Freshman introduces new value acoustics
New dreadnought and jumbo guitars released
Freshman are looking to increase their reputation for building high quality yet good value acoustic guitars with the new FA1DCEBK and FA1FBJBK.
Both guitars feature a solid Canadian Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard. They are finished in black gloss and are decorated with eye-catching tortoise-shell purfling and white binding.
The FA1DCEBK is a dreadnought electro-acoustic with a rounded cutaway and nickel machine-heads, and retails for £249.95.
The FA1FBJBK is a jumbo acoustic with rectangular mother of pearl fret inlays and black machine-heads, and retails for £279.95
The company has also released the new compact Universal Guitar Stand, which is designed to fit into gig-bag pocket. It has an RRP of £9.95.
More info on Freshman's website.
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