Furch Blue Dreadnought Sw Cut Lrb1

A Modern Dreadnought in the Furch Spirit: Performance and Naturalness

This Blue Dreadnought Cutaway fits within the Furch approach: precise lutherie, carefully selected tonewoods, and consistent playability from one instrument to another. The "D cutaway" format targets guitarists who want the body depth of a dreadnought while maintaining true freedom on the high notes thanks to the cutaway. The Open-Pore finish enhances the sensation of a living, responsive instrument, ready to handle energetic playing without losing nuance.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this Furch is ideal if you alternate between powerful strumming and more articulated passages. It excels in pop, folk, acoustic rock, country, and vocal accompaniment, with excellent amplified performance thanks to the LR Baggs system. Its comfortable neck and generous nut width will also appeal to musicians seeking ease in enriched chords and fingerstyle, while retaining the punch of a dreadnought.

Sound Characteristics

The solid Sitka spruce top provides attack, definition, and dynamic reserve: it handles heavy pick playing while remaining clear on arpeggios. The solid walnut back and sides add controlled warmth and a beautiful note separation, with present mids and firm bass, less overwhelming than some "boomy" dreadnoughts. The dreadnought shape favors projection and breadth, while the cutaway prioritizes playing comfort in the upper register without sacrificing acoustic personality. Plugged in, the LR Baggs Element Active System - VTC electronics deliver a direct and usable sound image, practical for moving from studio to stage with volume/tone control at hand.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes factory-strung with Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53: you can keep this gauge to preserve the balance and response intended by the manufacturer, or use any standard acoustic string set in 12-53. (For other accessories such as case, strap, or capo, compatibility depends on exact dimensions and playing preferences.)

Technical specifications

Shape	D cutaway (dreadnought cutaway)	Fingerboard	ebony
Top	Sitka spruce	Nut width	45 mm / 1.77"
Back	solid walnut	Nut	TUSQ
Sides	solid walnut	Bridge	ebony
Binding	tortoise shell imitation	Tuners	chrome Furch (by Schaller)
Finish	Open pore	Strings	Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53
Pickguard	tortoise shell imitation	Pickup	LRBAGG EAS-VTC
Neck	African mahogany	Construction	all solid wood
Neck reinforcement	Furch CNR system, double action