Crafter MINI-jumbo Noble TBK
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A Crafter Electro-Acoustic Designed for Modern Playing
This Crafter fits the spirit of contemporary electro-acoustics: meticulous craftsmanship, highly refined aesthetics, and comprehensive electronics for an easy transition from living room to stage. The Black Burst finish highlights the top's grain, while the inlays (abalone rosette, logo, and mother-of-pearl headstock) reinforce the instrument's "high-end" positioning in the world of amplified guitars.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
Thanks to its clear character and electronic setup, this guitar is particularly suited for motivated beginners to intermediate players seeking a versatile electro-acoustic that is easy to adjust live. It performs very well in pop, folk, variety, vocal accompaniment, and fingerstyle, with good note-by-note clarity. When plugged in, the 3-band EQ allows quick adaptation of the tone to the room or the band mix.
Sound
Maple is known for its bright and precise sound: it promotes a clear attack, a well-defined spectrum, and excellent string separation, especially appreciated on complex chords and arpeggios. The laminated maple back and sides enhance stability against temperature and humidity changes while maintaining a quick response and controlled low mids. The compensated nut contributes to more even intonation, particularly in the first positions and during open chord playing.
When plugged in, the combination of Crafter pickup + TV preamp emphasizes projection and control: the 3-band EQ fine-tunes bass, mid, and treble balance, the built-in tuner facilitates quick changes, and the phase function helps reduce certain feedback frequencies depending on the stage and monitor placement.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the same feel and response, prioritize a set of acoustic strings with gauge 012 - 053 (equivalent to the original set). This is the safest choice to preserve tension balance and fingerboard sensation.
Technical specifications
| Top | Quilted maple | Bridge | Rosewood |
| Back and sides | Laminated maple | Nut | Compensated |
| Rosette | Abalone inlay | Tuners | Crafter, chrome |
| Body binding | White ABS with purfling | Strings | Elixir, gauge 012 - 053 |
| Finish | Glossy | Pickup | Crafter |
| Color | Black Burst (black) | Preamp | TV preamp |
| Neck | African mahogany, with white binding | Controls | 3-band EQ, tuner, phase |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood, with Crafter wood inlays | Inlays | Crafter wood (fingerboard), mother-of-pearl (headstock), abalone (rosette) |
| Logo and headstock inlay | Mother-of-pearl | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Crafter MINI-jumbo Noble TBK suitable for fingerstyle?
The flamed maple top promotes a clear attack and good string separation, useful for arpeggios and fingerstyle. The laminated maple back and sides maintain controlled low midrange.
What preamp does this electro-acoustic guitar feature?
The electronics combine a Crafter pickup with the TV preamp. A 3-band EQ, built-in tuner, and phase control are available.
How to reduce feedback on stage?
The preamp's phase function can adjust certain frequencies prone to causing feedback depending on monitor placement. The 3-band EQ then allows adjustment of bass, mids, and treble for the stage.
What strings should be used on this Crafter guitar?
A 012-053 acoustic gauge is recommended, matching the Elixir set mounted at the factory. This gauge respects the tension balance designed for the compensated nut.
What is the finish of this black electro-acoustic guitar?
The glossy Black burst finish highlights the flamed maple top. The rosette features an abalone inlay, while the headstock carries mother-of-pearl inlays.
