{"id":6703354642510,"title":"Cole Clark FL2E-12-BLBL Blackwood 12-String Acoustic\/Electric Guitar","handle":"cole-clark-fl2e-12-blbl-blackwood-12-string-acoustic-electric-guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note actual guitar may differ in appearance to stock photo due to variances in the wood grain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll solid AA-grade Australian blackwood\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the stiffest timber we make tops out of. It has a character all of its own, quite like Koa as it is a very close cousin. It is normally dark brown and grainy but can vary. It is native to Australia and sourced from Tasmania or Victoria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn acoustic sound in the tradition of an American all Koa guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a medium to hard player amplified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest top for a percussive player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles climate extremes better than the softer timbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood low mids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood mid-range punch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood high frequency definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for amplifying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Cole Clark acoustic sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCole Clark PG3 pickup system\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2022, the PG3’s improved microphone for extreme highs, altered frequency filter between the mic and face sensor and new configuration between the face sensor and bridge pickup delivers our most advanced, dynamic and natural sounding plugged in experience yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept behind our pickup technology is best explained by comparing it to an audio system. A P.A usually consists of sub woofers, speakers and horns. Each component is designed to hear a range of frequencies they are best equipped to handle, with crossover points for frequencies best heard by the next component. Cole Clark uses the same philosophy, combining a piezo system for the bottom end, a patented face sensor for the mid range and a microphone for the top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUnder Saddle Piezo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piezo system utilizes 6 individual piezo elements suspended under the bridge saddle which we believe is the best and most dynamic type of piezo system available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFace Sensor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that the face\/top is the most important component to the sound of an acoustic guitar, so it makes sense that we utilize that tone when amplifying the guitar. We do this with our unique face sensor which is specifically designed for the mid range. We use a patented blend control which blends in the amount of face sensor required to go with the piezo sound or to completely replace the piezo in the mid range. This goes a long way in removing the ‘piezo quack’, delivering a more natural tone. With a maximum crossover point of 350hz, the face sensor cannot hear any frequency in it’s feedback zone, instead leaving those frequencies to the under saddle piezo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third element is a condenser microphone for the top end. This microphone is set well above any frequency zone that could cause it to feed and is purely there to take the ‘ping’ out of the piezo if there is some piezo blended through at full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eControls\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn your preamp you’ll find 3 knobs. Top centre for volume, top left is a blend knob used to add or remove frequencies that the face sensor is hearing and top right is a separate volume specific to the microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FC (filter contour) button allows for effortless switching between the PG3 configuration and an improved version of it’s predecessor, the 3-Way. 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It has a character all of its own, quite like Koa as it is a very close cousin. It is normally dark brown and grainy but can vary. It is native to Australia and sourced from Tasmania or Victoria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn acoustic sound in the tradition of an American all Koa guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a medium to hard player amplified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest top for a percussive player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles climate extremes better than the softer timbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood low mids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood mid-range punch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood high frequency definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for amplifying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Cole Clark acoustic sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCole Clark PG3 pickup system\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2022, the PG3’s improved microphone for extreme highs, altered frequency filter between the mic and face sensor and new configuration between the face sensor and bridge pickup delivers our most advanced, dynamic and natural sounding plugged in experience yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept behind our pickup technology is best explained by comparing it to an audio system. A P.A usually consists of sub woofers, speakers and horns. Each component is designed to hear a range of frequencies they are best equipped to handle, with crossover points for frequencies best heard by the next component. Cole Clark uses the same philosophy, combining a piezo system for the bottom end, a patented face sensor for the mid range and a microphone for the top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUnder Saddle Piezo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piezo system utilizes 6 individual piezo elements suspended under the bridge saddle which we believe is the best and most dynamic type of piezo system available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFace Sensor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that the face\/top is the most important component to the sound of an acoustic guitar, so it makes sense that we utilize that tone when amplifying the guitar. We do this with our unique face sensor which is specifically designed for the mid range. We use a patented blend control which blends in the amount of face sensor required to go with the piezo sound or to completely replace the piezo in the mid range. This goes a long way in removing the ‘piezo quack’, delivering a more natural tone. With a maximum crossover point of 350hz, the face sensor cannot hear any frequency in it’s feedback zone, instead leaving those frequencies to the under saddle piezo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third element is a condenser microphone for the top end. This microphone is set well above any frequency zone that could cause it to feed and is purely there to take the ‘ping’ out of the piezo if there is some piezo blended through at full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eControls\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn your preamp you’ll find 3 knobs. Top centre for volume, top left is a blend knob used to add or remove frequencies that the face sensor is hearing and top right is a separate volume specific to the microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FC (filter contour) button allows for effortless switching between the PG3 configuration and an improved version of it’s predecessor, the 3-Way. There are also a battery light and sliders for treble, mids and bass response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eCole Clark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eFL2E-12-BM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation: \u003c\/strong\u003eRight Handed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape: \u003c\/strong\u003eDreadnought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Wood: \u003c\/strong\u003eSolid AA Grade Australian Blackwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003eSolid \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAA Grade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAustralian Blackwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Finish: \u003c\/strong\u003eSatin Nitrocellulose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eQueensland Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Finish: \u003c\/strong\u003eSatin Nitrocellulose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlackbean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/strong\u003e12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graph Tech Tusq\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/strong\u003e50mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlackwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle: \u003c\/strong\u003eGraph Tech Tusq\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/strong\u003eCole Clark PG3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Machines: \u003c\/strong\u003eDie-Cast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Colour: \u003c\/strong\u003eGold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings: \u003c\/strong\u003eElixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 10-47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag\/Case: \u003c\/strong\u003eCole Clark Hard Case\u003c\/p\u003e"}