Frederich Holtier 1997 Signed Concert Classical Guitar

　　The sound of this guitar will rival many guitars in the

　　$6,000-$8,000 price range.

　　Based on its appearance, this 27-year old guitar was

　　very lightly played over its lifetime and spent most of its time in its case, which

　　is evident by the absence of nail marks on the soundboard. Still, its sound has

　　the fullness, robustness, depth and sustain that would meet the demands of many

　　professional classical guitarists. It has a deep, warm, rich and

　　powerful voice that if desired, could also sound quite bright.

　　This guitar it is in excellent cosmetic condition. From

　　a 2.5-3 ft distance it looks near mint, but it does have a few small dings. I tried to show them in

　　the last several pictures.

　　The specs are as follows:

　　Scale

　　length: 648 mm.

　　53 mm

　　nut, 45 mm string spacing at nut, 60 mm string spacing at saddle (+/- 0.5

　　mm).

　　480 mm

　　body length.

　　369 mm

　　lower bout width, 280 mm upper bout width (+/- 1 mm).

　　Body

　　depth 100 mm (+/- 1 mm).

　　12th

　　fret action: 3.9 mm and 3.1 mm (6th string and 1st

　　string).

　　Top: 1/4

　　sawn spruce with nice birds-eye figure (per F. Holtier).

　　Back and

　　sides: 1/4 sawn Indian rosewood.

　　Bridge:

　　Brazilian rosewood.

　　Fingerboard:

　　ebony.

　　Headplate: Brazilian

　　rosewood.

　　TKL arched case in very good

　　condition (it has a slight closet smell).

　　The guitar has some flaws that might need some attention:

　　Schaller Hauser-style tuners work well, but will

　　ultimately need to be replaced; the 3rd and 4th-string keys

　　appear to be broken. Exact replacement tuners for a drop-in installation cost

　　about $100.

　　At high volume there

　　is a near-normal buzz on the 6th string that appears to be sympathetic,

　　rather than caused by frets. Perhaps the fretboard will benefit from moderate

　　TLC. 

　　The neck is relatively deep,

　　flat-D shape. Good for people with large hands, but could be a little

　　difficult for smaller hands.

　　I

　　offer free insured Ground shipping for a winning bidder anywhere in

　　the US lower 48. International shipping will be available at the buyer cost on

　　a case by case basis. Payments shall be received within 2 days after

　　closing. I will try to answer any questions from potential buyers. Contact me if you want to check the guitar in person.