CRUSADER CF-4000 | 40" ACOUSTIC GUITAR - RED

CRUSADER CF-4000 | 40" Acoustic Guitar – Red

The Crusader CF-4000 is a full-size 40-inch dreadnought acoustic guitar engineered for players who demand tonal clarity, structural integrity, and stage-ready aesthetics. Finished in a bold gloss red, this instrument bridges beginner accessibility with intermediate-grade construction standards — built to perform as confidently as it looks.

Body & Construction

• Body Style: Dreadnought (full-size, 40")
• Top: Spruce-laminate soundboard with scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance and projection
• Back & Sides: Basswood/linden laminate — balanced mid-range response with controlled low-end warmth
• Finish: High-gloss polyurethane in Gloss Red — UV-resistant, scratch-resistant lacquer coat
• Body Binding: ABS multi-ply binding on top and back edges
• Bracing Pattern: X-brace (scalloped) — optimized for open-chord strumming and fingerpicking dynamics

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Nato (Eastern Mahogany equivalent) — stable grain structure, resistant to humidity warping
• Neck Profile: C-shape — ergonomic for extended play sessions
• Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5") — standard dreadnought scale, compatible with .011–.052 string gauges
• Fretboard Material: Rosewood — dense grain for smooth articulation and sustain
• Frets: 20 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets
• Nut Width: 43 mm — standard spacing for comfortable chord transitions
• Nut Material: Synthetic bone (ABS) — consistent string break angle

Hardware & Electronics

• Tuning Machines: Die-cast chrome enclosed tuners — 18:1 gear ratio for precise micro-tuning
• Bridge: Rosewood fixed bridge with compensated saddle
• Saddle Material: Synthetic bone — optimized intonation across all 6 strings
• Electronics: Passive (acoustic only) — no onboard preamp or pickup
• String Gauge (Factory): Light gauge steel strings (.011–.052)

Acoustic Performance

The CF-4000's spruce top delivers a bright, articulate attack with a mid-forward tonal character — ideal for strumming-heavy genres including folk, pop, Bollywood, and light fingerstyle. The dreadnought body volume ensures strong projection in rehearsal rooms and small venues without amplification.

Playability & Setup

• Action (factory): Medium — suitable for steel-string beginners; adjustable via saddle shim or truss rod
• Truss Rod: Single-action adjustable steel truss rod — accessible at soundhole
• Recommended String Gauge: .010–.047 (light) to .012–.053 (medium-light)

Dimensions & Weight

• Overall Length: ~40 inches (1016 mm)
• Body Depth: ~100 mm (sides)
• Body Width (Lower Bout): ~380 mm
• Approximate Weight: 1.8–2.2 kg

In the Box

• 1× Crusader CF-4000 Acoustic Guitar (Red)
• Manufacturer warranty card

Ideal For

Beginners transitioning from ukulele or classical guitar, intermediate players seeking a dedicated steel-string dreadnought, music students, and hobbyists looking for a visually bold instrument at an accessible price point.