A Review of the Breedlove C25/CR
The Breedlove Guitar Company has garnered a fantastic reputation in a relatively brief time for building instruments of high playability and solid build quality.
These top-notch instruments, however, also come with a pretty high price tag, but the company is working to reach a broader audience with its celebrated "Pro" series of guitars, which includes the C25/CR Herringbone Acoustic. The C25/CR is a guitar that can be bought for the price of an imported guitar, but it is certainly "custom-shop" quality.
With the Pro Series models, Breedlove saves the cost of production by assembling the instruments in the United States from parts that are made in Korea. Don't think, though, that these cost-saving decisions affect the quality of the instruments, because these "budget" Breedloves have many of the same treasured features as the US-only instruments. Breedlove saves much of the cost by limiting the amount of customizations available. As an example, buyers can choose from a Sitka Spruce or Cedar top, but those are the only options regarding the guitar's top. Likewise, players can choose from a variety of different electronics options, but that's all. Despite the lack of choices, the guitar's appointments are very well done, from the abalone rosette to the herringbone trim.
The C25/CR Herringbone is a beautiful concert-sized instrument with a dark cedar top and a deep, rich rosewood back and sides. The neck is slim, made of one-piece mahogany with an ebony fretboard. The 1" nut makes the guitar very easy to play, while the 2" saddle-spacing means the instrument will be at home with both flatpickers and fingerstyle players.
Visually, the Breedlove C25/CR Herringbone is unmistakably cut from the same cloth as the higher-level Breedlove models. The unique cutaway and headstock coupled with the pinless, winged bridge make it clear what brand of instrument you're playing, despite the more affordable pricetag.
Regarding the tones, the Breedlove C25/CR Herringbone has the same lovely, full-bodied low end for which most Breedloves are respected. The C25/CR has rich overtones and long, full sustain. While the bass response is quite noticeable (and very beautiful) the instrument has a full, smooth lead tone overall that reminds one of a fine electric guitar more than an acoustic, though the guitar is capable of dulcet acoustic tones as well. Still, the C25/CR excels as a "lead" instrument, from its full bass voice to its overall compressed sustain.
The electronics are exceptionally well done as well. The C25/CR includes an onboard L. R. Baggs Element system, with the Dual Source Element as an option. The Baggs system does a great job in conveying the guitar's beautiful acoustic tones, no simple task. Using my Mac-based Pro Tools home studio, I recorded the guitar directly and was very happy with the end results.
Don't believe that because the C25/CR Herringbone doesn't have the same options as its more costly brethren means that this model is of lesser quality. It is one of the finest guitars I've played in a long time. If you've ever wanted to try a Breedlove but were put off by the high price tag, the Breedlove Pro Series is sure to please. - 23815
These top-notch instruments, however, also come with a pretty high price tag, but the company is working to reach a broader audience with its celebrated "Pro" series of guitars, which includes the C25/CR Herringbone Acoustic. The C25/CR is a guitar that can be bought for the price of an imported guitar, but it is certainly "custom-shop" quality.
With the Pro Series models, Breedlove saves the cost of production by assembling the instruments in the United States from parts that are made in Korea. Don't think, though, that these cost-saving decisions affect the quality of the instruments, because these "budget" Breedloves have many of the same treasured features as the US-only instruments. Breedlove saves much of the cost by limiting the amount of customizations available. As an example, buyers can choose from a Sitka Spruce or Cedar top, but those are the only options regarding the guitar's top. Likewise, players can choose from a variety of different electronics options, but that's all. Despite the lack of choices, the guitar's appointments are very well done, from the abalone rosette to the herringbone trim.
The C25/CR Herringbone is a beautiful concert-sized instrument with a dark cedar top and a deep, rich rosewood back and sides. The neck is slim, made of one-piece mahogany with an ebony fretboard. The 1" nut makes the guitar very easy to play, while the 2" saddle-spacing means the instrument will be at home with both flatpickers and fingerstyle players.
Visually, the Breedlove C25/CR Herringbone is unmistakably cut from the same cloth as the higher-level Breedlove models. The unique cutaway and headstock coupled with the pinless, winged bridge make it clear what brand of instrument you're playing, despite the more affordable pricetag.
Regarding the tones, the Breedlove C25/CR Herringbone has the same lovely, full-bodied low end for which most Breedloves are respected. The C25/CR has rich overtones and long, full sustain. While the bass response is quite noticeable (and very beautiful) the instrument has a full, smooth lead tone overall that reminds one of a fine electric guitar more than an acoustic, though the guitar is capable of dulcet acoustic tones as well. Still, the C25/CR excels as a "lead" instrument, from its full bass voice to its overall compressed sustain.
The electronics are exceptionally well done as well. The C25/CR includes an onboard L. R. Baggs Element system, with the Dual Source Element as an option. The Baggs system does a great job in conveying the guitar's beautiful acoustic tones, no simple task. Using my Mac-based Pro Tools home studio, I recorded the guitar directly and was very happy with the end results.
Don't believe that because the C25/CR Herringbone doesn't have the same options as its more costly brethren means that this model is of lesser quality. It is one of the finest guitars I've played in a long time. If you've ever wanted to try a Breedlove but were put off by the high price tag, the Breedlove Pro Series is sure to please. - 23815
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