The Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert is a testament to the brand's commitment to sustainable innovation without compromising aesthetic flair. Utilizing their 'EcoTonewood' technology, Breedlove delivers a layered back and sides construction that avoids the dampened thud often associated with cheaper laminates. The pairing of a solid cedar top with myrtlewood creates a sonic profile that is distinctly 'Pacific Northwest'"warm and intimate like mahogany, but with a transparent high-end chime reminiscent of maple.

In the hands, the Concert body shape is exceptionally ergonomic, making it a go-to for fingerstyle players or those with smaller frames. The slim neck profile is fast and inviting, though the factory action can occasionally feel stiff out of the box. A standout functional highlight is the pinless bridge, which simplifies string changes while enhancing energy transfer to the soundboard.

Sonically, this isn't a bluegrass cannon; heavy strumming will quickly overdrive the responsive cedar top, leading to noticeable compression. However, for nuanced accompaniment and light-to-medium picking, the midrange complexity is beautiful. While the Fishman Presys I electronics are utilitarian and can sound a bit 'quacky' without external EQ, the unplugged resonance is impressive. For the intermediate player seeking a boutique aesthetic and an eco-conscious build that punches above its price bracket, this is a top-tier choice.

The Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert stands out in a crowded mid-range acoustic market through its distinctive tonewood combination and visual personality. The solid cedar top with exotic myrtlewood back and sides produces a warm, complex tone with a pronounced midrange character that differs meaningfully from the ubiquitous spruce-and-mahogany or spruce-and-rosewood combinations. Cedar responds immediately to a light touch, producing a warmth and intimacy that rewards fingerpicking and lighter playing styles with rich, nuanced tone. The myrtlewood back and sides add harmonic complexity and a visual beauty with unique grain patterns that make each guitar distinctive. Breedlove's Sound Optimization bracing and asymmetric bridge design focus the guitar's resonance effectively. The concert body shape provides a comfortable playing experience with clear note definition and balanced frequency response -- less bass-heavy than a dreadnought, more focused and articulate. The Fishman Presys I pickup system delivers clean, natural-sounding amplified tone for live performance. The slim neck profile is comfortable for extended playing. For fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and guitarists who want something visually and sonically distinctive at a mid-range price, the Pursuit Exotic S Concert offers genuine personality. Players who prefer the traditional brightness and projection of spruce with rosewood may find the cedar-myrtlewood voicing too warm and different from their expectations.