| Model |
Challenger Apex-215 Blue Special (Electro-Acoustic) |
| Body Shape |
Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway for upper fret access |
| Top Wood |
Select Spruce, X-braced, book-matched panels for clarity and projection |
| Back & Sides |
Mahogany laminate, arched back enhances low-end response and volume |
| Body Finish |
High-gloss Blue Special with protective clear coat; polished top |
| Top/Back Binding |
Cream ABS binding with black/white purfling accents |
| Rosette |
Multi-ring black/white with metallic highlight ring |
| Pickguard |
Black teardrop (protective film applied) |
| Neck |
Mahogany, satin finish; comfortable C profile; bolt-on style joint |
| Scale Length |
25.5" / 648 mm for balanced tension and snap |
| Fingerboard |
Rosewood-style engineered wood, ~12" radius; smooth rolled edges |
| Frets / Markers |
20 medium, dot inlays; side dots for stage visibility |
| Nut Width / Material |
43 mm (approx.), synthetic bone / NuBone-style composite |
| Truss Rod |
Dual-action, headstock-adjustable (4mm hex key) |
| Bridge / Saddle |
Rosewood-style bridge; compensated synthetic bone saddle for intonation |
| String Spacing (Bridge) |
~55 mm E-to-e (approx.) |
| Factory Strings |
.012–.053 phosphor bronze (80/20 optional) |
| Electronics |
Under-saddle piezo pickup, active preamp with 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Volume, Phase |
| Onboard Tuner |
Integrated digital tuner with LED display; auto-mute while tuning |
| Outputs / Power |
1/4" TS jack; 9V battery compartment on lower bout |
| Machine Heads |
Die-cast sealed tuners, ~18:1 ratio, chrome finish |
| Action Target (12th Fret)* |
~2.2 mm (bass E) / ~1.8 mm (treble e) — adjustable |
| Color / Aesthetics |
Blue Special high-gloss, cream binding, chrome hardware |
| Dimensions (Approx.) |
Overall 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 of wood) |
| Strap Buttons |
Rear strap button installed; neck-heel button on select batches |
| Case / Bag |
Padded gig bag recommended; case not included unless specified |
| Setup & Maintenance |
Ship-ready setup; seasonal truss rod tweaks may be required |
| Ideal For |
Beginners to intermediates; live performance, worship, recording, home practice |
| Environment |
Store at 45–55% relative humidity; avoid direct heat/sunlight |
| Notes |
*Factory setups vary by batch. Specifications may change without notice as part of continuous improvement. |
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