Crafter Able Series 600 Cutaway Dreadnought Electric-Acoustic Guitar With Solid Spruce Top 12 Strings
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An "Engelmann Solid + Mahogany" Setup Designed for Stage and Nuanced Playing
This Crafter guitar features a wood pairing highly appreciated by guitarists seeking both dynamics and musicality: the solid Engelmann spruce provides a quick and expressive response, while the mahogany shapes the sound with present mids. The addition of an LR-T NX preamp and refined finishes (Crafter rosette, purflings, neck binding) make it an instrument crafted to easily switch between pure acoustic playing and amplified use.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Thanks to its 48 mm / 1.89" nut width, this Crafter is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who prioritize left-hand precision: fingerstyle, picking, arrangements, vocal accompaniment. It is also very comfortable for pop/folk and rhythm guitar, with a feel that promotes chord clarity and dynamic control, especially when playing fingerstyle.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Engelmann spruce top is renowned for its sensitivity: it finely reacts to attack variations, offering clear tones on softly played notes and a dynamic reserve when increasing intensity. The mahogany back and sides reinforce the core of the spectrum with singing mids, a clean low end, and a very musical "woody" character, ideal for supporting vocals. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge provide a sense of definition and stability, while the compensated nut promotes more even intonation across the neck. Once plugged in, the combination of under-saddle pickup + LR-T NX preamp delivers a direct and precise signal, with quick tone shaping via the EQ and feedback reduction thanks to the notch filter.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, you can opt for a set of steel acoustic strings 12-53 gauge, such as the D'Addario EXP16 (.012 - .053) factory-installed strings, a versatile gauge suitable for both accompaniment and picking.
Technical specifications
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce | Nut width | 48 mm / 1.89" |
| Back and sides | mahogany | Fingerboard | rosewood, with dot inlays |
| Rosette | Crafter wood inlay | Nut | compensated |
| Body binding | black ABS with purflings | Bridge | rosewood |
| Finish | gloss | Tuners | oil-bath, chrome with black buttons |
| Color | natural | Strings | D'Addario EXP16, .012 - .053 |
| Neck | mahogany, with binding | Electronics | under-saddle pickup with LR-T NX preamp, featuring 3-band EQ, tuner, and notch filter |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Crafter Able Series 600 12-string suitable for fingerstyle?
Its 48 mm nut width promotes left-hand precision for fingerstyle, picking, and arrangements. The solid Engelmann spruce top provides a responsive feel to attack variations.
What sound does the combination of solid Engelmann spruce and mahogany produce?
The solid Engelmann spruce delivers clarity and dynamics, even with a light attack. The mahogany back and sides support the midrange and provide a clean low end. This combination is particularly suited for vocal accompaniment and pop/folk styles.
Can it be connected to an amplifier or PA system?
The LR-T NX electronics combine a under-saddle pickup with a preamp featuring a 3-band EQ, tuner, and notch filter. The filter helps to reduce feedback during amplified use.
What strings come originally installed on this 12-string?
It comes factory-installed with D'Addario EXP16 strings in gauge .012-.053, that is 12-53.
Does the compensated nut improve intonation?
A compensated nut promotes more consistent intonation across the entire fretboard. The fingerboard and bridge are made of rosewood, while the die-cast tuning machines are chrome with black buttons.
