The Paramount PD-220E combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with vintage-inspired appointments, delivering the best of both worlds. Built with the choice of a solid spruce or solid mahogany top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, the PD-220E features an offset X-bracing pattern that has been carefully refined to optimise resonance and tone.
A brand-new Fender and FishmanŽ-designed Sonitone Plus pickup amplifies the full, balanced tone of the PD-220Es dreadnought body shape, while the soundhole-mounted controls preserve the vintage aesthetics. Under the top, a body-sensing pickup enhances the soundboard's vibrations which can then be blended with the under saddle Sonicore pickup.
Updated cosmetics include snowflake-shaped pearloid fingerboard inlays, feathered purfling, rosette, and backstrip, and a Black or Tiger Stripe pickguard. The PD-220E also features an ovangkol bridge and fingerboard, slim-taper mahogany neck, bone nut and saddle, and comes with a hardshell case.
FEATURES
- Updated bracing pattern
- Solid spruce or mahogany top; solid mahogany back and sides
- New Fender/FishmanŽ Sonitone Plus pickup with piezo and transducer
- Snowflake inlays
- Black or Tiger Stripe pickguard
- Includes hardshell case
ALL-SOLID DESIGN
Paramount acoustics feature all-solid construction to deliver outstanding tone. Solid mahogany top, back and sides achieve a sound that's warm and balanced, while solid spruce tops are generally categorised as brighter, with a broad dynamic range.
FENDER-AND FISHMAN-DESIGNED SONITONE PLUS PREAMP
Specially voiced for the Paramount series, this preamp features a volume and a blend knob, allowing you to easily add in the body-sensing transducer to the undersaddle pickup. The soundhole-mounted controls preserve the vintage aesthetics
FEATHER-STYLE ROSETTE & PURFLING
Inspired by early vintage guitars, this rosette and purfling pay homage to the classic acoustic designs of the 1930s and 40s.
SATIN NECK FINISH
The PD-220E features a smooth, satin neck finish for comfort and playability
DREADNOUGHT BODY
This tried-and-true body shape is great for projection and cutting through the mix with any band
THE PERFECT CASE
Designed to accommodate each Paramount acoustic to perfection, each moulded hardshell case features plush interior lining and a useful storage compartment.
BODY
Body Back
Solid Mahogany
Body Sides
Solid Mahogany
Body Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Finish
Gloss Polyester
Body Shape
Dreadnought
Body Binding
Aged White with Feathered Checkered Purfling
Bracing
Quarter sawn Scalloped "X"
Rosette
Feathered Checkered
NECK
Neck Material
Mahogany
Neck Binding
3-Ply W/B/W
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape
"C" Shape
Scale Length
25.3" (643 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Ovangkol
Fingerboard Radius
15.75" (400 mm)
Number of Frets
20
Fret Size
2mm
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
Snowflake
Truss Rod
Dual-Action
ELECTRONICS
Controls
Volume, Blend (Body Pickup, Piezo)
Special Electronics
FenderŽ/FishmanŽ Sonitone Plus Soundhole Pickup System
HARDWARE
Bridge
Ovangkol
Bridge Pins
Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel-Plated
Tuning Machines
Nickel Open-Back
Pickguard
1-Ply Tiger Striped
Strings
FenderŽ Dura-ToneŽ 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges)
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag
Deluxe Black Hardshell (Black Interior)
