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Aged Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  Lattice Braced CEDAR TOP, CUTAWAY! 16" radiused ebony fingerboard, violin tie, armrest & bridge. Soundport in upper bout, 640mm fret spacing. Ebony bindings. Embossed leather case included!
 
 
Double top preparation

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

 
Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  CEDAR TOP CUTAWAY
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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

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Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  CEDAR TOP CUTAWAY

Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  CEDAR TOP CUTAWAY

Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  CEDAR TOP CUTAWAY

Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  CEDAR TOP CUTAWAY

Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  CEDAR TOP CUTAWAY

Brazilian Rosewood B&S, Doble tapa (Contreras style),  CEDAR TOP CUTAWAY

96 years air dried Brazilian rosewood B&S, DOBLE TAPA, CONTRERAS STYLE (variation 1)

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