2018 KITHARRA CUSTOM CLASSICAL GUITAR IN NATURAL SATIN FINISH

The world will only see a single example of this Classical Masterpiece.

The Master Luthiers at Kitharra celebrate more than thirty years of guitar making art with the creation of this unique -one-off- classical acoustic guitar.

The Kitharra Custom Classical Guitar at a glance:
  • Multi-ring wood purfling rosette showcases superb craftsmanship and attention to detail 

  • Smaller dimensions make this guitar very comfortable to play

  • Kitharas’ proprietary bracing system provides excellent focused projection and tone

  • Premium tonewoods; solid Sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides

  • Kithara Custom Batik encased hardshell case: Stylish and protective

USD 1,000,000

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description

The Master luthiers at Kitharra in Indonesia based this design on the world renowned luthier and guitar maker Vicente Carrillo of Casasimorro, known as "El Pueblo de las Guitarras" (the Town of the Guitars). The Carrillo family have made classical guitars in the town since 1836 and remain one of the most respected classical guitar workshops in Spain, which produces some of the highest quality instruments you can buy. A long history dating back to 1836 has ensured a continuity of skills which have kept Vicente Carrillo of Casasimorro so high − and Kitharra in Indonesia have spared no time or expense to recreate this classical master work in meticulous detail and quality.


This exclusive guitar is handcrafted uses only the best premium tonewoods and showcase appointments. The Kitharra Custom Classical Guitar combines the iconic look, feel and resonance of the legendary Spanish classical guitar with slightly smaller “3/4” dimensions for enhanced comfort and playability. 


The guitar includes a custom fit Sundanese “Batik” swathed hardshell case, highlighting the tradition and pride of one of Indonesia’s finest guitar makers.  

Specifications

General

Condition

New (NOS)

Number of Strings

6

Orientation

Right-handed

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Year

2016

Limited Edition / Series

1-pc worldwide

Weight

3-lbs 5.8-oz.

body

Body Type

Classical Hollowbody Flat Top

Body Shape

Baroque-era Classical ‘3/4’ Jumbo

Body Material

Front: 1-pc Solid Sitka Spruce

Back: 2-pc Solid Rosewood

Rims: Rosewood laminate

Body Carve
Front:  Flat Top
Back: Flat

Body Binding
Front: 4-ply W/B w/purfling 
Back: 1-ply W w/purfling  
Rims: 1-ply ea. side w/purfling 

Spine / Bracing

No Spine /  Proprietary

Rosette

Multi-ring Baroque Style

Build Materials Used

Titebond 50 (neck-joint and body)

Body Finish Type

Low-gloss Satin Finish Lacquer

Color

Front: Natural

Back & Neck: Natural

neck

Neck Material

3-pc Mahogany/Ebony/Mahogany 

Truss Rod / Cover

N/A (Neck constructed using Ebony hardwood epicenter Brace) 

Peghead Particulars

Front: Unbound, Natural Rosewood Overlay with dual-open-route String Posts  


Back: Natural Mahogany/Ebony 

Neck Profile

U shaped neck profile

Fingerboard Material

Ebony

Fingerboard Radius

Standard Classical (flat)

Scale Length

26.0"

No. Frets / Type

18 Medium, 19th fret for 3 treble strings with ‘Zero’ fret at Nut

Nut Size / Material 

2.066" / Oxen Bone  

Neck Width

2.066” at 1st fret / 2.414” at 12th fret  

Neck Depth

0.846" at 1st fret / 0.885" at 9th fret 

Fingerboard Inlays

No

Neck Binding

No

Side Dots

No 

Neck Joint

Dovetail Hot Glued Set-Neck

hardware

Saddle

Bone, Slanted Saddle on Ebony Base with Fishbone Motif and Oxen Bone Edges

Bridge Pins

Black Hardened Plastic ‘Tie Blocks’ behind Bridge

Tailpiece  

No

Tuning Machines

Gold-plated, Engraved 3-a-side, open-gear w/ceramic-marble Kidney Buds / 12:01 Ratio

Strap Buttons 

No

Pickguard

No

Electronics

No

miscellaneous

Case / Gigbag

Custom “Batik” encased hardshell case, with black velour interior

Strap Locks

No

Strings

Augustine “Classic Black” MT/LT Silver-plated Copper & Black Nylon .028 - .0435 Gauges

Tools / Accessories

No

Manual / Literature 

No

C.O.A.

No

Other

No

Weight

Is the actual weighed-value in US Standard Units

Disclosure


Thanks for looking !

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