Furch Yellow Dreadnought Sr
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A "Yellow" Dreadnought Designed for Stage and Powerful Acoustic Playing
The Yellow D-SR fits within Furch's lutherie approach: a modern, stable, and expressive acoustic guitar built around carefully selected solid woods. The SR designation emphasizes the classic and sought-after combination of Sitka spruce / rosewood, renowned for its depth, definition, and richness of nuances. In this Dreadnought format, the goal is clear: to offer a guitar with a broad voice, capable of filling the space effortlessly.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
This Furch is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a powerful, precise, and inspiring acoustic, equally comfortable in accompaniment and pick playing. It excels in folk, country, acoustic pop, and bluegrass (flatpicking), and is particularly suited for players with an "attacking" style who want immediate response and strong presence in a mix or mic'd setting.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and very responsive dynamics: notes come out quickly with good sustain, ideal for crisp rhythms and articulated passages. The solid rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum with deep bass, bright trebles, and a sense of harmonic space that widens the chords. The Dreadnought format naturally enhances body and projection while maintaining precise articulation thanks to the instrument's overall balance.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel and balance exactly, plan to have a replacement set of Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 strings (same gauge). Picks (from flexible to stiff depending on desired attack) ideally complement this projection-oriented dreadnought.
Technical specifications
| Format | Dreadnought |
| Top | AAA solid Sitka spruce |
| Back | AA solid rosewood |
| Sides | AA solid rosewood |
| Binding | tortoiseshell imitation |
| Pickguard | transparent imitation |
| Finish | glossy top |
| Neck | African mahogany |
| Neck reinforcement | Furch CNR system, dual action |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" |
| Nut | TUSQ |
| Bridge | ebony |
| Tuners | Furch gold (by Shaller) |
| Strings | Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 |
Questions frequently asked
What playing styles suit the Furch Yellow Dreadnought Sr?
The Dreadnought body shape and AAA solid Sitka spruce top favor accompaniment, pick playing, folk, country, acoustic pop, and bluegrass flatpicking. The projection supports strong rhythm playing and articulated passages.
What sound does the solid rosewood bring to this dreadnought?
The back and sides made of AA solid rosewood provide deep bass and bright trebles. This combination with the Sitka spruce top expands the harmonic range of the chords.
What is the nut width?
The nut width is 45 mm, or 1.77 inches.
What string gauge is recommended for this model?
The original setup uses Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 strings. Using the same brand and gauge maintains the instrument's initial balance.
Is the neck adjustable?
The neck is made of African mahogany and features a Furch CNR dual-action truss rod. This system allows for neck adjustment.
