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DISTINCTIVELY CRAFTED SOUND.We love what we do. After all, it’s in our name. We are master luthiers who create instruments of tr ue distinction.
It’s in our DNA to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship. Being different is never the easy path.
But in our view, it has far greater rewards. And while we respect tradition, we simply c hoose not to make
instruments of yesterday.Imagination compels us to make instruments of tomorrow.
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When Breedlove was first founded in 1990, our instruments reflected an
innovative approach to design, craftsmanship, and sound. These three distinct
attributes have always been at the heart of the Breedlove culture. After nearly
a quarter century building remarkable stringed instruments, we’ve done some
serious reflecting and have confirmed our crystal-clear focus around what we
do best. We’ve continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible and are
challenging convention more than ever before. 2014 marks a significant
milestone for Breedlove – we are crafting instruments of tomorrow by
celebrating what is true to Breedlove today: Distinctively Crafted Sound.
With distinctively crafted sound as our guiding principle, we’ve redesigned
our entire product line for 2014. We put the needs and desires of the player
first, and successfully translated the most sought-after sounds, the most
popular playing styles, and the most desired aesthetics into the individual
instruments of the 2014 line. Every instrument is built with a purpose –
a reason for being – and each one produces a unique sound meant to
delight and inspire in very specific ways.
A NOTE FROM KIMIn the coming pages, we invite you to open your heart and let your
imagination run free as you discover the distinctively crafted sound that’s
just right for your style, preference, and price point. And our Custom Sound
Studio is always available to you, where – with the help of our master
luthiers – you can design your own personal signature sound. Time to
dive in, dream, and join a tribe of devotees, visionaries, and early adopters
who think differently.
With love,
Kim Breedlove, Master Luthier
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TABLEOF CONTENTS GUITARSPURPOSE BUILT 6 10 90 110MANDOLINS UKULELES CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO
Exotic Series
Masterclass Series
Legacy Series
Premier Series
12
14
16
18
58
62
66
70
74
82
86
100
104
108
114
114
114
20
24
30
36
42
48
52
CM
Concerts
Auditoriums
Parlors
Dreadnoughts
Jumbos
12 Strings
Oregon Series
Stage Series
Studio Series
Solo Series
Pursuit Series
Discovery Series
Passport Traveler
Legacy Series
Premier Series
Crossover Series
Kim Breedlove Signature
Masterclass
Tenor
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PURPOSE-BUILTINSTRUMENTS
CONCERT AND AUDITORIUM:
BUILT FOR BALANCE, SUSTAIN, AND CLARITY.The Concert and Auditorium are engineered to
provide remarkable sustain, balance, and clarity with
apronounced bass and treble response – all from a
light touch. The Breedlove Bridge Truss and graduated
topmaximize these qualities and contribute to an
evenresponse, from bass to midrange to treble,
withclear projection.
DREADNOUGHT, JUMBO, AND PARLOR:
BUILT FOR PROJECTION, VOLUME, AND POWER.The scalloped, ultra-light, forward X-bracing on these
proprietary Breedlove body shapes allows for a quick
note release. Designed for swift, balanced flat-picking,
and fast, clear chording, the deeply scalloped bracing
drives power and allows for rapid release of energy.
The graduated tops provide balance across the entire
tonal spectrum, delivering note-for-note clarity,
richness, and nuance unheard of in instruments
with this much volume and power.
EXOTIC TONEWOODS:
The Breedlove Wood Library offers an extraordinary
assortment of exotic tonewoods. The combined tonal
characteristics of these woods produce an awe-inspiring
spectrum of sounds. Breedlove luthiers pair back and side
tonewoods with carefully selected soundboards to craft
specific sound perfectly suited to your playing style and
musical preferences. For example, the Breedlove
sinker redwood/ziricote Exotic Fingerstylist concert
delivers warmth with punch; the Adirondack/quilted
maple Masterclass 12 String fills a performance hall with
a wall of rich, deep sound; and the Adirondack/Brazilian
rosewood Exotic Flatpicker dreadnought will stand out
no matter how many instruments are on stage.
BREEDLOVE ASYMMETRICAL HEADSTOCK:
The asymmetrical headstock is featured on CM, Concert,
Auditorium, and 12-String body shapes. This headstock
isn’t just a pretty shape – it’s specifically designed to keep
the strings in a straight, even line from the nut to the
tuning pegs. The result is even tension, stable tuning,
and ease of alternate tuning.
BREEDLOVE NECK DESIGN:
Breedlove guitar necks feature a slimmer neck pro
which enables comfortable play, even with smalle
Unlike traditional dovetail neck joints that require
surgery for a neck re-set, it is easy to adjust the pla
action and neck angle with the Breedlove bolt-on
and single-action truss rod. The hand-rubbed, sem
Breedlove neck finish contributes to ideal playabil
the finish process alone takes three days, including
finish coat applications, fine sanding, and hand b
and rubbing.
It’s no secret that Breedlove instruments have a
unique look, feel, and sound. When it comes to thelook of a Breedlove, what may appear to be simply
aesthetically innovative design is actually a triumph
of science and sound engineering. Early on,
Breedlove re-engineered the acoustic guitar by
re-envisioning the ways each and every component
contributes to the overall sound. It’s what goes
into a Breedlove that truly delivers unparalleled
distinctively crafted sound. Creating purpose-built
sound is no easy task, but as you browse the
coming pages, you’ll see various combinations of
the following elements, artfully combined in each
model to create your signature sound.
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BREEDLOVE BRIDGE TRUSS (BBT):
Select models feature the Breedlove Bridge Truss –
most commonly the Concert and Auditorium shapes
found on pages 24 - 35. The BBT reduces tension on the
soundboard of the guitar, so the top wood is able to
vibrate more freely, producing remarkable sustain,
balance, and clarity. The BBT also allows for a thinner
graduated top, thereby allowing Breedlove craftsmen to
bring out the optimal sound from the top wood without
sacrificing structural stability. Relieving much of the string
tension from the bridge prevents “bridge belly,”
ensuring top stability for decades.
BREEDLOVE GRADUATED TOPS:
Breedlove graduated tops, featured on select models,
contribute stunning balance from lows to highs. How?
Graduated tops are slightly thicker on the treble side,
balancing the higher energy treble frequencies with the
lower energy bass frequencies traveling through the thinner
bass side. The result: clearer, cleaner highs and stable,
resonant lows.
Guitar strings can exert up to 230 pounds of pull from
the nut to the bridge. Traditional methods for preventing
top bowing at the bridge usually involve heavy internal
bracing and thicker tops. The BBT compensates for this
pressure in an innovative way: The BBT is mounted to the
bridge from the inside and is connected into the tail block
of the guitar, pulling downward on the underside of the
bridge to distribute some of the tension, relieving pressure
on the top. The resulting tonal effect on BBT-equipped
guitars is more resonance and livelier sound with
enhanced overtones.
BREEDLOVE PINLESS BRIDGE:
The Breedlove Pinless Bridge helps maintain the integrity
of the top by eliminating the need for six drilled string
holes. The fewer holes in your soundboard, the more
evenly the sound wave can move across the interior,
without any loss of energy. The Breedlove Pinless
Bridge also provides a gentler string-break angle from
the bridge to the top of the saddle, reducing saddle strain.
This innovative bridge also makes string changes a breeze,
especially on 12 strings. Plus, you’ll never again have to
worry about lost, worn-out, or broken bridge pins.
Because no two soundboards are exactly the same,
Breedlove craftsmen evaluate each top for stiffness and
density, and then graduate it accordingly. The amount of
graduation is customized for each individual instrument.
The top is sanded to the precise graduated thickness to
achieve optimal flexibility and stiffness. This hands-on
process is one of the major contributors to the
Breedlove sound.
These are just a f ew of the elements that con
to distinctively crafted sound in the Breedlov purpose-built instrument collection. Every m
was carefully designed, and each componen
chosen to shape your specific sound. Knowin
Breedlove was built with this intentional car
discernment leaves you free to do what you
creating, expressing, and getting the most ou
your music.
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G U I T A R S
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EXOTIC SERIES
EX
The Exotic Series is the perfect marriage of purpose-built craftsmanship with the mo
coveted tonewoods in the world. Imagine an instrument so exclusive, so rare, and so
elegantly crafted that simply holding it makes your heart beat a little faster. The tone
are so exquisite and unique, and the craftsmanship so unparalleled that the instrum
truly a work of art. Now, imagine playing that instrument… It’s specifically design
your playing style, and for your music. You get lost in a personalized acoustic exper
unlike any other – an experience very few players have ever known. You hear your m
in a completely new way – every nuance, every note, with the perfect balance, just t
amount of sustain, and unbelievable clarity.
Exquisite tonewoods are hand-selected and carefully matched to the exact body sha
bracing, and appointments that bring out the beauty and unique character of these
True to Breedlove’s purpose-built ethos, every instrument is designed to match a spe
playing style and sound, for a show-stopping instrument that will wow both visually
aurally. These rare instruments are destined for the hands of extraordinarily discern
collectors. No two instruments are alike; the sound and experience they create, and
tonewoods that grace their bodies, are beyond exotic, they’re once in a lifetime.
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MASTERCLASS SERIES
MC
If you’re looking for a collector’s guitar that will bring a hush over the room the mo
seen, and will drop jaws when it’s played, this is the series for you. Breedlove Masterinstruments are highly collectible heirloom-quality instruments made for aficionados
enthusiasts, and collectors from some of the most exquisite woods available. Breedl
Masterclass guitar s are the ones you will treasure and share, but won’t let out of your
Beginning with the end in mind, Breedlove luthiers match the perfect body shape,
construction, and premium appointments to craft distinctive sound, robed in tonally
exotic woods like koa, Madagascar rosewood, striped ebony and bearclaw Sitka sp
No detail is overlooked. Breedlove luthiers are able to coax more complexity, richne
clarity out of these prized woods, with thinner, graduated tops that are allowed to r
vibrate at precisely the right frequency. Sustain and clarity are further enhanced in C
and Auditorium models by the proprietary Breedlove Bridge Truss system, which rel
pressure on the soundboard and relaxes the top even further.
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LEGACY SERIES
LG
Most musicians have their favorite go-to guitar, the workhorse that always comes th
that inspires and delights consistently over the years. The Legacy Series models are j
guitars that performers cherish and rely upon. The ultimate in professional tone an
Legacy models deliver all the sustain, balance, and clarity promised by Breedlove instrum
with the additional sound quality that can only be found in e xceptional tonewoods
cocobolo and East Indian rosewood. These models are the ultimate performance g
offering all the Breedlove sound, and are designed to compliment your specific play
Whatever your style, you will find a Legacy guitar so suited to your music that you w
able to imagine playing live without it. If you’re an amateur enthusiast who wants
site, professional-quality instrument to play at home, the Legacy models are so insp
they’ll take your playing to the next level.
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PREMIER SERIES
PR
If music is a part of your lifestyle and you want a reliable professional-quality guit
you can take with you wherever you travel, then the Premier models are made for yo
Providing artists all of the renowned Breedlove sound – the time-tested balance, cla
and sustain – with the same attention to detail and quality as Custom, Exotic and
Masterclass models, these guitars are exceptional utility instruments. The Premier m
feature two of the most revered tonewoods available, offering a reliable, versatile, a
accessible instrument that embodies distinctively crafted sound.
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CM BODY SHAPEDesigned in 1992, the CM put Breedlove on the map with unique design
and distinctively crafted sound. Built on Breedlove’s Concert shape, with an
asymmetrical twist, this innovative award-winning design captures the essence
of Breedlove’s imaginative challenger mentality. No other guitar looks or
sounds quite like it. The sonic imprint of the CM is uniquely full spectrum and
immensely gratifying; the lower bout rewards the player with a generous, defined
bass, while the abbreviated upper bout generates beautifully balanced and clear
treble tones. The CM is excellent for alter nate tunings and has been described
as having piano-like qualities. If you wish to expand your sonic and aesthetic
boundaries, the CM is an adventurous design that will deliver in spades.
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EXOTIC CM CLASSIC
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid blackwalnut
Solid Western red cedar
Yes
Blackwalnut
Bloodwood
Ebony
Winged bridge,African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh 510
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
251/2”
SPECS
EXOTIC CM CLASSIC
For the fingerstyle virtuoso seeking an elaborate, expanded base response, magnificent
sustain and a distinctly modern silhouette. One of the most responsive and tonally rich
guitars you’ll ever experience.
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVEDISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
Instruments with this symbol are available exclusively
at Breedlove Distinctive Dealers. To find a DistinctiveDealer near you, or to become a Distinctive Dealer,visit breedlovesound.com/distinctivedealers
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CONCERT BODY SHAPEThe Breedlove Concert is the original Breedlove shape. It first appeared in1992, and has been the best-selling Breedlove body shape ever since. Designed
specifically for the fingerstylist to be well balanced, compact, and comfortable to
play, it generates a wonderfully articulate range of tone with an ample low end
that is never boomy, but always felt. The unique construction also allows the
Concert to sing even at a full strum. If you’re a fingerstylist, or are seeking an
instrument to use as vocal accompaniment, this is the shape for you.
The Concert is engineered to provide exceptional sustain with a pronounced
bass response, both of which can be achieved with a light touch. The graduated
top works in harmony with the Breedlove Bridge Truss to provide an even
response throughout the lows, mids, and highs, with sustain, and clear, concise,
note-for-note projection.
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CONCERTS
For the fingerstylist virtuoso
seeking impeccable balance,
note-for-note clarity, and an
expansive voice from a
light touch.
For the steel-string player
looking to seamlessly cross
over to an exquisite collectible
nylon-string guitar that is
percussive, sweet-toned, and
easy to play.
For the accomplished
player seeking a collectible
showpiece instrument that
delivers an astoundingly rich
tonal palette with unique
balance, sustain, and clarity.
E X O T I C F I N G E R S T Y L I S T
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid ziricote
Solid sinker redwood
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Bloodwood
Ebony
Winged bridge,African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh510
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid Brazilian rosewood
Solid sinker redwood
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Bloodwood
Ebony
Winged bridge,African ebony
No
Bone
1 7/8”
Gotoh35G
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid figured myrtlewood
Solid Engelmann spruce
Yes
Eastern hard rockmaple
Koa
Ebony
Winged bridge,African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh 510
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Exotic
Fingerstylist
Exotic
B os sa N ov a M as te rc la ss SPECS
E X O T I C B O S S A N O V A
M A S T E R C L A S S C O N C E R T
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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For the solo singer-
songwriter seeking the
classic Breedlove sound
with the warmth and
responsiveness offered
by the redwood-
rosewood pairing.
L E G A C Y C O N C E R T
CONCERTS
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid EastIndian rosewood
Solid redwood
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
ChromeGotoh381
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid EastIndian rosewood
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlovenickel
FishmanU ltra-Tone
25 1/2”
Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedloven ickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Legacy Premier Mahogany Premier Rosewood SPECS
continued
For the enthusiast
and working musician,
suitable for an array of
playing styles; rosewood
provides depth and power
in the lower registers, and
Sitka offers sparkly highs.
P R E M I E R
C O N C E R T R O S E W O O D The go-to guitar for the
professional musician and
serious hobbyist seeking
versatility with additional
cutting power in the
upper registers and an
evenly balanced low end.
P R E M I E R
C O N C E R T M A H O G A N Y
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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AUDITORIUMS
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MASTERCLASS AUDITORIUM
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVEDEALERS
AVAILABLE AT
BREE
DISTDEAL
AUDITORIUMS
For the collector seeking an exotic instrument of
extraordinary beauty that delivers the sweet, rich sound
only koa can provide.
EXOTIC KING KOA
For the accomplished, versatile performer seeking the
expansive, elegant sound of European spruce and rosewood
in the Auditorium body, which is ideal for larger venues.
SPECS SPECS
Solid figured koa Solid Madagascar
rosewood
Solid figured koa Solid European
spruce
Yes YesYes YesBone Bone1 3/4” 1 3/4”Gold Gotoh 510 Gold Gotoh 510LRBaggsAnthem
TRU-Mic
LRBaggsAnthem
TRU-Mic
25 1/2” 2Honduranmahoganywith
bloodwoodstr inger
HonduranmahoganyBloodwood KoaEbony EbonyWingedbridge,
Africanebony
Wingedbridge,
Africanebony
Back/Sides Back/SidesTop TopGraduated Top Graduated TopNeck Wood Neck WoodBinding BindingFretboard FretboardBridge BridgeBridge Truss Bridge TrussNut/Saddle Nut/SaddleNut Width Nut WidthTuner TunerElectronics ElectronicsScale Length S
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For the professional
player and enthusiast
seeking more projection
than the Concert body,
paired with the rich
midrange presence
and sweet voice
of mahogany.
P R E M I E R A U D I T O R I U M M A H O G A N YFor the enthusiast
and working musician,
designed to deliver
pronounced low-end
resonance suitable for
an array of playing styles,
with a bigger voice than
the Concert body.
P R E M I E R A U
D I T O R I U M R O S E W O O D
AUDITORIUMS continued
For the serious musician
seeking expansive sound
with sparkling clarity in
the bass, mids, and
treble; well suited for
larger venues.
L E G A C Y A U D I T O R I U M
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid myrtlewood
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Eastern hard rockmaple
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 3/4”
ChromeGotoh381
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid EastIndian rosewood
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlovenickel
FishmanU ltra-Tone
25 1/2”
Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedloven ickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Legacy Premier Mahogany Premier Rosewood SPECS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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PARLOR BODY SHAPEBreedlove Parlors are incredibly balanced with an abundance of sound,
volume, and projection. Don’t be fooled by the Parlor’s compact size:
It’s a serious musician’s instrument. Inventive bracing allows for a thinner
graduated top, allowing the soundboard to move more freely, providing
warmth, clarity, and balance with dynamic midrange. You’ll be amazed at
the amount of sound provided by such a small body. Whether you’re at home
or in the studio, the Breedlove Parlor is an intimate experience that connects
you to your music in a visceral, inspiring way.
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PARLORS
EXOTIC PARLOR
For the aficionado and collector: one the most respected and
historic body shapes, paired with a revered tonewood, in a
no-expense-spared appointment package.
MASTERCLASS PARLOR
For the performer seeking a comfortable, stunning pro-quality
guitar to fill an intimate room with sound, yet capable of exceeding
expectations in an amphitheater.
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDLOVEDISTINCTIVEDEALERS
AVAILABLE AT
BREEDISTDEAL
SPECS SPECS
SolidBrazilian
rosewood
Solidstriped
ebony
SolidAdirondack
spruce
SolidAdirondack
spruce
Yes YesNo NoBone Bone1 3/4” 1 3/4”Gold Waverly Gold WaverlyLRBaggsAnthem
TRU-Mic
LRBaggsAnthem
TRU-Mic
25” 2Honduran mahogany Honduran mahoganyBloodwood KoaEbony EbonyDeltabridge,
Africanebony
Deltabridge,
Africanebony
Back/Sides Back/SidesTop TopGraduated Top Graduated TopNeck Wood Neck WoodBinding BindingFretboard FretboardBridge BridgeBridge Truss Bridge TrussNut/Saddle Nut/SaddleNut Width Nut WidthTuner TunerElectronics ElectronicsScale Length S
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For the serious musician
seeking an intimate
performer with a great
midrange, driven by
Honduran mahogany
back and sides.
P R E M I E R P A R L O R M A H O G A N YFor the enthusiast and
working musician seeking
an intimate performer
with a pronounced low
end, delivered by the
rosewood back and sides,
without compromising
sonic delivery.
P R E M I
E R P A R L O R R O S E W O O DFor the singer-songwriter
looking for a warm,
present midrange that
projects valiantly from a
smaller, more comfortable
silhouette.
L E G A C Y P A R L O R
PARLORS continued
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid walnut
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
ChromeGotohSE780
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25”
Solid EastIndian rosewood
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlovenickel
FishmanU ltra-Tone
25”
Solid Honduran mahogany
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedloven ickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25”
Legacy Premier Mahogany Premier Rosewood SPECS
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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DREADNOUGHT BODY SHAPEBreedlove set out to enhance the traditional dreadnought sound, and
the results are evident. If you’re inspired by the familiarity of a dread,
but are looking for more nuance and richness than usual, the Breedlove
Dreadnought delivers. The shape is slightly more rounded than traditional
dreadnoughts and produces beautifully full, punchy, and articulate tones.
It also provides excellent projection and articulation, so it excels in any
ensemble. The hand-graduated top provides the balance and clarity that
make this one of the most innovative and expressive-sounding dreadnoughts
on the market.
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Ideal for bluegrass jams, flatpicked solos, and driving rhythms.
Bold and broad toned with a strong fundamental, well suited
for powerful strumming, rapid crosspicking, melodic single-note
runs, slides, and hammer ons and offs.
EXOTIC FLATPICKER DREADNOUGHT
For the aficionado who wants clarity, warmth, and a strong
fundamental in an heirloom-quality dreadnought that will
only get better over time.
MASTERCLASS DREADNOUGHT
SPECS SPECS
Solidexotic
Adirondack
SolidfiguredkoaSolidBrazilian
rosewood
Solidbearclaw
Sitkaspruce
Yes YesNo NoBone Bone1 3/4” 1 3/4”Gold Waverly Gold Gotoh 510LRBaggsAnthem
TRU-Mic
LRBaggsAnthem
TRU-Mic
25 1/2” 2Honduran mahogany Honduran mahoganyBloodwood KoaEbony EbonyDeltabridge,
Africanebony
Wingedbridge,
Africanebony
Back/Sides Back/SidesTop TopGraduated Top Graduated TopNeck Wood Neck WoodBinding BindingFretboard FretboardBridge BridgeBridge Truss Bridge TrussNut/Saddle Nut/SaddleNut Width Nut WidthTuner TunerElectronics ElectronicsScale Length S
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JUMBO BODY SHAPEIf you’re a strummer seeking dominating sound, the Jumbo – Breedlove’s
largest body shape by volume – is the perfect body shape for you. If you’ve
played a Breedlove Jumbo, you know it’s a powerful experience: Sound
feels sonically propelled by the movement of so much air inside the body.
It’s specifically designed to convey big, beautiful chords across all six strings –
a strummer’s paradise. These bodies provide a big bass response, and a
sound that Breedlove Jumbo devotees describe reverently as “grand-piano
like.” Breedlove Jumbos rise above the competition in their clarity and
expressiveness due to their graduated tops, which add nuance to the
tonal spectrum without losing volume.
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JUMBOS
For the aggressive player
who wants a stunning,
collectible, heirloom-
quality jumbo that will
fill the room with a big,
dynamic voice.
M A S T E R C L A S S J U M B O For the singer-songwriter
seeking expansive and
bold jumbo voicing with
additional clarity
and precision.
L E G A C Y J U M B O For the enthusiast and
working musician seeking
a “wall of sound” with
a pronounced low end,
driven by the East Indian
rosewood back and sides.
P R E M
I E R J U M B O R O S E W O O D For the serious musician
seeking an expressive
“wall of sound” with
midrange fullness
provided by Honduran
mahogany back
and sides.
P R E M I E R J U M B O M A H O G A N Y
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid ziricote
Solid Adirondackspruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Koa
Ebony
Wingedbridge,Africanebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
Gold Gotoh 510
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
SolidWesternbigleaf figuredmaple
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge, African ebony
No
Bone
1 3/4”
ChromeGotoh 381
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
SolidEastIndianrosewood
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
No
Tusq
1 3/4”
Breedlovenickel
FishmanUltra-Tone
251/2”
SolidHonduranmahogany
SolidSitka spruce
Yes
Sapele
Tortoise
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
No
Tusq
13/4”
Breedlovenickel
FishmanUltra-Tone
25 1/2”
M as te rc la ss L eg ac y
Premier
Mahogany SPECS
Premier
Rosewood
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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12 STRINGSBreedlove is famous for their unparalleled 12-string guitars. If you want an exquisit
instrument that will flood the room with symphonic sound and fill the whole backgr
Breedlove 12 Strings fit the bill beautifully. The tops are supported by the Breedlove B
Truss, not only for optimal tone, resonance, and sustain, but to relieve pressure on th
strings, making Breedlove 12 Strings much easier to play than other 12 strings. If yo
folk artist, you’ll love the way these guitars hold their own in the mix with other inst
like the banjo and the mandolin. If you want rich, full accompaniment from a singl
instrument, a Breedlove 12 String is the ultimate instrument.
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12 STRINGS
For the collector and
aficionado seeking
show-stopping chord-for-
chord and note-for-note
clarity in one of the most
unique and noteworthy
12-string guitars
available today.
M
A S T E R C L A S S 1 2 S T R I N G For the singer-songwriter
seeking a 12-string guitar
that delivers a lifetime
of performance and
unlimited potential with
balance, sustain,
and clarity.
L E G A C Y 1 2 S T R I N G For the enthusiast
and working musician:
A stage-ready 12 string
that delivers expressive
note-for-note clarity and
remarkable sustain.
P R E M I E R 1 2 S T R I N G
BREEDLOVE
DISTINCTIVE
DEALERS
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
SolidWesternbigleafquiltedmaple
SolidSitkaspruce
Yes
Eastern hard rockmaple
Koa
Ebony
Winged bridge,African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 7/8”
Gold Gotoh 510
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
SolidWesternbigleaffiguredmaple
SolidSitkaspruce
Yes
Honduran mahogany
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Bone
1 7/8”
ChromeGotoh381
LRBaggsAnthemTRU-Mic
25 1/2”
Solid EastIndian rosewood
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Sapele
Ivoroid
Ebony
Deltabridge,African ebony
Yes
Tusq
1 7/8”
Breedlove nickel
Fishman Ultra-Tone
25 1/2”
Ma st er cl as s L ega cy Premier SPECS
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OREGON SERIESTwo surprising and exciting Breedlove models crafted from Northwest body woods,the Oregon series guitars are wonderfully alive with tone. When musicians play thes
instruments, the first word out of their mouths is usually, “Wow.” Something magica
happens when the locally sourced tonewoods come together – myrtlewood, Sitka sp
and maple – and as a result, these models easily hold their own against guitars comm
three times the price. Myrtlewood provides more lows and midrange than maple an
highs than mahogany and rosewood, making it a favorite non-traditional tonewoo
Breedlove has been using myrtle as a tonewood for nearly two decades with great su
A remarkable value, these solid-wood guitars are 100% handcrafted in the U.S.A. b
the same workshop that builds Breedlove’s most exclusive instruments. They have th
quintessential Breedlove sound with terrific additional punch, and feature unique
premium design elements, including the asymmetrical headstock and pinless bridge
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STAGE SERIESIf you want a guitar that shines on stage, both literally and metaphorically, the Stag
Series is for you. Designed to impress an audience, these visually inspiring, sonically
guitars are comfortable to play and they deliver on the Breedlove promise of distin
crafted sound. Every model has a graduated top, designed to maximize balance an
across the tonal spectrum. Eye-catching appointments include a full-gloss finish, eleg
abalone purfling around the guitar’s top, ivory binding and sparkling stage-diamon
along the fretboard. All models include LR-TCV electronics.
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STAGE SERIES
For the performing artist,
rosewood paired with
Sitka spruce provides a
full sound with pronounced
bass and midrange
projection, built on the
original Breedlove rounded
Dreadnought shape.
Perfect for the player
who prefers a dramatic
black finish to compliment
their live acoustic
performance; sapele
back and sides deliver
a pronounced
midrange voice.
S T A G E D R E A D N O U G H T
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid EastIndian rosewood
backwith laminatesides
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Solid sapelebackwith
laminatesides
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
BlackChromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Solid EastIndian rosewood
backwith laminatesides
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Solid sapelebackwith
laminatesides
Solid Sitkaspruce
Yes
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
BlackChromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Concert
Concert
Black Magic Dreadnought
Dreadnought
Black Magic SPECS
Designed for
performance, a stage-
ready acoustic-electric
with a distinct voice built
on the original Breedlove
Concert body shape.
For the performer looking
to captivate audiences
with a stage-worthy
concert-body guitar
in an elegant glossy
black finish.
S T A G E C O N C E R T
S T A G E B L A C K M A G I C D R E A D N O U G H T
S T A G E
B L A C K M A G I C C O N C E R T
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STUDIO SERIESWhen you’re ready to capture your music in the recording environment, whether in
studio or a professional studio, the Studio Series delivers. These models were design
the complete tonal range. The Dreadnought is built on East Indian rosewood, givin
lower-end depth most commonly favored by recording artists. The Concert is crafted
beautiful flamed maple to accentuate the higher end of the tonal register and delive
crystal-clear sparkling notes. The 12 String and Bass offer equal balance and warm
thanks to the sapele back and sides. Whichever model you choose, this series deliver
professional, nuanced sound for studio-quality performance.
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STUDIO SERIES
For the performer looking
for a deeper sonic imprint
in their recordings;
Indian rosewood is often
associated with the great
dreadnoughts, and notably,
takes its personality from
the player.
S T U D I O D R E A D N O U G H TFor recorded acoustic
guitar performances,
designed to capture
sparkling detail and
nuance; maple sides and
back offer a clear, precise
tone that rises above
the mix.
S T U D I O C O N C E R T For astoundingly great
voicing in the studio,
the highly resonant and
full-sounding extra-deep
Jumbo body delivers
big acoustic depth and
presence.
S T U D I O B A S SFor the player seeking
clear, concise, note-
for-note 12-string
articulation; a must-have
for every guitar player’s
collection; easy to play
and easy to re-string.
S T U D I O 1 2 S T R I N G
Concert Dreadnought 12 String Bass SPECS
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Flamed maplelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
EastIndian rosewood
laminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
17/8”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Ivory
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromebass
LR-TCV
34”
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SOLO SERIESIf you’ve ever tried to write a song in a noisy room or on a rambunctious tour bus, y
know how hard it can be to really hear your own guitar. Ideal for singer-songwriter
Solo Series models have a side sound hole monitor to allow you to hear your music
you were standing in front of the instrument. It’s a pretty amazing innovation, sinc
Solo models offer the same volume and distinctively crafted sound you’d expect from
Breedlove – the sound hole doesn’t diminish the power or tone of the instrument, it s
allows you to hear every nuance of your performance as your audience hears it.
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S O L O D R E A D N O U G H T Delivers a warm voice
and substantial projection;
optimized for solo
songwriting, but also
perfectly suited to
recording and
performance.SOLO SERIES
S O L O C O N C E R T
S O L O B A S SThe solid cedar top and
extra-deep rosewood
body generate clearly
articulated single notes,
while the Breedlove
Bridge Truss delivers
additional sustain
and clarity.
Well suited for practice,
ensemble, and solo
work, the sound hole and
solid cedar top let the
player hear and feel
detailed, warm, bass
timbres, with all the
Breedlove sustain
and clarity.
For the singer-song-
writer, the combination
of rosewood and cedar
create the quintessential
Breedlove sound: clearly
defined notes with a
long sustain.
S O L O 1 2 S T R I N G
Concert Dreadnought 12 String Bass SPECS
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
EastIndian rosewood
laminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
EastIndianrosewood
laminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
17/8”
Chromemini18-1
LR-TCV
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Tonestone
1 11/16”
Chromebass
LR-TCV
34”
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PURSUIT SERIESThe aptly named Pursuit Series was envisioned as a “step-up” guitar for players wh
newly committed to pursuing their music career and are ready to share their music w
world. This may be your second guitar, the one you buy once you’re no longer just “
to play guitar,” when your skills are solid enough that you can record and share you
musical gifts with a larger audience. The Pursuit models offer Breedlove’s distinctiv
crafted sound in our most popular body shapes. They’re ready for amplification wit
Fishman ISYS+ electronics, and feature built-in USB ports, so laying down tracks o
your laptop or computer is easy and convenient.
PS
PURSUIT SERIES
PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT EBONY PURSUIT CONCERT EBONY
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Delivers a warm, musical tone, both acoustically and plugged in; built on the
bass resonance of ebony and the power of Adirondack spruce. Includes
on-board USB port.
For players looking for sparkling, clear t one, both acoustically and plugged
in; the bell-like overtones of Engelmann spruce pair perfectly with the bass
resonance of ebony. Includes on-board USB port.
SPECS SPECS
Java ebony laminate Java ebony laminateSolidEngelmann
spruce
SolidAdirondack
spruce
No NoYes NoBone Bone1 11/16” 1 11/16”Chrome mini 15-1 Chrome mini 15-1FishmanISYS+
USB
FishmanISYS+
USB
25 1/2”Nato NatoBlack Black Rosewood RosewoodPinless original Pinless original
Back/Sides Back/SidesTop TopGraduated Top Graduated TopNeck Wood Neck WoodBinding BindingFretboard FretboardBridge BridgeBridge Truss Bridge TrussNut/Saddle Nut/SaddleNut Width Nut WidthTuner TunerElectronics ElectronicsScale Length
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PURSUIT SERIES
For musicians seeking
the tonal balance of
a Breedlove Concert
shape with the warmth
of sapele, and the robust
mids of mahogany.
Includes built-in
USB port.
P U R S U
I T C O N C E R T M A H O G A N Y
continued
Exudes an earthy, warm
response from a light
touch, featuring a
cedar-sapele wood set –
one of the most revered
tonewood combinations.
Includes built-in USB port.
P U R S U I T C O N C E R T
P U R S U I T D R E
A D N O U G H T M A H O G A N Y Offers the projection of
a full-depth dreadnought,
with the midrange punch
of sapele for tonal
warmth when played both
acoustically and plugged
in. Includes built-in
USB port.
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Sapelelaminate
Solid mahogany
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Bone
111/16”
Chromemini15-1
FishmanISYS+US B
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid cedar
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
Yes
Bone
111/16”
Chromemini15-1
FishmanISYS+USB
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid mahogany
No
Nato
Tortoise
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
Bone
111/16”
Chromemini15-1
FishmanISYS+ USB
25 1/2”
Concert
Mahogany Concert
Dreadnought
Mahogany SPECS
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DISCOVERY SERIESThe difference between trying to learn to play guitar, and actually learning is often f
the guitar itself. Ask any guitar teacher: If your guitar is hard to play and doesn’t ex
you’ll be less likely practice, and if you don’t practice, you won’t improve. The Disc
models are exceptionally well-designed and easy to play, and were created specifica
to support newcomers to the instrument. With many of the features found in higher
models – like a radiused fretboard, slimmer neck profile, and pinless bridge – Breed
great care into the Discovery models to ensure that you get Breedlove’s distinctively
sound and Breedlove innovation in your first instrument. The Discovery models will
inspire you to dabble, to dream, and to e xplore the guitar in a way that most entry-
models simply can’t.
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DISCOVERY SERIES
For players who want
distinctively crafted
sound with the notable
projection of a Breedlove
dreadnought; ready for
amplification and outfitted
for ease of playability with
a soft cutaway.
D I S C O
V E R Y D R E A D N O U G H T C E For players looking for
accessible distinctively
crafted sound with
substantial projection
for ensembles, and the
refinement needed for
vocal accompaniment
as well.
Delivers well-balanced
tone when played
fingerstyle, as vocal
accompaniment, or at a
full strum. The launching
point for distinctively
crafted sound in
Breedlove’s best-selling
body shape.
D I S C O V E R Y D R E A D N O U G H T
D I S C O V E R Y C O N C E R TBreedlove’s distinctively
crafted sound in the
ultra-popular Concert
body shape. It’s ready
for amplification and is
outfitted for ease of
playability with a soft
cutaway.
D I S C O V E R Y C O N C E R T C E
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
C oncert C E D read noug ht C E C oncert D read nough t SPECS
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
High Density PPS
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
FishmanISYS-T
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
High Density PPS
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
FishmanISYS-T
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
HighDensityPPS
1 11/16”
Chromemini18-1
None
25 1/2”
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
High Density PPS
1 11/16”
Chromemini15-1
None
25 1/2”
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PASSPORT TRAVELERWherever the road takes you, the Passport Traveler is the ideal faithful musical com
Breedlove spent years engineering full-body sound in this compact shape, so it rises
the usual travel-genre constraints. No compromises were made in the design and cons
and as a result, you get an easily portable guitar that plays like a full-scale instrume
Equipped with built-in electronics and an onboard tuner, the Passport Traveler deliv
Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound when played acoustically or plugged in.
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For players who want all of the legendary Breedlove
sound in a portable package; a solid Sitka spruce
top and sapele back and sides deliver inspiring tone
rarely found in travel guitars.
PASSPORT TRAVELER
PASSPORT TRAVELER
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
BridgeTruss
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Sapelelaminate
Solid Sitkaspruce
No
Nato
Black
Rosewood
Pinlessoriginal
No
Tonestone
111/16”
Chromemini15-1
BL-VTC
22 3/4”
SPECS
Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in Korea.
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M A N D O L I N S
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In 1973, while on a surf trip, Kim Breedlove visited the town of Paracho, Mexico lo
buy a mandolin. He got the mandolin and a lot more: In that little town bustling wit
luthiers, Kim realized he wanted to spend his life pursuing the craft of luthiery.
For 40 years, mandolins have been Kim’s passion, so as you can imagine, they’re a
special part of the Breedlove collection. Kim has never been one to imitate or follow
convention, and as a result, there is nothing ordinary about Breedlove mandolins.
Kim has spent decades applying his creativity and expertise to the traditional mand
form, and has fine-tuned the 2014 models to deliver balance, tonal clarity, and fulln
sound. These instruments deliver an experience and a sound that is uniquely Breedlo
They offer a contemporary aesthetic, they’re remarkably easy to play, and they emb
distinctively crafted sound, all while staying true to the spirit of the mandolin.
UNIQUELY BREEDLOVE
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THE F BODY SHAPEKim Breedlove reinterpreted the traditional Florentine mandolin in the F body –
the headstock, weight, size, and volume are very similar to the Florentine shape.
It features a unique retro-inspired peg head and a pronounced scroll on the bass
upper bout. The rim depth is shallower, and the overall top arc is slightly com-
pressed for a distinct throaty sound and a powerful bark that will particularly
appeal to bluegrass players.
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THE K BODY SHAPEThe K body is born from Kim Breedlove’s imagination. Inspired by the CM
guitar shape, Kim set out to design a shape and sound that respected the history
of the mandolin, while simultaneously expanding the aural and aesthetic
boundaries with a touch of the avant-garde. The result is Breedlove’s
iconoclastic modern mandolin featuring an asymmetrical peg head and a
defined bass-side upper bout. Kim engineered the K shape to create a sound
that goes beyond expectations. With slightly more internal volume than a
traditional body shape, the K body delivers a big, open sound with serious
boom and sustain, for an experience that will delight forward-thinking
mandolin players.
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THE O BODY SHAPEThe O body is Breedlove’s version of the revered and time-honored teardrop
shape. This compact shape has slightly less internal spatial volume than the K
and F bodies, yielding ver y clear, distinct notes. Comfortable and accessible,
this is the ideal ever yday mando shape. It plays beautifully and delivers on the
Breedlove promise of distinctively crafted sound, making it the ideal utilitarian
mandolin with a little extra flair found only in Breedlove instruments.
LEGACY SERIESLegacy mandolins are quintessential performance mandolins -- the instruments that
performers cherish and rely upon. The ultimate in professional tone and quality, Legacy
models deliver all the requisite bark, punch, and bite, with the additional sound quality that
can only be found in exceptional tonewoods like highly figured maple and Sitka spruce.
Whatever your preferred musical genre you’ll find a Legacy mandolin so suitable for your
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Whatever your preferred musical genre, you ll find a Legacy mandolin so suitable for your
style that you won’t be able to imagine playing live without it. And if you’re an amateur
enthusiast who wants an exquisite, professional-quality instrument to play at home,
the Legacy models will inspire you and take your playing to the next level.
L E G A C Y F F For the player and
collector seeking a more
traditional bluegrass
sound; incredibly
responsive, with a bright,
chunky, throaty voice for
an aura of authenticity
without comparison.
L E G A C Y K F Reviving a design
aesthetic inspired by
Kim Breedlove, this
highly collectible
instrument is incredibly
responsive and provides
the player with immediate
projection and slightly
enhanced sustain.
Back
Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
GoldGotohA-style
K&KTwinInternal
14”
KF
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
GoldGotohF-style
K&KTwinInternal
14”
FF SPECS
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
GoldGotohF-style
K&KTwinInternal
14”
FO
For the collector and
professional player
seeking a deep and
throaty voice with punch
and incredible clarity,
all in an envy-worthy
heirloom-quality
instrument.
L E G A C Y F O
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
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LEGACY SERIES continued
Offers musicians more
punch, power, and growl
than expected from the
simple design; creates a
boomy, deep range that
speaks with clarity and
authority. L E G A C Y O F
L E G A C Y O O For performing artists
seeking a bassy voice
with exceptional clarity
in an heirloom-quality
instrument; built on a
Sitka-maple combination
and a classically inspired
body shape.
Back
Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
GoldGotohA-style
K&KTwinInternal
14”
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
GoldGotohA-style
K&KTwinInternal
14”
OF OO SPECS
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
Black
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
GoldGotohA-style
K&KTwinInternal
14”
KO
L E G A C Y K O For the professional
musician or collector
seeking a big, open sound
with rich, bassy tones
combined with Breedlove’s
most luxurious appointment
package.
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
PREMIER SERIESIf music is a part of your lifestyle and you need a reliable, professional-quality mandolin
to take with you wherever you may travel, the Premier models are made for you. Providing
artists all of the renowned Breedlove fit, finish, feel, and voice, these models are some of the
most affordable made-in-the-U.S.A. mandolins available today. They’re reliable, versatile,
and accessible instruments with open, full, sweet tone, built on the platform of two of the
F
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most revered tonewoods available.
P R E M I E R F F With a design that
reflects the golden era
of mandolin building,
the Premier FF combines
the best traditional
construction elements
with Breedlove’s cutting-
edge aesthetics and
attention to detail.
Back
Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
NickelMA-300
None
14”
KF
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
NickelMF-300
None
14”
FF SPECS
P R E M I E R K F An innovative
asymmetrical design,
inspired by the traditional
Florentine shape, for
musicians who want an
open, full sound for a
broad range of styles
from classical to Celtic.
Solid carved bigleafmaple
Solid bigleafmaple
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Bigleafmaple
None
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq/ebony
13/16”
NickelMF-300
None
14”
FO
P R E M I E R F O For the player drawn to
a dynamic, full voice,
with deep, rich tone, the
Sitka spruce and maple
combination produces a
full range of bass, bright
high-end tones, and
notable clarity and
sustain.
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CROSSOVER SERIESBreedlove has pioneered contemporary mandolin design for nearly 20 years and just
recently created this series in response to popular demand. Breedlove Crossover mandolins
are designed for guitar players looking to expand their skills by learning to play the
mandolin. These carved, solid-top instruments feature generous string spacing, a wider
nut width, and a radiused fretboard, all inspired by the Breedlove Custom Sound Studio.
C d li hi i l d l bili ff d bl i Inspiredby theF O
Delivers a boomy deepK All the features of the The distinct voice of theK
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Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China.
Crossover mandolins achieve exceptional tone and playability at an affordable price,
so they’re ideal for players looking to e xplore new tones and textures.
Inspired by the
Breedlove Sound Studio
for exceptional comfort
and playability at an
affordable price.
C R O S S O V E R O F
Back/Sides
Top
GraduatedTop
NeckWood
Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
Electronics
ScaleLength
Carved maplelaminate
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Maple
Black
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chromemini
None
14”
Carved maplelaminate
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Maple
Ivory
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chromemini
None
14”
Carved maplelaminate
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Maple
Black
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chromemini
None
14”
Carved maplelaminate
Solid carved Sitkaspruce
Yes
Maple
Ivory
Rosewood
Mando
Tusq
1 1/16”
Chromemini
None
14”
OF OF Black OO OO Black SPECS
C R O S S O V E R O O Delivers a boomy, deep
range that speaks with a
clear, distinct voice in any
playing situation.
C R O S S O V E R O F B L A C K All the features of the
Crossover OF in an
elegant, black satin finish.
The distinct voice of the
Crossover OO in a
dramatic black finish.
C R O S S O V E R O O B L A C K
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The Breedlove ukulele collection is driven by Kim Breedlove’s personal passion.
His long-standing infatuation with ukuleles is born from his connection to Hawaii –
every year, he spends several weeks in the middle of the Pacific in the lush island
landscapes, overlooking powerful pristine seas.
Kim toiled for years over early Breedlove prototypes to engineer the perfect uke soun
Originally, Breedlove ukes were available only by custom order, but by 2010, Kim had
perfected the distinctively crafted sound in his signature model, and Breedlove releas
Kim Breedlove Signature Ukulele as the first production uke.
The Breedlove ukulele sound – the crystal-clear brilliance and lively “chunk” – is a re
the ultra-lightweight design, five-fan bracing, and minimal hand-applied finish. All B
ukuleles are meticulously handcrafted in Bend, Oregon out of the most exquisite wo
for an experience that will whisk you away to the islands, if only in your imaginatio
ISLAND INSPIRED.DISTINCTIVELY CRAFTED.
UKULELES
Back/Sides
Top
NeckWood
Solid myrtlewood
Solid bearclaw Sitkaspruce
Honduran mahogany
Solid koa
Solid koa
Sapele
Blackwalnut
Solid cedar
Sapele
KB Signature Masterclass Tenor SPECS
T
he original Breedlove
uke, designed and
perfected by KimL E L E Handcrafted, with
exquisite attention
to detail for theL E L E Distinctively crafted
ukulele sound, built for
the serious musician;L E L E
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Binding
Fretboard
Bridge
Nut/Saddle
NutWidth
Tuner
ScaleLength
Inlay
BodyFinish
Koa
Ebony
Ebony
Bone
1 3/16”
Waverly gold slothead
17”
Seahorse
Semi-gloss
Koa
Ebony
Ebony
Bone
1 3/16”
Waverly nickel1129
17”
Sealeaf
Gloss
Ivory
Ebony
Ebony
Tusq
1 3/16”
Breedlovenickel
17”
Dots
Semi-gloss
perfected by Kim
Breedlove, with impeccable
fretwork and precise
geometry in stunning
myrtlewood and
bearclaw Sitka spruce.
K I M B R E E D L O V E S I G N A T U R E U K U L to detail, for the
professional musician
seeking a warm,
woody tone and an
elevated midrange.
M A S T E R C L A S S U K U L the serious musician;
cedar and walnut infuse
the traditional aloha
spirit with a Pacific
Northwest influence.
T E N O R U K U L
Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
The perfect guitar exists somewhere in your psyche – it sings to you in the wee hours
night. You can see it, hear it, feel it, smell it. You can almost taste the music. Playing
flow, self-expression and liberation. You channel all your experience, emotions and s
CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO
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through an instrument so perfect it’s part of you. Just imagine...
Inspired by Kim Breedlove, the Breedlove Custom Sound Studio exists to bring your
imagination to life. We love what we do, and we love what you do. After all, it’s in o
We empower players, artists and dealers to express themselves, and their brands, thr
custom heirloom instruments with distinctively crafted sound. We offer a once-in-a-l
artistic collaboration between you, the musician, and our world-class master luthiers
and craftspeople.
There are hundreds of painstaking steps and many hours of artistry that go into ev
custom Breedlove instrument. We offer an extensive menu of rare and exotic tonewo
state-of-the-art electronics, custom options, finish styles, inlay patterns, custom artwo
and hardware.
Every step, every material, every exquisite appointment contributes to your distinctly
crafted signature sound and style. We’ll help you select just the right pieces to create
customized musical instrument that’s perfectly you. Essentially, when your vision me
expertise, passion, and materials, well... you get something magical, something alch
You get an experience and an instrument that, until now, you only dreamed of.
VISIT BREEDLOVE’S CUSTOM SOUND STUDIO TO DESIGN THE INSTRUMENT OF YOUR DREAM
CALL: 1.877.800.4848 EMAIL: [email protected] BROWSE: breedlovesound.com/custom
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1.877.800.4848
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