2016 CATALOG

We love what we do. After all, it’s in our name. We are master luthiers who create instruments of true 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 choose not to make instruments of yesterday. Imagination compels us to make instruments of tomorrow.

A NOTE FROM KIMWhen 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. 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 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 line. Every instrument is built with a purpose – a reason for being – and each one produces a

unique sound meant todelight and inspire in very specific ways.

DISTINCTIVELY CRAFTED SOUND

LEGACY SERIES LEGACY AUDITORIUM

LEGACY JUMBO

Body Solid myrtlewood Top Solid Sitka spruceNeck Eastern hard rock mapleFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic

Body Western bigleaf figured mapleTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with full tobacco burstScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic

$3,732.00 MSRP

$3,732.00 MSRP

For the serious musician looking for an expansive sound with sparkling clarity in the bass, mids and treble, in a body shape well suited for larger venues.

For the singer-songwriter seeking expansive and bold jumbo voicing with additional clarity and precision. Has the volume and power to stand out in any ensemble.

LEGACY CONCERT

LEGACY PARLOR

LEGACY DREADNOUGHT

LEGACY 12-STRING

Body Solid East Indian rosewood Top Solid redwoodNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic

Body Solid walnutTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with banded burstScale Length 25”Pickup LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic

Body Solid cocoboloTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with burst topScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic

Body Western bigleaf figured mapleTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with full burstScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic

$3,732.00 MSRP

$3,732.00 MSRP

$3,732.00 MSRP

$3,999.00 MSRP

For the solo singer-songwriter seeking the classic Breedlove sound with the warmth and responsiveness offered by the redwood-rosewood pairing.

For the singer-songwriter looking for a warm, present midrange that projects valiantly from a smaller, more comfortable silhouette.

For the singer-songwriter seeking the big, boomy sound of a dreadnought, amplified by the low-end power of cocobolo.

For the singer-songwriter seeking a 12-string guitar that delivers a lifetime of performance and unlimited potential with balance, sustain, and clarity.

Most musicians have their favorite go-to guitar, the workhorse thatalways comes through, that inspires and delights consistently over the years. The Legacy Series models are just that: guitars that performers cherish and rely upon. The ultimate in professional tone and quality, Legacy models deliver all the sustain, balance, and clarity promised by Breedlove instruments – with the additional sound quality that can only be found in exceptional tonewoods like cocobolo and East Indian rosewood. These models are the ultimate performance guitars, offering all the Breedlove sound, and are designed to compliment your specific playing style.

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PREMIER SERIES

PREMIER AUDITORIUM ROSEWOOD

Body Solid East Indian rosewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with aged tonerScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

$2,665.00 MSRP

For 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 shape.

PREMIER CONCERT ROSEWOOD

PREMIER JUMBO ROSEWOOD

PREMIER DREADNOUGHT ROSEWOOD

PREMIER PARLOR ROSEWOOD




Body Solid East Indian rosewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with aged tonerScale Length 25”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

$2,665.00 MSRP

$2,665.00 MSRP

$2,665.00 MSRP

$2,665.00 MSRP

For the professional player and working musician, suitable for an array of playing styles and is a favorite among fingerstylists due to wider nut width and a slim neck

For the enthusiast and professional musician seeking a wall of sound with a pronounced low-end, driven by the East Indian rosewood back and sides.

For the serious musician, the Premier Dreadnought Rosewood is designed to deliver a big dreadnought voice with additional low-end presence.

For the professional player seeking an intimate performance – with a pronounced low end, delivered by the rosewood back and sides.

If music is a part of your lifestyle and you want a reliableprofessional-quality guitar you can take with you wherever youtravel, then the Premier models are made for you. Providing artistsall of the renowned Breedlove sound – the time-tested balance,clarity, and sustain – with the same attention to detail and qualityas Custom, Exotic and Masterclass models, these guitars areexceptional utility instruments. The Premier models feature two ofthe most revered tonewoods available, offering a reliable, versatile,and accessible instrument that embodies distinctively crafted sound.


PREMIER AUDITORIUM MAHOGANY

PREMIER JUMBO MAHOGANY

PREMIER CONCERT MAHOGANY

PREMIER PARLOR MAHOGANY

Body Solid mahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahogany Finish Gloss with aged tonerScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

Body Solid mahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with aged tonerScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC


Body Solid mahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with aged tonerScale Length 25”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

$2,399.00 MSRP

$2,399.00 MSRP

$2,399.00 MSRP

$2,399.00 MSRP

For the professional player and enthusiast seeking more projection than the Concert body, paired with the rich midrange presence, and a sweet voice of mahogany.

For the serious musician seeking an expressive wall of sound with midrange fullness provided by Honduran mahogany back and sides.

For the enthusiast and working musician, suitable for an array of playing styles and is a favorite among fingerstylists due to wider nut width and a slim neck profile.

For the serious musician seeking an intimate performer with a great midrange, driven by Honduran mahogany back and sides.

PREMIER 12-STRING

Body Solid rosewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Honduran mahoganyFinish Gloss with aged tonerScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

$2,665.00 MSRP

For the enthusiast and working musician: A stage-ready 12-string guitar that delivers expressive note-for-note clarity and remarkable sustain.

PREMIER DREADNOUGHT MAHOGANY


$2,399.00 MSRP

For the serious musician seeking a versatile instrument that delivers a big dreadnought voice with additional warmth and punch.

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BREEDLOVE OREGON SERIES$2,265.00 MSRP

Spend a few days in the Northwest – among the mountains, in the deserts and along the rustic coastline, in breathtaking seascapes, crystal-clear alpine air, and dense, lush forests – and your imagination takes flight. As craftsmen, designers, builders, makers, and artists, we’re fortunate to live, work, and play in Central Oregon; the vast, dramatic playground of the Northwest is part of who we are. Our passion for the outdoors and the natural world are continually influencing the way we design, build and see our instruments.

The Tonewoods: Myrtlewood Back and SidesMyrtlewood is visually stunning with an awe-inspiring range of grain patterns, coloration and figure, but it’s also an extraordinary tonewood… some say it is one of the finest tonewoods available. It has all the best attributes of rosewood, mahogany and maple. Strum an Oregon Series guitar and you’ll hear a sound that is incredibly alive in each of the tonal ranges; you’ll be amazed at how well these guitars express across all registers – lows, mids, and highs – all with the famed Breedlove balance and clarity.

The Tonewoods: Sitka Spruce TopTo compliment this highly distinctive wood, we chose one of the most versatile and tonally expansive top woods: Sitka spruce. The Sitka top provides a rare versatility, allowing you to really drive sound – it accommodates heavy strumming – and still responds incredibly well to a light touch. This Northwest top wood is an essential part of the alchemical trio, myrtlewood, Sitka, and maple neck, that makes these guitars extraordinary.

OREGON CONCERT

OREGON DREADNOUGHT

OREGON CONCERT BURST

OREGON DREADNOUGHT BURST

Body Solid myrtlewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Eastern hard rock mapleFinish Gloss top / Semi-gloss back & sidesScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

Body Solid myrtlewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Eastern hard rock mapleFinish Gloss top / Semi-gloss back & sidesScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

Body Solid myrtlewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Eastern hard rock mapleFinish Gloss Whiskey Burst top/Semi-gloss Whiskey tonered back & sidesScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

Body Solid myrtlewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck Eastern hard rock mapleFinish Gloss Whiskey Burst top/Semi-gloss Whiskey tonered back & sidesScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs EAS VTC

$2,265.00 MSRP

$2,265.00 MSRP

$2,265.00 MSRP

$2,265.00 MSRP

The hard rock maple neck, myrtlewood body, and Sitka spruce top combine to deliver accentuated depth and clarity across the tonal spectrum.

For the player who wants the stout projection of a Breedlove dreadnought with the unique look, midrange fullness, depth, clarity, and liveliness of locally sourced myrtle.

For the musician seeking well-rounded balance with the unique look, midrange fullness, depth, clarity, and liveliness of locally sourced myrtle.

This rounded dreadnought is voiced to project defined tone with volume and clarity and features a slightly rounded upper bout to provide a resonant sound chamber.


STAGE SERIESConcert and Dreadnought: $1,332.00 MSRP

If you want a guitar that shines on stage, both literally and metaphorically, the Stage Series is for you. Designed to impress an audience, these visually inspiring, sonically rich guitars are comfortable to play and they deliver on the Breedlove promise of distinctively crafted sound. Every model is designed to maximize balance and clarity across the tonal spectrum. Eye-catching appointments include a full-gloss finish, elegant herringbone purfling around the guitar’s top, ivory binding and sparkling stage diamond inlays along the fretboard. All models include LR Baggs Stage Pro electronics.

Features:

Body Shapes Concert and DreadnoughtBody Solid rosewoodTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2” Pickup LR Baggs Stage ProTuners Hardware ChromeFretboard Rosewood# Frets 20Nut Width 1-11/16”Bridge Pinless originalInlay Stage diamonds

STUDIO DREADNOUGHT

STUDIO CONCERT

STUDIO 12-STRING

Body Figured mapleTop Solid Sitka spruce Neck MahoganyFinish Gloss sunburstScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman INK3 USB



$1,199.00 MSRP

$1,199.00 MSRP

$1,265.00 MSRP

Designed specifically for players who want to cast a deeper sonic imprint in their recordings. This guitar is ideal for creating a signature sound.

The maple back and sides offer a clear, precise tone that rises above the mix. This instrument shines when mic’d with your favorite external condenser mic.

For the player seeking clear, concise, note-for-note 12-string articulation – this is a serious acoustic-electric optimized for songwriting, recording, and live performance.

STUDIO SERIESWhen you’re ready to capture your music in the recording environment, whether in a home studio or a professional studio, the Studio Series delivers. These models were designed to fill the complete tonal range. The Dreadnought is built with maple, giving it a warm, balanced tone commonly favored by recording artists. The Concert is crafted from beautiful figured maple to accentuate the higher end of the tonal register and deliver crystal-clear sparkling notes. Whichever model you choose, this series delivers professional, nuanced sound for studio-quality performance.

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SOLO SERIESIf you’ve ever tried to write a song in a noisy room or on a rambunctioustour bus, you know how hard it can be to really hear your own guitar.Ideal for singer-songwriters, the Solo Series models have a side sound holemonitor to allow you to hear your music as if you were standing in frontof the instrument. It’s a pretty amazing innovation, since the Solo modelsoffer the same volume and distinctively crafted sound you’d expect froma Breedlove – the sound hole doesn’t diminish the power or tone of theinstrument, it simply allows you to hear every nuance of your performanceas your audience hears it.

SOLO CONCERT

SOLO 12-STRING

Body RosewoodTop Solid red cedarNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs Stage Pro


$1,065.00 MSRP

$1,132.00 MSRP

For the singer-songwriter, the combination of rosewood and cedar create the quintessential Breedlove sound: clearly defined notes with a long sustain.

The solid cedar top and a deep rosewood body generate clearly articulated single notes, while the Breedlove Bridge Truss delivers additional sustain and clarity.

SOLO CONCERT LH

SOLO BASS

SOLO DREADNOUGHT

SOLO BASS FL


Body MahoganyTop Solid red cedarNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 34”Pickup LR Baggs Stage Pro

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruce Neck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup LR Baggs Stage Pro

Body MahoganyTop Solid red cedarNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 34”Pickup LR Baggs Stage Pro

$1,065.00 MSRP

$1,132.00 MSRP

$1,065.00 MSRP

$1,132.00 MSRP

For the left-handed singer-songwriter, the combination of rosewood and cedar create the quintessential Breedlove sound: clearly defined notes with a long sustain.

Well suited for practice and ensemble and solo work, the sound hole and the solid Cedar top let the player feel and hear detailed, warm, bass timbres with sustain and clarity.

Optimized for solo songwriting, but also perfectly suited to recording and performance with a warm voice and substantial projection.

Takes advantage of the innovative sound hole and the solid cedar top to let the player feel and hear detailed, warm, fretless bass timbres with all of the Breedlove sustain and clarity.


PURSUIT SERIES

PURSUIT CONCERT EBONY

Body Striped ebonyTop Solid Engelmann spruceNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T + USB

$932.00 MSRP

For players seeking a sparkling, clear tone, both acoustically and plugged in, this is a true reflection of Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound with exceptional appointments.

PURSUIT CONCERT

PURSUIT CONCERT MAHOGANY

PURSUIT CONCERT LH

PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT EBONY

Body MahoganyTop Solid red cedarNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T + USB

Body MahoganyTop Solid mahoganyNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T + USB

Body MahoganyTop Solid red cedarNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T + USB

Body Striped ebonyTop Solid red spruceNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T + USB

$665.00 MSRP

$665.00 MSRP

$665.00 MSRP

$932.00 MSRP

Exuding an earthy, warm response from a light touch, the cedar-mahogany wood set is one of the most esteemed tonewood combinations.

Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound in an affordable package. The popular concert body’s top is made of solid mahogany, producing tones that are pronounced and warm.

Exuding an earthy, warm response from a light touch, the cedar-mahogany wood set is one of the most esteemed tonewood combinations.

For players seeking a sparkling, clear tone, both acoustically and plugged in, this is a true reflection of Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound with exceptional appointments.

The aptly named Pursuit Series was envisioned as a “step-up” guitarfor players who are newly committed to pursuing their music careerand are ready to share their music with the world. This may be yoursecond guitar, the one you buy once you’re no longer just “learning to play guitar,” when your skills are solid enough that you can record and share your musical gifts with a larger audience. The Pursuit models offer Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound in our most popular body shapes. They’re ready for amplification with Fishman ISYS+ 1/4” jack electronics, and feature built-in USB ports both on the instrument, so laying down tracks on your laptop or computer is easy and convenient.


PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT

PURSUIT 12-STRING

PURSUIT DREADNOUGHT MAHOGANY

PURSUIT NYLON

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS+ USB

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS+ USB

Body MahoganyTop Solid mahoganyNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS+ USB

Body MahoganyTop Solid red cedarNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS+ USB

$665.00 MSRP

$732.00 MSRP

$665.00 MSRP

$665.00 MSRP

For players seeking maximum projection for ample stage presence, as well the refinement needed for vocal accompaniment.

Features the Breedlove Bridge Truss for additional sustain, balance, and clarity, and a comfortable neck and a pinless bridge make it easy to play and a breeze to re-string.

Offers the projection of a full-depth dreadnought, with a desirable midrange and powerful punch of mahogany for tonal warmth when played both acoustically and electric.

For players looking to seamlessly transition from a steelstring guitar to a nylon-string model, it’s delightfully playable due to the radiused fretboard and slightly wider nut width.

PURSUIT PARLOR

PURSUIT BASS

PURSUIT PARLOR MAHOGANY

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25”Pickup Fishman ISYS+ USB

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 32”Pickup Fishman ISYS+ USB

Body MahoganyTop Solid mahoganyNeck MahoganyFinish GlossScale Length 25”Pickup Fishman ISYS+ USB

$665.00 MSRP

$799.00 MSRP

$665.00 MSRP

Incredibly balanced with an abundance of sound, volume, and projection with added warmth from the mahogany top, back and sides.

The most affordable Breedlove acoustic bass, the Pursuit Bass features a fast-playing neck and easy playability due to a shorter scale length.

Incredibly balanced with an abundance of sound, volume, and projection with added warmth from the mahogany top, back and sides.


DISCOVERY SERIES DISCOVERY CONCERT CE SB

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish Gloss sunburstScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T

$532.00 MSRP

Whether you’re just learning, rekindling your passion for the instrument, or an experienced player in need of an affordable instrument that will inspire you.

DISCOVERY CONCERT

DISCOVERY CONCERT LH DISCOVERY CONCERT SB

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish Gloss Scale Length 25 1/2”Pickup N/A


Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish Gloss sunburstScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup N/A

$399.00 MSRP

$399.00 MSRP $399.00 MSRP

This easy-to-play instrument is ideal for entry-level players who want access to the renowned balance, clarity, and sustain of a Breedlove guitar.

This guitar is the launching point for distinctively crafted sound in our best-selling body shape. Ideal for entry-level players looking for balance, clarity, and sustain.

Delivering well-balanced tone when played fingerstyle, as vocal accompaniment, or at a full strum, in our best-selling body shape.

DISCOVERY CONCERT CE

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish Gloss Scale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T

$532.00 MSRP

The ultra-popular concert body shape, the Discovery Concert CE is ready for amplification and is outfitted for ease of playability with a soft cutaway.

The difference between trying to learn to play guitar, and actually learning is often found in the guitar itself. Ask any guitar teacher: If your guitar is hard to play and doesn’t excite you, you’ll be less likely to practice, and if you don’t practice, you won’t improve. The Discovery models are exceptionally well-designed and easy to play, and were created specifically to support newcomers to the instrument. With many of the features found in higher end models – like a radiused fretboard, slimmer neck profile, and pinless bridge – Breedlove puts great care into the Discovery models to ensure that you get Breedlove’s distinctively crafted sound and Breedlove innovation in your first instrument. The Discovery models will inspire you to explore the guitar, to dream, and to explore the guitar in a way that most entry-level models simply can’t.


DISCOVERY DREADNOUGHT CE

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish Gloss Scale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T

$532.00 MSRP

For players who want notable projection of a dreadnought, this guitar is ready for amplification and outfitted for ease of playability with a soft cutaway.

DISCOVERY DREADNOUGHT CE SB

DISCOVERY DREADNOUGHT DISCOVERY DREADNOUGHT SB

Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish Gloss sunburstScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup Fishman ISYS-T


Body MahoganyTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MahoganyFinish Gloss sunburstScale Length 25 1/2”Pickup N/A

$532.00 MSRP

$399.00 MSRP $399.00 MSRP

For players who want the notable projection of a dreadnought and in a great new color, ready for amplification and outfitted for ease of playability with a soft cutaway.

This easy to play instrument is ideal for entry-level players who want access to the renowned balance and clarity of a Breedlove guitar.

This easy to play instrument is ideal for entry-level players who want access to the renowned balance and clarity of a Breedlove guitar in a great new Sunburst finish.

CROSSOVER MANDOLINSOO NT, OO VS, OF NT, OF VS $665.00 MSRP

Breedlove has pioneered contemporary mandolin design for over 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 wood instruments feature generous string spacing, a wider nut width, and a radiused fretboard, all inspired by the Breedlove Custom Sound Studio. Crossover mandolins achieve exceptional tone and playability at an affordable price, so they’re ideal for players looking to explore new tones and textures.

Features:

Body Shapes OF, OO, FFBody Solid mapleTop Solid Sitka spruceNeck MapleFinish GlossInlay DotsPickup N/ATuners Hardware ChromeFretboard Rosewood# Frets 20Nut Width 1-3/16”Bridge Rosewood

FF SB, FF NT $932.00 MSRP


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