Furch Little Jane 10-MM

The Furch Little Jane LJ 10-MM is a travel acoustic guitar that combines an innovative detachable system with the characteristic build quality and sound of Furch. Its design allows for the neck to be separated from the body in no time, enabling the instrument to be stored in a compact backpack, making it easy to transport without sacrificing the performance of a fully solid-wood acoustic guitar.

The top, back, and sides are made from solid AA-grade African mahogany, a combination that provides a warm sound with present mids, controlled bass, and smooth highs. Its direct and balanced response is particularly suitable for chord accompaniment, arpeggios, and fingerstyle techniques. Despite its reduced size, the Little Jane is designed to deliver a natural sound and good note definition.

Its main innovation is the assembly and disassembly system developed by Furch. This mechanism allows the neck to be separated from the body and the strings to be collected without needing to remove them. Thanks to its design and the locking tuners, the guitar retains its tuning after being disassembled and reassembled, reducing the need for adjustments every time it is used. This solution makes the Little Jane an especially practical option for traveling, commuting, or transporting the instrument in tight spaces.

The African mahogany neck features the Furch Soft V profile, designed to provide a comfortable and natural feel during play. It includes a carbon reinforcement with dual-action adjustment that enhances its structural stability. The ebony fingerboard, with a 400 mm radius and white position markers, offers a durable and pleasant touch. Its 615 mm scale length facilitates playability and provides a slightly softer feel than a conventional scale acoustic guitar using the same string gauge and tuning.

The construction of the Little Jane incorporates Furch's individual acoustic adjustment process for the top, aimed at optimizing its vibrational response. The Open-Pore Finish allows the natural texture of the mahogany to be appreciated and uses a thin protective layer that enhances the instrument's resonance. These elements contribute to delivering an expressive sound and a very natural feel while playing.

Its aesthetics combine the warmth of mahogany with tortoiseshell-style binding, a black and white rosette, and an ebony bridge. The Furch chrome locking tuners with a 1:15 gear ratio are specially designed to provide tuning stability and facilitate the operation of its detachable system.

Manufactured in the Czech Republic, the Furch Little Jane LJ 10-MM includes a highly protective compact backpack that allows for comfortable transport of the disassembled instrument. It is particularly interesting for musicians who travel frequently, but also for those looking for a high-quality compact acoustic that they can use regularly at home, during rehearsals, or while on the go.

• Type: Detachable travel acoustic guitar
• Brand: Furch
• Series: Little Jane
• Model: LJ 10-MM
• Body Shape: Furch Little Jane (LJ)
• Construction: Fully solid-wood
• Assembly System: Detachable neck with exclusive Furch mechanism
• Top: Solid AA-grade African mahogany
• Back and Sides: Solid AA-grade African mahogany
• Top with individual acoustic adjustment
• Neck-Body Joint: 14th fret
• Binding: Tortoiseshell-style
• Rosette: Black and white ring
• Pickguard: Clear scratch-resistant
• Bridge: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Plastic
• Saddle: TUSQ black fully compensated
• String Spacing at Bridge: 55 mm
• Top Finish: Open-Pore Finish
• Back and Sides Finish: Open-Pore Finish
• Neck: African mahogany
• Neck Profile: Furch Soft V
• Neck Reinforcement: Carbon with dual-action adjustment
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm
• Position Markers: White dots on fingerboard and sides
• Frets: Brushed finish
• Scale Length: 615 mm
• Nut Width: 45 mm
• Nut: Nickel and silver alloy
• String Spacing at Nut: 36.6 mm
• Headstock Overlay: Ebony
• Tuners: Furch Machine String-Lock chrome
• Gear Ratio: 1:15
• Neck Finish: Open-Pore Finish
• Headstock Finish: Open-Pore Finish
• Factory Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze .012-.053 (XSAPB1253)
• Electronics: None included
• Optional Amplification System: LR Baggs EAS-VTC
• Manufacturing: Czech Republic
• Includes: High-protection Furch compact backpack

About the Furch Little Jane Series

The Furch Little Jane series consists of travel acoustic guitars designed to provide an authentic playing experience in an easy-to-transport format. Unlike conventional travel guitars, its main feature is a detachable construction system that allows the neck to be separated from the body and the instrument to be stored in a compact-sized backpack.

This system, specifically designed by Furch, allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the guitar without needing to remove the strings. The special locking tuners help maintain tuning stability after each assembly, making the Little Jane an especially practical solution for musicians who need to transport their instrument frequently.

The Little Jane guitars are built entirely from solid woods and utilize Furch's proprietary technologies, such as the individual acoustic adjustment of the top, carbon reinforcements in the neck, and Open-Pore Finish. The series offers different wood combinations, including versions with a western red cedar top and African mahogany back and sides, as well as models made entirely of mahogany.

With a 615 mm scale length, a comfortable neck, and a high-protection backpack included, the Furch Little Jane is aimed at guitarists who need mobility without sacrificing build quality, comfort, or the acoustic character of a solid-wood instrument.

Our Opinion

The Furch Little Jane LJ 10-MM seems to us one of the most interesting options for guitarists who travel frequently and do not want to compromise on a quality acoustic instrument. Its main advantage is the detachable system, allowing it to be transported in a compact backpack without the need for a conventional guitar case. Additionally, the assembly mechanism is well designed and avoids having to change strings or perform a full tuning every time it is used.

In terms of sound, the all-solid African mahogany construction provides a warm character, with defined mids and a very pleasant response for arpeggios, fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment. It obviously does not offer the same volume or bass depth as a full-sized Dreadnought, but its build quality and acoustic response place it above what we typically expect from a travel guitar. It is an option we would especially recommend to musicians seeking portability without having to settle for a basic instrument.