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2008 Bogdanovich Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce, Built for Paul Heumiller
John Bogdanovich is one of the greatest Classical guitar builders on the scene right now. His guitars are uniformly spectacular, everything from build quality to tone is at the absolute peak of the craft. This 2008 Concert Classical is built from a beautiful set of Brazilian Rosewood and a perfect, even grained German Spruce top. John’s style is one of extreme refinement. From the stunning burl and handmade herringbone rosette to the tasteful colors used in the purflings. This is a guitar that commands attention when you see it. Tonally this classical has everything a concert level performer could want: clear and powerful trebles, present mids and full, boisterous basses, all with incredible balance and pianistic note separation. This is as good as it gets, a builder like John should be held to the same level as Torres and Hauser.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.9 in Nut Width 2.07 in String Spacing 2.34 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2002 Bogdanovich OM Flame Maple/Engelmann
John ‘J.S.’ Bogdanovich is a great friend of ours and as it happens a premiere luthier of classical guitars, and the author of “Classic Guitar Making: A Modern Approach To Traditional Design”. This is a rare steel string crafted by John from highly figured Flame Maple that he had in his private stash. John topped it with Engelmann Spruce which adds a nice warmth to compliment the power of the Maple. And boy is it powerful, very responsive and lively. This is a strong guitar that excels at fingerstyle and can span genres from blues to rags to celtic and traditional. A great one…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple Add to Compare2010 Bogdanovich Classical Indian/Red Cedar
Here we have a fantastic Bogdanovich Classical in Red Cedar and East Indian Rosewood. John builds what we think to be some of the best classical guitars out there old or new. His guitars have a quality of tone and voice that really sound full and robust, easily filling up a large room. Another thing that sets a Bogdanovich guitar apart from the rest is the perfection of build quality, they are gorgeous with nary a flawed motif. This particular Bogdanovich has been loved and has a few marks to show for it, but that just means that this thing has been played in well and has a full sonorous voice.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2005 Bogdanovich Concert Indian/Spruce
Dream Guitars owner Paul Heumiller plays a Bogdanovich and says “I get the chance to compare my J.S. Bogdanovich to the finest makers in the world and it stands next to absolutely everything. So strong, so clear and lovely.”. This Bogdanovich Classical guitar features Indian Rosewood and Spruce and John’s trademark, beautiful Wheat Rosette. John Bogdanovich is a well-known author on the subject of building guitars and his craftsmanship is second to none– clean and precise, a lot like the voice of this wonderful instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.32 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2007 Bogdanovich Concert Indian/Spruce
John Bogdanovich, author of ‘Classical Guitar Making, a modern approach to traditional design’, is widely heralded as a builder who merges the rare talents of the highest craftsmanship along with a player’s intuition to create guitars that truly satisfy guitarists. This concert guitar below is a wonderful example of his work. Rosewood and Spruce accented by John’s original rosette design and elegant extended fingerboard. The voice is simply sublime, it gives the player the ability to coax powerful dynamics or shear beauty. Slight movements of the right hand reward you with many colors. This is a very complete instrument suitable for the highest levels of play.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.33 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2007 Bogdanovich Concert Indian/Euro. Spruce
John Bogdanovich, author of ‘Classical Guitar Making, a modern approach to traditional design’, is widely heralded as a builder who merges the rare talents of the highest craftsmanship along with a player’s intuition to create guitars that truly satisfy guitarists. This concert guitar below is a wonderful example of his work. Rosewood and Spruce accented by John’s original rosette design and elegant extended fingerboard. The voice is simply sublime, it gives the player the ability to coax powerful dynamics or shear beauty. Slight movements of the right hand reward you with many colors. This is a very complete instrument suitable for the highest levels of play.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.09 in String Spacing 2.36 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian Add to CompareNew Bogdanovich Classical Indian/Spruce
John Bogdanovich is respected as a luthier who’s playing ability gives him the proper perspective to build an instrument that meets all the players needs. Recently he has garnered much attention by authoring the amazing book “Classical Guitar Making: A Modern Approach to a Traditional Design” which is being heralded as a wonderful resource. This guitar was built during his filming of the DVD version of the book and was recorded by Stanley Yates. The Rosewood and Spruce body offer a wonderfully dynamic voice, rich and clear. John’s rosette’s are stunning and the satinwood bindings here are a special touch.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.09 in String Spacing 2.32 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian Add to CompareBogdanovich Concert Cedar/Macassar Ebony
John Bogdanovich is respected as a luthier who’s playing ability gives him the proper perspective to build an instrument that meets all the players needs. Recently he has garnered much attention by authoring the amazing book “Classical Guitar Making: A Modern Approach to a Traditional Design” which is being heralded as a wonderful resource. John’s incredible talents are apparent in this guitar, it is powerful and musical and shows those attributes at every fret and the construction is flawless. John selected Macassar Ebony for the back and sides and a Red Cedar top giving this concert guitar great projection, volume, clarity and sweetness all bundled in an elegant instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.09 in String Spacing 2.32 in Woods Cedar - Red, Ebony - Macassar
John began woodworking and playing guitar at the age of 12. He majored in music at what is now Richmond College studying performance and composition, and studied classical guitar privately with Julio Prol.
John served as an apprentice cabinetmaker for 3 years in a well known cabinet shop in New York City training with old world European craftsman. This is where he began to develop the foundation of skills he would later be known for in guitar building.
After completing his apprenticeship John returned to college where he received a BSEE in electrical engineering from Pratt Institute and a MSEE from Polytehcnic University, both in Brooklyn, NY. Upon graduation John worked as a design engineer in research and development at AT&T Bell Labs in Holmdel, NJ. and retired after 10 years of service. Then returned to woodworking starting a small business designing and building furniture in Freehold, NJ.
John studied fine woodworking with James Krenov for two years at the College of the Redwood Fine Woodworking program in Fort Bragg, California. Upon completing the woodworking program took a guitar building class with Charles Fox. John built his first guitar immediately following and began his journey in lutherie.