Brazilian rosewood, Double top Concert cutaway. DEC 7, 2009.

Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently

BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style), LATTICE BRACED Cedar TOP CUTAWAY . African Bubinga bindings, 16" radiused ebony fingerboard, violin tie, armrest & bridge. Soundports in upper and lower bouts 640mm fret spacing. Embossed leather case included. 1 in a MILLION concert guitar !
Meet the perfect Cutaway ! The beauty that this instrument inspires is hard to put in words... the words and the video help a lot but still do not do justice to such a fabulous guitar. The 94 yeas air dried Brazilian rosewood from Cascavel (Rattle Snake, Brazil) was matched with a gorgeous lattice braced cedar top. The lattice, in conjunction with the double top and the soundports, create a sustained sound with a unique clarity and amazing punch. Listen how the C in the Bach minuet creates the perfect harmonic background for the world famous melody to shine on. What a beauty !! Playing her is as easy as playing the classical guitar can get. Add to the 640mm radiused action the cutaway and you have the perfect setting for the left hand to work musical miracles.

Lattice barcing x-ray
X-ray view of a Bellucci lattice braced top

Premium Embossed Leather case with Brown plush interior

The doble tapa, was developed and introduced by Master Luthier Manuel Contreras the II at the end of the 70s and reached its peak in the 80s. The word "Tapa" in Spanish translates to top in English but it refers to the back of the instrument. Therefore, Contreras doble tapa is actually a "Double back".

Radiused or flat fingerboard?
The radiused fingerboard has been around the acoustic and the electric guitar since day one. The same is true for most instruments of the Stringed family of instruments (violas, violins cellos, bass). Radiusing (image above) makes barre and left hand stopping A LOT easier. The only drawback is that you will NEVER want to play a flat fingerboard after that. If you are having your custom guitar built, I am all pro radiusing the fingerboard. The standard fingerboard is flat.

The lattice is a concept based on the A frame of grand pianos. The back and sides are kept rigid by means of a sturdy A shaped frame and the top is thinned as much as possible to allow the top to vibrate generously. Lattice delivers a lot of volume a tremendous clarity.

The hand embossed leather case is a work of art on its own right. Built by one of a handful of very talented leather embossers in Latin America. Its built following my specifications for the interior to fit Bellucci guitars like a glove. All Plush interior, key and accessories compartment. You can request an upgrade to a Cow hive front and back version.

640mm or 650 mm?
Guitar scale lenght