The auditorium acoustic guitar body is crafted with custom stack figured port orford cedar and “The Tree” mahogany back and sides. The guitar is bound in red bloodwood with a Masterclass spoked abalone rosette and bloodwood sound hole purfling. Bloodwood can also be found accenting the tailstrip and heel cap. The hand rubbed semi gloss Honduran mahogany neck boasts a flamed ebony fingerboard which is abound in bloodwood and features Masterclass leaves abalone inlays. It’s finished with a winged flamed ebony bridge and gold goto 510 tuners with ebony buttons.
Auditorium Body Shape: The Breedlove Auditorium is the sonic mid-point between our Concert and Jumbo body shapes. Its depth and lower bout combined with its upper body cutaway produce the articulation of the Concert, with tonal depth reminiscent of the larger-bodied Jumbo. An extremely versatile instrument, the Auditorium casts a nod into dreadnought territory while also accommodating alternate tunings, fingerstyle and bold strumming. These characteristics make the Auditorium an outstanding platform for Breedlove 12-string guitars as well. Read more about the auditorium body shape.
Honduran Mahogany: Mahogany is a medium-lightweight wood, ranging in color from light brown to dark, primarily used for necks because of the feel and the stability it provides. Balanced, resonant tone with notable sustain. Thick bottom end, rich midrange, and controlled, warm top end. Found from southern Mexico through Central America and south to Brazil and Bolivia. Mahogany is the national tree of Belize, where the national coat of arms features a mahogany tree with two woodcutters bearing an axes and paddle under the national motto, “Sub umbra florero,” which is Latin for “Under the shade I flourish.” Read more about mahogany.
Port Orford Cedar: This tonewood is a highly aromatic wood, delivering a subtle but powerful tone. Durable, stiff and strong with warm resonance. Very versatile acoustically. Like a combination of Sitka spruce and Western red cedar. Light amber in color, and also quite aromatic like eucalyptus. Read more about Port Orford cedar.
This acoustic guitar was designed by Bullfrog Music.
