Furch Vintage 1 Dreadnought Sr
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- All solid wood: solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back/sides for a rich, deep, and very dynamic response.
- Dreadnought format: wide projection, full bass, and generous sustain, ideal for carrying accompaniment effortlessly.
- "Vintage" voicing: organic attack and "old-school" warmth, with modern definition to remain clear in ensemble playing.
- Comfort and stability: African mahogany neck with Furch CNR double-action truss rod, designed for precise and lasting adjustment.
Manufacturer Information
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A dreadnought with a "vintage" character in the Furch spirit
With the Vintage 1 series, Furch aims to recapture the tone and feel of vintage acoustics while maintaining current manufacturing precision. The "Vintage Hand-Brushed" satin-touch finish highlights the woods and provides an elegant aged look, while the lutherie and assembly choices ensure a responsive, balanced guitar ready for stage and studio.
For which guitarists and styles?
The Vintage 1 D SR is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive and powerful acoustic. Its dreadnought format excels in strumming, vocal accompaniment, folk/americana, pop, and band playing, while remaining very relevant for flatpicking thanks to its projection and dynamic reserve. If you're looking for a guitar that easily fills the sonic space in acoustic live settings, it is clearly in its element.
The sound
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers attack, clarity, and a beautiful dynamic range: it responds equally well to gentle attacks and strong strums. The solid rosewood back and sides enhance depth and breadth, with generous bass, rich mids, and crystalline highs, while adding a sense of dimension in the harmonics. The Dreadnought format contributes to wide projection and imposing sustain, ideal for accompaniments that remain present and defined even when playing energetically.
Recommended compatible accessories
This guitar is strung with Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53: you can stick with this gauge to maintain the original balance between power, comfort, and tuning stability. An acoustic guitar capo with a 45 mm nut width is also a relevant choice for accompaniment, provided you select a model that properly covers wider necks.
Technical specifications
| Format | Dreadnought | Neck | African mahogany |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce AA | Neck reinforcement | Furch CNR system, double action |
| Back | rosewood AA | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Sides | rosewood AA | Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" |
| Binding | ivory imitation | Nut | TUSQ |
| Rosette | double ring with black and white lines | Bridge | ebony |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell imitation | Tuners | Furch chrome (by Schaller) |
| Finish | vintage gloss | Strings | Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Furch Vintage 1 Dreadnought Sr suitable for strumming and flatpicking?
Its dreadnought body shape provides wide projection and dynamic reserve suitable for energetic strumming as well as flatpicking. The solid AA Sitka spruce top maintains clarity under strong attack. The AA rosewood back and sides add depth and sustain.
What sound does the solid rosewood bring to this dreadnought?
The AA rosewood used for the back and sides supports generous bass, rich midrange, and crystalline trebles.
What is the nut width of the Furch Vintage 1 Dreadnought Sr?
The nut width measures 45 mm, or 1.77 inches. This dimension is paired with a TUSQ nut and an ebony fingerboard.
What strings are installed as factory fit on this guitar?
The original setup uses Elixir Ph-Bz strings with a 12-53 gauge. This gauge can be kept to maintain the intended balance between playability, power, and tuning stability.
Which capo is recommended for this Furch guitar?
An acoustic capo accommodating a nut width of 45 mm is recommended. The neck is made of African mahogany and features a Furch CNR dual-action truss rod reinforcement.
