Model |
Challenger Apollo-39 Brown Deluxe (Electro-Acoustic) |
Body Shape |
Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway — balanced tone, improved upper-fret access |
Top Wood |
Select spruce, X-braced, book-matched for clarity and dynamic response |
Back & Sides |
Mahogany laminate with subtle arch — warm mids and focused low-end |
Finish |
Deluxe Brown high-gloss lacquer with protective clear coat showcasing natural grain |
Binding & Purfling |
Cream ABS binding with multi-ply black/white purfling accents |
Rosette |
Multi-ring decorative rosette with metallic highlight |
Pickguard |
Black teardrop pickguard — removable protective film applied |
Neck |
Mahogany neck, satin finish; comfortable C profile optimized for low fatigue |
Scale Length |
25.5" / 648 mm — balanced string tension and articulation |
Fingerboard |
Rosewood-style engineered wood; ~12" radius; smooth rolled edges |
Frets / Inlays |
20 medium frets; polished fret ends; dot inlays and side dots for stage visibility |
Nut Width & Material |
Approx. 43 mm; synthetic bone (NuBone-style) for stable action |
Truss Rod |
Dual-action truss rod — headstock adjustment (4mm hex) |
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 techniques |
Factory Strings |
.012–.053 phosphor bronze (standard); 80/20 bronze alternative available |
Electronics |
Under-saddle piezo pickup with active preamp; 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Volume, Phase switch — transparent amplified tone |
Onboard Tuner |
Integrated digital tuner with LED; mutes output during tuning |
Outputs / Power |
1/4" TS output jack; 9V battery compartment on lower bout; optional DI on selected SKUs |
Machine Heads |
Die-cast sealed tuners, ~18:1 ratio, chrome finish for consistent tuning |
Action Target (12th Fret)* |
Factory target ~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 depending on wood density & hardware |
Case / Bag |
Padded gig bag recommended; deluxe hardshell case optional (sold separately) |
Included Accessories |
Truss rod key, spare bridge pins, quick-start guide, warranty card (region dependent) |
Care & Environment |
Store at 45–55% relative humidity; avoid direct heat and sunlight; use humidifier in dry climates |
Notes |
*Factory setups and available options may vary by batch. Specifications subject to change without notice. Measurements are approximate. |