Caro Topete Model FD Steel Stringed Guitar

  

The steel stringed FD model is an exceptional value in today’s market and sets a new benchmark in quality at a highly affordable price. Constructed of all solid wood, this guitar features a soundboard of either Engelmann Spruce or Canadian Cedar and back and sides of solid Cypress. The Caro & Topete design solutions are implemented in their most basic form with a sound that rivals many expensive traditional design guitars. This instrument has the clean balanced tone associated with solid wood construction with great playability and appearance at an accessible price.

The FD model incorporates many of the Caro & Topete design features with the primary differences from more expensive models being that the internal bracing is simplified and the sides and backs use less expensive materials (Cypress).  It retains the characteristic power and acoustic responsiveness of all of the Caro & Topete guitars with quality of workmanship and finish unrivaled in at instrument at this price point.  The sound and playability have to be experienced  --  the result being that this guitar is comparable to traditionally designed guitars costing many times more.  A great value, with exceptional tone, the FD model shares the same clean modern appearance with other Caro & Topete guitars and is sure to become a favorite among many guitarists.

   

 

            Specifications

Sides and Back of Solid Cypress

Soundboard of Englemann Spruce or Canadian Cedar

Rosewood Fretboard 

Cedar Neck

Rosewood Bridges

String Length: 665mm (26.81")

Bone Nut

Width at Nut: 46mm (1.81")

Matte Polyurethane Finish