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| Brazilian Rosewood B&S,
Doble
tapa (Contreras style), Lattice braced CEDAR TOP. 16"
radiused ebony fingerboard, violin tie, armrest & bridge. Soundport
in upper bout, 640mm fret spacing. Birds eye Maple bindings. Embossed leather
case included. A++ guitar !
The sheer beauty and powerful sound that emanates from this masterpiece Cedar top is simply fabulous. A gorgeous 94 years aged set of dark Brazilian rosewood from Minas Gerais (Brazil) was matched with a superb set of Western Redcedar (commonly known as Cedar). The Brazilian rosewood back and sides were made in a double top Contreras style using Brazilian rosewood for the second top. Contreras double top were made using cedar. In my part of the world Brazilian rosewood is cheap and I can indulge in using it for the double top construction when it is called for. What this does is augment the depth and dramatically of the sound. Other woods I used in the past for the double top are Cypress, Spruce, Cedar and Blackwood. The birdseye Maple bindings add a masterful touch to the lines of the guitar and the luxury marquetry is breathtaking. The handmade Brazilian Style rosette is a work of art on its own right and care was taken to ensure that this babe would be an eye candy as well as a sound powerhouse. The action is low and agile. 3.7mm at fret 12 (from the bottom of the string to the top of the fret). It can be lowered 1 more mm if your right hand plucking is more towards the soft side. Cavatina came out easy when I made the video clip and I was amazed at the fast response of the guitar sound as I worked my way around the barres and while trying to keep the melody in center stage. The armrest renders playing more comfortable because it allow the forearm tendons to be presented more naturally whilst preventing the forearm to interfere with the full vibration of the top. The violin tie is simply the perfect upgrade for a concert guitar because it allows the strings to be mounted much faster (no special strings needed) and because it removes the amazing strain of anchoring the strings from the most delicate part of the guitar (the bridge area) to the sturdiest part. This gadget alone prolongs the life of the instrument geometrically. You will be able to pass her along to the next generation in pristine conditions. Finally the gold plated tuners are precise to achieve a perfect tuning and a smooth rolling. |
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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 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?
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