The Sustainable Sound Choice: Why Furch Acoustic Guitars Stand Out

Socialist countries often isolate themselves from the rest of the world. Many global leaders refuse to trade with these countries, leaving citizens without items they want and need. This lack of trading ability has led some individuals to create or manufacture items they want and need that they could not get due to trading restrictions. Frantisek Furch is a good example of an individual who wanted or needed something and found a way to make it on his own.

Furch acoustic guitars were born out of necessity. Furch wanted a quality acoustic guitar and could not purchase one because he lived in socialist Czechoslovakia in 1981. He wanted a guitar that was capable of producing shimmering tones and rich resonance, but it also had to be easy to play. With some time and effort on his part, he created a guitar that met these requirements, and that first guitar was only the beginning.

Over the years, Furch’s guitars have undergone significant evolution. Today’s models feature premium tonewoods and outstanding craftsmanship. The revolutionary designs and innovations have made them the favorites of musicians everywhere, and Furch is now regarded as one of the most highly esteemed guitar makers worldwide. His guitars are still made in the Czech Republic, but musicians worldwide can purchase these outstanding instruments. Buyers may choose from the Colour series, the Vintage lineup, or foldable travel acoustic guitars. In fact, some musicians have one or more guitars from each of these groups.

Innovation

One reason musicians love Furch guitars is that the company continually innovates and improves them. It constantly strives to advance the instruments by ensuring that classic designs reach their full potential. The looks and tone of the guitars typically remain the same but get better with each innovation.

To continue improving these models, the team scrutinizes each element of the instrument. They want to see how alterations can enhance the tone and the structural stability of the instrument. This process has been in use by the company for some time, but it has undergone recent changes. In the past, many discoveries were made through trial and error or chance. Today, the company utilizes sophisticated equipment to push the boundaries and refine the instruments to their best potential.

Inside a Guitar Case Insert

Nestled alongside your capo and picks, music folders keep practice notes, lesson plans, and progress sheets neat and protected during travel. Having all your materials within reach ensures efficient sessions—whether you’re jamming at a friend’s studio or heading to your next lesson.

The Neck Reinforcement System

One problem luthiers and other instrument manufacturers frequently encounter is finding the right balance between strength and flexibility. If this balance isn’t found, the tone of the instrument is negatively impacted. The goal is to find the right amount of rigidity so that the tension remains stable across the strings. At the same time, it must be flexible enough for fluid vibration and resonance. When this balance is found, the tone will be what musicians are after.

Furch uses the CNR Neck Reinforcement System. This system combines science, engineering, and modern materials to deliver the rigidity required for an excellent tone. Furch acoustic guitars feature a fully adjustable truss rod enclosed in carbon fiber. Accurate adjustments can be made across the entire neck length thanks to this system. Furch has also created a support casting made with a specially formulated alloy. This casting is used within the neck heel to ensure the neck and body have all the necessary support without requiring additional body support. The framework allows for additional resonance throughout the body. However, Furch didn’t stop there.

The CNR System Active is another innovation of Furch’s. The company expanded the support structure for the neck by 60mm. This slight change in the length of the L-shaped support boosts the neck’s strength and stability by 45 percent. Neck stability improves, and the tonal transfer between the body, neck, and strings is enhanced. Humidity can cause the neck to move, so Furch added an expansion element at the heart of the system to prevent that movement. The neck remains exactly what the musician sets it. One additional innovation is the simple screw mechanism found on Furch guitars, which is used to adjust the string height without modifying the saddle.

Foldable Guitars

Many people cannot imagine a guitar that folds away when not in use. Furch has designed exactly that. Musicians can invest in a revolutionary folding travel guitar known as the Little Jane. When Furch designed this instrument, he refused to sacrifice quality for convenience. The guitar is made from premium solid wood and sounds and responds just like its siblings. Musicians appreciate its dynamic and full-sounding quality. They can click the lever at the neck heel, remove the headstock from the neck, store the guitar in its backpack-sized case, and take it wherever they go. A musician might worry that storing the guitar this way can lead to issues. Furch designed the instrument with a carbon-reinforced truss rod system. This system allows for maximum stability, allowing the guitar to be stored safely without tension.

The Booster Soundport

When a guitarist mentions the Booster Soundport, other musicians know exactly what they are talking about. Furch scientifically engineered an acoustic guitar to provide musicians with a more immersive playing experience while amplifying the overall tone and resonance of the instrument. He came across this innovation while experimenting with the size of the sound hole. He wanted to know how changes to the hole size would affect the guitar’s tone. Through trial and error, he discovered that the ideal size for this hole was dependent on the instrument’s size. Air pressure buildup inside the guitar’s body determines the soundboard’s ability to resonate freely. However, he didn’t want to change the overall shape or size of the guitar.

By adding six parallel linear openings on the side of the instrument’s body, Furch found that he could reduce air pressure within the guitar. The openings serve as an additional sound hole, allowing the guitar to create a sound that is fuller and more realistic. Guitars with a Booster Soundport offer more clarity, note definition, and resonance.

Musicians may choose from Furch travel guitars, the Color Series, or the Vintage Lineup. All are made in the Czech Republic from premium all-solid tonewoods. Furthermore, other than the Little Jane foldable instruments, all Furch guitars come with the CNR neck reinforcement system. Explore the lineup today to find the right instrument for your needs.