Cole Clark TL2EC True Hybrid HSS Acoustic Guitar with Blackwood / Blackwood

True Hybrid models consist of the world-leading Cole Clark PG3 acoustic pickup and a second independent output with humbucker options with 2 humbuckers, 3 single coils, 2 humbuckers, or 2 singles. This is a thinline model with the goal to create an instrument that has equal parts acoustic and electric without compromising on functionality and sound. Much of an acoustic guitar's amplified tone is obtained through the use of phosphor bronze strings. This created a problem; Electromagnetic pickups listen only to the nickel core of an acoustic guitar string. That is, the bottom four strings produce a lower volume than the top two strings. This also happens with other hybrid guitars. To combat this, Paul Gale, Cole Clark's resident electronics genius, set out to invent a machine that could alter the strength of each polepiece of a magnetic pickup in order to perfectly balance the sound of phosphor bronze strings. This new technology, with endless implications for the future, has gone from impossible to patent-pending mission in three years. Now, the True Hybrid series is available for converts and skeptics alike to try. True hybrid models also utilize finite element analysis, which is often used in civil engineering to discover and resolve potential structural or performance problems. Specifications All solid timber cutaway True Hybrid Thinline Grand Auditorium with F.E.A internal bracing. Made entirely from sustainable timbers Cole Clark PG3 acoustic pickup system Humbucker and 2 single coil Cole Clark balanced magnetic pickups (Separate output. Tone, volume (white) and selector switches on face) Finish: Nitrocellulose (natural satin) Neck: Queensland Maple Top: AA grade Australian Blackwood Back and sides: AA grade Australian Blackwood Solid timber binding Bridge/Fretboard: She Oak Inlays: Abalone dots Machine Heads: Grover Nut/Saddle: Graph Tech Tusq Nut width : 44mm Radius: 12? Scale length: 25.5? 21 frets Strings: Phosphor Bronze 10-47 D’Addario XS Cole Clark hard case – Tweed Pickguard – Tortoise Shell Left handed version not available Grain may vary