Crafter VL 28 Orchestra

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