Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Very Good - a few small dents on the body of the guitar (pictured)
SP Luthier Notes: Our luthier completed an inspection of this instrument once it landed with us, and the guitar was deemed to all ready be in otherwise ideal playing and cosmetic condition, and no work was required.
Classical guitar is an art form beyond regular guitar playing, and that translates over to guitar making. Western Red Cedar and Indian Rosewood come together with Marchione craftsmanship for a voice that is soft, woody and sustains for days. Overtones resonate beautifully and this guitar out of the case to us, plays BEAUTIFULLY. Our luthier didn't have to raise a finger! Treat yourself to one of the best voiced guitars we've seen in the shop, and don't miss this one!
From Other (Miscellanous Used/Vintage/Consign)
Stephen Marchione's words
"For my classical guitars, I use my original design based on historic models that I feel are successful, utilizing standard dimensions that musicians are comfortable with and understand. I've taken these parameters and crafted a historically rooted yet modern and satisfying instrument.
"This beautiful classical guitar is constructed face down, with hot hide glue, and on an engineered Solera in the traditional Spanish method. I only use hot hide glue in construction, and I hand plane all surfaces prior to glue-up. My classical guitars are French polished, and the setup will astound you.
"My classical design combines the ease of playability and tonal accuracy of a Gilbert guitar, the warmth and richness of tone of a Fleta, and the power and projection of a Rodriguez Jr. guitar from the 1970s.
"After all, the musician is the one who creates their art with the guitar that I make. I want your experience to be as seamless and expressive as possible and feel as if the guitar is part of you. For me, this is a powerful and seductive musical instrument that inspires creativity and a desire to sing with the guitar."
YEAR 2010
CONDITION very good (top exhibits mild playing wear typical of a French polished guitar with one dent and string whip at bridge ( see pictures)
TOP western red cedar, beautifully grained
BACK AND SIDES Indian rosewood
BRACES alpine spruce
NECK Spanish cedar
FINGERBOARD African ebony
ROSSETTE Marchione custom design inspired by the tile work of the Alhambra in Spain
FRETS stainless steel
SCALE LENGTH 648mm
NUT WIDTH 53mm
BRIDGE African ebony
GLUE hide glue construction
FINISH studio made spirit varnish and French polish to a high gloss
FITTINGS ivory
CASE Hiscox
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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