Editor’s Note: If Amazon is out of stock you may be able to get this at Sam Ash.
Cons
- Thinline body and low-action neck
- Comfortable and playable
- High overall quality and plugged-in tone
- Good value for the price
Pros
- Fretwork needs proper setup and adjustments
- Common issue for cheaper guitars
The Carlo Robelli F550 is an acoustic-electric guitar with a thinline cutaway body.
Overview:
The thinner profile of this acoustic makes it ideal for electric guitarists who want an affordable acoustic-electric guitar on the side.
Underneath its natural gloss finish are traditional laminate tonewoods, mahogany for the back and sides, and spruce for the top.
The neck is crafted from okoume, with a standard size scale length of 25.5″, a “C” shape profile, and dual action truss rod.
Built-in electronics include an active preamp with 3-band EQ, volume control and battery check light.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Thinline Cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Mahogany
- Finish: Natural Gloss
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Neck: Okoume
- Neck Profile: “C” Shape
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Number of Frets: 21
- Scale Length: 25.5″
- Nut Width: Not Specified
- Electronics: Active Preamp with 3-Band EQ, Volume and Battery Check
- Pickup Type: Active