{"product_id":"cole-clark-tl2ec-all-blackwood-hss","title":"Cole Clark TL2EC True Hybrid Thinline Acoustic-Electric HSS Guitar (All Blackwood) TL2EC-BLBL-HSS","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"1414\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/atTXKtSsEBQ\" title=\"The Cole Clark Story\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aGgxIdY9z4Q\" title=\"Product video\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Images posted show the actual guitar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuing on their mission to create instruments for the modern touring musician, Melbourne’s Cole Clark Guitars proudly announce their ‘True Hybrid’ range. After noting the trend of players adding a second pickup to their guitars to blend an electric tone with their acoustic sound, the company launched a range of dual output acoustics with built in humbuckers in 2019. The popularity of those models lead the research and development team to dig deeper and the result is 3 new models that bridge the gap between acoustic and electric guitar. The True Hybrid models are a thinline comprising the world leading Cole Clark PG3 acoustic pickup and a second, independent output with the option of two humbuckers, three single coils, two humbuckers or a humbucker with two singles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal was to create an instrument that is equal parts acoustic and electric with absolutely no compromise on the capabilities and tone of either. A large part of the amplified sound of an acoustic guitar is the use of phosphor bronze strings. This raised an issue. Electric magnetic pickups will only hear the nickel core of an acoustic guitar string, meaning the bottom four strings produce a lower volume than the top two strings. This occurs with other hybrid guitars. To combat this, Cole Clark’s resident electronics genius Paul Gale set about inventing a machine capable of altering the strength of each pole piece in a magnetic pickup to perfectly balance the sound for phosphor bronze strings. This new technology, with endless implications for what’s to come, took the mission from impossible to patent pending in the space of three years and the True Hybrid range is now available for converts and skeptics alike to try.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe True Hybrid models also utilize Finite Element Analysis, commonly used in structural engineering \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the purpose of finding and solving potential structural or performance issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Sustainable Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cole Clark True Hybrid Thinline Grand Auditorium Guitar boasts an all-solid timber construction with F.E.A internal bracing, ensuring optimal resonance and durability. AA grade Australian Blackwood is used for both the top and back\/sides, highlighting the guitar's rich and balanced tonal characteristics while adhering to sustainable forestry practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with the Cole Clark PG3 acoustic pickup system, along with a Humbucker and two single-coil Cole Clark balanced magnetic pickups, this guitar offers a wide range of tonal possibilities. The separate outputs, tone, volume, and selector switches on the face provide flexibility in sound configuration:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 1: Neck single-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 2: Neck and center single-coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 3: Center single-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 4: Center single-coil and bridge humbucker coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 5: Humbucker in series (tone knob in) or parallel (tone knob out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic Design Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Featuring solid timber binding, a She Oak bridge and fretboard, and Abalone dot inlays, the Cole Clark True Hybrid Thinline Grand Auditorium Guitar showcases meticulous craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The 21-fret design offers extended range and versatility for both intricate melodies and dynamic chord progressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Hardware and Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Grover machine heads for precise tuning stability, a Graph Tech Tusq nut and saddle for enhanced string vibration transfer, and a comfortable 44mm nut width, this guitar ensures effortless playability across its 25.5” scale length and 12” radius fretboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cole Clark True Hybrid Thinline Grand Auditorium Guitar includes a deluxe Cole Clark hard case in classic Tweed for secure transportation and storage. A Tortoise Shell pickguard is provided for optional installation, allowing customization to suit your personal style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240315840\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcoustic\/Electric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrientation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight Handed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFL Dreadnought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAA grade Australian Blackwood Top, Back, and Sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrocellulose (Natural Satin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueensland Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard Inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbalone dots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard Radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraph Tech Tusq\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.73″ (44mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCole Clark PG3 pickup system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Humbucker and 2 x Single-coil Cole Clark balanced magnetic pickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Separate output. 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