FURCH Blue Gc-SW Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic / Electric Guitar
Blue Series
The Blue Series is unbeatable in its class, mainly due to its solid wood construction and wide array of materials and body shapes, which offer a nearly inexhaustible combination of sound options. A rich tone can be achieved with a cedar soundboard and mahogany back and sides, while a spruce top with walnut back and sides provides a strong sound. A truly dynamic sound is delivered by the all-mahogany Blue MM model. The maximum use of the sound potential of these woods is ensured by our innovative voicing process of the soundboard.
The natural appearance of the Blue Series is further accentuated by the combination of our semi-matte Open-Pore Finish and fine adornments featuring a walnut rosette and faux tortoise binding and pickguard. The Blue Deluxe models also include the ergonomic Bevel Duo feature, which significantly increases comfort during play.
The Blue CM is our most affordable solid-wood instrument. The soundboard is made from high-grade western red cedar, and the back and sides feature high-quality African mahogany. Open-Pore Finish leaves wood pores exposed, which preserves the natural acoustic properties of tonewoods. The combination of these high-quality solid tonewoods and finish produces a beautiful musical sound across the entire tonal range with slightly pronounced lows.
Furch 12-string models offer a very rich and full sound and feature an extra string that doubles the six strings of a regular guitar. The extra strings for the low E, A, D, and G strings have a lighter gauge and are tuned one octave higher, whereas the B and high E strings are doubled by strings with the same gauge that are tuned to the same pitch.
Remarkable sound
Sound is the most important consideration for Furch guitars. Their excellent acoustic qualities are the result of state-of-the art technologies, proprietary production processes and precision craftsmanship combined with the use of the best available tonewoods. The Blue CM is no fluke. Hear its exceptional sound quality for yourself with Tonepedia’s app. You can compare its unique sound with other Furch models and also guitars from other manufacturers.
Unique voicing process
The premium nature of the Blue CM is underscored by the fact that the soundboard is individually tuned using the voicing process, which enhances the guitar’s tonal properties to the highest level. Thanks to that, the Blue CM has a crystalline clear, harmonically rich, balanced, and highly dynamic sound across the entire tonal spectrum.
Open-Pore Finish
The instrument features Open-Pore Finish, a special thin finish that promotes the natural sonic qualities of tonewoods and provides an excellent level of surface protection.
Furch CNR System® Neck Design
A high precision, dual-action truss rod maintains neck stability and allows for fine adjustment of the neck relief, bilaterally. The truss rod is housed in a highly rigid carbon casing which enables a very smooth and controlled neck relief, ensuring the best playability and enduring optimal setup.
- A fully adjustable dual-action truss rod for highly precise adjustment of the neck bow in both the convex and concave directions.
- A highly rigid carbon casing that maintains the neck in the set position over a period much longer than is the case with standard neck joint designs and, at the same time, facilitates a gradual bow in the neck, a factor of essential importance for playability.
- A casting made of special alloy located inside the neck heel that ensures a stable position of the neck and its angle vis-à-vis the body.
Amber appointments
The stylish amber look of the cedar soundboard is underscored by faux tortoise pickguard and body binding. The soundhole is adorned by a rosette featuring a double ring with a black walnut inlay.
Excellent playability
The ebony fingerboard of the guitar is equipped with special shortened frets which deliberately do not extend to the edge of the fingerboard. This prevents them from protruding due to fretboard shrinkage at lower humidity. The resulting area contains a flexible ebony-colored filler, which can perfectly absorb any changes.
- Bevel Duo ergonomic feature for maximum playing comfort.
- Proprietary design features and production technologies, including unique soundboard voicing and revolutionary Furch CNR System® neck joint.
- Stylish appearance featuring dark-colored appointments.
Body
Available body shapes | Gc |
Body ergonomics | Bevel Duo - black with contrasting line |
Neck-to-body joint | 14th fret |
Solid top - grade | Sitka spruce - AA |
Solid back and sides - grade | Black walnut - A |
Binding | Black |
Rosette | Double ring with black walnut inlay |
Bridge | Ebony |
Bridge pins | Ebony |
Saddle | TUSQ fully compensated |
Bridge string spacing | 2 3/16 |
Top finish | Open-Pore Finish |
Back and sides finish | Open-Pore Finish |
Pickguard | Black with transparent pickguard extension towards soundhole |
Neck
Nut width | 1 3/4 |
Available nut width | 1 11/16 and 1 7/8 |
Neck reinforcement | CNR System with dual-action adjustment |
Neck profile | Furch Soft V |
Scale length | 25 9/16 |
Fingerboard material | Ebony |
Fingerboard radius | 15 3/4 |
Fingerboard front inlay | Pearl position dots |
Fingerboard side inlay | Pearl linear position markers |
Fret finish | Brushed |
Headstock overlay | Ebony |
Neck material | African mahogany |
Machine heads | Furch Machine Chrome - gear ratio 1:18 |
Zero fret | TUSQ |
Nut string spacing (1 3/4) | 1 1/2 |
Nut string spacing (1 11/16) | 1 7/16 |
Nut string spacing (1 7/8) | 1 9/16 |
Strings | Elixir Ph-Br Nanoweb 12-53 |
Neck finish | Open-Pore Finish with antibacterial additive |
Headstock finish | Open-Pore Finish |
Angkor offers FREE shipping on all orders within Australia, however this excludes some remote locations, or items too bulky or heavy for AusPost to accept. In these case's, an additional Freight charge will be required. We will invoice you for any additional charges, before sending.
SKU | 400298 |
Brand | FURCH |
Unit Of Measure | ea |
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