Furch Vintage 2 Dreadnought Sr
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A timeless "Vintage 2" dreadnought in the spirit of Furch
The Furch Vintage 2 Dreadnought D SR embodies a handcrafted approach focused on musicality and elegance. Its "worn" presentation highlights the identity of the Vintage 2 series, with a warm finish and meticulous details (purflings, rosette, and inlays) that enhance its premium character without excess.
For which guitarists and styles?
This acoustic guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians seeking a dreadnought capable of holding its own in a mix, both solo and in a band. It excels in energetic strumming, vocal accompaniment, and in folk, blues, and acoustic rock genres. Its balance and projection also make it an excellent foundation for precise pick rhythms while remaining expressive in more nuanced playing.
Sound
The combination of solid Sitka spruce and solid rosewood is a classic for achieving a sound that is both powerful and detailed. The Sitka provides clarity, attack, and a wide dynamic range, while the rosewood enriches the register with deep lows, bright highs, and a very pleasant harmonic complexity on open chords. The dreadnought format enhances projection and the sense of body, with generous sustain, particularly relevant for broad rhythms and accompaniments that need to "carry".
Technical specifications
| Format | Dreadnought |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce |
| Back | solid rosewood |
| Sides | solid rosewood |
| Purflings | "Hering bone" |
| Rosette | double ring "Hering bone" with black and white lines |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell imitation |
| Finish | vintage varnish (Vintage Hand-Brushed) |
| Neck | African mahogany |
| Neck reinforcement | Furch CNR system, dual action |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" |
| Nut | TUSQ |
| Bridge | ebony |
| Tuners | patinated gold Gotoh |
| Strings | Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 |
Questions frequently asked
What playing styles suit this dreadnought?
The dreadnought body shape and Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 strings favor pick rhythms, energetic strumming, and vocal accompaniment. The folk, blues, and acoustic rock genres are particularly well-suited.
What sound does the combination of solid Sitka spruce and solid rosewood produce?
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity and attack, with a dynamic range adapted to strong playing. The solid rosewood back and sides enhance deep bass, bright trebles, and harmonic richness.
Is the Furch Vintage 2 Dreadnought Sr suitable for playing in a band?
Its dreadnought body delivers generous projection and sustain, useful for supporting vocals or holding its own in an acoustic ensemble.
What is the nut width of this guitar?
The TUSQ nut measures 45 mm, or 1.77 inches. This width is paired with an ebony fingerboard. The neck is made of African mahogany and features a double-action Furch CNR truss rod.
What finish and tuners are fitted on this model?
The Vintage Hand-Brushed finish creates a worn look, complemented by Hering bone purflings and a tortoise shell-style pickguard. Gold patinated Gotoh tuners ensure tuning stability.
