Caletta Sitka/Mahogany
Overview
Standard Build
Caletta
Sitka/Mahogany
Tobacco Burst
Description
The concept of the Standard Build Caletta was based on the success of our Private Build Caletta. A guitar inspired by pre-World War II parlor guitars. Without compromising quality and tone, we were able to produce an amazing instrument at a more attainable price point.
Here at B&G, we are great traditionalists. While we know that traditional building techniques provide various advantages in tone, playability, look, and overall mojo, we also know first-hand the weak points of century-old acoustic guitars. The Caletta is built using the best that the American acoustic guitar building tradition has to offer, combined with our own carefully crafted and road-tested innovations.
To enable us to stay true to our envisioned tone, we brace our soundboards with a traditional X-bracing pattern, allowing for a punchy, yet full-bodied sound. This, combined with the warmth and musical tone of the 12th fret neck-to-body joint, and a well-tuned sound hole, results in a very balanced instrument. All our braces are made of shaped spruce which allows for an unhindered resonance of the soundboard. Our guitars are glued using hot hide glue (the use of which goes as far back as ancient Egypt and has long been traditionally used for musical instrument making). It chemically bonds with the wood, allowing the instrument to resonate more fully.
We believe that a great guitar is one that inspires your passion for playing. A guitar that calls you to unite with it and melt into the music. Every aspect of the Standard Build Caletta guitar was designed for comfort and playability.
The Standard Build Caletta is now available for the first time ever as part of our Standard Build series. Made in Tel-Aviv, Israel according to our unparalleled standards.
Soft V Neck Shape
Our “Soft V” neck profile is inspired by pre-war, vintage acoustic necks. Solid yet comfortable, in order to retain our trademark “parlor” feel and facilitate thumb fretting techniques.
B&G Under Saddle Piezo Pickup
Each pickup is carefully designed to deliver an organic, accurate and sonically responsive acoustic sound.
Sitka Spruce Top Wood
The most classic soundboard wood is Sitka Spruce. The pronounced dynamic range ensures a fast, responsive instrument. The bass provides the necessary power to deliver strong fundamentals and the treble comes through lucid and pure.
Standard Build Caletta - Tobacco Burst
Mahogany back and sides, together with a Sitka Spruce top, is one of the most classic of wood combinations in traditional acoustic guitars. Because of its inner tonal balance and the structuring of harmonics above the fundamental notes, it makes for a versatile instrument, suitable for a wide range of styles and genres.
Specifications
Our commitment to a great playing experience covers every detail of a guitar.
BODY
Shape B&G Caletta
Lower Bout Width 14.6” / 37.1cm
Upper Bout Width 10" / 25.4cm
Body Length 38.19” / 97cm
Body Depth 3.74"-4.33” / 9.5cm-11cm
Back & Side Wood Mahogany
Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Bracing 89 DEegree, Shaped Spruce X-Bracing – Traditional Hide Glue
HARDWARE
Bridge Indian Rosewood
Bridge Spacing 2.25” / 5.7cm
Pins TUSQ
Saddle TUSQ
Tuning Machines B&G Slotted Pro Tuners
Strings Elixir 80/20 Bronze 0.12 -0.53
NECK
Wood One Piece Mahogany
Nut TUSQ
Scale Length 24 3/4"
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Neck Joint Fret 12
Neck Wood Mahogany
Fingerboard Indian Rosewood
Fretwire Nickel-Silver, Width 0.080", Crown 0.050"
Truss Rod One-Way
Headstock Slotted Peghead
Nut Width 1.68" / 42.8mm
ELECTRONICS
Pickups B&G Under Saddle Piezo Pickup
