Furch Blue Orchestra Cut Sw Lrb1
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- OM cutaway format: ideal balance between comfort, precision, and easy access to the high frets.
- Solid woods: AA grade solid Sitka spruce top and A grade solid walnut back and sides for a rich and lively response.
- Satin "open pore" finish: natural feel, wood breathability, and highly responsive dynamics to playing.
- L.R. Baggs EAS-VTC electronics: organic and expressive amplification designed to respect the instrument's personality.
Manufacturer Information
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A Blue designed for expressiveness: the Furch signature in an Orchestra format
The Furch Blue Orchestra follows an approach focused on musicality and sonic transparency: meticulous lutherie, carefully selected tonewoods, and a light finish to let the instrument vibrate freely. With its cutaway and electro-acoustic setup, this OM targets guitarists seeking a high-end acoustic equally comfortable for solo playing and amplified situations.
For which guitarist and styles?
This electro-acoustic is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians looking for a guitar sensitive to nuances. The OM format excels in fingerstyle, folk, acoustic pop, modern arrangements, and precise pick accompaniments. Thanks to the cutaway, phrases high up the neck become natural, ideal for melodic passages and acoustic solos.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity, a quick attack, and precise highs, while maintaining a good dynamic range when playing louder. The solid walnut back and sides enhance definition and balance, with tight lows and clear mids: perfect for nuanced playing where every note must remain distinct. The open pore finish, being thinner, promotes immediate response, natural projection, and a "living" sensation under the fingers. When plugged in, the L.R. Baggs EAS-VTC faithfully reproduces an acoustic sound, with excellent sensitivity to touch variations, allowing you to go from whisper to stronger playing without losing the authenticity of the tone.
Technical specifications
| Format | OM cutaway | Neck reinforcement | Furch CNR system, double action |
| Top | AA grade solid Sitka spruce | Fretboard | ebony |
| Back | A grade solid walnut | Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" |
| Sides | A grade solid walnut | Nut | TUSQ |
| Binding | tortoise shell imitation | Bridge | ebony |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell imitation | Tuners | Furch chrome (by Schaller) |
| Finish | open pore | Strings | Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 |
| Neck | African mahogany | Pickup | L.R. Baggs EAS-VTC |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Furch Blue Orchestra Cut Sw Lrb1 suitable for fingerstyle?
The OM body size and the 45 mm nut width favor precise fingerstyle playing. The solid AA Sitka spruce top provides a fast attack and defined trebles.
What sound does the solid walnut bring to this OM?
The back and sides made of solid A walnut support tight lows and clear mids. This combination with solid Sitka spruce is suitable for arrangements where note definition is important.
What electro-acoustic system is installed?
The L.R. Baggs EAS-VTC electronics are integrated for amplification. They reproduce touch dynamics with sensitivity adapted to nuanced acoustic playing.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the trebles?
The OM cutaway shape provides a more natural access to the upper frets of the neck. Melodic passages and acoustic solos can thus be approached more easily.
What is the neck comfort of this Furch?
The neck is made of African mahogany and the fingerboard is ebony. A 45 mm TUSQ nut equips the instrument, while the Furch double-action CNR truss rod reinforces the neck. The original strings are Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53.
