{"product_id":"breedlove-usa-cmw-masterbuilt-figured-walnut-clean","title":"Breedlove USA CM\/W Steve Henderson Master Class Built Figured Walnut MINTY w Original Case Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBreedlove USA CMW Masterbuilt Figured Walnut CLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003ekiller older USA Breedlove CM\/W\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-signed on the label by \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Henderson\u003c\/strong\u003e, built in \u003cstrong\u003e1998 at the Tumalo, Oregon shop\u003c\/strong\u003e during a strong early period for Breedlove’s boutique-era acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a striking and highly individual instrument, showcasing Breedlove’s distinctive design language — from the \u003cstrong\u003esculpted bridge design\u003c\/strong\u003e to the elegant body contours and carefully selected tonewoods. The standout feature here is the \u003cstrong\u003eheavily flamed walnut back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are absolutely exceptional and give the guitar a deep, three-dimensional visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a very refined player. The guitar is set up with \u003cstrong\u003esuper low action\u003c\/strong\u003e, and still retains \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of saddle height\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating excellent structural health and long-term setup stability. It feels effortless in hand and very responsive across the entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck dimensions are very comfortable, measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.79” at the 1st fret and 0.88” at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003e1.75” nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e2.30” string spacing at the bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a very capable instrument for fingerstyle work and nuanced acoustic playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally, this CM\/W delivers a \u003cstrong\u003eclear, balanced, and articulate voice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent separation and a strong fundamental, while still retaining warmth and complexity from the walnut construction. It responds well to both light touch and more aggressive strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally clean — easily near mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only the faintest evidence of handling, such as very light pick marks. It presents as a remarkably well-preserved example of an early boutique-era Breedlove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong\u003eadditional extras as shown\u003c\/strong\u003e. The guitar also originates from a notable collection of boutique acoustics spanning the 1970s through modern builds, placing it among some very high-caliber instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e All original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tumalo, Oregon (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sitka Spruce (typical CM\/W spec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly Flamed Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79” (1st fret) \/ 0.88” (12th fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.30”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Henderson signed label; boutique early Breedlove build; extremely clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one plays \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, fast, and extremely comfortably set up\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a very responsive feel under the fingers. Tonally it delivers a \u003cstrong\u003eclear, balanced, and articulate acoustic voice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent note definition, strong projection, and a refined boutique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breedlove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CM\/W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA (Tumalo, Oregon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flamed Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79” (1st Fret) \/ 0.88” (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.30”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extras as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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