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All solid woods for rich acoustic response
The Pioneer-CM a is built from solid tonewoods, giving it a level of tonal depth and responsiveness rarely found in travel-sized guitars. The Western red cedar top offers warmth, sensitivity and a quick response to even the lightest touch, while the African mahogany back and sides add definition and structure to the overall sound. This pairing ensures the instrument produces a balanced, musical voice with impressive projection for its small size. Whether used for practice, recording ideas or performing in intimate settings, the guitar maintains a mature, full-bodied acoustic character.
Precision voicing and resonance enhancing finish
Furch’s individual soundboard voicing process optimises the top’s stiffness and flexibility, allowing the guitar to deliver enhanced clarity and harmonic richness across the entire frequency range. Every note rings with balance and presence, making the instrument feel far larger than its compact body suggests. The ultra-thin open-pore finish increases resonance even further by avoiding the dampening effect of thicker lacquers. This allows the wood to breathe naturally, promoting sustain and highlighting the grain for an attractive, natural aesthetic.
Booster Soundport for immersive projection
The integrated Booster Soundport significantly elevates the playing experience by increasing internal air movement and allowing the soundboard to vibrate more freely. This results in stronger projection, greater dynamic responsiveness and a more immersive sound for both player and audience. Positioned to direct sound towards the player, the soundport improves audibility during practice and performance, letting you hear your instrument’s nuances with striking clarity.
CNR System Active for long-term playability
Designed for reliability in changing environments, the CNR System Active neck construction automatically adapts to humidity shifts to maintain consistent action. Its carbon-reinforced dual-action truss rod keeps the neck stable, while the expansion element subtly regulates the neck angle over time. This eliminates the need for costly adjustments and ensures the guitar always feels comfortable and ready to play. Paired with smooth 1:18 Furch machine heads, the Pioneer-CM a remains dependable throughout travel, rehearsals and everyday practice.
Specifications
- Product Name: Furch Guitars Pioneer-CM a Travel Guitar
- Product Code: Pioneer-CM a
Body
- Body Shape: Pioneer Cutaway (travel size)
- Top: Solid Western red cedar (A grade)
- Back and Sides: Solid African mahogany (AA grade)
- Booster Soundport: Yes
- Binding: Black
- Rosette: Black with white line
- Bridge: Ebony
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Saddle: Black TUSQ fully compensated
- String Spacing at Bridge: 55 mm
- Body Finish: Open-Pore Finish
- Pickguard: Anti-scratch transparent
- Neck-to-Body Joint: 14th fret
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: African mahogany
- Neck Profile: Furch Soft V
- Scale Length: 615 mm
- Nut Width: 45 mm
- Nut Material: Black TUSQ
- String Spacing at Nut: 38 mm (36.6 mm for 43 mm nut)
- Neck Joint: CNR System Active with automatic action regulation
- Neck Reinforcement: Carbon-reinforced dual-action truss rod
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Radius: 400 mm
- Frets: 14 to body, brushed finish
- Side Dots: White position dots
- Headstock Overlay: Black ABS
- Machine Heads: Furch Machine Chrome, 1:18
- Neck & Headstock Finish: Open-Pore
- Factory Strings: D’Addario XS PhBr 12–53
Included
- Gig Bag: Premium padded gig bag