Here are some pictures of Breedlove’s new acoustic bass, model Solo BJ350/CM4, with the new side monitor soundhole. The final picture was taken with a flash so that you can see the new lightweight JLD bridge truss.
When you receive a Breedlove guitar that was shipped from MacNichol or any other dealer , please do the following:
1- Although you’re probably anxious to open up your guitar immediately, it’s a good idea to give your guitar time to acclimate to its new home by leaving it in its case for at least six hours before opening, preferably wait twenty four hours before opening the case. You’ll notice that over the first few days, your guitar will sound better each day as it acclimates. Please be sure to keep your guitar in an environment of 70 degrees and 45% relative humidity, or, use an in-case humidifier.
2- Your guitar comes with strings on it, but it’s a good idea to place new strings on it once it arrives so that you’ll get that fresh “new string” sound. Strings don’t travel very well.
3- Please wipe down your guitar with a soft cloth after each playing session. The “moist breath” and then wipe down method works very well to keep your guitar in great shape. MacNichol advises using a microfiber cloth.
4- After one week, check the neck relief by placing a capo on the first fret, and then push down on the low “E” string at 14th fret with your
right hand. There should be about 0.010” of space between the bottom of the string and the top of the 6th fret. Take a business card of average thickness, and slide it under the low “E” string with your left hand, while pressing down on the low “E” string at the 14th fret with your right hand. The card should slide between the fret and string snugly, but not too tightly.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-849-3305.
Win a Brand New Breedlove Stage Acoustic Bass Guitar!
Breedlove Guitars and MacNichol Guitars are giving away a brand new Breedlove Stage BJ350/CR4 Acoustic Bass Guitar.
For each purchase made through MacNichol Guitars from November 15 to December 14, 2008, you will automatically be registered for this giveaway. The winner will be announced on December 15, 2008.
MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins has a blemished guitar, a Breedlove Pro D25/SR guitar available. There is a small area on the body, near the neck, that is more lightly stained than the rest of the body. The rest of the instrument is in mint condition. Please see pictures below.
Because of the small cosmetic blemish, the guitar is being offered at a discounted price of $1,099, which includes hardshell case and free shipping within the continental U.S. There is nothing functionally wrong with this instrument and the sound is unaffected by the cosmetic blemish. The bracing, JLD bridge truss, bridge, woods, neck, neck truss, fingerboard, nut, and tuning machines are all fine.
If there is something functionally wrong with a guitar, Breedlove lists it as a “third”, and then saws out a part of the body and then sends the guitar to a dealer to show customers the Breedlove bracing and JLD bridge truss system. MacNichol’s Breedlove guitars third is a twelve-string and looks as though a shark took a big bite out of it.
Breedlove cosmetic blemishes still have the manufacturer’s warranty, however, the blemish is not covered in the warranty. Please call 1-800-849-3305 for more information. Thank You.
