Crafter VL 22 Dreadnought
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A "vintage" spirit serving a modern electro-acoustic
This Crafter focuses on lutherie oriented towards musicality, with a solid Engelmann spruce top combined with the Vintage Voicing System treatment, designed to provide a more "played" character and freer vibration from the very first hours. The approach remains decidedly modern on stage, thanks to a preamp system capable of capturing both the attack and the body of the instrument.
For which guitarist and styles?
Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electro-acoustic, it is particularly suited for fingerstyle, pop/folk, vocal accompaniment, and nuanced playing. The combination of the sound hole pickup and under-saddle sensor also allows for stage and recording use with a more faithful reproduction, while maintaining definition in the mix.
The sound
The solid Engelmann spruce top provides a sensitive response, with a silky high end and dynamics that highlight both light attacks and stronger chords. The Macassar ebony laminated back and sides contribute to a clear and structured projection, with clean lows and precise highs. The mahogany neck / rosewood fingerboard combination promotes a smooth playing feel and warm balance, while the DS-2 amplification allows balancing the "air" and organic quality of the sound hole pickup with the precision of the under-saddle pickup, useful for limiting feedback and maintaining attack.
Recommended compatible accessories
To preserve the original feel and balance, prefer acoustic string sets in .012 - .053 gauge (the same gauge as the factory-installed Elixir strings).
Technical specifications
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce, with Vintage Voicing System treatment | Fingerboard | rosewood, snowflake inlays |
| Back and sides | laminated Macassar ebony | Logo and headstock inlay | mother-of-pearl |
| Armrest | rosewood | Bridge | rosewood |
| Rosette | Crafter wood inlay | Nut | compensated Tusq |
| Body binding | rosewood with padauk purfling | Tuners | Grover, gold-plated |
| Color | natural | Strings | Elixir, gauge .012 - .053 |
| Finish | gloss | Electronics | DS-2 preamp system with Pro Sound Hole Mount pickup and under-saddle pickup |
| Neck | mahogany, with wood binding | Included | beige MG Line gig bag |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Crafter VL 22 Dreadnought suitable for fingerstyle?
Its solid Engelmann spruce top provides a responsive touch to light attacks, suitable for fingerstyle and nuanced playing. The dreadnought body shape maintains a structured projection for accompaniment.
What electro-acoustic system does this guitar have?
The DS-2 preamp combines a Pro Sound Hole Mount microphone placed in the rosette with an under-saddle pickup. This setup allows balancing the organic character of the microphone with the clarity of the pickup. The under-saddle pickup helps preserve attack and reduces feedback on stage.
What woods are used on the VL 22?
The top is solid Engelmann spruce with Vintage Voicing System treatment, while the back and sides are laminated Macassar ebony. The neck is mahogany, and the fingerboard, bridge, and armrest are rosewood.
What strings should be fitted on this Crafter guitar?
The recommended gauge is .012 - .053, corresponding to the Elixir strings fitted originally.
Is a case included with the Crafter VL 22 Dreadnought?
A beige MG Line gig bag is included. The golden Grover tuning machines and the compensated Tusq nut complete the original equipment.
