{"product_id":"crafter-vl-22-dreadnought-393577","title":"VL 22 Dreadnought","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA \"vintage\" spirit serving a modern electro-acoustic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Crafter focuses on lutherie oriented towards musicality, with a solid Engelmann spruce top combined with the \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Voicing System\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor which guitarist and styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e guitarists seeking an expressive electro-acoustic, it is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003efingerstyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epop\/folk\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esolid Engelmann spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a sensitive response, with a silky high end and dynamics that highlight both light attacks and stronger chords. The \u003cstrong\u003eMacassar ebony laminated back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute to a clear and structured projection, with clean lows and precise highs. 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