The BAR5CE sits at the top of Bromo's Rocky Mountain Series, and it's an all-solid-wood build through and through — no laminate anywhere in the top, back, or sides. A solid A-grade spruce top pairs with solid A-grade Amara ebony back and sides, and Bromo's patented ToneFlow bracing helps the whole body resonate more freely than a traditionally braced guitar, giving you tight lows, a clear midrange, and plenty of headroom for fingerstyle dynamics.
The Hillside Concert body shape is smaller and lighter than a dreadnought — closer in size to a full-size classical guitar — making it a natural fit for players who want comfort for long sessions without sacrificing tone or projection. The Venetian cutaway keeps the upper frets accessible, and a Fishman Sonitone pickup system means the BAR5CE is ready to plug straight into a PA or interface with minimal fuss.
Visually, this is where the Rocky Mountain Series earns its keep: a mother-of-pearl Mt. Bromo headstock inlay, abalone Mt. Bromo position markers on the Amara ebony fingerboard, abalone top purfling, and flame maple body binding all point to a level of detailing well above what you'd expect at this price point. The neck combines mahogany with dual Amara ebony reinforcement strips for long-term stability.
Perfect for: experienced players and collectors after an all-solid instrument with premium tonewoods, and anyone who wants concert-size comfort without giving up volume or tonal complexity.
Key Features (bullet block)
- All-solid construction: solid A-grade Spruce top, solid A-grade Amara Ebony back & sides
- Hillside Concert body with Venetian cutaway
- Patented "ToneFlow" bracing for enhanced resonance and sustain
- Fishman Sonitone under-saddle pickup system
- Amara Ebony fingerboard, bridge, and neck reinforcement strips
- Abalone Mt. Bromo inlays, mother-of-pearl headstock logo
- Flame maple body binding, abalone top purfling
- Two-way truss rod, Jumbo frets (20)
- Scale length: 648mm (25.5") | Nut width: 43mm (1 11/16")
- Satin finish, diecast tuners
- Approx. weight: 1.94kg
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