Rathbone R3CECE Grand-Auditorium Electro Acoustic Guitar
Solid Cedar and Ebony Construction with Powerful, Balanced Tone
The Rathbone R3CECE Grand-Auditorium Electro Acoustic Guitar combines premium tonewoods, a comfortable body shape and versatile onboard electronics to create an impressive all-round acoustic guitar. Designed for players who want a guitar that performs equally well at home, in rehearsal or on stage, the R3CECE offers a rich and expressive acoustic voice with plenty of projection.
At the heart of the guitar is a Solid Cedar top, chosen for its naturally warm and responsive tonal character. The cedar top is paired with Ebony back and sides, creating an attractive contrast while adding brightness, volume and definition to the overall sound. Together, these tonewoods provide an excellent balance of warmth, clarity and low-end presence.
Grand-Auditorium Body Shape
The Rathbone No.3 features a Grand-Auditorium body shape, offering a useful middle ground between the comfortable proportions of an orchestra-style guitar and the greater body volume of a dreadnought.
Its larger lower bout and deeper body cavity produce a fuller bass response and increased projection, while the defined waist helps the guitar remain comfortable to play when seated or standing. The result is a versatile acoustic guitar with plenty of power without feeling unnecessarily bulky.
With its 650mm (25.5") scale length, the R3CECE provides a familiar playing feel and plenty of room across the fingerboard, making it equally suitable for strumming, fingerstyle playing and more contemporary acoustic techniques.
High-Quality Tonewoods and Components
The mahogany neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, providing a comfortable playing surface and a traditional combination of materials. A bone nut and saddle help maximise the transfer of string vibration, while D'Addario EXP-16 strings complement the guitar's balanced acoustic character.
The guitar is finished in gloss lacquer, allowing the natural beauty of the cedar and ebony to shine through. Open-gear chrome machineheads provide a classic appearance and straightforward tuning adjustment.
Built for the Stage
The Rathbone R3CECE is more than just an acoustic guitar. Its integrated 3-band EQ and tuner system gives players convenient control when plugging into an acoustic amplifier, PA system or recording equipment.
The onboard EQ allows you to adjust the bass, middle and treble frequencies to suit your surroundings and playing style, while the built-in tuner makes keeping the guitar in tune quick and convenient.
Whether you're performing live, recording or simply practising at home, the R3CECE provides the versatility needed from a modern electro acoustic guitar.
Why Choose the Rathbone R3CECE?
- Grand-Auditorium body shape for excellent versatility
- Solid Cedar top for warm, responsive tones
- Ebony back and sides for brightness, projection and definition
- Comfortable mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
- Bone nut and saddle
- D'Addario EXP-16 strings
- Built-in 3-band EQ and tuner
- Gloss lacquer finish
- 650mm / 25.5" scale length
- Excellent choice for strumming, fingerstyle and live performance
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Grand-Auditorium
- Top: Solid Cedar
- Back & Sides: Ebony
- Binding: Wood
- Finish: Gloss Lacquer
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Nut / Saddle: Bone
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Fingerboard Radius: 400mm
Hardware & Strings
- Machineheads: Open-Gear Chrome
- Strings: D'Addario EXP-16
- Scale Length: 650mm / 25.5"
Electronics
- Pickup System: 3-Band EQ with Tuner
Dimensions
- Upper Bout Width: 298mm
- Lower Bout Width: 405mm
- Upper Bout Depth: 96mm
- Lower Bout Depth: 122mm
- Body Length: 502mm
- Overall Guitar Length: 1041mm / 41"
- Soundhole Diameter: 100mm


