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Rich mahogany tones with warmth and depth
Mahogany gives the Renaissance Dreadnought its distinctive acoustic character. The solid mahogany top produces a warm, rounded tone with a pronounced midrange, bringing definition and richness to both individual notes and full chords. Paired with the mahogany back and sides, it creates a cohesive, woody sound with a rounded low end and smooth highs. This tonal balance works particularly well for rhythmic strumming, where chords sound full and connected while retaining their clarity. Fingerpicked passages also benefit from the mahogany's articulate response, making the Renaissance a versatile instrument for songwriting, acoustic arrangements, and everyday playing.
Full-bodied sound with powerful projection
The Renaissance's dreadnought body delivers a full, resonant acoustic sound with plenty of natural projection. Its broad body shape encourages a strong bass response and rich resonance, giving open chords a satisfying sense of depth and presence. This makes it particularly well suited to strumming, where the larger soundboard helps produce a balanced, room-filling sound. There's plenty of definition in the midrange, too, allowing individual notes to remain clear within fuller arrangements. Whether you're accompanying your vocals, working through chord progressions, or playing alongside other musicians, the dreadnought shape provides a confident, expressive acoustic voice.
Smooth neck for comfortable, fluid playing
A comfortable neck helps you settle into your playing, whether you're practising chord changes or working through more detailed arrangements. The Renaissance features a C-shaped mahogany neck that sits naturally in your hand, providing a familiar, supportive grip for a range of playing styles. Its satin finish allows your hand to glide smoothly along the neck, making position changes feel easy and controlled. The laurel fretboard offers a smooth surface beneath your fingers, while carefully finished frets help you move cleanly between notes and chords. Together, these features provide a comfortable playing experience for both relaxed strumming and more intricate acoustic passages.
Stable tuning with classic finishing touches
The Renaissance features chrome tuning machines with ivory-style buttons, offering smooth, precise adjustments to help you maintain consistent tuning throughout your playing. They're paired with D'Addario J16 strings, providing a balanced acoustic response and a familiar feel under your fingers. A laurel bridge complements the dark fretboard, while pearloid dot inlays make it easy to find your position along the neck. The guitar's appearance is equally considered, with cream-coloured body binding and a subtle soundhole rosette providing a gentle contrast against the rich mahogany finish. A satin coating completes the design, allowing the natural wood grain to remain a prominent feature.
Specifications
General
- Product Code: HW-REN-D-MH-LH
- Orientation: Left-Handed
- Number Of Strings: 6
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Finish: Mahogany Satin
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Top Material: Solid Mahogany
- Pickguard: N/A
- Strings: D'Addario J16 (12-53)
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: C
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fretboard Material: Laurel
- Fretboard Radius: 16"
- Frets: 20
- Nut Material: ABS
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Hardware
- Bridge: Laurel
- Bridge Width: 155mm
- Tuning Machines: Ivory Button
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Strap Buttons: 1
Dimensions
- Length: 1070mm
- Body Length: 510mm
- Upper Bout: 295mm
- Lower Bout: 395mm
- Depth: 115mm
- Weight: 2.0kg
Hartwood's carefully developed range of electric and acoustic instruments offers exceptional quality and sound. Honing in on the finest components, tonewoods, and construction techniques, each Hartwood model has been designed to evolve with you and your music. With both classic and contemporary designs, Hartwood guitars are suitable for all musicians, no matter your style.
