Myrtlewood - Myrtlewood

Oregon Companion CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood

Myrtlewood, while native to Oregon’s Pacific coast, might just be the most ‘exotic’ of all tonewoods, capturing the deep bass of rosewood, the pure warmth of mahogany and the sweet, glassy treble of maple in one exquisite, visually enchanting package enhanced by the gloss finish. This sustainable acoustic-electric is much more than just a travel guitar.

“Anyone could make a travel-size guitar,” said Breedlove Wood Management & Product Development Manager Angela Christensen. “Our goal was to give the Companion an even more captivating voice while maintaining its size, shape, and overall feel. We also wanted it to handle any playing style you throw at it.”

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Oregon Companion CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood

Specifications
Body Type Companion
Neck Wood Eastern hard rock maple
Solid Wood Top Solid Myrtlewood
Solid Wood Back & Sides Myrtlewood
Top Finish Gloss
Back & Side Finish Gloss
Fretboard African ebony
# Frets 19
Nut Width 1.69"
Tuners Hardware Breedlove, nickel
Lower Bout Width 13.53"
Waist Width 7.93"
Upper Bout Width 9.93"
Body Length 17.5"
Body Depth 3.25" (neck), 4" (tail)
String Gauge D'Addario XT PB Light
Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC
Bridge African Ebony
Binding Black
Inlay Offset dots
Case Deluxe hardshell
Scale Length 23.5"
Sound Hole 3.54"
Crafted In Bend, OR USA

Oregon Companion CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood

Features

Sustainable & Clear Cut Free
Made from sustainably-sourced exotic and native tonewoods. No clear-cut trees are used in these instruments. Breedlove uses salvaged and individually harvested timber and has deep relationships with responsible suppliers around the globe. As we move towards sustainability across all lines, owner Tom Bedell has visited 15 countries to discover exactly where the wood comes from, how it is selected and harvested, and how this affects the wildlife, the community, the forest and the planet.

Oregon Companion CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood

Guitar Portrait

We are pleased to present these detailed specifications for your Breedlove guitar, which was designed and handcrafted in Bend, Oregon. In addition to its dimensions, we have listed every piece of solid wood used in this model, giving its common name, scientific name and country of origin. We use no clear-cut wood. We salvage fallen timber or individually harvest trees to minimize impact on the forest. You can travel worry free with your Made in Bend Breedlove—no permits are needed. Still, if you plan on trekking internationally, we suggest printing this information and carrying it with your guitar to avoid misunderstandings or prolonged waits with customs officials.

Wood and Animal Contents

Top Myrtlewood | Umbellularia californica | United States
Back and Sides Myrtlewood | Umbellularia californica | United States
Neck Eastern hard rock maple | Acer saccharum | United States
Fretboard African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
Bridge African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
Headstock overlay African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
Body Binding Black / plastic
Fretboard Inlay Acrylic
Nut / Saddle TUSQ/ organic material

Specifications

Body Type Companion
Cutaway Soft
Headstock shape Asymmetrical
Scale Length 23.5"
# Frets 19
Nut Width 1.69"
Lower Bout Width 13.53"
Waist Width 7.93"
Upper Bout Width 9.93"
Body Length 17.5"
Body Depth at neck 3.25"
Body Depth at tailblock 4"
Sound Hole Diameter 3.54"
Tuners Breedlove, nickel
Electronics LR Baggs EAS VTC
String Gauge D'Addario XT PB Light
Case Deluxe hardshell

Finish

Top Finish Gloss
Back & Side Finish Gloss

Oregon Companion CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood

Versatile Play Style

The Breedlove Play Style system was created to help you, the player, select your sound and playing style. Finding the most appropriate guitar to fit your sound requires finding not only the correct body shape, but the proper tonewood combinations to fit your style of play. Each Breedlove guitar is designed for a specific play style and sound, the Play Style systems assign a playing style icon to each instrument.

V | Versatile Play, Multiple Styles: Breedlove crafts most guitars with a versatile “all-purpose” sound and feel – well balanced between strumming and fingerstyle play.