Hartwood Villanelle Dreadnought Electro Acoustic Guitar

Full Description

Classic Style and Versatile Sound

The Hartwood Villanelle Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar is an instrument suitable for a range of styles and techniques. Ideal for producing big powerful open chords, the solid spruce top opens up to create a large sound.The Hartwood Villanelle dreadnought also responds well to delicate finger picking, bringing together the warmth of the mahogany back and the big rounded body.

Quality Mahogany and Solid Spruce Construction

Produced in Indonesia by master craftsmen, the Hartwood Villanelle range offers quality construction matched with carefully selected high grade materials. The solid spruce has been chosen to provide sound that emphasises the natural mid-range of an acoustic guitar, cutting through without sounding to sharp and transferring enough low end to sound full and powerful. The choice of solid spruce is also paired with mahogany back and sides to give you an instrument which is built to last and sounds great.

Mahogany Neck and American Black Walnut Fingerboard

Constructed from Mahogany, the Villanelle's neck offers a quick and dynamic response. Known for its reliability, this wood has been used on high grade guitar necks for years, making it a worthy addition to the Hartwood Villanelle. Furthermore, the neck is topped with an American black walnut fingerboard, adding a mellow, warm tone to the guitar's overall sound. The use of this sustainable wood provides a smooth and stable surface great for all playing styles.

Plug-in with a Fishman Preamp

Equipped with Fishman electronics, you can take the Hartwood Villanelle to the stage. With an included 9v battery you can transform your guitar, all you need to do is plug-in and play. You can also achieve perfect tuning with a convenient, inbuilt tuning system. Featured on the side of the guitar you can quickly make adjustments whether you are performing acoustically or amplified, offering easy tuning on the go. Additionally, the Fishman preamp also features controls for contour and phase. This allows you to enhance your sound easily and quickly.

Vintage Style Design

Ideal for seasoned players and beginners alike, this affordable and great sounding instrument has looks to match. Complimenting the vintage sound created by the solid spruce top, the subtle two stripe binding and simple black ring rosette make for a classic yet distinctive instrument. The eye-catching Hartwood headstock is combined with a vintage shaped scratchplate featuring the Hartwood logo to complete the look. The diecast chrome machine heads offer excellent tuning stability for an instrument suited to gigs and recording sessions.

Features/Specifications

• Series: Hartwood Villanelle
• Model: Dreadnought Electro Acoustic Guitar

• Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce
• Bracing: X Bracing
• Soundhole Binding: Black Single Ply
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Body Binding: Thin Double Stripe
• Bridge: American Black Walnut
• Finish: Natural, Satin

Neck

• Neck: Mahogany
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Fingerboard: American Black Walnut with Dot Position Inlays
• Machine Heads: Die-Cast Chrome
• Scale Length: 25.5" / 20 Frets

Pickups & Hardware

• Pickup: Fishman Isys T
• Preamp Controls: Volume, Tuner, Contour, Phase, Battery Indicator

Hartwood's carefully developed range of electric and acoustic instruments offers exceptional quality and sound. Honing in on the finest components, tonewoods, and construction techniques, each Hartwood model has been designed to evolve with you and your music. With both classic and contemporary designs, Hartwood guitars are suitable for all musicians, no matter your style.