Washburn Bella Tono Novo S9 Acoustic Guitar
- Studio body, spruce top, figured walnut back and sides
- 25.5 inch scale length, 20 frets
- Ebony fingerboard on an Okoume neck with a modern C profile
- Acoustic only, no pickup fitted
- 6 phosphor bronze strings, right-handed
- Limited lifetime warranty
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A comfortable acoustic with a full-length scale for players who like charcoal burst looks. No pickup is fitted, so it cannot go straight into an amp.
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ASIN: B07TJYYPG4Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Not one of the larger body shapes, the Bella Tono Novo S9 is a studio-body acoustic with a spruce top and figured walnut back and sides. Scalloped bracing and a Bella Tono rosette go with the charcoal-burst gloss top, and the Okoume neck carries an ebony fingerboard with a lotus inlay at the twelfth fret.
What stands out is how approachable the body is while the neck still feels familiar to anyone used to larger guitars. Amplification is the limit: the listing shows no pickup, and it names no case or other accessories.
Who it's for
A good match for a player used to full scale necks who wants less body to wrestle with. Stage players needing amplification, or anyone expecting a case in the box, should look at a different model.
Pros and cons
- Spruce top with walnut back and sides
- Ebony fingerboard with lotus inlay
- Comfortable studio body shape
- Scalloped quarter sawn bracing
- No pickup fitted
- Case and accessories not listed
- Right-handed orientation only
Performance notes
Tonewoods drive the sound here, with the bracing described as delivering tight lows, focused mids and clear highs. The body design aims for the response of larger guitars in a smaller footprint. Neck finish and ebony fretboard decide how the fretting hand feels.
Specifications
| Brand | Washburn |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.5 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Back Material Type | Figured walnut |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Neck Material Type | Okoume |
| Finish | Gloss charcoal burst |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | None |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body style | Studio |
| Frets | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I plug the Washburn Bella Tono Novo S9 into an amp?
The listing shows no pickup, so it is an acoustic-only instrument as shipped. A pickup would have to be added separately.
Is the Washburn Bella Tono Novo S9 made for left-handed players?
No. The listing gives right as the hand orientation.