Frederich Holtier Signed Concert Classical Guitar 1997

　　The sound of this guitar will rival many guitars in the

　　$6,000-$8,000 price range.

　　Based on its appearance,

　　this 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: 4.0 mm and 3.0 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).

　　Some issues that could be addressed:

　　Hauser-style Schaller tuners work well, but the 3rd and

　　4th-string keys are slightly bent.

　　There is practically

　　no fret buzz on any string. However, when the open 6th string is struck

　　with authority, it generates a rattling sound. Perhaps, the fretboard

　　would benefit from some professional attention. 

　　The neck is

　　relatively deep, flat-D shape. It’s 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 wish to check the

　　guitar in person.