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Th e
600
Se r i eS
Back/Sides:
Big Leaf Maple
Top:
Sitka Spruce
Fretboard Inlay:
Pearl “Leaf” Pattern
Binding:
White
Rosette:
Abalone
Colors/Bursts:
Aged Toner, Amber, Black, Blue, Blue Burst, Cherry
Black Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst (or optional top only), Green, Honey
Sunburst, Natural, Orange, Purple, Ruby Red, Ruby Red Burst,
Tobacco Sunburst (or optional top only), Transparent Black
Models:
610ce, 612ce, 614ce, 615ce, 616ce, 654ce, 655ce, 656ce
Maple’s focused tone is strong on the fundamental and produces a
clean, bright sound. Its physical density translates into fewer over-
tones and quicker note decay. (It has less low end and more high end
than rosewood.) Consequently, it has been a preferred guitar wood
for ensemble playing, both on stage and in the studio, because it
articulates clearly through a mix with other instruments. It’s also more
immune to feedback. Maple’s tonal properties work well for smaller-
bodied guitars where the tone is being amplified, and with bigger-
bodied guitars, including 12-strings, because it’s not bottom-heavy,
so the sound tends not to be overly boomy. Of course, tone is often
only half of maple’s equation, as its blonde complexion, coupled with
varying degrees of figure, from flame to quilt, invite a variety of vibrant
color shades and bursts that enhance the dimension of the figure
while evoking vibrant personalities.
On our 600 Series, white binding adds a crisp counterpoint to more
than 15 available color shades, including sunburst options, offering
more visual “pop” to the abalone rosette. And through our Modify a
Model program, you can order any color or burst treatment we offer
through your dealer, at no additional charge.
L-R: Natural 610ce, cherry sunburst 616ce, tobacco sunburst
616ce, blue 614ce, tobacco sunburst 610ce
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