Crafter VL 28CE Dreadnought VVS
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A "Vintage" Approach Serving a Modern Guitar
With its Vintage Voicing System, this guitar embraces a philosophy aimed at delivering a more "played" and organic feel from the first moments, while retaining the advantages of a contemporary instrument: stability, comfort, and stage-ready amplification. The aesthetic choices (genuine abalone soundhole, inlays, contrasting purflings) reinforce its high-quality positioning.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This cutaway electro-acoustic guitar is well suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile instrument, equally comfortable for accompaniment and melodic playing. Its balanced character and pickup configuration make it relevant for pop, folk, fingerstyle, variety, and live performances where clarity and feedback management are important.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Engelmann spruce top provides a soft attack, excellent touch sensitivity, and outstanding dynamics, particularly enjoyable in arpeggios and nuances. The laminated Macassar ebony back and sides promote stability and contribute to a clear projection with a well-controlled low end. The rosewood armrest enhances playing comfort and helps maintain a relaxed position, useful for long sessions.
Plugged in, the DS-2 system combines a soundhole pickup (woodier grain, presence, and natural tone) and an under-saddle pickup (clear attack, precision, good mix presence). This combination is ideal for achieving a sound that is both articulate and warm, from studio to stage.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel, prefer acoustic strings gauge .012 - .053 (replacement set). A capo and a tuner are perfectly suited for this format, and a humidifier is recommended to protect the solid top during climate variations.
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar |
| Format | cutaway |
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce with Vintage Voicing System treatment |
| Back and sides | laminated Macassar ebony |
| Armrest | rosewood |
| Soundhole | genuine abalone and Macassar ebony inlay |
| Body purfling | rosewood with padauk binding |
| Finish | glossy |
| Color | natural |
| Neck | mahogany with wood binding |
| Fingerboard | rosewood with "tree of life" wood inlay pattern |
| Headstock logo inlay | mother-of-pearl |
| Bridge | rosewood |
| Bridge saddle | compensated, Tusq |
| Tuners | Grover, gold-plated |
| Strings | Elixir, gauge .012 - .053 |
| System | DS-2 preamp |
| Pickups | Pro Sound Hole Mount pickup + under-saddle pickup |
| Included | MG Line beige gig bag |
Questions frequently asked
Crafter VL 28CE Dreadnought VVS: what onboard pickups does it have?
The DS-2 system combines a Pro Sound Hole Mount pickup placed at the soundhole and an under-saddle pickup. This configuration delivers a woody tone with precise attack.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and arpeggios?
The solid Engelmann spruce top provides a soft attack and touch sensitivity suited for arpeggios. The cutaway body shape supports melodic playing in the upper register. The rosewood armrest promotes a relaxed position during long sessions.
What string gauge is recommended for the Crafter VL 28CE?
The original setup uses Elixir strings in .012-.053 gauge, which is recommended to maintain the intended feel.
Is a gig bag included?
A beige MG Line gig bag is provided with the instrument.
What woods make up the body of this electro-acoustic guitar?
The back and sides are made of laminated Macassar ebony, while the top is solid Engelmann spruce treated with the Vintage Voicing System. The neck is mahogany, with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
