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2001 Monrad Classical, Madagascar Rosewood/Cedar
Eric Monrad is one of the finest American classical guitar makers. Every one of his instruments that we see are expressive and inspiring. This guitar, with its Madagascar Rosewood and Cedar body, makes it very easy to be expressive and colorful in your playing. There is ample power and projection in this fine Monrad from 2001. The tone is simply exquisite with full bass and strong trebles. The Madagascar Rosewood here is simply stunning, and pairs handsomely with Cedar for a warm midrange but very crisp treble response. This one comes to us from 2001, and is ready for action with fresh refinish by our own repair shop–and what a beauty!
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare2005 Monrad Classical East Indian/European
Over the years, we’ve had a number of guitars pass from Eric Monrad’s shop and into ours, each with its own unique flavor. This 2005 Classical, dubbed “Si Puedo” on the label, might be the champion. Utilizing the classic combination of East Indian Rosewood for the back and sides and European Spruce (here with gorgeous bear claw figure) for the top, Monrad is able to offer a classical with excellent balance across all the registers and trebles that are clean and present.
Eric’s been building fulltime since 1992, with decades of repair experience before that, so it comes as no surprise that his instruments are all superbly constructed, and have a proclivity towards lasting sustain–this 2005 is resonant enough to start singing as soon as you open its TKL hardshell case. Featuring Monrad’s trademark attention to detail, the inlaid binding on the heel and the marquetry along the headstock and around the soundhole are gorgeous, subtle, and tastefully original. Finally, Eric finished this Classical, as he does with all his instruments, with French Polish to ensure the plates are as uninhibited and responsive as possible, and Rodgers tuners custom made to Eric’s design.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2006 Monrad Classical Piano Series Madagascar/European
This special Monrad Concert guitar is part of Eric’s piano series. Made with 100 year old piano soundboard braces. It features a European Spruce top from Italy and stunning Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides. In addition there are compensated nut and saddle using the G. Beyers system and four-piece laminated structural lining at top/sides for stiffness.
The rosette and tie block feature Koa and Satinwood for graceful appeal. But with one simply strike of the string what this really is is an amazing instrument full of music. This guitar is as loud as many double tops we see but with unlimited lyricism and beauty. We have rarely seen an instrument with such projection, clarity, balance and heart-wrenching beauty of voice. Comes complete with a Calton Flight case, a $900 value. This is why we do what we do…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.26 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare2002 Monrad Classical Madagascar/European
This 2002 Monrad Concert guitar features a custom wooden crown rosette. The body is stunning Madagascar Rosewood and European Spruce. Special details in addition to the rosette include the wonderful heel cap perfling and an backplate.The voice is all Eric Monrad, clear and powerful. It’s easy to play with emotion and dynamic range. Every note rings out over the entire fingerboard as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare2002 Monrad Classical Indian/Bearclaw European
Eric Monrad is one of the finest American classical guitar makers. Every one of his instruments that we see are expressive and inspiring. The treble strings on this lovely classical are astonishing in there volume and clarity. It is very easy to be expressive and colorful in your playing. There is more than ample power and projection as well. As players we really appreciate the compensated saddle which makes the intonation superb. Now for the aesthetics… sublime beauty comes from the wood choices. Foremost is the bearclaw European Spruce top, but there are also highly figured Koa bindings, a gorgeous wheat motif in the rosette and echoed on the headstock. Finally there are handcrafted Rodgers Tuners in Brass with Koa buttons.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare2004 Monrad Classical Indian/European Spruce
Eric Monrad is very well known among classical guitarists. He builds an extremely expressive instrument that can capture the nuance of the repertoire and the player. This concert guitar has wonderful colors available when you vary the right hand position and attach. It is extremely clear and balance on every fret and always lyrical. The master grade Indian Rosewood and European Spruce top insure the best possible tone and the details are simply exquisite.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian
I was born in South Dakota in 1953 and have spent most of my life working wood. My father was a housebuilder and cabinetmaker who put me to work at a young age. I began building nylon-string guitars in 1992, although I have built and repaired other fretted instruments since the mid-1970s. When my daughter began to study flamenco dance, I became fascinated by the flamenco guitar, and still am. My first nylon-string guitars were flamencos. Now that I build mostly classical guitars, that experience has proven valuable in many ways, especially in achieving a quick attack and an easy playability. My climate-controlled shop is in my house, in the fashion of the German violin makers I visited in the ’70s, with large power tools outside in a big old barn. Healdsburg is a thriving center of lutherie, both classical and steel-string. It is the home of Todd Taggart’s Allied Lutherie, Luthiers Mercantile International and the biannual Healdsburg Guitar Festival. Sonoma County is also home to several notable guitar builders and the Luthiers School International.I am a member of the Guitar Foundation of America, Guild of American Luthiers, and Northern California Association of Luthiers.Eric Monrad