Model |
Challenger Apollo-39 Red Deluxe (Electro-Acoustic) |
Body Shape |
Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway — balanced tone with easy upper-fret access |
Top Wood |
Select spruce, X-braced, book-matched for clarity, dynamic response and projection |
Back & Sides |
Mahogany laminate — warm midrange and focused low-end for a balanced acoustic voice |
Finish |
High-gloss Red Deluxe lacquer with protective UV-cured clearcoat to accentuate color |
Binding & Purfling |
Cream ABS binding with fine black/white multi-ply purfling |
Rosette |
Decorative multi-ring rosette with subtle metallic highlight |
Pickguard |
Black teardrop pickguard (protective film applied) |
Neck |
Mahogany neck with satin finish; comfortable C-profile for versatile playability |
Scale Length |
25.5" / 648 mm — balanced tension and clear articulation across strings |
Fingerboard |
Rosewood-style engineered wood, ~12" radius; smooth rolled edges for comfort |
Frets / Inlays |
20 medium frets; polished fret ends; dot inlays and side markers for stage visibility |
Nut Width & Material |
Approx. 43 mm; synthetic bone (NuBone-style) for stable action and clear tone |
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 on request |
Electronics |
Under-saddle piezo pickup with active preamp; 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Master Volume, Phase switch — natural amplified tone |
Onboard Tuner |
Integrated digital tuner with LED display and auto-mute while tuning |
Outputs / Power |
1/4" TS output jack; 9V battery compartment on lower bout; optional XLR DI available on selected SKUs |
Machine Heads |
Die-cast sealed tuners, ~18:1 ratio, chrome finish for stable 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.) |
Approximately 2.0–2.4 kg depending on wood density and hardware |
Case / Bag |
Padded gig bag recommended; deluxe hardshell case optional (sold separately) |
Included Accessories |
Truss-rod hex key, spare bridge pins, quick-start guide, warranty card (region dependent) |
Care & Environment |
Store at 45–55% relative humidity; avoid direct sunlight, radiators, and rapid humidity swings; use humidifier in dry climates |
Notes |
*Factory setups may vary by batch. Specifications subject to change without notice as part of continuous improvement. Measurements are approximate. |