Affordable blue series with open pore finish Forch Guitars was founded in 1981 by bluegrass musicians in the former Czechoslovakia! This is a popular brand used by many renowned artists, including Okazaki Michinori, Nakagawa Isato, Kishibe Masaaki, and UK (MOROHA)! As one of Europe's leading brands, Forch is loved primarily by fingerstyle guitarists. Its meticulous construction, beautiful finish, refined sound, and smooth playing feel make it a wonderful guitar that is loved by countless musicians for a reason. This instrument is a cutaway model with an OM body from the Blue Series, which is well-known for its solid construction despite its reasonable price. Although it is priced reasonably within the Forch lineup, it features an all-solid body with a Sitka spruce top and black walnut sides and back.The top has a thin, matte open-pore finish that brings out the grain of the wood, giving it a natural sound that lets you feel the warmth of the wood and a smooth sound response. The sides and back are finished in satin, and the warm, soft midrange and brilliant overtones blend well, allowing you to enjoy the dignified tone that is characteristic of Forch even with a light touch. With a beautiful tone that can be used for a wide range of playing styles, from singing to fingerstyle, this is the perfect guitar for those looking to step up their game. This is a very valuable piece that incorporates various designs! Please enjoy it! ◆CNR System Active (Composite Neck Reinforcement System)◆ This model is equipped with Forch's proprietary "CNR System Active (Composite Neck Reinforcement System)." This is an innovative neck design that has been updated from the existing CNR neck system. Its most notable feature is the string height adjustment bolt installed in the neck block, which allows you to adjust the neck angle, without having to grind down the saddle. Additionally, the neck is more rigid and stable than the previous system, ensuring longer-lasting playability and stability. *To safely adjust the neck angle using this bolt, special tools and operation by a technician trained in adjustment techniques are required, so please consult the Ikebe Music Store acoustic floor staff.-SPEC- Top: A Solid Sitka Spruce Back and Sides: Solid AA Walnut Neck: African Mahogany Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing Nut Width: 45mm Fingerboard: Ebony Bridge: Ebony Scale Length: 650mm Tuner: Furch Original Forch original gig case included