With solid A+ torrefied Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back &sides, the F1 Dreadnought is a truly inspiring tool for every performer and songwriter. Each top is custom tapered and individually hand tap tuned" (*) to provide the perfect frequency response and tonal balance. Featuring the precision of construction for which Kepma is renowned, the F1 is a "no compromise" and amazingly playable guitar that offers high-end features and acoustic tone you never dreamed possible in such an affordable instrument. But wait, there's more! Another highlighting feature - besides the premium built and sound - is the use of the PLEK PRO state-of-the art technology. Latest innovation in guitar manufacturing, PLEK is an entire process that helps achieve the optimum playability of every instrument: with the help of a computerized machine which scans the whole fretboard (all the work performed on an instrument is done under simulated string tension to reproduce exact playing conditions), it files and cuts the frets accordingly, resulting in precise intonation and buzz free playing right out of the box! But wait, there's even more! Paired with the DOUBLE S1-PRO pickup, preamp and FX system, the acoustic-electric F1E Dreadnought model is unmatched: when playing acoustically (meaning not plugged into an amplifier or mixer), you get stunning Reverb, Chorus or Delay right from the guitar, no effects pedals necessary! When you plug into an amp or mixer, the S1-PRO provides you with an undersaddle piezo pickup PLUS an onboard condenser microphone with a blend control. You still have the effects available as well, so you can take total control of your sound right from the guitar preamp control center. It's truly the best of both worlds, all for an amazingly affordable price. Comes standard with a deluxe nylon padded bag. (*) Hand "Tap" Tuning Each top is hand "tap" tuned to measure the overall balance and frequency response of the top. If the frequency profile is not precisely "matched" to the desired profile, then the top is put back into the tapering CNC for additional refinement until the response perfectly matches the desired response profile of the instrument. BODY Body Style: Dreadnought Top: HTT Solid A+ Sitka Spruce HTT treatment: High Temperature Torrefied top = increased strength + stability Back &Sides: African Mahogany Finish: High gloss Bracing: X Sound hole Rosette: ABS Binding: Black and White ABS Bridge: Walnut Bridge pins: ABS Saddle: Bone, Triple compensated Pickguard: transparent NECK Neck: African Mahogany Thickness: 21 mm - 22 mm (1st Fret - 9th Fret) Width at Nut: 43 mm / 1.7" Neck Finish: Smooth Satin Neck Binding: ABS Neck Reinforcement: Dual Carbon Fiber rods Truss Rod: Bidirectional Nut: Bone, 43mm x 6mm Fretboard: Rosewood, 400 mm radius Fretboard Inlay: Acrylic Number of Frets: 20 Pleky: computer-assisted setup for optimum fret dressing Scale Length: 647.25 mm / 25.48" OTHER Strings: Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze NANOWEBy Coating (.012-.053) Tuning Machines: Silver K High-End Series 18:1 Electronics (F1E models only): DOUBLE S1-PRO - Piezo pickup Volume (push/push for preamp on/off) - Tone control - MIC (condenser microphone level) - Reverb selection (Room or Hall) and effect level - Delay ou Chorus selection and effect level - USB charging port - Multifonction indicator (green: on / yellow: low battery / red: please charge) Kepma Deluxe "High-End Guitar Bag""