Cole Clark ‘Angel’ AN1EC Southern Silky Oak Acoustic Electric Guitar Cole Clark

The Cole Clark ‘Angel’ AN1EC Southern Silky Oak Acoustic Electric Guitar is a remarkable instrument that offers exceptional value-for-money. This limited model is constructed entirely from solid Southern Silky Oak, featuring stunning three-dimensional figuring. It is equipped with Cole Clark’s renowned pickup system, ensuring excellent amplified sound quality. The guitar comes complete with a Cole Clark gig bag for added convenience and protection.

The AN1EC has a cutaway dreadnought body shape with an internally carved top and back, allowing for enhanced resonance and projection. The use of solid timber throughout the guitar contributes to its rich and balanced tone.

The guitar is equipped with the Cole Clark 3-way pickup system, which provides a versatile range of amplified sound options. This pickup system is known for its clarity and natural sound reproduction, making it suitable for both stage performances and studio recordings.

The AN1EC features a nitrocellulose finish in a natural satin sheen, giving it an elegant and understated aesthetic. The neck is made of Queensland Maple, offering a comfortable playing experience. The top, back, and sides are crafted from solid Southern Silky Oak, showcasing beautiful three-dimensional figuring and adding to the guitar’s visual appeal.

A tastefully inlaid timber rosette adorns the soundhole of the guitar, adding a touch of elegance. The bridge and fretboard are constructed from Blackbean and Blackwood, respectively, further enhancing the guitar’s tonal characteristics. The fretboard is adorned with dot inlays for easy navigation along the neck.

Grover machine heads ensure smooth and precise tuning, allowing for reliable performance. The nut and saddle are made of Graph Tech Tusq, a synthetic material known for its tonal consistency and excellent sustain. The guitar is strung with Phosphor Bronze strings in a 12-53 gauge, delivering a balanced and warm acoustic tone.

With a nut width of 44mm (1.73 inches), the AN1EC offers a comfortable playing experience, accommodating various playing styles and hand sizes.

Overall, the Cole Clark ‘Angel’ AN1EC Southern Silky Oak Acoustic Electric Guitar is a remarkable instrument that combines exceptional craftsmanship, quality tonewoods, and versatile electronics. It is an ideal choice for musicians seeking a reliable and visually appealing acoustic-electric guitar that delivers excellent sound performance in various musical settings.

PLEK

All of our Cole Clarks have been PLEKed!

PLEK machines are built and sold by A+D Gitarrentechnologie of Berlin, Germany. The machines were developed by musician and guitar instructor Gerd Anke with his partner Michael Dubach, who called their company PLEKTRON when it was founded in 1990. The goal of the PLEK process they created is to guarantee the best possible string action for each instrument. Simply put, a guitar with optimized playability sounds better. The strings do not strike the frets during playing and any intonation problems that may occur due to too-low string action are eliminated. Similarly, action that’s too high is also a thing of the past with PLEKing.

The PLEKing process is done by CNC (computer numerical control) machines, which use microprocessors to perform their tasks. That doesn’t mean human craftspeople are excluded from this process. The PLEK machine is ultimately a tool to reduce variances between guitars, which allows Cole Clarks expert builders to do their jobs more efficiently.

Specs

• All solid timber cutaway dreadnought with internally carved top and back
• Cole Clark 3 way pickup system
• Finish: Nitrocellulose (natural satin)
• Neck: Queensland Maple
• Top: Solid Southern Silky Oak
• Back and sides:Southern Silky Oak
• Inlaid timber rosette.
• Bridge/Fretboard: Blackbean/Blackwood
• Inlays: Dot
• Machine Heads: Grover
• Nut/Saddle: Graph Tech Tusq
• Strings: Phosphor Bronze 12-53
• Nut Width: 44mm/1.73″