Composite Acoustics Cargo ELE (Discontinued)

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 20, 2019..

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Since wood is easily affected by humidity and temperature, manufacturers like Composite Acoustics have moved to more robust and resilient materials like "Carbon Fiber".

The use of this light and sturdy material, combined with its one piece body-and-neck design makes the Cargo ELE a truly reliable acoustic guitar that can handle extreme weather, humidity and temperature changes.

But its not just about reliability because the carbon fiber material and its shape is designed to give the instrument a sound that's similar to traditional acoustics.

Finally, each Composite Acoustics Cargo Ele comes with an LR Baggs Active Element system which allows for genuine acoustic tones when plugged in.

Specifications:

Body Profile: Single Cutaway with Arched Back
Top: Carbon Fiber with Top Bracing
Back and Sides: Carbon Fiber
Neck: Carbon Fiber
Fretboard: Proprietary Reinforced Polymer 21-Frets
Scale Length: 22.75"
Nut Width: 1.75"
Electronics: LR Baggs Active Element
Battery: 1 x 9V (Piezo Preamp)
Bundled with Gigbag: Yes
Total Length: 34.98"
Weight: 9.8 lbs

Pros

Even with its premium price tag, those who invested in the Composite Acoustics Cargo ELE have mostly good things to say. Most are impressed with its superb reliability, but its not just about being durable because many are just as impressed with how the instrument sounds both acoustically, and when plugged in. Build quality is also commendable according to most.

Cons

There are a few who are not too happy with some details, like the C shape neck being a bit flatter than usual. And this is not a guitar for purists, or for those who want something with traditional wood.