Baton Rouge X6C/AC-AF Auditorium Florentine Cutaway Guitar
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- SKU
- 151901
- Color
- Natural
Description
Sound & Tone
The solid Canadian cedar top gives this auditorium a warm, quick-responding voice with clear note definition, while the mahogany back and sides add body and sustain for a rounded, focused tone rather than a bright, cutting one. The 43 mm nut width and 630 mm scale keep classical proportions intact, so fingerstyle players get the spacing they need for clean separation between melody and bass lines, with Nubone nut and saddle helping transfer string vibration for full projection. Suited to classical repertoire, fingerstyle arrangements and contemporary instrumental work, with the Florentine cutaway opening up melodic playing higher on the neck.
Baton Rouge X6C/AC-AF Auditorium Florentine Cutaway Guitar
The Baton Rouge X6C/AC-AF is an Andrew Foy Signature model engineered for session work and studio recording, balancing traditional classical construction with modern playability demands. The Auditorium Florentine cutaway design delivers comfortable upper-fret access while maintaining the resonant body depth that captures rich, complex tones in the recording environment. Open-pore finishing reveals the natural character of premium tonewoods, creating an instrument that translates authentically to microphone and responds with dynamic sensitivity to mic placement and room acoustics.
Recording Tone & Construction
Solid Canadian cedar top paired with stained exotic mahogany back and sides produces warm, articulate tone with excellent sustain and clarity—characteristics that sit well in mixed arrangements and cut through dense instrumentation. The mahogany neck combined with ovangkol fingerboard and bridge ensures stable intonation critical for tracking takes and seamless overdubs, while Nubone nut and saddle optimize string vibration transfer for full tonal projection and consistent mic capture across takes.
Studio Performance & Hardware
The 43 mm neck width at nut and 630 mm scale length provide classical proportions suited to fingerstyle tracking while accommodating modern player comfort during extended session work. 20 frets extend the instrument's range for varied part conception, and diecast gold machine heads deliver reliable tuning stability essential for punch-in sessions and multi-take recordings. Factory-installed Elixir strings ensure the instrument arrives production-ready with bright, responsive strings that maintain consistent tone across a full session.
Key Features
- Solid Canadian cedar top
- Stained exotic mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck
- Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge
- Nubone nut and saddle
- Maple bindings
- Diecast gold machine heads
- 20 frets
- 630 mm scale length
- 43 mm neck width at nut
- Auditorium Florentine cutaway body shape
- Open pore finish
This Andrew Foy Signature model combines tonal integrity with studio-focused engineering, delivering a versatile instrument that records authentically across fingerstyle arrangements and sits naturally in contemporary production contexts.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Auditorium Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ovangkol |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Classical, Fingerstyle, Folk, Singer-Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, excellent sustain, clarity, full projection |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Hard Rock (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The X6C/AC-AF is built for intermediate through professional players. The 43 mm neck width and classical proportions suit fingerstyle technique, while the 20-fret cutaway design adds modern accessibility for players who need upper-fret range beyond traditional classical guitars.
What genres and playing styles is this best suited for?
This guitar excels in classical, fingerstyle, folk, and singer-songwriter styles where tonal clarity and sustain drive the arrangement. It is not designed for metal or hard rock applications.
What comes with the guitar and is it ready to play out of the box?
The X6C/AC-AF ships with factory-installed Elixir strings and diecast gold machine heads, so it arrives ready to play. The Nubone nut and saddle ensure stable intonation from day one.
How does the Auditorium Florentine cutaway body shape affect playability?
The Auditorium Florentine cutaway provides immediate comfort in hand and extends upper-fret accessibility while preserving the resonance and tonal projection of a full classical body. The 630 mm scale length maintains classical proportions suited to fingerstyle technique.
What tonal character should I expect from the cedar top and mahogany back and sides?
Solid Canadian cedar paired with stained exotic mahogany produces warm, articulate tone with excellent sustain and clarity. The open-pore finish reveals the natural character of the tonewoods and responds dynamically to nuanced playing technique.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $33 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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