Getting to Know Breedlove with an Oregon Concert Myrtlewood CE

Today it's our first full review of a Breedlove guitar… and it's an IN-DEPTH one!! Check out this beautiful, made in Oregon Concert CE with Solid Myrtlewood top, back, and sides. How do you think it compares to other guitars we've reviewed?

GUITAR SPECS:
Back & Side Wood: Solid Myrtlewood
Body Size: Medium Body
Top Wood: Solid Myrtlewood
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Pickup: LR Baggs EAS
Case: Gig Bag

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[oaktree]

Unusually detailed discussion of the guitar being reviewed. Bravo.

[anthonyb]

I found this guitar without cutaway in 2015 or 2016. My wife heard me play it. It is the Oregon Concert series limited edition Myrtle wood. After owning and playing for 6 or 7 years, I cannot say enough good things about it. Great clarity, projection and quality of build.

Thank you for discussing it.

Cheers.

[MrAgenti]

Thank you, beautiful guitar! How does the all-Myrtlewood sound compared to one with the Sitka spruce top?

[ericcross]

She's a beauty, great informative vid as always Paul and Quinton thanks guys!

[petercoen]

just heard these guitars in a local shop. Due to corona-rules only the owner played it. But he took his time. Boy! I'm sold. The Myrtle sounded the best.

[angelg]

Nice playin as usual Quinton. What band u play with?

[daddio]

Quentin, thanks so much for the Danny Kaye reference. It made me smile that I'm probably one of the few who caught it.

[MarkBreton]

I am thinking about picking one of these up. The factory string action is really high. Did you all adjust the action and if so how low did you manage to get it at the 12th fret? Also, which guage of string are you using? Thanks!

[maxwellfan]

Another worthy, informative Acoustic Letter. Always check these out whenever they come up ahead of the rest. I find them an honest, objective appraisal of guitars, with little or no sales pitch, and this one on Breedlove is no different. That's appreciated, because the guitars themselves are allowed to do the talking, sounding, and selling!
Regard older/newer. I'm frequently blown away by new guitars so I don't always get the older is better vibe. However there are exceptions.
Koa definitely sounds better when played in, though not necessarily old. New guitars produced are sometimes the result of modern innovations/improvements so that has to be factored in. Some woods certainly respond better when older/played in, others don't. The best example of a guitar sounding WORSE with age was a Martin 000 I owned, with a cedar (unfinished) top, mahogany B&S. It was played a LOT, semi professionally, but 15 years of sweat, playing and wear killed the tone, unless you go for super, super mellow.
As a brand-spanking-new guitar this Breedlove sounds fantastic.
Maybe sometime Acoustic Letter might do something objective on Faith. I've been playing over 50 years, owning many of the leading brands, but some of these Faith guitars are simply out of this world, a tribute to the great Patrick James Eggle of England.

[henryle]

Dear friends, How are they sound compared to all mahogany like Taylor 524ce ? thanks 🙏

[edfulginiti]

Paul, do a vid in your store! Show us around... the floor would be fascinating!

[AudenLassoChaveztigre]

I'm thinking about getting a used Breedlove, I love their Masterclass Ebony, it's a good contrast to my Taylor 855ce especially when fingerpicking. I would like to see you guys review the Myrtlewood 12-String that was also one I considered, it is a really good guitar too.

[bajakid]

I just took home a Oregon Concerto CE - I was going to get a Martin D28 because I loved how rich and full that guitar sounded. My uncle had one, and it was always my dream guitar for years. When time came for me to purchase one I actually sat down for 20-30 minutes comparing the Martin D28 and the Breedlove, the Breedlove sounded better - and I couldn't be happier. It's such a quality instrument.

[JasonSena]

Love the Fidler on the Roof reference! “Tradition!” I also love my Breedlove. Started learning this year, and the Breedlove is my first guitar.

[merlinjones]

Look out Martin andTaylor, looks like you've got some VERY strong competition!

[flatroc]

I love Breedlove guitars and actually have this model with sitka spruce top. But I don't have a clue about the videos and movies your guess is talking about. da...

[christopherwarwick]

Do I dare say the depth and timbre approach the JS200 and F55E at half the price?

[DJWRailroad]

Guess I can be accused of being a mark for marketing but, admittedly, that data sheet is a nice touch. Great info

[kingsly]

Nice to see an acoustic maker doing some innovative things -- wish I had that string-through bridge on all my guitars. As for this model, it sounds very bright and chimey to me -- probably great for fingerpicking, but not ideal for those who like a warm-sounding guitar.

[drewheyman]

Proud owner of 2 of the Chinese make; 12 IN THE MYRTLEWOOD and 6 in all mahogany. The 12 is my go to-the mahogany is kinda dull but thumps big on the bass notes