Model |
Challenger Apex-215 Black Special (Electro-Acoustic) |
Body Shape |
Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway |
Top Wood |
Select Spruce, X-braced, book-matched |
Back & Sides |
Mahogany laminate, arched back for projection |
Body Finish |
High-gloss Black Special with protective clear coat |
Binding |
Cream ABS top/back binding, black/white purfling |
Neck |
Mahogany, satin finish, bolt-on style joint |
Scale Length |
25.5" (648 mm) |
Fingerboard |
Rosewood-style engineered wood, 12" radius |
Frets / Inlays |
20 medium, dot inlays; side dots for visibility |
Nut Width / Material |
43 mm, synthetic bone (NuBone-style) |
Truss Rod |
Dual-action, headstock adjustment |
Bridge / Saddle |
Rosewood-style bridge; compensated synthetic bone saddle |
Electronics |
Under-saddle piezo pickup with 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Volume, Phase switch |
Tuner |
Onboard digital tuner with LED display (mute when tuning) |
Output |
1/4" TS jack; battery compartment (9V) on lower bout |
Tuners |
Die-cast, sealed gears, 18:1 ratio, chrome |
String Spacing at Bridge |
~55 mm (E-to-e) |
Factory Strings |
.012–.053 phosphor bronze, 80/20 optional |
Nut to 12th Fret Action* |
2.2 mm (bass) / 1.8 mm (treble) setup target |
Rosette |
Multi-ring black/white with metallic accent |
Pickguard |
Black teardrop (removable film) |
Color / Aesthetics |
Black Special, chrome hardware, cream binding contrast |
Dimensions (Approx.) |
Overall length 1030 mm; lower bout 405 mm; upper bout 295 mm; body depth 100–120 mm |
Weight (Approx.) |
2.0–2.3 kg (varies by piece) |
Case / Bag |
Padded gig bag recommended; not included unless specified |
Strap Buttons |
Factory-installed at tail; neck heel pre-drilled on select batches |
Environmental |
Best stored at 45–55% RH; avoid direct heat/sunlight |
Suitable For |
Beginners to intermediates; stage, studio, worship, and busking |
Included Accessories |
Allen key, extra bridge pins, user guide (region dependent) |
Notes |
*Factory setups vary. Specs may change without notice due to continuous improvement. |