Orchestra
The pinnacle of tone, playability and versatility. This innovative acoustic guitar fully embodies the essence of Iulius Guitar design approach: the exceptional monopole mobility value of 16.5 indicates a very efficient soundboard for an all-wood bracing system (with just 52gr of equivalent mass). A delicate and expressive tone, ready to be flat picked without entering too quickly in a saturation zone. The first mode is positioned at 90 Hz, for a full bodied sound on the first notes of the sixth string. Monopole resonance at 190 Hz ensures a nice projection on the midrange without sounding muddy or nasal. A lot of sparkling and overtones are ensured by the higher order modes, very evident around 300-900Hz. The back is also bringing color and tone with a smooth presence around 214 Hz, without absorbing too much energy and dynamic. All main modes are perfectly placed between notes, to avoid wolf tones. The Orchestra is designed and carefully crafted to be a versatile and engaging instrument, on a large palette of styles, wonderful to be played thanks to the innovative overhang neck, bent soundboard and missing heel. Simple to be serviced and kept in tune using the ETS system. The tradition of the acoustic guitar is brought into a next generation.
Top Jura spruce
Back and sides Crelicam ebony
Neck FSC mahogany
Bridge Crelicam ebony
Fingerboard Crelicam ebony, 12″ radius
Nut bone, 44.5mm
Saddle bone, drop-in
Neck Profile C shape, 21.5-24mm @ frets 1-9
Frets medium 18% nickel-silver
Scale Length 25 1/2″
Bracing Pattern Hybrid T Fan bracing
Body Finish Glossy nitro
Neck Finish Glossy nitro
Strings Elixir nanoweb phosphor-bronze 012/053
Body Length 485 mm
Body Depth 110 mm
Lower Bout Width 385 mm
Total Length 1010 98
Monopole mobility 16.5
Equivalent mass 52 gr
Mode T(1,1)1 90 Hz
Mode T(1,1)2 190 Hz
Mode T(2,1) 214Hz