- First-class acoustic guitar made for the most discerning guitarists.
- Premium-quality master grade tonewoods.
- Proprietary design features and production technologies, including a special soundboard voicing process, the revolutionary Furch CNR System® neck joint and unique Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish.
- Luxury appearance featuring a host of appointments made from abalone and koa.
- Heavy-duty Hiscox hardshell case.
The Red Series is synonymous with the highest class of our solid wood guitars, which are truly uncompromising in terms of the materials and components. The Red SR is made of premium Sitka spruce used on the soundboard and Indian rosewood on the back and sides. Both the top and the back plate undergo a special tuning process, which in conjunction with the material used gives the instrument a beautiful, versatile sound with clear and open tones. The beauty of the tonewood is underlined by a high-gloss finish and a number of decorative details, led by a koa binding and premium rosette, abalone purfling and headstock inlay, and pearl leaf fingerboard inlay. The guitar comes enclosed in a highly durable Hiscox case.
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 Red SR 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 Red SR is underscored by the fact that both the soundboard and the back plate are individually tuned using the voicing process, our proprietary technology that enhances the guitar’s tonal properties to the highest level. Thanks to that, the Red SR has a crystalline clear, harmonically rich, balanced, and highly dynamic sound across the entire tonal spectrum.
Exceptional finish
The instrument is protected by our proprietary Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish, which has been developed to enhance the guitar’s tonal qualities. The finish consists of an ultrathin layer of highly resistant lacquer that provides excellent surface protection and accentuates the structure of the wood at the same time.
Beauty of exotic wood
The stunning appearance of the Red SR is underscored by a figured ziricote bridge, fingerboard, and headstock overlay. The body, fingerboard, and headstock feature koa binding with a white contrasting line. Koa was also used on a tail decoration and a premium rosette with abalone inlay.
Premium quality material
The guitar is made from master grade tonewoods. The soundboard features Sitka spruce, which lends the guitars beautifully bright and open sound. The back and sides are made from Indian rosewood.
Transparent protection
The soundboard is protected by a transparent pickguard that allows the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. The pickguard is designed to have no effect on the tonal qualities of the soundboard.
Exotic leaf inlays
The ebony fingerboard is decorated with gorgeous mother-of-pearl leaf front inlays. A similar pattern is rendered in green abalone on the headstock.
Excellent machine heads
The Red SR has an excellent tuning stability courtesy of Gotoh 510 Silver Patina machine heads with polished ebony buttons and a highly precise 1:21 gear ratio.
High-rigidity Hiscox case
Maximum protection during transport is provided by a high-rigidity Hiscox case with polyurethane insulating foam that shields the instrument from changes in external climatic conditions.
Body
| Available body shapes | D, Dc, G, Gc, OM, OMc |
| Neck-to-body joint | 14th fret |
| Solid top - grade | Sitka spruce - master grade |
| Solid back and sides - grade | Indian rosewood - master grade |
| Binding | Koa with white line |
| Purfling | Abalone with black and white line |
| Tail decoration | Koa wedge with contrasting lines |
| Rosette | Premium solid koa ring with abalone inlay |
| Bridge | Figured ziricote |
| Bridge pins | Ebony with pearl eye |
| Saddle | TUSQ fully compensated |
| Bridge string spacing | 2 3/16 |
| Top finish | Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish |
| Back and sides finish | Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish |
| Pickguard | Anti-Scratch - transparent |
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 | Figured ziricote |
| Fingerboard radius | 15 3/4 |
| Fingerboard front inlay | White pearl leaf |
| Fingerboard side inlay | White pearl linear position markers |
| Fret finish | Polished |
| Headstock overlay | Figured ziricote |
| Headstock inlay | Abalone leafs |
| Fingerboard and headstock binding | Koa with white line |
| Neck material | African mahogany |
| Machine heads | Gotoh 510 Silver Patina - gear ratio 1:21 |
| Machine head buttons | Polished ebony |
| 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 | Full-Pore Smooth-Slide Satin Finish with antibacterial additive |
| Headstock finish | Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish |
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This service consists of:
* Completely taylored / personalised setup service ensuring your guitar plays to your personal playing requirements.
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* 6 & 12 month check & reset if you wish to take advantage and live close enough to visit.
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Where do I start?
Furch (Or Stonebridge as they were then known) was the brand that made me realise that what you think you know - isn't always as much as you would hope! As a guitar specialist I was proud even back then of my experiences and desire to help focus my customers attention to what I believed were the best guitars to buy. Furch tought me that you can only base your views on the experiences you have had through life - and this is why I now talk about "your truth / my truth". Your truth on the best guitars out there may be different to mine A) because we simply have different taste but more often than not B) We haven't shared the exact same experiences.
Sadly main stream retail pushes mainstream brands. This is due to availability and ease of sale due to the masses of marketing that goes into the brand. As a result all you see is Taylor, Martin, Takamine - you know - you have seen them in every major outlet!!!
So what about Furch? World class. Pretty much sums them up for me!
From as little as £849 for an all solid acoustic guitar that has tone and feel to die for. Out of this world.
Made in the Czech Republic and I have been promoting them for at least 15 years now.
We are the UKS largest, dedicated Furch guitar specialist. I chat with the UK distributor on an almost daily basis and have all the stock information to hand.
All I ask is that before you spend your hard earned money on a mainstream guitar brand - start investigating FURCH. Check out Youtube videos - read my customer reviews from over the years and listen to PLAYERS.... Not retailers!
In the video below I show you the guitar I mentioned before. The Furch Blue G CMC. A top personal recommendation for anyone wanting a World Class acoustic under £1000.
Check it out on my site here too...
