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Breedlove Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood Exhibition Guitar vs Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured Rosewood Guitar
The Oregon Concert pairs figured redwood and myrtlewood for punchy warmth and clarity, while the Premier Concert pairs figured red cedar and East Indian rosewood for deep bass and sparkling treble with greater harmonic complexity. Choose the Oregon for a balanced, responsive tone; choose the Premier for lush, scooped vintage character and exclusive limited production (20 units worldwide).
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Breedlove Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood Exhibition Guitar
Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured Rosewood Guitar
Specs side by side
| Breedlove Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood Exhibition Guitar | Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured Rosewood Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,999.00 | $3,999.00 |
| Brand | Breedlove | Breedlove |
| Series | Breedlove Oregon | Breedlove Premier |
| Body | Concert | Concert |
| Body Type | Hollow | Hollow |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| String Type | Steel | Steel |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Breedlove Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood Exhibition Guitar
- ✓ Figured redwood delivers punchy harmonics and dynamic response
- ✓ Myrtlewood back and sides provide clarity and sustain comparable to rosewood-mahogany hybrids
- ✓ Eastern hard rock maple neck offers structural integrity and responsive feel
- ✓ 25.5" scale and 1.75" nut width maintain familiar playability for most players
Why choose Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured Rosewood Guitar
- ✓ Figured red cedar top produces immediate responsiveness and harmonic complexity prized by fingerstylists
- ✓ East Indian rosewood back and sides create classic deep bass and sparkling treble profile
- ✓ Extremely rare: only 20 units produced worldwide, adding exclusivity and collectibility
- ✓ Honduras mahogany neck in Slim C profile offers enhanced fingerboard access and comfort
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar has warmer tone, and which has more sparkle?
The Oregon Concert delivers figuredredwood warmth balanced by myrtlewood clarity, creating a midrange-focused response. The Premier Concert emphasizes warmth through figured red cedar while East Indian rosewood adds crystalline treble sparkle and scooped bass—a more pronounced tonal personality.
Are both suitable for fingerstyle and live amplified performance?
Yes. Both feature LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic pickups and are hand-voiced for balanced amplified and acoustic performance. Both excel in fingerstyle and studio work, though the Premier's harmonic complexity may stand out more distinctly when amplified.
What is the key difference in playability between these two?
The Oregon Concert uses an Eastern hard rock maple neck with a standard 1.75" nut width, while the Premier Concert features a Honduras mahogany neck with a Slim C profile for enhanced fingerboard access. Both have 16" radius fingerboards and 20 frets, but neck profile feel and nut width will differ slightly.
Why is the Premier Concert so limited in production?
The Premier Concert is one of only 20 units produced worldwide as a limited-edition offering from Breedlove's Custom Shop in Bend, Oregon. This exclusivity reflects hand-voicing by master luthiers and the rare figured wood pairing, making it a collector-grade instrument.