Breedlove Guitars AC25-SF Plus Review

Breedlove knows how to do a sunburst finish. This is"Since 1990 Breedlove Guitar Co. has been using a
apparent in the AC25/SF, Plus. With flamed mapleunique device in our guitars that has allowed us to
sides/back, the sunburst finish complements thebrace our tops in a very progressive way,
wood's grain pattern; yet for the most part, the solidconcentrating primarily on the top's acoustic
flamed maple is clearly visible in the guitar's back.properties. There is a synergy that results from a
The top is solid sitka spruce and, like the back, thegraduated top thickness, balanced scalloped bracing, a
sunburst finish complements the wood well, althoughpinless bridge, and the JLD Bridge Truss System. This
because of the bridge and soundhole, not as much ofhas given our guitars their own distinctive sound, one
the center section is seen.that is highly dynamic, bringing out a "piano like bass"
The AC25/SF, Plus has a harp-like sound to it, and asthat results in a remarkably well-balanced tone for
a result of the concert body and flamed maple backapplication in a broad variety of musical styles.
sides, a well-balanced sound with clear stringOn our six string and twelve string guitars we use
distinction.the JLD Bridge Truss system as a key component in
The AC25/SF Plus [ comes equipped with Fishmanthe bracing of the guitars. This cantilevered truss
Classic 4t electronics, which includes a built-incounterbalances the string tension to create a
chromatic tuner for easy tuning. Features includerelaxed top and guarantees structural integrity of our
abalone rosette, ivoroid binding, micarta nut andsteel string guitars. A relaxed top maximizes
saddle, rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and headstockwavelength response."
overlay, and gold Grover tuners. The guitar also-Pinless bridges - reduces the number of holes drilled
comes with a hardshell case to ensure that thein the guitar's top.
instrument is well protected.-Headstock - the headstock is arranged so that the
Breedlove's technology is quite different from that ofbass guitar's string line is straight from the bridge to
other guitar companies, resulting in a significant tonethe tuning head.
difference. Some of the major differences:These all add up to a significant tone difference and
-JLD bridge trussset Breedlove's apart from other guitars.
Here's what Breedlove states: