| Model |
Challenger Apex-215 Special (Electro-Acoustic) |
| Body Shape |
Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway for enhanced upper-fret access |
| Top Wood |
Select spruce, X-braced, book-matched panels for clarity and dynamic responsiveness |
| Back & Sides |
Mahogany laminate (or alternative tonewood depending on finish batch) for warm midrange |
| Finish |
High-gloss Special finish (multiple colour options) with protective clearcoat |
| Binding & Purfling |
Cream ABS binding with black/white purfling accents |
| Rosette |
Multi-ring decorative rosette with subtle metallic ring |
| Pickguard |
Black teardrop pickguard (protective film applied) |
| Neck |
Mahogany neck, satin finish; ergonomic C-profile for comfort and reduced fatigue |
| Scale Length |
25.5" / 648 mm — balanced tension, clear articulation |
| Fingerboard |
Rosewood-style engineered wood; approx. 12" radius; smooth rolled edges |
| Frets / Inlays |
20 medium frets; dot inlays; side dots for stage visibility |
| Nut Width & Material |
Approx. 43 mm; synthetic bone (NuBone-style) for stable tuning and tone |
| Truss Rod |
Dual-action truss rod, headstock adjustment (4 mm hex key) |
| Bridge & Saddle |
Rosewood-style bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle for accurate 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 and 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Volume, Phase switch — clear, plug-and-play amplified tone |
| Onboard Tuner |
Integrated digital tuner with LED display and auto-mute while tuning |
| Controls |
Master Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble; Phase switch; battery indicator LED |
| Output / Power |
1/4" TS output jack; 9V battery compartment on lower bout; optional DI on select SKUs |
| Machine Heads |
Die-cast sealed tuners, ~18:1 ratio, chrome finish for stable tuning |
| Action Target (12th Fret)* |
Factory setup ~2.2 mm (low E) / ~1.8 mm (high e); 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.) |
Approx. 2.0–2.3 kg (varies by wood density and hardware) |
| Case / Bag |
Padded gig bag recommended; hardshell case optional (sold separately) |
| Strap Buttons |
Rear strap button installed; neck-heel button pre-drilled on select batches |
| Included Accessories |
Allen key (truss rod), spare bridge pins, quick-start guide, warranty card (region dependent) |
| Environmental & Care |
Store at 45–55% relative humidity; avoid direct sunlight, radiators and rapid humidity swings; 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 and may differ slightly by unit. |
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