Model | Challenger Apex-215 Brown Wood Deluxe (Electro-Acoustic) |
Body Shape | Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway for enhanced upper-fret reach |
Top Wood | Select spruce, X-braced, book-matched for clarity and dynamic response |
Back & Sides | Premium mahogany laminate with subtle arch for focused low-end |
Finish | Deluxe Brown Wood high-gloss, hand-polished outer coat showcasing natural grain |
Binding & Purfling | Cream ABS binding with black/white multi-ply purfling and decorative top strip |
Rosette | Premium multi-ring rosette with metallic accent |
Pickguard | Black teardrop pickguard — removable protective film applied |
Neck | Mahogany neck, satin finish; comfortable C-profile for versatile playing |
Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm — balanced tension and clarity |
Fingerboard | Rosewood-style engineered wood, 12" radius, smooth rounded edges |
Frets / Inlays | 20 medium frets; dot inlays with side dots for stage visibility |
Nut Width & Material | 43 mm (approx.); synthetic bone (NuBone-style) for stable action |
Truss Rod | Dual-action truss rod — headstock adjustment (4 mm hex) |
Bridge & Saddle | Rosewood-style bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle for precise intonation |
String Spacing (Bridge) | ~55 mm (E-to-e) — comfortable for fingerstyle and strumming |
Factory Strings | .012–.053 phosphor bronze (standard); 80/20 bronze option available |
Electronics | Under-saddle piezo pickup with active preamp, 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Volume, Phase switch — studio-grade clarity |
Onboard Tuner | Integrated digital tuner with LED display and auto-mute function while tuning |
Outputs / Power | 1/4" output jack; 9V battery compartment (lower bout) — battery life varies by usage |
Machine Heads | Die-cast sealed tuners, high-ratio gearing (~18:1), chrome hardware |
Action Target (12th Fret)* | 2.2 mm (low E) / 1.8 mm (high e) — factory setup target; adjustable to player preference |
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 — depends on wood density and hardware |
Case / Bag | Padded gig bag recommended; deluxe hardshell case optional (sold separately) |
Strap Buttons | Rear strap button factory installed; neck-heel button pre-drilled on select batches |
Included Accessories | Allen key (truss rod), spare bridge pins, quick-start user guide, warranty card (region dependent) |
Environmental & Care | Store at 45–55% RH; avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat; use humidifier in dry climates |
Notes | *Factory setups vary by batch. Specifications subject to change without notice as part of continuous improvement. Measurements are approximate. |