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: 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:

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

　　4th-string keys are slightly bent and in time could possibly break.

　　Exact replacement tuners for a drop-in installation cost about $100.

　　When playing the bass strings in various positions you

　　might get a slight fret buzz that in my opinion, is at the level of most

　　other concert guitars that I played.

　　When struck with authority, open 6th string generates a

　　rattling sound. The fretboard would benefit from moderate-scope 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.