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Journey Instruments FF422 First Class – All-solid cedar and pau ferro travel guitar
Journey Instruments FF422 First Class – All-solid cedar and pau ferro travel guitar
FF422
Experience a rich and warm tone that surpasses most full-size guitars. The Journey Instruments FF422 First Class combines a solid cedar top with beautiful Pau Ferro for a unique sound experience. A professional Grand Auditorium guitar that can be easily disassembled and carried as hand luggage.
The FF422 is designed for the discerning guitarist who prioritizes warmth and overtones. With the patented Overhead technology, you can remove the neck in seconds, allowing you to travel with a premium instrument without worries. The ergonomic "Wedge" body makes the guitar very comfortable to play, while delivering impressive volume.
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Exclusive Tonewoods for a Rich Tone
The Journey Instruments FF422 stands out with its solid cedar top, crafted from carefully selected cedar. Cedar offers an immediate response and a warmer, darker tone than spruce – perfect for fingerstyle players and those who desire a "played-in" sound from day one. Combined with Pau Ferro back and sides, you get a clarity and definition in the bass that is rare in travel instruments.
First Class Grand Auditorium Design
This is not a small "toy guitar." The FF422 is a full-fledged Grand Auditorium with a body that is deeper at the bottom than at the shoulders (Manzer-style wedge). This design increases the internal volume of the guitar, providing the deep bass and expansive soundstage expected from a quality guitar, while also being more comfortable to hold against your body.
The Ingenious Overhead System
Thanks to Journey's patented system, you can disassemble the neck in under 20 seconds. This allows you to pack the guitar into the included premium travel backpack, which fits perfectly in the airplane's overhead bin. You'll never have to worry about airlines' handling of checked luggage again; your FF422 is always safely with you in the cabin.
Battery-Free Pickup System
The guitar is equipped with the passive JourneyTek 3-piezo system. This is a minimalist yet highly effective system that captures the natural vibrations from the entire bridge plate. The result is an authentic and transparent acoustic tone when you connect to an amplifier, without the need for batteries that could run out in the middle of a concert.
Specifications
Specifications
Top: Solid Cedar
Back & Sides: Pau Ferro
Body Style: Grand Auditorium with Manzer-style Wedge and Integrated Armrest
Neck: Traditional C-shaped with two-way truss rod
Fretboard: Ebony
Nut: 44.5mm Bone
Scale: 25.5 inches (647.7 mm)
Frets: 20 frets
Pickup: JourneyTek passive 3-piezo system
Finish: Gloss
Included: Premium First Class travel bag with space for 17" laptop and accessories
