Crafter Guitars: description, description, photo

Many people, both professionals and amateurs, know the brand of guitars, which was called Crafter.

One of the leading companies that produces musical instruments of different types is Sung-Eum Music Co Ltd. It is she who owns the "Craft". The main company was established in 1972. Its founder was Hen Won Pak. Before the company got to its feet, it was located in the basement of the entrepreneur.

In Russia, you can buy Crafter guitars in Dynaton stores.

Information about the company "Craft"

In April 1972, the established company, which collected its first models in the basement, made classic guitars. They were not directed to a foreign buyer, so they were only supplied to the domestic market. After Hen Won decided to expand the company, its main office and conveyor moved to a factory in Seoul, and later moved to Yangju (a city in Gyeonggi-do), where the Crafter guitars began to be assembled.

A little later, having adjusted the affairs of the company, the manufacturer begins to produce electro acoustic and acoustic guitars. But this time they go to international sales points. At first, the company struggled with rivalry with other larger producers with great difficulty.

In 1986, Hen Won's son Jay Pak became the leader, watching where, as well as how the Crafter guitars were properly made, while his father was solving other important issues. Then the international line of the instrument was called "Craft". According to the son, this name is quite memorable and is easier to pronounce. Now this series includes acoustic, electro- and semi-acoustic models.

Acoustic guitars "Craft"

The company makes models of different types of acoustic guitars. On sale you can find Western, Grand, jambo, mandolins, variants with a cut, reduced sizes. Also in the range there is a ukulele line. The last instrument is a Hawaiian guitar, often with four strings.

Crafter electric guitars

The company also produces electric guitars, which received the name in honor of the subsidiary company - "Cruzer" (Cruzer). The main production is in China. Their feature is a relatively small price, but high quality of assembly and sound. In addition, the "Kruser" guitars are made in such a way that they are completely independent of temperature interruptions, humidity and are resistant to mechanical influences.

Buying Guitars

At purchase it is possible to notice, that in the complete set of a guitar "Крафтер" are delivered with the warmed case or a case. The latter manufacturer uses only for expensive models. Also supplied hexagon, it is needed to adjust the neck deflection. There is also a disk from the company, in which all the information about "Craft" and its products is collected.

Material

Acoustic guitar Crafter, like any other model of this company, is created with the help of several types of wood. As a rule, qualitative but common types are used. But in some models you can see the use of exotic options.

The upper deck is made mostly of spruce. In production, only two versions of this tree are used: North American (Sith) and Colombian spruce (Engelman). Why them? This is easily explained by good sound, high level of strength and lightness.

The lower deck is made of mahogany (mahogany) and rosewood. As a rule, the latter material is put on more expensive and professional models. This is due to the fact that the rosewood conveys the most exquisite sound. It is known that the obeychaka guitars are made of the same material as the lower deck, the tools of this company is no exception. When making the neck, mahogany is used , the lining on it and the bridge are made of rosewood. The electro-acoustic guitar Crafter line FSG has as its dominant material reinforced plastic.

Accessories

The pickup and tuner come complete with a guitar that falls into the middle and high price category.

Cases for products "Craft" have just two functions: they are good "protectors" of the tool and thanks to them it is easy to transport products. Inside there are special fortifications.

To Guitars "Cruiser" the company also sells tuners. They are of good quality, have shown themselves well and now occupy powerful positions in the music market.

"Craft" also produces belts for guitars. They are high-quality and excellently perform their duties.