{"product_id":"professional-fretless-electric-classical-guitar-with-equalizer-cp-3","title":"Professional Fretless Electric Classical Guitar With Equalizer CP-3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sala-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCP-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fretless classical guitar with built-in pickup and 4-band EQ — designed for players who want true microtonal continuity (no fret stops at all) combined with stage-ready amplification. Coming from the Turkish fretless guitar tradition pioneered by Erkan Oğur and Yavuz Akyazıcı, this is the most expressive end of the microtonal spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Recommendation —\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy the CP-3 if you have already developed fretless intonation skills and need to perform live with amplification. If you are new to fretless playing, the \u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/professional-fretless-classical-guitar-with-eq-cp-4\"\u003eCP-4 ($999, more focused on tonewood quality)\u003c\/a\u003e is the alternative. For fretted-but-microtonal needs, see the \u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/microtonal-classical-guitar-kg\"\u003eKG line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFretless vs adjustable-fret — which is right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretless guitars let you play any pitch on the continuum — no quantization. The cost is that intonation is entirely up to your ear and fingertip placement. Adjustable-fret guitars (CK-5, CA-5) lock you into precise pitches you choose. The CP-3 is for players who have ear training and want continuous-pitch expression: slides, bends, microtones, vocal-style ornamentation. It's harder to play and unforgiving — but no other instrument gives the same expressive range on a fretted-style classical body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sala-list good\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced players with strong intonation skills (typically 2+ years on a fretless instrument)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformers in the Turkish fretless guitar tradition (Erkan Oğur lineage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-genre players combining oud, fretless bass, or violin techniques onto classical guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposers using extended techniques (microtonal slides, vocal-style ornamentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording artists looking for distinctive timbre that stands out in arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sala-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-laminate exotic wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFretless (rosewood, oil-finished)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePickup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder-saddle piezo with active preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEQ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-band (bass \/ mid \/ treble \/ presence) + master volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardshell case, 1\/4-inch cable, 9V battery, nylon strings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIstanbul, Türkiye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to learn fretless guitar coming from fretted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan on 6–12 months to reach reliable intonation, longer to reach performance level. Players coming from fretless bass, violin, or oud transition faster (typically 2–4 months) because the ear training transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre there visual reference marks on the fingerboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — small inlaid position dots at standard fret intervals serve as visual reference, but you must still place your finger accurately by ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I add frets later if I change my mind?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, but it requires a luthier to slot the fingerboard. The labor cost typically exceeds the price difference to a fretted model — most players who try this regret it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the pickup work the same as the KG-5?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — same under-saddle piezo + 4-band active EQ system. Plug directly into any PA or amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat strings do you recommend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard tension nylon classical strings work well. Some advanced fretless players use special wound nylon or fluorocarbon strings for clearer harmonic content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted in Istanbul \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Sala Muzik luthiers · since 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier chosen at checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ direct luthier support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-day returns \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom delivery, original condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530777776363,"sku":"SCP3","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1619\/7281\/files\/IMG_0029.jpg?v=1788353553","url":"https:\/\/salamuzik.com\/da\/products\/professional-fretless-electric-classical-guitar-with-equalizer-cp-3","provider":"Sala Muzik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}