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1973 Gemza Concert Indian/Spruce
Displaced from Hungary by World War II, Bela Gemza came to the U.S. in the late 1940s and strived to make great, original guitars and lutes from the finest materials in the basement of his modest home. Time has shown that he succeeded.
This wonderful Gemza guitar dates from what many believe was Bela’s “Golden period” of craftsmanship in 1973. It is an especially beautiful instrument thanks to the Indian Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top ornamented with beautiful Maple binding. The playability and tone of this instrument is exquisite. Gemza guitars project beautifully and this one offers a complete tone which has gained authority over time, like a fine aged red wine.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian
Bela Gemza was one of the old-world craftsmen that came to America and added to our rich musical culture. His instruments are absolutely wonderful, built with true dedication to the craft.
Gemza made guitars in Lyndhurst, a Cleveland, Ohio suburb, from the ’50s until his death from cancer in 1987. Short in stature with thick hands and thick glasses, his was a most kind, loveable personality. Displaced from Hungary by World War II he started in the U.S. with nothing and strived to make great, original guitars and lutes of the finest materials from a workshop in the basement of his modest home.
Bela Gemza passed away in 1987.