1994 Schneider, Richard Kasha - Classical Guitar Classical Guitar
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An incredibly unique guitar from the late Richard Schneider. This is a Kasha Braced Nylon string acoustic/electric with incredible tones thanks to the Brazilian Rosewood sides, Redwood back, and Spruce top. It is constructed using the Kasha bracing method and incorporating a Redwood back, offset soundhole, jumbo round frets for mass and an impedance matched bridge design. All of this adds up to the unique Schneider voice that is powerful and compelling. The bass is huge and round and the trebles are articulate with great projection. This is a modern instrument capable of both modern and classic tones. Included is rare video footage of Richard Schneider himself explaining the workings of this wonderful instrument and it's custom designed microphone. This is a wonderfully collectible and eminently playable guitar.
Click here for a great article about Schneider and Kasha by Vince Meyer.
An incredibly unique guitar from the late Richard Schneider. This is a Kasha Braced Nylon string acoustic/electric with incredible tones thanks to the Brazilian Rosewood sides, Redwood back, and Spruce top. ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Sides Redwood Back
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Black
- Rosette: N/A
- Binding: Maple
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Maple
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gilbert
- Tuner Finish: Black/Ebony/Abalone inlays
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 649.986 mm (25.6 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.1 mm (2.1 in)
- String Spacing: 56.896 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 20 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 1/2 in.
- Serial #: R12-33-96
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Clear
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell
- Pickup: Custom Mic by Schneider
- Condition: Excellent. One ding on top bout treble side. Rare condition.
Player Reviews:
"This is one of those rare treasures we occassionally get to offer. The late Richard Schneider was a visionary builder who worked closely with Dr. Kasha for over 30 years trying to improve the sound of the nylon string guitar. This wonderfully preserved Schneider guitar shows the culmination of their collaboration and it sounds amazing. Kept in collector condition, this is a rare find and a truly inspiring guitar. " - Paul Heumiller
