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K i m B r e e d l o v e
p r i v a t e r e s e r v e s e r i e sKim Breedlove’s private reserve Series is our most exclusive instrument series using select, highly figured
tonewoods, and featuring incredible inlay work.
� Handcrafted by master luthier and artist, Kim Breedlove
� each handmade instrument is unique
� unlimited customization
� Commissioned artwork
� Signed certificate of authenticity & label
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Breedloves are des igned for Bal ance
Graduated top thickness (original design)
thicker (resonates treble)thinner (resonates bass)
Award Winning CM
Bridge truss system stiffens bridge and relaxes top to resonate freely
thinner bass side helps low frequency
wavelengths fully resonate
thicker treble side helps
high frequencies resonate
especially on cutaway models
Bridge truss system stiffens
bridge and relaxes soundboard
to maximize sustain
pinless winged bridge and
scalloped bracing balance
string to top energy
thicker(resonates treble)
thinner (resonates bass)
thinner (resonates bass)
Graduated top thickness (revival designs)Revival 000-R Deluxe
ultra-light, deeply scalloped, revival bracing drives power
Graduated top thickness is designed for
root-note precision, clarity and focus
lightweight scalloped forward X-bracing
engineered for power and balance
pinned bridge for fast, powerful
release of energy
designed for swift, balanced
flat-picking, and fast,
clear chording
original designscomplex sustain
revival designs pure power
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Sustain
OM Cutaway
OM
000
Dreadnought
CM
Jumbo
Dreadnought
Auditorium
Concert
Power
Boom broad dynamic range
Powerful/resonant bass broad dynamic range
Precision Clarity
om om Cutaway
original designs revival designs
J10, J20original revival
d d Cutaway
revival ooo
revival revival
Cm a10, a20 a15, a25 C10, C20 C12, C22 C15, C25 d20 d25original original original
a12, a22original original original originaloriginal original
J15, J25original originalJ12, J22
revival
Breedlove Body shapes
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top wood is responsible for approximately 80% of the acoustic sound of an instrument.
Harmonicand dynamic
Pure notes and power
B r e e d l o v e t o p W o o d s
port orford Cedar(aka White Cedar)
adirondack Spruce(aka red Spruce)
englemann Spruce
Bear Claw Sitka Spruce
German SpruceSitka Spruce Western red Cedar
redwood
B r e e d l o v e B a c K & s i d e W o o d s
pure tone
myrtlewood
Ziri-cote
textured tone
resonates bass
resonatestrebletreble
Ziricote
Cocobolo
indian rosewood Brazilian
rosewood
Striped ebony
oregon Black Walnut
mahoganyKoa
Bloodwood binding
Walnutrosewoodivoroidabalone purfling KoaBlack, tortoise or ivoroid
B r e e d l o v e B i n d i n g s t y l e s
maple
american Series master Class master Class master Class master Class master Class master Class
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B r e e d l o v e t o p W o o d s
B r e e d l o v e B a c K & s i d e W o o d s
B r e e d l o v e B i n d i n g s t y l e s
if there is a place for you to make an instrument truly reflective of your personality and taste, it is the fretscape. our fine inlay-work is a complex and intricate art, and the fretscape is our canvas.
B r e e d l o v e i n l a y d e s i g n
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ebony peghead overlay
Bound master Class peghead
Bloodwood bound neck
master grade ebony fingerboard
Hand-dressed 16” radius fingerboard and frets
Kim Breedlove’s mermaid inlay with hand-etched abalone detail
C25 body shape
Bloodwood bound body
abalone top purfling to match rosette and inlay elements
Spoked abalone rosette
master grade graduated Western red Cedar soundboard with red Spruce bracing
Gotoh 510 tuning machines with custom options available
Hand-rubbed semigloss neck to maximize playability and comfort
Bloodwood heel cap
Select 5a Hawaiian Koa
Bloodwood master Class binding package
m a s t e r c l a s s o r i g i n a l d e s i g n s
King Koa
Breedlove original peghead design
Hand-carved 1-3/4” bone nut with tempered string spacing.
matching master Class Bloodwood sound hole, binding
ebony pinless winged bridge with compensated bone saddle
Slim profile neck with single acting truss rod and built-in relief
91.5° neck to body angle boosts acoustic power while keeping string height low
Breedlove signature bracing pattern complete with bridge truss for complex sustain
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Breedlove original peghead design
ebony peghead overlay
Bound master Class peghead
Hand-carved bone 1-3/4” nut with tempered string spacing.
master grade ebony fingerboard
Kim Breedlove linear Fusion inlay pattern
Spoked abalone rosette
matching master Class bloodwood sound hole, binding
Graduated Western red Cedar soundboard with Sitka Spruce bracing
ebony pinless winged bridge with compensated bone saddle
Hand-rubbed semigloss neck to maximize playability and comfort
upgrades such as this sunburst figured maple neck are available
Bloodwood heel cap
Bloodwood master Class binding package
Guitar shown has custom Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and abalone back purfling
m a s t e r c l a s s o r i g i n a l d e s i g n s
cm cl ass ic
Breedlove signature bracing pattern complete with bridge truss for complex sustain
master grade oregon Walnut back and sides
Bloodwood bound neck
Hand-dressed 16” radius fingerboard and frets
exotic Cm asymmetrical body
Gotoh 510 tuning machines with custom options available
Slim profile neck with single acting truss rod and built-in relief
91.5° neck to body angle boosts acoustic power while keeping string height low
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Hand-carved bone nut with tempered string spacing
Bloodwood bound neck
master grade ebony fingerboard
Hand-dressed 16” radius fingerboard and frets
Kim Breedlove’s elegant phoenix inlay
master Class Bloodwood bound body
Spoked abalone rosette with Bloodwood bound sound hole
master grade graduated salvaged redwood top
ebony pinless winged bridge with compensated bone saddle
Slim profile neck with single acting truss rod and built-in relief
91.5° neck to body angle boosts acoustic power while keeping string height low
Gotoh 510 tuning machines
Hand-rubbed semigloss mahogany neck to maximize playability and comfort
master Class Bloodwood heel cap
Select Ziricote back and sides
m a s t e r c l a s s o r i g i n a l d e s i g n s
the phoen ix
Breedlove signature bracing pattern complete with bridge truss for complex sustain
Breedlove original peghead design
Bound master Class peghead with ebony overlay
Herringbone purfling
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Breedlove original peghead design
ebony peghead overlay
Bound master Class peghead
Hand-carved bone nut with tempered string spacing
Walnut bound neck
master grade ebony fingerboard
Hand-dressed 16” radius fingerboard and frets
Kim Breedlove hand-etched northwest totem images inlay pattern
C25 body shape
Spoked abalone rosette with oregon Walnut bound sound hole
master grade graduated pacific northwest Sitka Spruce soundboard and bracing
ebony pinless winged bridge with compensated bone saddle
Gotoh 510 tuning machines
Hand-rubbed semigloss maple neck to maximize playability and comfort
oregon myrtlewood back & sides
oregon Walnut master Class binding package with detailed purfling and v-shaped tail strip.
m a s t e r c l a s s o r i g i n a l d e s i g n s
northWest cl ass ic
Slim profile neck with single acting truss rod and built-in relief
91.5° neck to body angle boosts acoustic power while keeping string height low
Breedlove signature bracing pattern complete with bridge truss for complex sustain
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Breedlove original peghead design
ebony peghead overlay
1-3/4” nut width
master grade ebony fingerboard
Hand-dressed 16” radius fingerboard and frets
C25 body shape
master grade east indian rosewood back and sides
master grade graduated salvaged redwood soundboard
ebony pinless winged bridge with compensated bone saddle
Gotoh 510 tuning machines
Hand-rubbed semigloss neck
l.r. Baggs eaS vtC electronics
m a s t e r c l a s s o r i g i n a l d e s i g n s
focus spec ial ed it ion
Focus Special edition inlay pattern
Spoked abalone rosette
ivoroid bound body and sound hole
Slim profile neck with single acting truss rod and built-in relief
91.5° neck to body angle boosts acoustic power while keeping string height low
Hand-carved bone nut with tempered string spacing
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custom electronics
l.r. Baggs element active vtC
l.r. Baggs m1 active with element pickup
l.r. Baggs anthem microphonics
Fishman matrix Blend
Fishman ellipse aura with Blender
electronics also available from Schertler, d-tar, K&K and more.
Breedlove Synergy System with rmC pickups and poly-drive ii
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Breedlove revival slotted headstock
ebony peghead overlay
Hand-carved 1-3/4” bone nut with tempered string spacing.
master grade ebony fingerboard
Hand-dressed 16” radius fingerboard and frets
Jeff tweedy signature Honeybee and Honeycomb inlay pattern
vintage ooo body shape
ivoroid bound body
matching herringbone rosette and top purfling
Waverly nickel tuning machines
r e v i v a l d e s i g n s
rev ival ooo/ar deluxeWilco’s Jef f tweedy signature model shown
ebony pinned pyramid-style bridge
Graduated adirondack Spruce soundboard
12 frets to body
Hand-carved mahogany neck with single acting truss rod and built-in relief
91.5° neck to body angle boosts acoustic power while keeping string height low
Hand-rubbed semigloss neck
Model shown with L.R. Baggs M1 Active sound hole pickup and custom inlay
Headstock of Jeff tweedy Signature model ooo
Scalloped X-Bracing
master grade indian rosewood back and sides
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r e v i v a l d e s i g n s
revival GuitarS
revival d/ar deluxe
revival d/am deluxe
revival ooo/ar deluxevintage package
Soft v shape neckaged toner top back and sides
Herringbone top purflingWaverly “vintage oval” tuning
machines
m-mahogany a-adirondack Spruce om-Body shape
revival om/am deluxe
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original Breedlove designed peghead
C25 body shape
Solid aa Western red Cedar soundboard
Solid aa indian rosewood back and sides
Signature bridge truss and scalloped bracing pattern
abalone rosette
ivoroid bound body
offset pearl dot position markers
ebony fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
Gotoh 381 mini tuners
Sound hole adjustable truss rod
traditional vintage-style headstock
traditional dreadnought body shape
Solid aa Sitka Spruce soundboard
Solid Sapele back and sides
Scalloped revival style bracing pattern
Black body binding
Centered dot position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
Satin finished C-shaped one-piece Sapele neck
Gotoh vintage-style open-back tuners
Single-action sound hole adjustable truss rod
High gloss finishHigh gloss finish
revival designs american C25/Cre, H H-Herringbone purfling e-electronics r-rosewood back and sides C-Solid aa Western red Cedar soundboard 5-Soft cutaway 2-deep body C-original concert body shape
american d/SSe e-electronics S-aa Solid Sapele back and sides S-aa Solid Sitka Spruce top d-dreadnought
1-3/4” nut width for maximum string-to-string control
deluxe arch-top hardshell case
Custom electronics packages are available from LR Baggs, Fishman, RMC and other world-class acoustic pickup makers
B r e e d l o v e a m e r i c a n s e r i e s
100% made in the uSa
original designs
abalone rosette
1-3/4” nut width with tempered string spacing
Satin finished C-shaped one-piece Sapele neck
deluxe arch-top hardshell case
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american ooo/Sre,Herringbone
american d/SSe
*Also available with Rosewood back and sides (D/SRe Herringbone)
american tenor/SS
american 000/SSe
american om/Sre, Herringbone
*Also available with Sapele back and sides (OM/SSe)
american C25/Cre, Herringbone
B r e e d l o v e a m e r i c a n s e r i e s
100% made in the uSa
original designs
uKulele
revival designs
american C25/SSe
american C25/SSe-12
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Breedlove designed headstock
N E W B r e e d l o v e c a s c a d e s e r i e s m o d e l s
Graduated solid Western red Cedar soundboard
Bridge truss and scalloped bracing
abalone rosette
rosewood binding
offset mosaic pin position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
tusq 1-3/4” (43mm) nut
Satin finished C-shaped neck
Gold tuning machines
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
l.r. Baggs element active vtC electronics
Graduated solid Western red Cedar soundboard
Solid rosewood back & sides
Scalloped revival style bracing pattern
rosewood binding
Centered mosaic pin position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
Chrome tuning machines
l.r. Baggs element active vtC electronics
rounded strap button rounded strap button
original designs revival designs
Cascade d/Cre e-electronics r-Solid rosewood back & sides C-Western red Cedar soundboard d-traditional dreadnought shaped body
deluxe arch-top hardshell case
deluxe arch-top hardshell case
Solid rosewood back & sides
tusq 1-3/4” (43mm) nut
Satin finished C-shaped neck
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
Cascade C25/Cre e-electronics r-Solid rosewood back & sides C-Western red Cedar soundboard 5-Soft cutaway 2-deep body C-original concert body
deluxe high gloss finish
pinless bridge pinned bridge
Breedlove designed revival headstock
abalone rosette
deluxe high gloss finish
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Cascade ooo/Cre
Cascade d/Cre
Cascade om/Cre
Cascade om/Cre
Cascade d25/Cre
Cascade J25/Cre
Cascade C25/Cre
N E W B r e e d l o v e c a s c a d e s e r i e s m o d e l s
mosaic pin position markers
original designs revival designs
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matching rosewood fingerboard, bridge and headstock
Grover mini tuners 16:1 ratio for smooth tuning
tusq nut 1-11/16” tempered spacing
Breedlove designed abalone position markers
deluxe high gloss finish
upgraded l.r. Baggs electronics include:
� Chromatic tuner
� tone control
� volume control
� Fast access battery
rosewood fingerboard
matching abalone top purfling, rosette and playing positions
pinless bridge
deeply scalloped forward X-bracing
Select aaa Solid Sitka Spruce soundboard
Bridge truss system counterbalances top and increases sustain
Solid aaa rosewood back
Genuine ivoroid bound fingerboard and body
Satin finished neck for fast playing and easy movement
16” radiused fingerboard for comfortable playabilitySound hole adjustable
two-way neck truss rod with dovetail neck joint
B r e e d l o v e a t l a s m o d e l s
A world of features
atl as stage c25/sre
deluxe arch-top hardshell case
original peghead shape
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atlas series studio models
Studio J350/CreAvailable in 12-string
Studio C25/Sme
Studio d25/Sme
e-electronicsm-mahogany back & sides S-Sitka Spruce top5-Soft cutaway2-deep body C-Concert body
Stage C25/Sre
atlas series stage models
Stage d25/Sre
Stage J350/eFeAvailable in 12-string
e-electronicsr-rosewood back & sides S-Sitka Spruce top5-Soft cutaway2-deep body C-Concert body
B r e e d l o v e a t l a s m o d e l s
A world of features
atlas Stage J350/eFe-12 atlas Series
Studio BJ350/Sme4
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Breedlove designed headstock
B r e e d l o v e a t l a s m o d e l s
A world of features
Solid Western red Cedar soundboard
Bridge truss and scalloped bracing
abalone rosette
tortoise binding
Centered dot position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
tusq 1-11/16” (43mm) nut, 12 strings 1-7/8” (48mm),
Fast-playing satin finished neck
Chrome tuning machines
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
end pin area 9-volt battery access
traditional dreadnought body style
Solid engleman Spruce soundboard
Solid rosewood back
Scalloped revival style bracing pattern
Black binding with top purfling
vintage style diamond position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
Chrome tuning machines
end pin area 9-volt battery access
rounded strap button
rounded strap button
Satin finish
original designs revival designs retro d/ere e-electronics with backlit chromatic tuner r-Solid rosewood back & sides e-engelmann Spruce top d-traditional dreadnought shaped body
“Solo“ monitor side sound hole
all Stage, Studio, Solo, and retro series electronics feature the following:
Built-in chromatic tunervolume controltone control
Fast battery access
deluxe arch-top hardshell case
deluxe arch-top hardshell case
B r e e d l o v e a t l a s m o d e l s
A world of features
laminated mahogany back & sides
tusq 1-11/16” (43mm) nut,
Satin finished C-shaped neck
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
Solo C25/Cme, with “Solo” monitor side sound hole e-electronics with backlit chromatic tuner m-Solid mahogany back & sides C-Western red Cedar 5-Soft cutaway 2-deep body C-original concert body
deluxe high gloss finish
pinless bridge pinned bridge
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original solo modelsComplex sustain and solo side sound hole
revival retro modelspowerful traditional tone, modern playability
retro om/ere
retro d/Sme
retro om/Sme
B r e e d l o v e a t l a s m o d e l s
A world of features
retro d/ere
Solo d350/Cme
Solo C350/Cre
Solo C350/Cme
atlas Series
Solo BJ350/Cme4 Fretless
atlas Series
Solo BJ350/Cme4 Bass
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Breedlove designed headstock
laminated Flamed maple back & sides
Bridge truss and scalloped bracing pattern
abalone rosette
Cream binding
Center dot position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
mini chrome tuning machines
end pin area 9-volt battery access
vintage-style orchestra model (om) body shape
laminated mahogany back & Sides
Scalloped revival style bracing pattern
matching herringbone rosette and top purfling
Cream binding
Centered dot position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string, 16” radius fingerboard
nut width 1-11/16” (43mm)
Satin finished C-shaped neck
Chrome tuning machines
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
end pin area 9-volt battery access
Breedlove passport tuner-vtC pickup with backlit chromatic tuner. easy battery access at end pin.
deluxe high gloss finishdeluxe high gloss finish
original designs revival designspassport pluS C250/SFe, Sunburst e-electronics F-Flamed maple back & sides S-Solid Spruce soundboard 0-laminated back & sides 5-Soft cutaway 2-deep body C-orignial concert body
passport pluS om/Cme HH HH-Herringbone binding e-electronics m-mahogany back & sides C-Solid Western red Cedar soundboard om-traditional om body shape
includes gig bagincludes gig bag
B r e e d l o v e p a s s p o r t p l u s m o d e l s
nut width 1-11/16” (43mm)12 strings and nylon strings1-7/8” (48mm)
Satin finished C-shaped neck
Solid Sitka Spruce top
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
Solid Western red Cedar top
pinless bridgepinned bridge
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passport pluS C250/SBe
passport pluS d/Cme HH
passport pluS om/Cme, HH
passport pluS C250/SBe, 12
passport pluS B350/CBe4 (32” scale)
original designs revival designs
B r e e d l o v e p a s s p o r t p l u s m o d e l s
passport pluS C250/SFe, Sunburst
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passport C250/Cme e-electronics m-mahogany back & sides C-Solid Western red Cedar soundboard 0-laminated back & sides 5-Soft cutaway 2-deep body C-original concert body
Breedlove designed headstock
Solid aa Western red Cedar soundboard
laminated mahogany back & sides
Bridge truss and scalloped bracing pattern
Black-white-black rosette
protective black top and back binding
Centered dot position markers
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string length
nut width 1-11/16” (43mm)12 strings and nylon strings1-7/8” (48mm), shallow C-shaped neck
mini chrome tuning machines
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
end pin area 9-volt battery access
dreadnought “d” body shape
aa solid mahogany soundboard
laminated mahogany back & sides
Scalloped revival style bracing pattern
Black-white-blackrosette
protective black top and back binding
Centered dot position markers
nut width 1-11/16” (43mm)12 strings and nylon strings1-7/8” (48mm), shallow C-shaped neck
Chrome tuning machines
double acting truss rod, sound hole adjustable
end pin area 9-volt battery access
Breedlove passport tuner-vtC pickup with backlit chromatic tuner. easy battery access at end pin.
revival designspassport d/mme e-electronics m-laminated mahogany back & sides m-Solid mahogany soundboard d-vintage-style dreadnought body
B r e e d l o v e p a s s p o r t m o d e l s
passport ser i es
includes gig bag includes gig bag
rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale/string length
original designs
pinless bridgepinned bridge
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passport d/mme
passport C200/Smp
passport C250/Cme, t (travel size concert shape,19.1” scale)
passport C250/Coe
original - nylon strings
14 frets to body with modern playability.
passport n250/Coe
revival designs
B r e e d l o v e p a s s p o r t m o d e l s
passport ser i es
Chrome tuning machines
original designs
passport om/mme
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Breedlove mandol ins
Flamed maple back and sides
ivoroid binding on body top, back and neck
pearl dot position markers
master grade Western Big leaf maple back and sides
Figured maple neck
Wide string spacing for string-to-string clarity
individually voiced for balance
adirondack Spruce tone bar bracing
Hand-rubbed semi-gloss neck
Highest gloss sunburst finish
Breedlove designed retro peghead and master Class torch inlay pattern
Gotoh precision F-style tuning machines with ebony buttons
All New Chris Hillman
Signature FF Mandolin
Congratulations to Chris for his induction into
both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. adjustable Breedlove designed compensated bridge with allen key adjustment under tension Gold plated loar replica cast tailpiece
deluxe hardshell case
Highest grade adirondack Spruce top
nut width 1-3/16”
oo Also available in
sunburst finish
american ser i es mandol ins
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Breedlove mandol ins
ivoroid binding on body top, back and neck
nut width 1-3/16”
Breedlove master cl ass mandol ins
alpine Breedlove designed alpine headstock and fingerboard inlay
individually voiced
ivoroid bound peghead, neck and body
aged toner finish
master grade Sitka Spruce top and tone bar bracing
Carved master grade Flamed maple back and sides
FF SunburstAlso available in
natural finish
oo Also available in
sunburst finish
oF Also available in
sunburst finish
Ko Also available in
sunburst finish
oFoo
bass/warmth treble/bark
textured/throaty
pure
(celtic/traditional)
(bluegrass/country)
(bluegrass)
(jazz/cross-picking)
FF
KF
Ko
mcKenzie Kf
KF body style with custom X-bracing
master grade Sitka Spruce top and tone
mcKenzie river of life treble clef
on peghead
american ser i es mandol ins
KF SunburstAlso available in
natural finish
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K i m B r e e d l o v e p r i v a t e r e s e r v e u K u l e l e s
radiused fingerboard for ultra high performance
tenor ukulele1-3/8” nut width, 17” scale
years ago Kim Breedlove began making ukuleles in his home workshop. each one he crafts is unique.
Kim Breedlove “wave” headstock design
Custom inlays available
Choose from select Hawaiian Koa or a variety of Breedlove’s favorite tonewoods
{Experience Breedlove}
One amazing guitar at a time.
distribution for united Kingdom:Go to Guitars ltd.www.gotoguitars.com
distribution for Germany and austria:musik meyer GmbHwww.breedlove-guitars.de
distribution for Belgium, luxembourg and the netherlands:musik meyer Benelux – division of musik meyer GmbHwww.breedlove-guitars.nlwww.breedlove-guitars.be
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