Model |
Challenger C-150 Blue Special (Electro-Acoustic) |
Body Shape |
Concert / Grand Concert with Venetian cutaway — focused midrange and comfortable upper-fret reach |
Top Wood |
Select spruce (solid or high-grade laminate depending on SKU) — clear articulation and projection |
Back & Sides |
Mahogany-style laminate — warm midrange with balanced lows |
Finish / Color |
High-gloss Blue Special finish with UV-protective clearcoat; polished top and edges |
Binding & Rosette |
Cream ABS binding with black/white multi-ply purfling; concentric multi-ring rosette |
Pickguard |
Black or tortoise-style teardrop pickguard (protective film applied) |
Neck |
Mahogany-style neck, satin finish; comfortable C-profile suitable for varied techniques |
Scale Length |
25.4" / 645 mm — slightly shorter scale for warmer tone and easier fretting |
Fingerboard |
Rosewood-style engineered wood; approx. 12" radius; rolled edges for player comfort |
Frets / Inlays |
20 medium frets; polished fret ends; dot inlays and side markers for stage visibility |
Nut Width & Material |
Approx. 42–43 mm nut width; synthetic bone (NuBone-style) for stable tone and action |
Truss Rod |
Dual-action truss rod — headstock or soundhole access depending on production batch |
Bridge & Saddle |
Rosewood-style bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle for accurate intonation |
String Spacing (Bridge) |
~54–56 mm E-to-e — balanced for fingerstyle and flatpicking |
Factory Strings |
.012–.054 phosphor bronze (light) — balanced tone and feel; alternate gauges available |
Electronics |
Under-saddle piezo pickup with active low-noise preamp; 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Volume, Phase switch — transparent amplified output |
Onboard Tuner |
Integrated chromatic tuner with LED display; mutes output while tuning |
Outputs / Power |
1/4" TS output jack; 9V battery compartment on lower bout; optional XLR DI on selected SKUs |
Machine Heads |
Die-cast sealed tuners, chrome finish, ~18:1 ratio for reliable tuning stability |
Action Target (12th Fret)* |
Factory ~2.2 mm (low E) / ~1.8 mm (high e) — adjustable to player preference |
Dimensions (Approx.) |
Overall length ~1020–1030 mm; lower bout ~395–405 mm; body depth 95–110 mm |
Weight (Approx.) |
~1.9–2.3 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 case humidifier in dry climates |
Notes |
*Factory setups and available options may vary by batch. Specifications subject to change without notice. Measurements are approximate. |