Model |
Challenger Apollo-39 Red UC Deluxe (Electro-Acoustic, Right-Handed Upper Cutaway) |
Body Shape |
Grand Auditorium with Venetian upper cutaway — balanced tonal response and easy access to high frets |
Top Wood |
Select spruce, X-braced, book-matched for clear projection and dynamics |
Back & Sides |
Mahogany laminate — warm mids, focused lows, smooth treble response |
Finish |
High-gloss Red Deluxe with protective UV-cured clearcoat |
Neck |
Mahogany neck, satin finish; comfortable C-profile for reduced hand fatigue |
Fingerboard |
Rosewood-style engineered wood; ~12" radius; rolled edges for playability |
Scale Length |
25.5" / 648 mm — balanced string tension and articulation |
Frets / Inlays |
20 medium frets; polished ends; dot inlays and side markers for visibility |
Nut |
Approx. 43 mm nut width; 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 improved intonation |
String Spacing |
Approx. 55 mm E-to-e — comfortable for fingerstyle & flatpicking |
Factory Strings |
.012–.053 phosphor bronze (standard); alternate gauges available |
Electronics |
Under-saddle piezo pickup with active low-noise preamp; 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Volume, Phase switch |
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 on select 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 & Weight |
Overall length ~1030 mm; lower bout ~405 mm; body depth 100–120 mm; weight ~2.0–2.4 kg (varies) |
Case / Accessories |
Padded gig bag recommended; deluxe hardshell case optional. Includes truss 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 vary by batch. Specifications subject to change without notice. Measurements are approximate. |