Crafter VL 28 Orchestra
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An Electro-Acoustic Focused on "Luthiery" and High-End Finishes
This guitar highlights a decidedly quality-driven approach, featuring a solid Engelmann spruce top and rich aesthetic work (wood inlays, mother-of-pearl, contrasting purflings). The Vintage Voicing System treatment aims to provide a more mature character from the very first hours of playing, promoting the sensation of a "broken-in" top, ideal for nuances and touch.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive acoustic, it is particularly suited for fingerstyle, pop, folk, and vocal accompaniment. Thanks to its DS-2 system (sound hole pickup + under-saddle pickup), it also appeals to those who alternate between acoustic playing and stage performance, with good right-hand dynamic control.
The Sound
The solid Engelmann spruce top is appreciated for its quick response and sensitivity: it highlights light attacks, harmonics, and nuances while maintaining a nice roundness on chords. The Macassar ebony laminated back and sides provide a clearer and more articulated register, with a sense of definition in the low end and precision in the upper midrange, useful for standing out in a mix. The Tusq compensated saddle contributes to more accurate intonation across the entire neck, while the DS-2 amplification allows blending the "direct" character of the under-saddle pickup with the airier side of the Pro Sound Hole Mount pickup.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, prioritize acoustic strings in .012 - .053 gauge (light set). Picks of various thicknesses are also relevant to explore dynamics, from energetic strumming to more subtle playing.
Technical specifications
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce, with Vintage Voicing System treatment | Headstock logo and inlay | mother-of-pearl |
| Back and sides | laminated Macassar ebony | Bridge | rosewood |
| Armrest | rosewood | Saddle | compensated, Tusq |
| Rosette | genuine abalone and Macassar ebony inlay | Tuners | Grover, gold-plated |
| Body purfling | rosewood with padouk purfling | System | DS-2 preamp |
| Finish | glossy | Pickups | Pro Sound Hole Mount pickup and under-saddle pickup |
| Color | natural | Strings | Elixir, gauge .012 - .053 |
| Neck | mahogany, with wood purfling | Included | MG Line beige carrying case |
| Fingerboard | rosewood, wood inlays in "tree of life" pattern | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Crafter VL 28 Orchestra suitable for fingerstyle?
This model is suitable for fingerstyle thanks to its solid Engelmann spruce top, which is sensitive to light attacks and nuances. Its Orchestra body shape also suits folk, pop repertoires, and vocal accompaniment.
What amplification system does this guitar feature?
The DS-2 preamp combines a under-saddle pickup and a Pro Sound Hole Mount microphone placed in the soundhole. It allows blending a direct signal with a more airy character.
What is the tone of the laminated Macassar ebony?
The laminated Macassar ebony back and sides promote a clear register with marked definition in the bass. The precision of the upper midrange helps the guitar stand out in a mix. The Engelmann top adds warmth to chords.
What strings should be used on this electro-acoustic guitar?
Light acoustic strings in .012 - .053 gauge are recommended, consistent with the original Elixir string setup.
Is a gig bag supplied with the guitar?
A beige MG Line gig bag is included. The equipment also features gold Grover tuners, a compensated Tusq nut, and a glossy finish.
