Crafter LITE G16CE Grand Auditorium Electrio-Acoustic Spruce/Mahogany
Crafter LITE G16CE Grand Auditorium Electrio-Acoustic Spruce/Mahogany is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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While we recommend ordering as soon as you can,
For most items, with standard delivery, order by 2pm Friday 20th December
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At Reidy's Home Of Music, we understand how important it is for you to receive your order in a timely and efficient manner. That's why we have put together this delivery information to provide you with all the details you need to know about our shipping process.
Shipping Options:
We offer a variety of shipping options to cater to your specific needs. Whether you need your guitar delivered quickly or prefer a more cost-effective option, we have you covered. Our shipping options include:
- Our Standard Shipping: This is our most affordable shipping option, with delivery by express courier taking 1-3 business days , normally via DPD or DHL parcel. Currently FREE on orders of £399 or over and £6.95 for orders under £399
- Next working day Shipping: If you need your guitar in a hurry, our express shipping option means next working day delivery if you order before 2pm. Currently £14.99
- Shipping to Northern Ireland - can take 48 hours to arrive , and please note we can't send very heavy items such as pianos to Northern Ireland due to courier restrictions. £19.99
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs will vary depending on the shipping option you choose and your location. During the checkout process, you will be able to see the shipping costs associated with your order before making a payment.
Tracking Your Order:
Once your order has been shipped, we will provide you with a tracking number. This allows you to easily track the progress of your delivery and know exactly when to expect your new guitar.
Delivery Timeframes:
The standard delivery timeframes mentioned above are estimates and may vary depending on factors such as your location and any unforeseen circumstances. However, we strive to ensure that your order is delivered to you as quickly as possible.
Customer Support:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the delivery of your order, our friendly customer support team is here to assist you. You can reach out to us via phone or email, and we will be more than happy to provide you with any assistance you need.
Thank you for choosing Reidy's Home Of Music. We look forward to delivering your new guitar to you soon!
Crafter LITE G16CE Grand Auditorium Electrio-Acoustic Spruce/Mahogany
Description
Description
LITE series, cutaway Grand Auditorium electric-acoustic guitar with solid spruce top
The Crafter G16CE is a mid-range electro-acoustic guitar designed for versatile players who want a well-balanced tone, quality craftsmanship, and stage-ready electronics. Known for their excellent build quality at affordable prices, Crafter has produced a guitar that performs well for both fingerstyle and strumming, making it a great choice for gigging musicians, singer-songwriters, and home players alike.
Build and Design
The Crafter G16CE features a Grand Auditorium body shape, which sits between a dreadnought and a concert guitar. This gives it a balanced tone, strong projection, and good comfort for extended playing sessions.
Key Features:
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce (enhances resonance and tonal depth)
Back & Sides: Mahogany (laminate) for warmth and stability
Neck: Mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard
Cutaway: Venetian-style cutaway for easy upper-fret access
Finish: Gloss natural, showcasing the wood’s beauty
The solid spruce top is a huge plus at this price point, as it allows the guitar to open up and improve in tone over time. The mahogany back and sides add warmth but, being laminate, won’t evolve tonally like solid wood.
Pros: Solid top for better sound, comfortable Grand Auditorium body
Cons: Laminate back and sides won’t age like all-solid guitars
Sound Quality
The G16CE produces a rich, articulate tone, making it ideal for both fingerpicking and strumming.
The solid Engelmann spruce top provides crisp highs, clarity, and great note separation.
The mahogany back and sides add warmth and midrange depth.
The Grand Auditorium body ensures good volume and balanced projection.
This guitar works well for fingerstyle players due to its articulate response, while strummers will appreciate the full-bodied sound that cuts through well in a mix.
Pros: Clear, balanced tone with strong projection
Cons: Not as bass-heavy as a dreadnought, but well-balanced
Electronics & Onboard Preamp
The Crafter G16CE comes equipped with the LR-T NX Preamp and making it gig-ready with natural, warm-sounding amplification.
Playability & Comfort
The slim mahogany neck makes the G16CE very comfortable to play, especially for fingerstyle and lead work. The cutaway design allows easy access to higher frets, which is a big plus for soloing and advanced chord shapes.
Nut width: Comfortable for most hand sizes
Fretwork: Smooth and well-finished
Action: Good out of the box, but minor adjustments might be needed for personal preference
The Grand Auditorium shape also makes it more ergonomic than a dreadnought, offering a comfortable waist and body depth for extended play.
Pros: Comfortable neck, cutaway for upper-fret access
Cons: Some players might prefer a thinner neck for ultra-fast playing
Who Is This Guitar For?
Singer-songwriters looking for a versatile electro-acoustic for performances
Fingerstyle players who want clear note separation and balanced tones
Gigging musicians needing a reliable, well-built stage guitar with a great pickup
Intermediate to advanced players seeking a step-up instrument without breaking the bank
The Crafter G16CE is a fantastic mid-range electro-acoustic that punches well above its weight class. With its solid Engelmann spruce top, great electronics, and comfortable playability, its a stage-ready guitar that sounds great both unplugged and amplified.
- Top: Solid Alpine spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany, layered
- Neck: Mahogany, with binding
- Neck width : 42 mm / 1.65in
- Scale : 646 mm / 25.4in
- Radius : 17in
- Traditional Headstock
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, with dot inlays
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle: Compensated
- Rosette: Wood Crafter inlay
- Body binding: Black ABS with purfling
- Electronics: Under saddle Pick-Up with LR-T NX, preamp featuring 3 Bands EQ, Tuner & Notch Filter
- Machine heads: Vintage style, with butterbean buttons
- Strings: D'Addario XT, Gauge .012 - .053
- Finish: Wood grain touchable thin open pore finish
- Colour: Natural
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