When you think about smaller travel-sized guitars, you typically think of smaller sound. A compromise of sorts – smaller guitar = less volume, weaker tone, etc.  Well no more… we’ve overcome the pitfalls of smaller guitars and created a series of ¾ size guitars that produce “full size” guitar tone and volume. The new technologically advanced Kepma FC Mini ¾ size Cutaway guitar gives you significant sonic improvements to the ¾ size instrument that make them play and sound like a full-size acoustic. And, since it’s a cutaway, you get full access to the fretboard so you can shred your blazing hot acoustic leads up and down the entire neck.

There are quite a few innovations and proprietary features that separate these guitars from the others… other than price/value. Kepma is a technology focused company first with the goal of combining science and art to produce the best instruments in the world.

First, the Solid Top…

Did we mention that this guitar has a torrefied solid top? The proprietary Kepma Torrefication Process uses a combination of controlled heat and humidity over a period of time to draw the moisture, oils and sap from the cellular structures in the wood to the surface, which is then sanded off. We don’t just “cook” and “burn” the wood like other manufacturers — this process adds additional strength and stability to the tops while making them less reactive to atmospheric condition changes. Every solid Kepma top goes through this highly controlled process and it yields tops that react better to string vibration, are more “lively” and definitely more stable. (watch the Wood Process video to get a better understanding of what we mean).

FC Mini 3/4 Size Cutaway Specs:

• Body Style: Cutaway Mini 36”

• Scale Length: 596.9mm / 23.5"

• Top:

  • SM/SR-Solid Sitka Spruce

  • M-Solid Mahogany

• Back&Sides

  • SM/M-Layered Mahogany

  • SR-Layered Rosewood

• Neck: Nato

• Neck Reinforcement: Truss Rod

• Neck Thickness: 21.4 mm – 22.4 mm (1st Fret-9th Fret)

• Neck Width: 43 mm

• Neck Finish: Smooth Satin

• Neck Binding: ABS

• Truss Rod: 355mm Bidirectional adjustable steel

• Fretboard: Rosewood

• Sound hole Rosette: ABS

• Number of Frets: 20

• Saddle: Bone

• Nut: Bone

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Fretboard Inlay: ABS Magnolia Motif

• Binding: ABS

• Finish: Matt（Varnish）

• Bridge pins: ABS

• Strings: D‘Addario XS 012-053 Coated

• Tuning Machines: Kepma Mini special series sealed die-cast 18:1（chromeplate）

• Electronics

  • Optional AcoustiFex K-10 Pro

  • Optional Kepma Elfin Pickup System

• Colors

  • Natural

  • Walnut

  • Vintage Sunburst

*AcoustiFex®-Equipped models ship with a protective plastic “tab” inserted between the positive terminal of the battery and the contact point for the battery. This tab must be removed before charging and playing. See the AcoustiFex page for instructions.

D'Addario XS Strings

On the FC Mini guitars, we use the D’Addario XS coated strings to extend the playing life of the instrument.  The String gauges 012-053 give you more projection and loudness while not fatiguing your fingertips or cutting through your callouses. You’re welcome.

Also, the string action height of the FC Mini series has been lowered to 1.5mm at the 1st string 12th fret and 2.3mm at the 6th string 12th fret. Temperature and humidity changes upon receipt may cause slight variations, but compared to other guitars at this price range, players will find a significantly improved playing experience with the FC Mini series.

Arch Back Technology

The FC Mini series features an arched back, a distinct feature compared to other ¾ size traditional flat-back design. The arched back enhances the volume of the guitar's resonating chamber. This curvature also allows for more flexible and diverse sound reflection, refraction, and interaction due to the unique projection angles. (See diagram)

Removed back Bracing System

With the addition of the arched back design, we discovered there really wasn’t need for the bracing system on the back, so we removed it. This provides a more harmonious overall vibration and sound of the guitar.

Optional AcoustiFex® K10 Pro System 

The Newly Upgraded AcoustiFex® K10 Pro System features an enhanced vibration pickup system, built-in Reverb, Delay & Chorus, plus bluetooth audio streaming and a companion app. You can connect your guitar to any Bluetooth source and play music or backing tracks through the guitar, both unplugged and when plugged into an amp or mixing console.

Plus, the OTG interface lets you hook up to the app to enable the looping function and rhythm section for composing on the fly and improv & practice. Additionally, built-in features such as a metronome, tuner, and drum machine make practice more engaging and efficient, elevating your overall guitar learning experience.

Redesigned Proprietary 4-Point Bolt-On Neck Design

The FC Mini Series utilizes Kepma's proprietary NC bolt-on joint technology. The neck and body are individually meticulously and precision crafted ensuring they achieve a perfect and stable joint after the addition of bolts.

Plus, if you’re the type who hates the pooling of finish around the dovetail joint, this design is definitely in your wheelhouse. The new Kepma neck joint provides the ultimate level of infinite adjustment to suit your playing style and preference and makes future maintenance pain-free and easy..

Shorter Truss Rod

The FC Mini truss rod is a smaller 355 mm 2-way truss rod. The shorter rod provides greater neck stability without weakening the neck joint where neck “humps” could form due to a longer rod. The two-way adjustment allows you to provide the proper adjustment for your string tension preference. This adjustment approach taken by three major acoustic guitar manufacturers.

Water-Based Finish & Reduced Thickness

The FC Mini series features a water-based matte finish that is thinner — 0.052mm (that’s 52/1000ths of a millimeter). The reduced finish thickness minimizes the damping effect on the top's vibrations, resulting in a guitar with a clearer and more transparent sound.

Thinner Top

The FC Mini series uses a thinner 2.75mm solid spruce top. This reduced thickness facilitates single-stage vibration in the top, greatly enhancing low frequencies which are typically challenging for smaller guitars… big guitar sound in a ¾ size guitar.

Beveled Binding for more comfort

You know that feeling of a sharper edge after playing for an extended time, so we eliminated it. Now the FC Mini Series features a “beveled” binding that takes the pain away from the underside of your forearm, letting you make your own “pain-free” guitar faces.

Slightly Thicker Neck for Stability...

The neck thickness at the first and ninth frets of the FC Mini series measures 21.4mm and 22.4mm at these frets. This slight increase in thickness on a ¾ size guitar greatly enhances the overall stiffness and stability of the neck, making it easier to play, and the C-Shape of the neck makes it more comfortable and provides less playing fatigue for longer playing sessions.

Optimized Bracing Pattern

The FC Mini series has a redesigned top bracing pattern that improves the release of transmission energy and enhances the vibration of the entire top. This new pattern provides better sustain, tonal balance and overall volume so that the guitar can provide rich overtones and more spatial three-dimensional sound.

Rosewood Bracing vs. Spruce

The FC Mini series ushers in a new age of brace thinking by using solid rosewood, a hard and deformation-resistant material, for its bracing. This choice enhances guitar top stability and minimizes energy loss during vibration transmission to provide more articulation of the notes and better sustain.

Optional Kepma Elfin Sound System for 3/4 Size Guitars

The new Kepma Elfin Sound System was designed from the ground up specifically for the smaller body 3/4 size guitar. It features an undersaddle piezo pickup element and provides a huge bass punch, clarity in the midrange and a bright and sweet treble. With a volume and tone knob, a phase switch and an onboard rechargeable battery that provides up to 30 hours of continuous playing time, the Elfin Sound System represents the next generation of pickup systems for small-body guitars.

Accessory Kit

With the shortened truss rod, the accompanying adjusting wrench has also been custom-lengthened. A microfiber polishing cloth, extra bridge pins, picks, extra saddle and string height gauge are also included.

No Pickup
Model FCM-SR

MAP: $449.99

Sunburst No Pickup
Model FCM-SR-SB

MAP: $449.99

Sunburst, AcoustiFex K-10 Pro
Model FCM-SRA-SB

MAP: $549.99

Sunburst, Elfin Sound System
Model FCM-SRE-SB

MAP: $549.99

No Pickup
Model FCM-SM

Map $399.99

w/AcoustiFex K-10 Pro
Model FCM-SMA

Map $499.99

W/Elfin Sound System
Model FCM-SME

Map $499.99

Sunburst, No Pickup
Model FCM-SM-SB

MAP $399.99

w/AcoustiFex K-10 Pro
Model FCM-SMA-SB

MAP $499.99

w/Elfin Sound System
Model FCM-SME-SB

MAP $499.99

Mahogany, No Pickup
Model FCM-MM

Map $399.99

w/AcoustiFex K-10 Pro
Model FCM-MMA

Map $499.99

w/Elfin Sound System
Model FCM-MME

Map $499.99