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Lehmann copy of Renault & Chatelain, Maple/Engelmann
The next closest thing to holding the 1700s in your hands: Bernie Lehmann’s copy of the 1780 Renault & Chatelain guitar. You can see the original at the Musée de la Musique in Paris, France, but of course they don’t let you take it off the wall for a strum. Lucky for you, Bernie’s managed to create one that you can take home for yourself. Curly Maple back and sides with tight grain, Engelmann Spruce top finished in beeswax, with the final frets inlaid directly into the upper bout.
In Bernie’s own words, “This is a fine example of a transitional instrument between the five course, double strung Baroque guitar, and the modern 6-string guitar. It retains the elongated body and flush fingerboard, with the top extending over the body joint of a Baroque guitar, and the larger bridge and six single strings of the Romantic era guitar.” Bernie’s made sure this piece can survive the test of time, so you’ll find graphite embedded in the neck for reinforcement, and a bolt-on heel. The body is finished with catalyzed spirit varnish, and the tuners are actually 4:1 geared tuners in a friction tuner shape. Modern convenience, period correct look!
For the recreation of historical guitars and beyond, you’re hard-pressed to find a better builder than Bernie Lehmann. His Renault & Chatelain is not one to miss!
other spellings: lehman, lahmenn, layman, renalt, chatelaine, chatulain, baroqe, barock, baraque
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple - Figured Add to CompareBrand New Lehmann Master Model 2000 Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka
Bernie Lehmann’s creations hold a unique corner of the already highly individualized world of modern lutherie. Not only does his Master Model 2000 feature a vaulted back (here comprised of Brazilian Rosewood ribs) and chip-carved appointments across a Sitka Spruce top, but it’s also got a bolt-on neck, grained ivoroid-bound soundport, and spirit varnished body. A blending of lute traditions with contemporary design that yields extra projection and colorful bass without deepening the sides to cavernous proportions.
Lehmann adds an extra dollop of juicy goodness to the trebles with the addition of a bone block on the bridge plate (which also serves to protect the plate from string wear); dovetails sweetly with a very articulate and balanced middle register. Fingerstyle machinations in standard tuning and beyond feel right at home, but the setup has enough give to allow for smooth transitions to and fro with flatpicking.
25-year-old Sitka Spruce on top, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides that Bernie’s held onto since the 1980s, and a slim fighting weight of 3lbs 13oz—our latest Master Model 2000 is in a class all of its own.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareNew Lehmann Master Model 2000 Ebony/Sitka
Trust us when we say that no one builds quite like Bernard Lehmann–one look at this Master Model 2000, and the proof is in the pudding. And by pudding, we mean the gorgeous chip-carved trim around the Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top, the pierced rosette (paying homage to a lute’s soundhole), floral inlaid bone markers across the fretboard, and of course, the ribbed and vaulted Ebony back. Designed to maximize bass response with the enlarged air cavity, the vaulted back tapers to normally-sized sides, so optimum comfort is maintained for the player. In order to get cavernous depths like this Master Model 2000 is capable of, you would ordinarily need a much larger Jumbo guitar, with its accompanying setbacks, but this instrument is able to seamlessly fuse the tonal response of an OM-size with an expansive low-end.
With the addition of an Ivoroid-bound soundport on the upper bout, all of that rich warmth is broadcasted straight to the player’s ear, as your own personal monitor. We tried out tunes in Standard, DADGAD, Cadd9, and others, and each time we were very impressed by the responsiveness and clarity across all the registers–there’s nothing Lehmann’s Master Model 2000 can’t handle.
Follow the link below for a more in-depth explanation of Lehmann’s design.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Ebony Add to CompareNew Lehmann 2000 Classical Brazilian/Sitka
Bernie Lehmann’s model 2000 designs with their vaulted backs are not only breathtakingly beautiful, but they really work for the good of the tone. This design allows the back to go unbraced so the guitar is very light and responsive. Here on this short scale (630mm) Nylon string Classical 2000 model, you get a fast attack and a full note from every string. The unique cutaway offers a wonderful modern touch to this otherwise ‘yesteryear’ looking guitar. The real Ivory appointments are from salvaged Piano Keys, from one musical instrument to another.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.94 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareNew Lehmann Model 2000 Millenium Ebony/Bearclaw Sitka
Here we have a true work of art from Bernie Lehmann. This Lehmann Model 2000 Millenium is crafted from Ebony and Sitka in a ribbed, vaulted body style. If that’s not enough it is adorned with a carved rosette and top trim, intricate fingerboard inlay, slotted headstock, soundport and real Ivory accents (from recycled Piano Keys). The voice is strong, airy and sweet. You can hear Bernie Lehmann’s early experience with early instruments in this guitar. It breathes with every note, the articulation and clarity are other worldly. This is something different and something wonderful!
From the Lehmann Website: “Model 2000 is my latest concept in fine guitars for the fingerstylist. It incorporates a ribbed, vaulted back that not only looks stunning, but affects the tone in several positive ways. The volume is increased by focusing the sound towards the soundhole. This in turn lends an amazing clarity of tone, which is ideal for recording and amplification. Thirdly, the projection and carrying power of this instrument are remarkably enhanced by the unique design of the back. The highly arched design of the back makes the guitar very comfortable to hold because the sides are narrowest at the lower bout, right where the player’s arm rests. The guitar feels like a thin body instrument, but sacrifices nothing in interior volume. The unique structure of the back provides surprising strength without any bracing being necessary.”
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Ebony Add to CompareLehmann Model 2000 Koa/Adirondack Ribbed Back Design
From the Lehmann Website: “Model 2000 is my latest concept in fine guitars for the fingerstylist. It incorporates a ribbed, vaulted back that not only looks stunning, but affects the tone in several positive ways. The volume is increased by focusing the sound towards the soundhole. This in turn lends an amazing clarity of tone, which is ideal for recording and amplification. Thirdly, the projection and carrying power of this instrument are remarkably enhanced by the unique design of the back. The highly arched design of the back makes the guitar very comfortable to hold because the sides are narrowest at the lower bout�right where the player’s arm rests. The guitar feels like a thin body instrument, but sacrifices nothing in interior volume. The unique structure of the back provides surprising strength without any bracing being necessary.” We adore this Lehman model 2000, it is crafted from gorgeous Koa and Adirondack Spruce with wonderful adornments such as a fully carved rosette and top trim, intricate fingerboard inlay, slotted headstock, soundport, Ivory accents and of course a vaulted back. The voice is strong, airy and sweet. You can hear Bernie Lehman’s early instruments influence and it makes this a superb fingerstyle guitar and it undoubtably an exquisite and artistic guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa Add to Compare2002 Lehmann Eclipse Brazilian/Bearclaw Sitka
From Lehmann Guitars: “The Model Eclipse is patterned after the Selmer Petite Bouche model but with a 21st Century sound. It has remarkable sustain and is able to cut through bricks! The tone of the Model Eclipse is bright and clear, and the volume is guaranteed to please. The sound port opens up the sound of this guitar and lets you hear the instrument better too.” We agree… this is a loud, bright guitar with a genuine 1930s attitude. Gypsy Jazz player extraordinaire Rolly Brown plays a Lehmann and makes it sing. This one is upgrade with Brazilian Rosewood and a gorgeous Adirondack top and outfitted with a pickup so it’s ready for the stage.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareLehmann Cadenza Crossover Nylon Pao Ferro/Spruce
Here we have a custom built crossover nylon string guitar that is perfectly suited for the modern nylon player. Built with 14 frets to the body and a cutaway Bernie Lehman left no fret unattainable. The concert size is extremely comfortable and there is a side soundport to insure the player gets to enjoy the clear, crisp voice. But there’s more, the top is Adirondack Red Spruce for power and articulation and the rosette is hand carved in the spruce. This is a wonderful choice for Brazilian music, jazz, contemporary or classical
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Bolivian (Pau Ferro) Add to Compare2005 Lehmann 1887 Custom 000 Pearwood/Adirondack
From Bernie Lehmann: ” Model 1887 is designed for the modern fingerstylist. It is balanced to have bright trebles and clear, fundamental basses for better amplification and recording. The unique Lehmann “X” bracing is designed to increase the notoriously weak upper partials and give the guitar unparalleled carrying power. These are loud guitars! The standard neck width at the nut is slightly wider, which is what many fingerstylists prefer.” We can tell you this is a great fingerstyle guitar, it is strong even when payed lightly and very even and balanced. The voice is sweet and powerful all at once. The pictures show you how beautiful this guitar is with it’s intricate inlay work that gives it a very 19th Century feel. The carved heel, slotted headstock and stunning Pearwood body all add up to the very rich character of this Lehman guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.6 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Pearwood Add to Compare2001 Lehmann 1887 InchHeart of Africa Inch African RW/Adirondack
From Lehmann: “The Model 1887 is designed for the modern fingerstylist. It is balanced to have bright trebles and clear, fundamental basses for better amplification and recording. The unique Lehmann �X� bracing is designed to increase the notoriously weak upper partials and give the guitar unparalleled carrying power. These are loud guitars!” We agree… the unique top bracing and X braced back make this a strong fingerstyle guitar with notes that leap off the soundboard. The upper partials Bernie refers to are very apparent and give it great color. The inlays on this ‘Heart Of Africa’ guitars are very cool and unique and make this a prize.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.6 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - African
Lehmann Stringed Instruments is a full service shop dedicated to stringed instruments. He has been custom building early and modern instruments since 1971, and this is the main focus of the business. Each instrument built is unique in its woods and decoration. The vintage instruments that leave our shop are guaranteed to be in the best playing condition possible, and attention to detail is our hallmark. Bernie Lehmann was trained by master luthier Owen Shaw in Boston, and perfected his trade by hand building over 400 custom made instruments. He received a degree in Experimental Design from Syracuse University in 1971 and has been making custom stringed instruments since then. Steel string guitars are the specialty of the shop, but he has made a wide variety of instruments throughout his career. These include steel string and classical guitars; lutes and vihuelas; rebecs and vielles (medieval fiddles), mandolin family instruments including octave mandolins, banjo necks (both historical copies and modern style), dulcimers and several one-off instruments including electric guitars and basses, and guitar telephones (huh?).