yes
Honduran mahogany with
bloodwood stringer
Bloodwood
Ebony
Winged bridge,
African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh 510
LR Baggs Anthem
TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
SPECS
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid Madagascar
rosewood
Solid European
spruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Koa
Ebony
Winged bridge,
African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh 510
LR Baggs Anthem
TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
continued
SPECS
Legacy
Premier Rosewood
Premier Mahogany
Back/Sides
Solid myrtlewood
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Honduran mahogany
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Eastern hard rock maple
Sapele
Sapele
Binding
Ivoroid
Ivoroid
Tortoise
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
Yes
Yes
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Tusq
Tusq
Nut Width
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
Tuner
Chrome Gotoh 381
Breedlove nickel
Breedlove nickel
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
For the professional
player and enthusiast
seeking more projection
than the Concert body,
paired with the rich
midrange presence
and sweet voice
of mahogany.
AUDITORIUMS
For the enthusiast
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.
PREMIER AUDITORIUM MAHOGANY
AUDITORIUMS
For the serious musician
seeking expansive sound
with sparkling clarity in
the bass, mids, and
treble; well suited for
larger venues.
PREMIER AUDITORIUM ROSEWOOD
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LEGACY AUDITORIUM
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PARLOR BODY SHAPE
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PARLOR BODY SHAPE
Breedlove 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.
PARLORS
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EXOTIC PARLOR
MASTERCLASS 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.
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.
AVAILABLE AT
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
SPECS
PARLORS
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BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid Brazilian
rosewood
Solid Adirondack
spruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Bloodwood
Ebony
Delta bridge,
African ebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Waverly
LR Baggs Anthem
TRU-Mic
25”
SPECS
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid striped
ebony
Solid Adirondack
spruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Koa
Ebony
Delta bridge,
African ebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Waverly
LR Baggs Anthem
TRU-Mic
25”
continued
SPECS
Legacy
Premier Rosewood
Premier Mahogany
Back/Sides
Solid walnut
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Honduran mahogany
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Honduran mahogany
Sapele
Sapele
Binding
Ivoroid
Ivoroid
Tortoise
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
No
No
No
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Tusq
Tusq
Nut Width
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
Tuner
Chrome Gotoh SE 780
Breedlove nickel
Breedlove nickel
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Scale Length
25”
25”
25”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
For the serious musician
seeking an intimate
performer with a great
midrange, driven by
Honduran mahogany
back and sides.
PARLORS
For the enthusiast and
working musician seeking
an intimate performer
with a pronounced low
end, delivered by the
rosewood back and sides,
without compromising
sonic delivery.
PREMIER PARLOR MAHOGANY
PARLORS
For the singer-songwriter
looking for a warm,
present midrange that
projects valiantly from a
smaller, more comfortable
silhouette.
PREMIER PARLOR ROSEWOOD
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LEGACY PARLOR
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DREADNOUGHT BODY SHAPE
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DREADNOUGHT 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.
DREADNOUGHTS
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EXOTIC FLATPICKER DREADNOUGHT
MASTERCLASS DREADNOUGHT
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.
For the aficionado who wants clarity, warmth, and a strong
fundamental in an heirloom-quality dreadnought that will
only get better over time.
AVAILABLE AT
DREADNOUGHTS
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AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
SPECS
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid Brazilian
rosewood
Solid exotic
Adirondack
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Bloodwood
Ebony
Delta bridge,
African ebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Waverly
LR Baggs Anthem
TRU-Mic
25 1/2”
SPECS
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid figured koa
Solid bearclaw
Sitka 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”
continued
SPECS
Legacy
Premier Rosewood
Premier Mahogany
Back/Sides
Solid cocobolo
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Honduran mahogany
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Honduran mahogany
Sapele
Sapele
Binding
Ivoroid
Ivoroid
Tortoise
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
No
No
No
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Tusq
Tusq
Nut Width
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
Tuner
Chrome Gotoh 381
Breedlove nickel
Breedlove nickel
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
For the serious
musician seeking a
versatile instrument
that delivers a big
dreadnought voice
with additional warmth
and punch.
DREADNOUGHTS
For the enthusiast
and working musician,
designed to deliver a
big dreadnought voice
with additional low-end
presence.
PREMIER DREADNOUGHT MAHOGANY
DREADNOUGHTS
For the singer-songwriter
seeking the big, boomy
sound of a dreadnought,
amplified by the low-end
power of cocobolo.
PREMIER DREADNOUGHT ROSEWOOD
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LEGACY DREADNOUGHT
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JUMBO BODY SHAPE
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JUMBO BODY SHAPE
If 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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AVAILABLE AT
Legacy
Premier
Rosewood
Premier
Mahogany
Back/Sides
Solid ziricote
Solid Western bigleaf figured maple
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Honduran mahogany
Top
Solid Adirondack spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Honduran mahogany
Honduran mahogany
Sapele
Sapele
Binding
Koa
Ivoroid
Ivoroid
Tortoise
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Winged bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
No
No
No
No
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Bone
Tusq
Tusq
Nut Width
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
1 3/4”
Tuner
Gold Gotoh 510
Chrome Gotoh 381
Breedlove nickel
Breedlove nickel
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
JUMBOS
For the enthusiast and
working musician seeking
a “wall of sound” with
a pronounced low end,
driven by the East Indian
rosewood back and sides.
PREMIER JUMBO MAHOGANY
Masterclass
For the singer-songwriter
seeking expansive and
bold jumbo voicing with
additional clarity
and precision.
PREMIER JUMBO ROSEWOOD
SPECS
For the aggressive player
who wants a stunning,
collectible, heirloomquality jumbo that will
fill the room with a big,
dynamic voice.
LEGACY JUMBO
JUMBOS
MASTERCLASS JUMBO
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
For the serious musician
seeking an expressive
“wall of sound” with
midrange fullness
provided by Honduran
mahogany back
and sides.
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12 STRINGS
Breedlove is famous for their unparalleled 12-string guitars. If you want an exquisite
instrument 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 Bridge
Truss, 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.
12 STRINGS
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AVAILABLE AT
Masterclass
Legacy
Premier
Back/Sides
Top
Solid Western bigleaf quilted maple
Solid Western bigleaf figured maple
Solid East Indian rosewood
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Eastern hard rock maple
Honduran mahogany
Sapele
Binding
Koa
Ivoroid
Ivoroid
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Winged bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Delta bridge, African ebony
Bridge Truss
Yes
Yes
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Bone
Tusq
Nut Width
1 7/8”
1 7/8”
1 7/8”
Tuner
Gold Gotoh 510
Chrome Gotoh 381
Breedlove nickel
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic
Fishman Ultra-Tone
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
For the singer-songwriter
seeking a 12-string guitar
that delivers a lifetime
of performance and
unlimited potential with
balance, sustain,
and clarity.
PREMIER 12 STRING
SPECS
For the collector and
aficionado seeking
show-stopping chord-forchord and note-for-note
clarity in one of the most
unique and noteworthy
12-string guitars
available today.
LEGACY 12 STRING
12 STRINGS
MASTERCLASS 12 STRING
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
For the enthusiast
and working musician:
A stage-ready 12 string
that delivers expressive
note-for-note clarity and
remarkable sustain.
12 STRINGS
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OR
OREGON SERIES
Two 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.
OREGON SERIES
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OREGON SERIES
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OREGON CONCERT
OREGON DREADNOUGHT
For the musician seeking well-rounded balance with the unique look,
midrange fullness, depth, clarity, and liveliness of locally sourced myrtle.
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.
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
SPECS
OREGON SERIES
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Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid myrtlewood
Solid Sitka
spruce
No
Eastern hard rock maple
Black
Ebony
Delta bridge,
African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
SPECS
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Solid myrtlewood
Solid Sitka
spruce
No
Eastern hard rock maple
Black
Ebony
Delta bridge,
African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
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SG
STAGE SERIES
If you want a guitar that shines on stage, both literally and metaphorically, the Stage
Series 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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Concert
Concert
Black Magic
Dreadnought
Dreadnought
Black Magic
Back/Sides
Solid East Indian rosewood
back with laminate sides
Solid sapele back with
laminate sides
Solid East Indian rosewood
back with laminate sides
Solid sapele back with
laminate sides
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Nato
Nato
Nato
Nato
Binding
Ivory
Ivory
Ivory
Ivory
Fretboard
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Bridge
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Bridge Truss
Yes
Yes
No
No
Nut/Saddle
Tonestone
Tonestone
Tonestone
Tonestone
Nut Width
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
Tuner
Chrome mini 18-1
Black Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
Black Chrome mini 18-1
Electronics
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
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.
STAGE SERIES
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.
STAGE BLACK MAGIC DREADNOUGHT
SPECS
For the performer looking
to captivate audiences
with a stage-worthy
concert-body guitar
in an elegant glossy
black finish.
STAGE DREADNOUGHT
STAGE SERIES
Designed for
performance, a stageready acoustic-electric
with a distinct voice built
on the original Breedlove
Concert body shape.
STAGE BLACK MAGIC CONCERT
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STAGE CONCERT
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SD
STUDIO SERIES
When 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.
STUDIO SERIES
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SPECS
Concert
Dreadnought
12 String
Bass
Back/Sides
Flamed maple laminate
East Indian rosewood
laminate
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
No
No
No
No
Neck Wood
Nato
Nato
Nato
Nato
Binding
Ivory
Ivory
Ivory
Ivory
Fretboard
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Bridge
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Bridge Truss
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Tonestone
Tonestone
Tonestone
Tonestone
Nut Width
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 7/8”
1 11/16”
Tuner
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome bass
Electronics
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
34”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
For astoundingly great
voicing in the studio,
the highly resonant and
full-sounding extra-deep
Jumbo body delivers
big acoustic depth and
presence.
STUDIO SERIES
For the player seeking
clear, concise, notefor-note 12-string
articulation; a must-have
for every guitar player’s
collection; easy to play
and easy to re-string.
STUDIO BASS
For the performer looking
for a deeper sonic imprint
in their recordings;
Indian rosewood is often
associated with the great
dreadnoughts, and notably,
takes its personality from
the player.
STUDIO 12 STRING
STUDIO SERIES
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.
STUDIO DREADNOUGHT
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STUDIO CONCERT
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SL
SOLO SERIES
If you’ve ever tried to write a song in a noisy room or on a rambunctious tour bus, you
know 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.
SOLO SERIES
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SPECS
Concert
Dreadnought
12 String
Bass
Back/Sides
East Indian rosewood
laminate
Sapele laminate
East Indian rosewood
laminate
Sapele laminate
Top
Solid cedar
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid cedar
Solid cedar
Graduated Top
No
No
No
No
Neck Wood
Nato
Nato
Nato
Nato
Binding
Black
Black
Black
Black
Fretboard
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Bridge
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Bridge Truss
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Tonestone
Tonestone
Tonestone
Tonestone
Nut Width
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 7/8”
1 11/16”
Tuner
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome bass
Electronics
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
LR-TCV
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
34”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
Well suited for practice,
ensemble, and solo
work, the sound hole and
solid cedar top let the
player hear and feel
detailed, warm, bass
timbres, with all the
Breedlove sustain
and clarity.
SOLO SERIES
The solid cedar top and
extra-deep rosewood
body generate clearly
articulated single notes,
while the Breedlove
Bridge Truss delivers
additional sustain
and clarity.
SOLO BASS
Delivers a warm voice
and substantial projection;
optimized for solo
songwriting, but also
perfectly suited to
recording and
performance.
SOLO 12 STRING
SOLO SERIES
For the singer-songwriter, the combination
of rosewood and cedar
create the quintessential
Breedlove sound: clearly
defined notes with a
long sustain.
SOLO DREADNOUGHT
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SOLO CONCERT
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PS
PURSUIT SERIES
The aptly named Pursuit Series was envisioned as a “step-up” guitar for players who are
newly committed to pursuing their music career and are ready to share their music with the
world. This may be your second guitar, the one you buy once you’re no longer just “learning
to play guitar,” when your skills are solid enough that you can record and share your
musical gifts with a larger audience. The Pursuit models offer Breedlove’s distinctively
crafted 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.
PURSUIT SERIES
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PURSUIT CONCERT EBONY
PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT EBONY
For players looking for sparkling, clear tone, both acoustically and plugged
in; the bell-like overtones of Engelmann spruce pair perfectly with the bass
resonance of ebony. Includes on-board USB port.
Delivers a warm, musical tone, both acoustically and plugged in; built on the
bass resonance of ebony and the power of Adirondack spruce. Includes
on-board USB port.
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
SPECS
PURSUIT SERIES
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Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Java ebony laminate
Solid Engelmann
spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
Yes
Bone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 15-1
Fishman ISYS+
USB
25 1/2”
SPECS
Back/Sides
Top
Graduated Top
Neck Wood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Bridge Truss
Nut/Saddle
Nut Width
Tuner
Electronics
Scale Length
Java ebony laminate
Solid Adirondack
spruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinless original
No
Bone
1 11/16”
Chrome mini 15-1
Fishman ISYS+
USB
25 1/2”
continued
SPECS
Concert
Mahogany
Concert
Dreadnought
Mahogany
Back/Sides
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Top
Solid mahogany
Solid cedar
Solid mahogany
Graduated Top
No
No
No
Neck Wood
Nato
Nato
Nato
Binding
Tortoise
Tortoise
Tortoise
Fretboard
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Bridge
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Bridge Truss
Yes
Yes
No
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Bone
Bone
Nut Width
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
Tuner
Chrome mini 15-1
Chrome mini 15-1
Chrome mini 15-1
Electronics
Fishman ISYS+ USB
Fishman ISYS+ USB
Fishman ISYS+ USB
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
Offers the projection of
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.
PURSUIT SERIES
Exudes an earthy, warm
response from a light
touch, featuring a
cedar-sapele wood set –
one of the most revered
tonewood combinations.
Includes built-in USB port.
PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT MAHOGANY
PURSUIT SERIES
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.
PURSUIT CONCERT
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PURSUIT CONCERT MAHOGANY
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SPECS
Dreadnought
12 String
Nylon
Bass
Back/Sides
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid cedar
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
No
No
No
No
Neck Wood
Nato
Nato
Nato
Nato
Binding
Tortoise
Tortoise
Tortoise
Tortoise
Fretboard
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Bridge
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Bridge Truss
No
Yes
No
Yes
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Bone
Bone
Bone
Nut Width
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 7/8”
1-7/8”
Tuner
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
3-in-line nylon
Chrome mini 15-1
Electronics
Fishman ISYS+ USB
Fishman ISYS+ USB
Fishman ISYS+ USB
Fishman ISYS+ USB
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
32”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
The most affordable
Breedlove acoustic bass,
featuring a fast-playing
neck and easy playability
due to a shorter scale
length. Includes built-in
USB port.
PURSUIT SERIES
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.
PURSUIT BASS
continued
The entry point for
Breedlove’s famous
12-string guitars.
Features the Breedlove
Bridge Truss for notable
sustain, balance, and
clarity; a comfortable
neck and a pinless bridge
make it easy to play and
a breeze to re-string.
PURSUIT NYLON
PURSUIT SERIES
For players seeking
maximum projection for
ample stage presence,
as well the refinement
needed for vocal
accompaniment. Includes
built-in USB port.
PURSUIT 12 STRING
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PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT
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DISCOVERY SERIES
The difference between trying to learn to play guitar, and actually learning is often found in
the 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 Discovery
models are exceptionally well-designed and easy to play, and were created specifically
to support newcomers to the instrument. With many of the features found in higher-end
models – like a radiused fretboard, slimmer neck profile, and pinless bridge – Breedlove puts
great care into the Discovery models to ensure that you get Breedlove’s distinctively crafted
sound and Breedlove innovation in your first instrument. The Discovery models will
inspire 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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Concert CE
Dreadnought CE
Concert
Dreadnought
Back/Sides
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Sapele laminate
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
No
No
No
No
Neck Wood
Nato
Nato
Nato
Nato
Binding
Black
Black
Black
Black
Fretboard
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Bridge
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Pinless original
Bridge Truss
No
No
No
No
Nut/Saddle
High Density PPS
High Density PPS
High Density PPS
High Density PPS
Nut Width
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
1 11/16”
Tuner
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 18-1
Chrome mini 15-1
Electronics
Fishman ISYS-T
Fishman ISYS-T
None
None
Scale Length
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
25 1/2”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
For players looking for
accessible distinctively
crafted sound with
substantial projection
for ensembles, and the
refinement needed for
vocal accompaniment
as well.
DISCOVERY SERIES
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.
DISCOVERY DREADNOUGHT
SPECS
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.
DISCOVERY CONCERT
DISCOVERY SERIES
Breedlove’s distinctively
crafted sound in the
ultra-popular Concert
body shape. It’s ready
for amplification and is
outfitted for ease of
playability with a soft
cutaway.
DISCOVERY DREADNOUGHT CE
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DISCOVERY CONCERT CE
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PPT
PASSPORT TRAVELER
Wherever 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.
PASSPORT TRAVELER
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PASSPORT TRAVELER
PASSPORT TRAVELER
SPECS
Back/Sides
Sapele laminate
Top
Solid Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
No
Neck Wood
Nato
Binding
Black
Fretboard
Rosewood
Bridge
Pinless original
Bridge Truss
No
Nut/Saddle
Tonestone
Nut Width
1 11/16”
Tuner
Chrome mini 15-1
Electronics
BL-VTC
Scale Length
22 3/4”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
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
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MANDOLINS
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MANDOLINS
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UNIQUELY BREEDLOVE
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 SHAPE
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THE F BODY SHAPE
Kim 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 compressed for a distinct throaty sound and a powerful bark that will particularly
appeal to bluegrass players.
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THE K BODY SHAPE
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THE K BODY SHAPE
The 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 SHAPE
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THE O BODY SHAPE
The 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.
LEGACY SERIES
SPECS
FF
FO
KF
Back
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Sides
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Top
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Binding
Black
Black
Black
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Nut/Saddle
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Nut Width
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
Tuner
Gold Gotoh F-style
Gold Gotoh F-style
Gold Gotoh A-style
Electronics
K&K Twin Internal
K&K Twin Internal
K&K Twin Internal
Scale Length
14”
14”
14”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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.
Reviving a design
aesthetic inspired by
Kim Breedlove, this
highly collectible
instrument is incredibly
responsive and provides
the player with immediate
projection and slightly
enhanced sustain.
LEGACY SERIES
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.
LEGACY KF
Legacy 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.
LEGACY FO
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LEGACY FF
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SPECS
KO
OF
OO
Back
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Sides
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Top
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Binding
Black
Black
Black
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Nut/Saddle
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Nut Width
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
Tuner
Gold Gotoh A-style
Gold Gotoh A-style
Gold Gotoh A-style
Electronics
K&K Twin Internal
K&K Twin Internal
K&K Twin Internal
Scale Length
14”
14”
14”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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.
LEGACY SERIES
Offers musicians more
punch, power, and growl
than expected from the
simple design; creates a
boomy, deep range that
speaks with clarity and
authority.
LEGACY OO
LEGACY SERIES
For the professional
musician or collector
seeking a big, open sound
with rich, bassy tones
combined with Breedlove’s
most luxurious appointment
package.
LEGACY OF
103
LEGACY KO
102
PREMIER SERIES
SPECS
FF
FO
KF
Back
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Sides
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Top
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Binding
None
None
None
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Nut/Saddle
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Nut Width
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
Tuner
Nickel MF-300
Nickel MF-300
Nickel MA-300
Electronics
None
None
None
Scale Length
14”
14”
14”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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.
An innovative
asymmetrical design,
inspired by the traditional
Florentine shape, for
musicians who want an
open, full sound for a
broad range of styles
from classical to Celtic.
PREMIER SERIES
With a design that
reflects the golden era
of mandolin building,
the Premier FF combines
the best traditional
construction elements
with Breedlove’s cuttingedge aesthetics and
attention to detail.
PREMIER KF
If 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.
PREMIER FO
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PREMIER FF
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SPECS
KO
OF
OO
Back
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Solid carved bigleaf maple
Sides
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Solid bigleaf maple
Top
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Bigleaf maple
Binding
None
None
None
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Nut/Saddle
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Tusq/ebony
Nut Width
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
Tuner
Nickel MA-300
Nickel MA-300
Nickel MA-300
Electronics
None
None
None
Scale Length
14”
14”
14”
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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.
PREMIER SERIES
The simple design offers
musicians much more
than expected: substantial
projection, and a boomy,
deep range that speaks
with clarity and authority.
PREMIER OO
PREMIER SERIES
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.
PREMIER OF
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PREMIER KO
106
CROSSOVER SERIES
OF
OF Black
OO
OO Black
Back/Sides
Carved maple laminate
Carved maple laminate
Carved maple laminate
Carved maple laminate
Top
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Solid carved Sitka spruce
Graduated Top
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Neck Wood
Maple
Maple
Maple
Maple
Binding
Black
Ivory
Black
Ivory
Fretboard
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Bridge
Mando
Mando
Mando
Mando
Nut/Saddle
Tusq
Tusq
Tusq
Tusq
Nut Width
1 1/16”
1 1/16”
1 1/16”
1 1/16”
Tuner
Chrome mini
Chrome mini
Chrome mini
Chrome mini
Electronics
None
None
None
None
Scale Length
14”
14”
14”
14”
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
Delivers a boomy, deep
range that speaks with a
clear, distinct voice in any
playing situation.
The distinct voice of the
Crossover OO in a
dramatic black finish.
CROSSOVER SERIES
All the features of the
Crossover OF in an
elegant, black satin finish.
CROSSOVER OO BLACK
SPECS
Inspired by the
Breedlove Sound Studio
for exceptional comfort
and playability at an
affordable price.
CROSSOVER OO
Breedlove has pioneered contemporary mandolin design for nearly 20 years and just
recently created this series in response to popular demand. Breedlove Crossover mandolins
are 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.
CROSSOVER OF BLACK
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CROSSOVER OF
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UKULELES
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UKULELES
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ISLAND INSPIRED.
DISTINCTIVELY CRAFTED.
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.
UKULELES
Masterclass
Tenor
Back/Sides
Solid myrtlewood
Solid koa
Black walnut
Top
Solid bearclaw Sitka spruce
Solid koa
Solid cedar
Neck Wood
Honduran mahogany
Sapele
Sapele
Binding
Koa
Koa
Ivory
Fretboard
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Nut/Saddle
Bone
Bone
Tusq
Nut Width
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
1 3/16”
Tuner
Waverly gold slothead
Waverly nickel 1129
Breedlove nickel
Scale Length
17”
17”
17”
Inlay
Seahorse
Sea leaf
Dots
Body Finish
Semi-gloss
Gloss
Semi-gloss
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
The original Breedlove
uke, designed and
perfected by Kim
Breedlove, with impeccable
fretwork and precise
geometry in stunning
myrtlewood and
bearclaw Sitka spruce.
Handcrafted, with
exquisite attention
to detail, for the
professional musician
seeking a warm,
woody tone and an
elevated midrange.
Distinctively crafted
ukulele sound, built for
the serious musician;
cedar and walnut infuse
the traditional aloha
spirit with a Pacific
Northwest influence.
UKULELES
KB Signature
TENOR UKULELE
SPECS
MASTERCLASS UKULELE
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KIM BREEDLOVE SIGNATURE UKULELE
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CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO
The perfect guitar exists somewhere in your psyche – it sings to you in the wee hours of the
night. You can see it, hear it, feel it, smell it. You can almost taste the music. Playing it is pure
flow, self-expression and liberation. You channel all your experience, emotions and skills
through 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 every
custom 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 distinctly
crafted 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 our
expertise, passion, and materials, well... you get something magical, something alchemical.
You get an experience and an instrument that, until now, you only dreamed of.
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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CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO
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BREEDLOVE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
61573 American Loop
Bend, Oregon, 97702, U.S.A.
1.877.800.4848
[email protected]
BREEDLOVESOUND.COM
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