Essential Information About the "T118D-BLK Tramontane Dreadnought Black" Guitar
- Solid red cedar top and khaya body for a warm, precise, and naturally expressive sound.
- Dreadnought format with strong projection: ideal for accompaniment, heavy strumming, and open chords.
- Carefully designed playing comfort: khaya neck, Brown BrankoWood fingerboard, 350 mm radius, and 43 mm nut width for stable finger positions.
- Glossy black finish, black hardware, and 1:18 ratio tuners for reliable tuning and an elegant look.
A Tramontane that defines the 118 series
Available in several finishes and formats, the 118 series emphasizes efficient luthiery and a solid top. The T118D-BLK embodies this philosophy in a cutaway-free dreadnought format, with a glossy black aesthetic and carefully selected woods offering a particularly attractive performance/price ratio.
For whom and for which styles?
Accessible to ambitious beginners as well as intermediate guitarists, this folk guitar suits singer-songwriters, accompanists, and fans of folk, pop, acoustic rock, and country. The standard scale length and 43 mm nut width ensure a familiar feel, while the cedar top's response favors both delicate fingerpicking and pick playing.
Sound characteristics
The solid red cedar top delivers immediate attack, rich mids, and singing sustain. The khaya (similar to mahogany) back, sides, and neck enhance warmth and definition, providing a precise midrange and silky highs. The dreadnought format offers breadth and volume reserve, with generous bass and strong projection, ideal for solo playing or acoustic mixes.
Recommended compatible accessories
To preserve the original feel, choose a set of Light 12-52 phosphor bronze steel folk strings (coated or not). A hard case or a dreadnought format gig bag will provide perfect protection. A 6-string folk guitar capo, a strap with headstock attachment, and a soundhole humidifier will also be useful additions.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Format: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid red cedar
- Back & sides: Khaya
- Finish: Glossy
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 1060 x 470 x 140 mm / 41.7" x 18.5" x 5.5"
- Weight: 3.60 kg
Neck
- Neck: Khaya
- Fingerboard: Brown BrankoWood
- Scale length: 25.6" / 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm / 1.69"
- Radius: 350 mm / 13.8"
- Number of frets: 20
- Truss rod: Dual-action
- Headstock: Brown BrankoWood
Hardware
- Bridge: Brown BrankoWood
- Nut: Black graphite 43 mm / 1.69"
- Saddle: Compensated black graphite 72 mm / 2.83"
- Tuners: Oil-bath, 1:18 ratio
- Hardware color: Black
- Strings: Steel
- Original strings: Coated Phosphor Bronze Light 12-52
Miscellaneous
- Category: Folk
- Number of strings: 6
- Format: Dreadnought
- Finish: Glossy, Black color