Hartwood Artiste Dreadnought, Red

Full Description

Pristine tone, right out of the box

The Hartwood Artiste Dreadnought is designed to deliver a sound that's both powerful and nuanced. With a full-sized dreadnought body made of premium mahogany and topped with solid Sitka spruce, the Artiste dreadnought combines premium tonewoods for a rich, resonant tone with bright, clear highs, ensuring that every note stands out, whether strummed or picked. The guitar's construction promotes a balanced tone that's ideal for a wide range of musical styles, making it a versatile choice for musicians of all levels.

Playability and comfort

With a focus on playability, the Hartwood Artiste features a mahogany neck and a purpleheart fretboard. This pairing not only enhances the guitar's overall tone but also offers a smooth, comfortable playing surface for fingers. The fretboard hosts 20 pristinely polished frets, providing ample space for creative expression without compromising on comfort. Whether practicing for hours or performing on stage, the Artiste Dreadnought ensures a comfortable playing experience.

Tuning stability and reliability

Keeping your guitar in tune should be the least of your worries, and with the Hartwood Artiste, it is. Equipped with six reliable diecast tuners, this guitar offers accurate and stable tuning, so you can focus more on playing and less on tuning. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a seasoned player performing live, these tuners ensure your guitar stays in tune, providing peace of mind and allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters - making music.

Aesthetic appeal

The Artiste Dreadnought doesn't just sound good; it looks the part, too. Finished with ivory binding and boasting the distinctive Hartwood headstock shape, this guitar has a truly classic aesthetic that will appeal to traditionalists and modern players alike. The high-gloss finish not only protects the guitar but also highlights the natural beauty of the tonewoods, ensuring that it will turn heads for its sound and its looks, making it a proud addition to any guitarist's collection.

Specification

Body

• Body Shape: Full Size Dreadnought
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Body Binding: Ivory Stripe
• Bridge: Purpleheart
• Body Colour: Natural
• Finish: Wine Red Gloss

Neck

• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard: Purpleheart
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Machine Heads: Die-Cast Chrome
• Scale Length: 25.5" / 20 Frets

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Purple Heart
• Saddle Material: Bone

Dimensions

• Overall Length: 1050mm
• Body Length: 510mm
• Lower Bout: 410mm
• Upper Bout: 295mm
• Body Depth: 115mm
• Body Depth Including Saddle: 128mm
• Waist Width: 280mm
• Bridge Saddle Width: 72mm