History And Background
Cole Clark, An Australian Company, Began Its Journey In The Early 2000S With A Mission To Innovate In The World Of Acoustic Guitars. Founded By Adam Cole And Bradley Clark, The Company Quickly Established Itself With A Unique Approach To Guitar Making, Focusing On Australian Tonewoods And Innovative Construction Techniques. Their Dedication To Craftsmanship And Quality Positioned Them As A Notable Name In The Guitar Manufacturing World.
Design Philosophy And Construction Techniques
What Sets Cole Clark Guitars Apart Is Their Design Philosophy. They Are Known For Their Unconventional Approach To Building Guitars, Which Includes Using Native Australian Woods Like Bunya, Blackwood, And Queensland Maple. These Woods Are Not Just Chosen For Their Aesthetic Appeal But Also For Their Tonal Qualities, Contributing To The Distinctive Sound Of Cole Clark Guitars.
The Construction Of Cole Clark Guitars Involves A Combination Of Traditional Craftsmanship And Modern Technology. One Of Their Signature Techniques Is The Integral Neck Construction, Where The Neck Of The Guitar Extends Into The Body, Providing Enhanced Sustain And Strength. This Method Also Influences The Transfer Of Sound, Contributing To The Guitar’S Unique Tone.
Unique Features
Cole Clark Guitars Boast Several Unique Features. The Most Notable Is Their Pickup System, The Cole Clark Patented Pickup System. This System Uses A Combination Of Piezo Pickups, A Face Sensor, And A Condenser Microphone, Allowing For A More Natural And Versatile Amplification Of The Guitar’S Sound. This Makes Them Particularly Popular Among Performing Musicians Who Require A Reliable And Authentic Amplified Sound.
Another Distinctive Feature Is Their Use Of A Spanish Heel Or Integral Neck Joint Rather Than The Traditional Dovetail Joint. This Design Choice Not Only Enhances The Structural Integrity Of The Guitar But Also Affects Its Tonal Characteristics.
Range Of Models
Cole Clark Offers A Wide Range Of Models, Each Tailored To Different Playing Styles And Preferences. Their Lineup Includes The Fat Lady Series, Known For Its Full-Bodied Sound And Versatility, And The Angel Series, Which Offers A More Articulate And Defined Tone, Suitable For Fingerstyle Players. They Also Have Specialty Models Like The Little Lady, A Compact Travel Guitar That Doesn’T Compromise On Sound Quality.
Each Model Comes In Various Configurations, Offering Choices In Tonewoods, Finishes, And Electronics. This Variety Ensures That There Is A Cole Clark Guitar To Suit The Needs Of Diverse Musicians, From Beginners To Professionals.
Sustainability And Environmental Responsibility
Cole Clark Has A Strong Commitment To Sustainability. They Make Conscious Efforts To Source Their Materials Responsibly And Have Been Involved In Reforestation Projects. This Commitment Not Only Ensures The Longevity Of Their Resources But Also Appeals To Environmentally Conscious Musicians.
Reception And Reputation
Cole Clark Guitars Have Garnered Acclaim From Guitarists Worldwide For Their Playability, Distinctive Tone, And Build Quality. Renowned For Their Live Performance Capabilities, These Guitars Are A Favorite Among Many Professional Musicians. Their Innovative Approach And Commitment To Quality Have Earned Them A Loyal Following And A Respected Place In The Guitar Community.
True Hybrid:
Uncompromised acoustic plugged sound, uncompromised Electric guitar sound. You need to use Phosphor Bronze strings for the acoustic plugged in sound to be good. The magnetic electric guitar pickups do not pick up Phosphor Bronze, they only pick up the nickel core on the wound strings. As there is only a small amount of nickel in Phosphor Bronze Strings, and the tension is low, the bottom four strings are quiet. Not so with the Cole Clark True Hybrid. The Alnico 5 magnets in Cole Clark magnetic pickups are balanced. For example, the B string is 80 milliteslas and the G string 185 milliteslas. This makes the electric guitar sound identical to using nickel strings on a standard electric guitar. This process for controlling magnetic levels is up to Patent Applied For, with the application for Full Patent in. This makes the Cole Clark True Hybrid the only Hybrid that works properly. All Cole Clark magnetic pickups are made at Cole Clark in Australia.
Cole Clark True hybrids are available in multi-pickup versions in Thinline and AN guitars. These include Humbucker 2 single coils, 3 single coils and 2 humbucker versions. They are also available in single Humbucker models with a sound hole in FL, AN, Mini, and 12 string Cole Clark guitars
- All solid timber cutaway True Hybrid Thinline Grand Auditorium with F.E.A internal bracing.
- Made entirely from sustainable timbers
- Cole Clark PG3 acoustic pickup system
- Humbucker and 2 single coil Cole Clark balanced magnetic pickups (Separate output. Tone, volume (white) and selector switches on face)
- Configuration positions: 1 Neck single. 2 Neck & centre single. 3 Centre single. 4 Centre & humbucker bridge coil. 5 (Tone knob in) Humbucker in series or (Tone knob out) Humbucker in parallel.
- Mini 3 way toggle – (Electric/Both/Acoustic)
- 2 separate outputs – Acoustic jack is output with battery assembly
- Finish: Nitrocellulose (natural satin)
- Neck: Queensland Maple
- Top: AA grade Australian Blackwood
- Back and sides: AA grade Australian Blackwood
- Solid timber binding
- Bridge/Fretboard: She Oak
- Inlays: Abalone dots
- Machine Heads: Grover
- Nut/Saddle: Graph Tech Tusq
- Nut width : 44mm
- Radius: 12″
- Scale length: 25.5″
- 21 frets
- Strings: Phosphor Bronze 10-47 D’Addario XS
- Cole Clark hard case – Tweed







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