The Alps J450e is the electrified acoustic guitar from the "EGO" series by Eko Guitars with a Grand Auditorium shape, solid Italian spruce top, 3-layer laminated Koa back and sides, Branko Rosewood fingerboard and Mahogany neck, amplified with Fishman Flex Plus. Ideal for the guitarist who loves strumming and perfect for live and studio contexts.

EKO GUITARS ALPS J450e OVERVIEW

With the "Grand Auditorium" shape, the Alps is characterized by a deep and enveloping sound, typical nuances of jumbo-style guitars. The tonal panorama of this instrument is enriched by the Italian Red Spruce top combined with 3-layer laminated Koa sides and back. The body attack at the 14th allows you to reach the most advanced frets with agility, a very useful feature for solo guitarists, always considering that on an acoustic guitar it is difficult to reach frets beyond the 15th. The Alps comes in Natural color with Glossy paint and mounts Eko Vintage Open Gear mechanics. From the electronics point of view, it stands out for reliability and performance thanks to the onboard Fishman Flex Plus system, a "Sonitone" piezo transducer with Bass, Treble, Volume and Phase Inversion controls.

THE BRANKO ROSEWOOD

After two decades of research, Blackwood Tek, Algam's partner since 2015, has developed an ecological process, planting short-cycle pine forests in New Zealand (Pinus Radiata), which meets the requirements of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The production process ensures that this wood contains little moisture (only about 5%), is dense and resistant to changes in temperature or humidity. This means that it is not affected by the temperature changes that occur during transport, and is immediately ready to be used. By giving Branko Wood a darker color, you get a perfect substitute for Ebony, while with a lighter color, you get a perfect substitute for Rosewood. Eko Guitars, part of the large Algam galaxy (which in Italy is called AlgamEko), has been using Branko Rosewood on the EVO, MIA and ALPS series since 2021.

STRENGTHS OF THE EKO GUITARS ALPS J450e

• Generous dimensions of the case to bring to mind the European Alps to which the series is dedicated;


• Rosette inspired by the altimetric profile of the European Alps, specifically the Italian Alps;


• Top and internal ribs in solid Italian Spruce (100% genuine Italian Alpine Spruce);


• Satin finish on the neck to maintain intact contact between instrument and player, while the body maintains the shine of a hi-gloss;


• Fishman Flex Plus with piezo, phase inversion, tone controls (Bass and Treble) and Volume.

EKO GUITARS ALPS J450e SPECIFICATIONS

Color : Natural

Body Shape : Grand Auditorium

Top Material : Solid Italian Red Spruce

Sides and Back Material : 3-layer laminated Koa

Neck Material : Mahogany

Keyboard Material : Branko Rosewood

Neck Shape : Eko Low C

Nut Width : 43 mm

Radius : 14”

Scale : 650 mm

Number of Keys : 20

Key Type : 2.0mm x 1.0mm Nickel

Bridge Material : Santos

Body Finish : Gloss

Handle Finish : Satin

Mechanics : Eko Vintage Open Gear

Electronics : Fishman Flex Plus

Electronic Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase Invert

Case: Not Included

Recommended Strings : Eko Bronze 12-53 MEDIUM SET/6