Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured Ros
Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured Rosewood Guitar
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- SKU
- PRCN81CERCIR-LTD
- Color
- Sunburst
Description
Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar–Figured East Indian Rosewood Guitar
This limited edition Concert delivers a perfectly balanced, ergonomic platform for both fingerstyle and strummed session work. The figured red cedar top responds with immediate articulation and warmth, ideal for capturing detailed finger techniques and dynamic playing into your DAW. Paired with figured East Indian rosewood back and sides, it produces deep, articulate bass with crystalline treble clarity—assets that translate directly to professional mixing and layering. Hand-voiced by Breedlove luthiers in Bend, Oregon, this rare instrument—one of only 20 pieces produced—combines stunning visual character with the acoustic and amplified performance necessary for serious recording applications.
Tone & Resonance for Recording
The figured red cedar top offers articulate warmth and lush harmonic complexity, particularly valuable when recording fingerstyle passages that need to retain clarity and presence in a dense mix. Paired with figured East Indian rosewood back and sides, the guitar produces a classic scooped profile: round, deep bass response combined with sparkling, clear trebles and exceptional dynamic range—a tonal character that sits naturally in stereo tracks without requiring aggressive EQ. Breedlove's Sound Optimization® hand-voicing process ensures each instrument achieves perfect resonance and tonal balance individually, so your recordings capture the guitar's full harmonic spectrum without dead spots or frequency issues.
Build & Electronics for Studio Work
Construction centers on a Honduras mahogany neck with African ebony fingerboard and distinctive spalted maple River of Life inlay, paired with a Delta bridge in African ebony for superior string coupling and sustain—both critical for consistent recorded tone. The Gotoh 510 gold tuners with ebony buttons deliver precise, stable tuning throughout your session, minimizing retuning downtime between takes. Tortoise binding and interlocking diamond inlays provide visual distinction for on-camera use. The LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic pickup captures the instrument's natural acoustic tone with clarity and presence, making this guitar equally ready for direct DI recording or microphone blending techniques in the mix.
Key Features
- Body Type: Concert (upper bout 11.28" | waist 9" | lower bout 15.37" | length 19.875")
- Top: Solid Figured Red Cedar
- Back & Sides: Solid Figured East Indian Rosewood
- Neck: Honduras Mahogany (Slim C profile)
- Fingerboard: African Ebony with spalted maple River of Life inlay
- 20 Frets | 25.5" Scale Length | 1.75" Nut Width | 4" Sound Hole
- Bridge: Delta Bridge, African Ebony
- Tuners: Gotoh 510 Gold with ebony buttons
- Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic pickup
- Finish: Shadowburst Gloss (top), Gloss (back & sides)
- Includes: D'Addario XT PB Light strings and deluxe hardshell case
- Limited Edition: One of 20 pieces worldwide | Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon
This Premier Concert Shadowburst CE represents the intersection of visual artistry and sonic excellence—a professional recording tool with the tonal sophistication, built-in amplification, and harmonic clarity to anchor your studio sessions and support layered production work across genres.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE is a handcrafted, limited-edition concert acoustic engineered to capture natural, articulate tone with exceptional dynamic range and harmonic complexity—perfect for fingerstyle sessions, folk recording, and any project demanding warm, responsive acoustic character. Its figured red cedar top and figured East Indian rosewood construction deliver a scooped tonal profile with deep, round bass and sparkling treble clarity that sits beautifully in a mix without muddiness. The built-in LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic pickup integrates seamlessly for hybrid tracking, while the hand-voiced construction ensures each of the 20 pieces produced achieves perfect resonance individually.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Classical
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the body size and how does it feel in the hands?
This is a concert-size guitar with ergonomic proportions designed to sit perfectly balanced between your body and arm. The upper bout is 11.28 inches, waist 9 inches, and lower bout 15.37 inches, with a slim C-profile Honduras mahogany neck—ideal for both fingerstyle work and strumming without fatigue.
What kind of tone should I expect, and who plays this style of guitar?
Expect warm, articulate tone with deep, round bass response and crystalline treble clarity—the figured red cedar top delivers immediate responsiveness and lush harmonic complexity favored by fingerstylists, folk players, and session musicians. The figured East Indian rosewood back and sides add professional-grade dynamic range and sustain that performs equally well unplugged or amplified through the built-in LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic pickup.
Does this guitar come with amplification, and can I use it live?
Yes, the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE features the LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic pickup system, which captures natural acoustic tone with clarity and presence for stage and studio amplification. The guitar includes a D'Addario XT PB Light strings and deluxe hardshell case for road protection and reliability.
Why is this guitar limited edition, and what makes it special?
Only 20 pieces of this Shadowburst CE model were produced worldwide and handcrafted by Breedlove luthiers in Bend, Oregon. Each instrument undergoes individual Sound Optimization hand-voicing to achieve perfect resonance, and every example features premium hardware including Gotoh 510 gold tuners, an African ebony Delta bridge, and spalted maple River of Life inlay—making this a rare collector's instrument with professional-grade construction.
What is the scale length and neck profile?
The guitar has a 25.5-inch scale length, 1.75-inch nut width, and a slim C-profile Honduras mahogany neck with a 20-fret African ebony fingerboard—designed for comfortable reach and responsive playability across fingerstyle and strumming applications.
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