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he most important guitar you’ll ever buy is your We know that a great instrument inspires, and you T first one… deserve the best! A great ‘first guitar’ means you’ll want to play for Whether you play for personal enjoyment – knowing the rest of your life! that you’re learning to play one of the most exciting of musical instruments, or for relaxation, or recreation, We took the decision to make the Encore Blaster or are fired up with the inspiration to get a band Series™ outshine, and outperform any electric and together, get some gigs in pubs and clubs… whatever; bass guitar in the world, anywhere near the price! everyone famous started just the same way!

Why? Write and record some songs by yourself or with your friends – post ‘em on a music networking site, get people liking what you do… recognition and the big time beckons!

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Whatever you do, just have fun and enjoy your playing. Encore Blaster Series guitars feature specially created So what’s so special about the Encore Blaster Series? vintage-voiced pickups to produce astonishingly Simple really, for over 30 years Encore has been the accurate and authentic tone. #1 ‘first guitar.’ Hardware too is fundamental to tone and performance. We invited British Guitar Guru, Trev Wilkinson, the The Encore Blaster Series features custom-designed renowned designer behind Fret-King® Italia®, and hardware and vibrato bridges which significantly Vintage® guitars, and the creator of many now- enhance the superb tone and playability of these standard guitar innovations, to design in to the guitars. Encore® Blaster Series the subtle details, nuances and finesse which are the hallmarks of a true player’s guitar. As Trev observed when he’d finished the Encore Blaster Series project, “It’s actually easy to make a The tonewoods, hardware, pickups, comfort, balance, great guitar for ‘telephone number’ prices, but to playability and tone set Encore® guitars apart, giving make the best ‘first guitar’ in the world for new them a credibility which will surprise even the most guitarists on a tight budget, and put my name on it… experienced player, and inspire the ‘first time’ player that was a real challenge.” to play, play now – and carry on playing! “I’m knocked out that we can now get such incredible value guitars into the hands of new guitarists.”

“I believe Encore is ‘the best first guitar’ in the world.”

“I can only make this suggestion…. don’t buy your first electric guitar until you’ve played an Encore Blaster..!”

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E6E6 BLASTERBLASTER Precisely-machined neck pocket offers positive Fully-enclosed chromed machine heads and totally secure neck to body join. can have their tensioning action adjusted. Series Overhung rosewood fingerboard also aids Series compact neck fitment. The firm favourite with guitar players the world over, the twin cutaway body shape of the new Encore® E6 Blaster has been carefully dimensioned by Trev Wilkinson to be as comfortable, ergonomic and balanced as possible so it plays like a dream and produces those so-classic tones.

The precisely-sculpted, low mass body is made from, Wuton, a fast growing, environmentally friendly tonewood, used in making musical instruments for literally thousands of years. Light and vibrant, Wuton has an attractive, open grain structure, reminiscent of Swamp Ash, which contributes to the fast attack, definition and tone associated Smooth-response vibrato bridge system on with this classic body style. E6 for true return-to-pitch tuning accuracy.

The maple neck offers a positive, comfortable feel, matched with an overhung 22 fret, 10” radius rosewood fingerboard, a classic combination guaranteed to give you a great playing experience.

The electronics bring out the heart and soul of the tonewoods we use, and most importantly, the pickups, the voice of the guitar.

A balanced set of Wilkinson-designed Guitar Tech vintage-voiced single coil pickups have been meticulously voiced to provide the sparkle, depth and power modern players need, without compromising the classic tones you’d expect to hear.

The traditional switching, tone and volume layout is enhanced with a reverse wound, reverse polarity middle pickup, to provide true hum cancelling in selector positions 2 and 4.

A great musical tool in the hands of any guitarist is the traditional vibrato bridge – Trev’ has worked his magic here, too. Close attention has been paid to the important details in this style of bridge, which contribute so much to functionality, return-to-zero tuning stability, and tone.

With Guitar Tech sealed gear diecast tuners, straight string pull E6RED headstock and single string tree all working together to promote the Red best possible ‘return to pitch’, the E6 will stay in tune like no other guitar in its class.

The Encore E6 is much more than the sum of its parts; if this IS your first electric guitar, you are gonna enjoy it like no other.

SPECIFICATIONS Body: Solid Wuton tonewood, vintage comfort contoured Neck: Vintage profile maple Fingerboard: Overhung 22 fret, 10” radius rosewood ‘If you want more cut and Scale Length: 650mm glassy edge to your tone, the E6 Tuners: Diecast Guitar Tech has loads of options on offer’ Scratchplate: Three ply Paul Salter Bridge/Tailpiece: Guitar Tech vibrato ed in as sociatio sign n w Pickups: 3 x Guitar Tech calibrated single coils De ith

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I only wish there had been guitars this good available when I started learning to play’ Paul White

‘The E6 is zingy and zappy and adding gain opens up its voice. It’s a likeable guitar, with that ‘oh, just one more go’ feel to it’ Huw Price

‘From the moment I picked it up, I found the E6 to be a cracking instrument that did everything I asked of it without fuss or fight’ Huw Price

‘The E6’s vibrato bridge works better than some equivalents we’ve seen on considerably more expensive guitars’ Paul Salter GUITARBUYER

‘Putting it through a wah and fuzz pedal induced instant Hendrix, with authentic feel and tone’ Huw Price

E6BLK LHE6BLK E6SB E6PK E6BLU E6VW Black Black – Left-Hand Sunburst Pink Electric Blue Vintage White

All E6ʼs available in Blaster Pack format – See page 11 for contents. 4 Encore El & AC Bro 10.qxd_Layout 1 13/01/2012 08:52 Page 7

E99E99 ‘The E99’s clean sounds are lush BLASTERBLASTER and characterful, Covered humbucker at neck position offers while the sustain throaty and articulate response. SeriesSeries is impressive’ Huw Price Fans of more out-and-out rock and blues guitar styles music might find themselves gravitating towards the distinctive single cutaway body/twin humbucker pickup layout of the Encore E99 Blaster electric. ‘Somebody buy With a basswood body and carved cap, Trevor Wilkinson the E99 has all the density essential for the a pint... this ain’t warmth, controlled power and definition no 99 Flake’ associated with this venerated style. Gold skirted-base ‘bell’-type control rotaries are fast and accurate to use. The maple neck is fast and fluid, complimented by the smooth response of the rosewood fingerboard for a positive playing feel.

The E99’s iconic twin humbucking pickup layout is controlled by a 3-way toggle switch pickup selector on the upper front bout, offering neck, mid (both) and bridge pickup options.

With twin tone and volume controls to help you get the sound you want quickly and easily, Tune-o-matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece any number of classic rock and blues tones help maintain rock solid tuning stability. can be achieved with the accurately-voiced Wilkinson- designed, vintage-voiced, Guitar Tech neck and bridge pickups.

Attention to detail even extends to using a E99BLK Black traditional Tune-o-matic bridge and firmly anchored stop tailpiece, helping get all the string energy directly in to the body, all to get the right sound!

Born to rock, rampage and rip it up, the Encore E99 makes for an exciting choice as a first ‘serious’ rock guitar!

LHE99BLK Left-Hand, Black E99CSB Cherry Sunburst SPECIFICATIONS Body: Solid archtop basswood, vintage contoured Neck: Vintage profile maple, bolt-on Fingerboard: 22 fret rosewood Scale Length: 630mm Tuners: Diecast Guitar Tech Scratchplate: Vintage single ply cream Bridge: Tune-o-matic Tailpiece: Stop bar

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J E69E69 ‘Wearing this guitar, BLASTER you can’t help but BLASTER reach for the amp’s Carefully chamfered body edging reduces gain and volume body mass and aids player comfort. SeriesSeries controls, turn ‘em up and just enjoy For those who are really determined to rock playing the classic out ‘in extremis’, the Encore E69 is the ‘one riffs that this style and only’, a holy grail of high gain hubris! of guitar is best known for’ The distinctive double cutaway body/twin humbucker Tony Simmons pickup layout of the Encore E69 Blaster electric shouts ‘attitude’ - go figure, go have fun!

With a basswood body, the E69 has all the tonality and vibrancy essential for the power Precise manufacturing ensures accurate associated with this instantly recognisable style. string path over humbucker polepieces.

The high access neck is constructed from basswood, matched with a rosewood fingerboard for a positive and responsive playing feel.

The E69’s iconic twin humbucking pickup layout, controlled by a 3-way toggle switch pickup selector, offers neck, mid (both) and bridge pickup options.

With twin Tone and Volume controls to help Well anchored stop bar ensures positive you get the sound you want quickly and easily, string tension over Tune-o-matic bridge. any number of classic rock and blues tones 'These new Encores can be achieved with the accurately-voiced have a lot more to offer Wilkinson-designed, vintage-voiced, than the vast majority' Guitar Tech neck and bridge pickups. Paul Salter Attention to detail even extends to using a traditional Tune-o-matic bridge and firmly GUITARBUYER anchored stop tailpiece, helping get all the string energy directly in to the body, all to E69CR get the right sound! Cherry Red

Light and manageable, but with an amazingly versatile and powerful character, this guitar style has won the hearts of guitarists since the ‘fab’ days of

the 60’s, right up to heavy duty E69BLK modern day rock ‘n’ roll riffage! Black

SPECIFICATIONS Body: Basswood, edge chamfered and contoured Neck: Vintage profile maple, bolt-on Fingerboard: 22 fret rosewood Scale Length: 630mm Tuners: Diecast Guitar Tech chrome Scratchplate: Three ply Bridge: Tune-o-matic

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‘This model is good enough to play proper gigs E2E2 and it felt instantly at home in TG’s hands’ BLASTERBLASTER Henry Yates E2’s Wilkinson-designed Guitar Tech neck SeriesSeries pickup provides a smooth, sweet response. Another body style which is an acknowledged favourite with guitar players, the Encore® E2 'Either pickup Blaster offers terrific upper fret access and is capable of easy playability. The carefully-dimensioned body doing service is comfortable, ergonomic and balanced, plays for all manner like a dream, and produces those well-known of rock and classic tones. blues styles, with a touch The light weight, low mass body is made from of twang Wuton, a tonewood with an attractive, open to draw upon Adjustable cut-groove bridge saddles sit in grain structure reminiscent of Swamp Ash, for those country traditional raised-rim ‘ashtray’ bridgeplate. which contributes to the fast attack, definition style unison bends' and tone associated with this classic body style. Paul Salter

The neck is constructed from maple for a positive, GUITARBUYER comfortable feel, matched with an overhung 22 fret, 10 “radius rosewood fingerboard, a classic combination guaranteed to give you a great playing experience. ‘There’s little The E2’s classic ‘neck and bridge’ pickup layout doubt that controlled by a 3-way pickup selector offers Trev Wilkinson Knurled flat-top volume and tone rotaries neck, mid (both) and bridge options. has applied his alongside easy-access 3-way pickup selector. magic again’ With just volume and tone controls to help you Paul Salter get the sound you want quickly and easily, a number of classic single coil tone voicings can GUITARBUYER be achieved with the Wilkinson-designed Guitar Tech GTTN neck and GTTB bridge pickups. E2SB Attention to detail even extends to using a Sunburst steel bridge plate in the vintage ‘ashtray’ style bridge - so important to getting the right sound!

The E2 is especially for those who love rock, blues, and country- based guitar sounds, and indie, and reggae... and even jazz... this is one versatile guitar! E2BLK Black SPECIFICATIONS Body: Solid Wuton tonewood Neck: Vintage profile maple Fingerboard: Overhung 22 fret, 10” radius rosewood Scale Length: 650mm Tuners: Diecast Guitar Tech Scratchplate: White single ply Bridge/Tailpiece: Guitar Tech traditional style, raised rim with 3 adjustable saddles

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SPECIFICATIONS Body: 3/4 size solid Wuton E375E375 Neck: Hard maple Fingerboard: Overhung 21 fret rosewood Scale Length: 484mm BLASTERBLASTER Scratchplate: Pearloid Bridge: Traditional Vibrato Pickups: 3 x calibrated Guitar Tech SeriesSeries single coils Controls: 1 x Volume, 2 x Tone Rock heroes of tomorrow rejoice! The twin Hardware Finish: Chrome cutaway body shape of the new Encore® E375 Blaster, has been carefully dimensioned to be E375PK E375BLK small, comfortable, ergonomic and balanced. Pink Black

The reduced size contoured Wuton body and maple neck offer a positive, comfortable feel, while the 21 fret, rosewood fingerboard and reduced 484mm scale length are guaranteed to give you an enjoyable playing experience.

A balanced set of Wilkinson designed Guitar-Tech single coil pickups provide the classic tones you expect to hear.

With the Encore E375, we’ve really paid attention to the important details. Smaller maybe, but a serious guitar with stature! All E375ʼs available in Blaster Pack format – See page 11 for contents.

E5BLKOFT E5E5 Black ElectricElectric k Pack Designed for the younger beginner, the popular twin cutaway body shape of the new Encore® SPECIFICATIONS E5 Blaster features a compact body, carefully Body: 7/8 size comfort contoured dimensioned to be comfortable, ergonomic, Neck: Full size vintage profile maple neck Fingerboard: Overhung 22 fret, balanced, and produce great tone!. 10” radius rosewood Scale Length: 650mm The E5 features the incredibly playable E6 neck, Bridge: Guitar Tech vibrato and is fitted with a Wilkinson-designed Guitar Pickups: 1 x Guitar Tech humbucker Tech ‘Hot’ humbucker, a sweet, rocky, powerful Controls: 1 x Tone, 1 x Volume and responsive pickup which, matched with Hardware Finish: Chrome the Wuton body, provides an exciting guitar voice for the E5. Amp, lead and plectrum are BMB1 Micro Blaster Mini Amplifier Controls: Volume and Tone included. Switch: Off/On/Overdrive Sockets: Input, Headphone & MP3 The E5 is an ideal instrument for Power: Battery (9V included) the beginner, which will surprise Mains (adaptor not included)

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E4E4 BLASTERBLASTER Overhung fretboard helps with playability Chunky open-geared tuners with of long scale bass guitars. ‘elephant ear’ keys provides easy, Bass SeriesSeries accurate tuning action. A favourite with bass players the world over, the twin cutaway body shape of the new Encore® E4 Blaster has been carefully dimensioned by Trev Wilkinson to be comfortable, ergonomic ‘As easy to get on with as and balanced, so it plays like a dream, and produces those any full-size bass guitar classic bass tones. could ever be’

Put the new Encore E4 Blaster Bass Guitar through its paces and discover just how versatile it is - and how easy and rewarding to play with a smooth, well-rounded depth of tone...

Full size bass guitars can be unwieldy beasts to the inexperienced, Face-mounted, fully adjustable bridge on but here the precisely-sculpted low mass Wuton tonewood body the E4 bass adds to full-toned bass sound. provides for an open-sounding and resonant chassis, with all the definition and tone associated with this style of bass guitar.

The neck is constructed from maple matched with an overhung 20 fret, 10 “radius rosewood fingerboard; a classic combination, guaranteed to give you a great playing experience.

The electronics bring out the heart and soul of the tonewoods we use, and most importantly, the pickups, the voice of the guitar.

The Wilkinson-designed Guitar Tech split single coil pickup, with individual tone and volume controls lets you get the tone you want in no time at all, with no fuss, allowing you to concentrate on your playing.

The Encore E4 Blaster Bass provides the depth, power and full tone modern players and music need, without compromising the classic tones you’d expect to hear.

With the Encore E4 Blaster Bass, you can E4VW provide the no-nonsense bass clef Vintage White foundation in any musical style – every time!

SPECIFICATIONS Body: Solid Wuton tonewood, vintage comfort contoured Neck: Vintage profile maple Fingerboard: 20 fret rosewood ‘The Encore E4 Blaster Bass Scale Length: 864mm Guitar is happy playing any Tuners: Guitar Tech chrome, with authentic style of music’ ‘Elephant Ear’ shape keys Scratchplate: Three ply Bridge: Guitar Tech fully intonatable face-mounted

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‘The most immediately striking thing about this bass is the playability of the neck' Matthew Oakley E20E20 BLASTERBLASTER BassBass SeriesSeries If a full, long scale bass guitar is just too much to manage, the superb new 7/8 size Encore E20 is the perfect answer. The E20 allows younger players and players with smaller hands to experience all A solid bass sound coupled with the feel, sound and excitement of playing bass an incredibly playable neck makes the E4 guitar – with none of the hassle! a surprisingly versatile instrument that’s equally at ease with a range of different styles’ SPECIFICATIONS Body: 7/8 size solid Wuton tonewood, ‘Offers some impressive features that might just catch vintage comfort contoured the eye of more experienced players too’ Neck: Vintage profile maple Matthew Oakley Fingerboard: 20 fret rosewood Scale Length: 760mm Tuners: Triangular Diecast Guitar Tech Bridge: Guitar Tech fully intonatable face-mounted with steel baseplate and individual saddles Pickups: Guitar Tech split single coil Controls: 1 x Tone, 1 x Volume control Hardware: Chrome

LHE4BLK Left-Hand, Black

E4BLK E4SB E20BLK E20SB Black Sunburst Black Sunburst

All E4ʼs & E20ʼs are available in Blaster Pack format – See page 11 for contents. 10 Encore El & AC Bro 10.qxd_Layout 1 13/01/2012 08:53 Page 13 ElectricElectric packpack contentscontents PACKPACK CONTENTS Encore Plectrum CONTENTS • Hi Graphite • 1.0mm Plectrum Kinsman Guitar Stand • Traditional Style • Height Adjustable Neck Holder Encore Electric Guitar • Black Foam Arm Supports Sleeved For Instrument Protection * String Set • Easy Set-Up Tripod Base • E B G D A E replacement strings • Suitable For All Types Of Guitar • Full-toned response • Excellent sustain • Long Life *Electric guitar packs only

GYC Guitar Lead • 2.5M/ 8ft Instrument Cable • Chrome 6.35mm Jack Plugs

Guitar Tech Guitar Strap • Adjustable • Black Webbing Guitar Tech Clip-on Guitar/Bass Tuner Kinsman • Tunes Acoustic, Electric & Bass Guitars Guitar Bag • Automatic ‘Hands Free’ Tuning • Rip-Resistant Fabric • Built In Microphone • Stylish Black Design • LED Reference Display • Super-Size Zipped Magazine/Music Pocket • High Quality Durable 6mm Zippers With ® Encore Instructional DVD Kinsman Metal Pull Tags • Adjustable Webbing Shoulder Straps • 1 Hour Electric/Acoustic Guitar Tutorial • Carry Handle Positioned For Comfort And Balance • 1 Hour Bass Guitar Tutorial • Address Label Pocket • John Hornby Skewes Catalogue (PDF) • Water Resistant Lining • Opens Fully For Easy Access

BB Blaster Guitar Amp BB Blaster Bass Amp • 10 Watt Amp • 10 Watt Bass Amp • Input Socket • Input Socket • Gain Boost Switch • Master Volume • Master Volume • Equalisation: • Equalisation: Bass/Treble Bass/Middle/Treble • Headphone Socket • Headphone Socket • Power Switch • Power Switch

Note: Pack contents may vary.

E6 Guitar Blaster Packs EBP-E6BLK Black, EBP-E6SB Sunburst, EBP-E6RED Red, EBP-E6VW Vintage White, EBP-E6BLU Electric Blue, EBP-E6PK Pink, EBP-LHE6BLK Black - Left Hand. E99 Guitar Blaster Packs EBP-E99BLK Black, EBP-E99CSB Cherry Sunburst, EBP-LHE99BLK Black - Left Hand. E69 Guitar Blaster Packs EBP-E69BLK Black, EBP-E69CR Cherry Red. E2 Guitar Blaster Packs EBP-E2BLK Black, EBP-E2SB Sunburst. E375 Guitar Blaster Packs EBP-E375BLK Black, EBP-E375PK Pink. E4 Bass Blaster Packs EBP-E4BLK Black, EBP-E4SB Sunburst, EBP-E4VW Vintage White, EBP-LHE4B Black - Left Hand. E20 Bass Blaster Packs EBP-E20B Black, EBP-E20SB Sunburst.

E6, E2, E99 and E69 guitar packs are supplied in full colour packaging. All other packs are supplied in a plain carton. 11 12 Encore El & AC Bro 10.qxd_Layout 1 13/01/2012 08:53 Page 14

f you’re thinking of buying an acoustic or classical Or, if you anticipate needing to amplify your acoustic I. guitar, the Encore reputation makes sure an Encore guitar at some future point in your playing development, instrument is the best choice you can make! the EA255 electro-acoustic option would be the wisest choice, as this guitar’s built-in pickup and preamp with Our comprehensive range of Western-style acoustics easily-operated volume and tone slider control operation and classical guitars offers impressive tones and a will allow you to plug into a suitable amplifier. well-balanced, easy-playing response ideal for helping enthusiastic beginners to quickly progress with learning Cutaway bodied versions of the EA255 are also available to play their new instrument. (CEA255). This popular style of guitar has a lower front body cutaway to improve playing access to the upper frets. Available in outfit format to ensure you have everything you need to start playing right away, our outfits include The #1 choice of student classical instrument, Encore guitar, guitar carry bag, set of strings, pitch pipe, classic guitars are designed to suit all ages and sizes. excellent ‘beginning guitar’ tutorial DVD, Also supplied in outfit format, Encore classic guitars and a tutor listing. are available as 1/2 and 3/4 size body options for junior students, as well as Encore’s full size, steel strung Western in conventional full size 4/4 guitar guitars are available in a number of outfit format. options, including as a standard W255 full size dreadnought-bodied guitar, in a range of colour options.

ACOUSTIC & CLASSIC GUITARS

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Smart edge binding on neck and body Sealed gear tuners are adjustable and improves feel of guitar. offer positive action. W255W255 AcousticAcoustic PacksPacks

Elegant rosewood bridge is a tone- Encore acoustic guitars are expertly- enhancing string anchor point. constructed, full size, big-sounding instruments. They offer a pleasantly crisp and bright tone with an impressive ringing sustain. Responsive and easy to play, they make an ideal instrument on which to begin learning guitar.

CONTENTS J Encore Acoustic Guitar E4VW J Guitar Carry Bag Vintage White J Guitar Strap J Pitch Pipe J Plectrum J Tutorial DVD J Tutor Listing

COLOURS AVAILABLE: W255OFT – Natural W255BOFT – Black W255BLOFT – Blue W255TSOFT – Tobacco Sunburst LH255OFT – Left hand – Natural

SPECIFICATIONS Body: Full Bodied Guitar Top: Laminated Spruce Back, Sides and Neck: Nato Body & Fingerboard: Bound Fingerboard & Bridge: Rosewood Saddle: Compensated W255OFT W255BOFT W255BLOFT W255TSOFT LH255OFT Scale Length: 648mm Natural Black Blue Tobacco Sunburst Natural – Left hand Tuners: Chrome Diecast Acoustic Guitar Packs 13 12 Encore El & AC Bro 10.qxd_Layout 1 13/01/2012 08:54 Page 16

EA255EA255 Electro-AcousticElectro-Acoustic PacksPacks

Offering all the exciting features of the Encore acoustic packs, Encore electro-acoustic guitars feature a built-in pickup and preamp system, which allows you to plug straight into a suitable amplifier! This would be the ideal option for anyone who might want to perform songs, or a songwriter who wants to record their musical material in the near future.

CONTENTS J Encore Electro-Acoustic Guitar Encore electro acoustic guitars feature an J Guitar Carry Bag easy-to-use EQ system with volume and tone slider controls at your fingertips, from J Guitar Strap the onboard undersaddle piezo pickup and J built-in pre-amp. Simply plug a guitar lead Pitch Pipe from a suitable amplifier into the guitar's J Plectrum endpin jack socket and then set volume and tone to suit. Be sure to set the volume J Tutorial DVD control to zero before plugging in the guitar lead to avoid damaging the amplifier. J Tutor Listing

COLOURS AVAILABLE: EA255OFT – Natural Full Bodied Cutaway Bodied: CEA255OFT – Natural CEA255ROFT –Red CEA255BLOFT – Blue LH-CEA255OFT Left hand – Natural

SPECIFICATIONS Top: Laminated Spruce Back, Sides and Neck: Nato Body & Fingerboard: Bound Fingerboard & Bridge: Rosewood Saddle: Compensated Scale Length: 648mm Tuners: Chrome Diecast EA255OFT CEA255OFT CEA255ROFT CEA255BLOFT LH-CEA255OFT Natural Natural Red Blue Natural – Left hand Pickup: Piezo Electro-Acoustic Guitar Packs Preamp: Volume and Tone Control 12 1214 Encore El & AC Bro 10.qxd_Layout 1 13/01/2012 08:51 Page 1

Attractive rosette work adds to the appeal of Encore classic guitars. ENCENC ClassicClassic

GuitarGuitar PacksPacks Gold plated 3-a-side tuning pegs ensure stable and accurate tuning.

Classic Guitar Packs Encore Classic Guitars have enjoyed a market- leading reputation for many years as the #1 choice for student classical instruments. These easy-to-get-on-with guitars are the ideal way to begin learning the exciting skills of playing classical guitar, at any age.

Featuring a choice of three instrument sizes, the Encores are designed to fit student and beginner players of all ages and hand sizes. Light and responsive, these instruments offer a smooth, well-defined nylon string tonality with good note detail and a lively resonance in the sound.

ENC Classic Guitar Packs CONTENTS J Encore Classic Guitar J Guitar Carry Bag J Encore Set of Strings J Pitch Pipe J Tutorial DVD J Tutor Listing

SIZES AVAILABLE: ENC12OFT – 1/2 size, 870mm (34”) ENC34OFT – 3/4 size, 928mm (36”) ENC44OFT – 4/4 size, 990mm (39”)

SPECIFICATIONS Top: Spruce Laminate Back & Sides: Laminate Fingerboard: Maple Neck: Maple Bridge: Maple Scale Length: 650mm (4/4), 590mm (3/4), 556mm (1/2) ENC12OFT ENC34OFT ENC44OFT Machine Heads: Gold/Nylon Roller 1/2 Size – Natural 3/4 Size – Natural Full Size – Natural

www.jhs.co.uk WORLDWIDE TRADE DISTRIBUTORS: JOHN HORNBY SKEWES & CO. LTD., SALEM HOUSE, PARKINSON APPROACH, GARFORTH, LEEDS LS25 2HR, UK. ©2012 JHS & Co. Ltd. Specifications and colours are subject to change without prior notice. Encore is a registered trademark of John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.