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2014 Perry Concert Classical, Indian Rosewood/European Spruce
Canadian luthier Daryl Perry is a modern master of the Classical Guitar—this number from 2014 is the proof in the pudding. Indian Rosewood body with European Spruce on top, French Polish throughout for maximum resonance, and outfitted with gorgeous Alessi tuners at the head. 650mm scale with 52mm nut, and a slim build weight just over three pounds, makes for an effortless playing experience. The voice is sweet, rich, and oh so enticing. Smoothly balanced across the registers, with a gorgeous dynamic range. Such a lovely mixture of elegance and power.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, andy jurik, fingersytle, 195, french polish
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian Add to CompareNew Daryl Perry Concert Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
One of our all-time favorite classical luthiers, Mr. Daryl Perry has blessed us with his latest work of art, #228 in Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Spruce. We’ve been eagerly waiting for this one to arrive, and once we had it in hand our expectations were quickly met, then exceeded. The first words that come to mind are clarity, control, and presence. From a delicate touch to a more aggressive attack, we found this Perry Classical to be even tempered and resonant in the kind of way that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. It is an intense instrument.
Daryl’s craftsmanship is delectably impeccable: one need only follow the curves of the flowers carved into the headstock for evidence of that. Marquetry trim along the back and sides, and a tight zigzag motif rings in the top, paired with the extensive rosette. A six-hole bridge and bridle-joined headstock nod to traditional construction methods, and the silver Rodgers tuners with MOP buttons completes the picture of a Classical guitar in perfect profile.
It’s an honor to offer this latest guitar from Daryl, and we look forward to discussing it with you.Other keywords: lutherie, scarf joint, brazilain rosewood, concert classical, nylon string, nylon-string, 651mm, 51mm, Rodger’s tuners, Rodgers’ tuners, hiscox
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2009 Perry Francisco Simplicio 1929 Brazilian/European
An instrument which offers the player the best of both worlds–a voice like stained glass, smooth and colorful, and aesthetics which are just as graceful, refined, and striking. Based on looks alone, it’s easy to see why Daryl Perry’s instruments are so valuable, but it’s when you put fingertip to string that the real magic shines. The voice of this 2009 Classical is at once immense and gentle; trebles have a profound clearness, bass notes are rumbling but crisp–the balance from string to string is surgical in its precision. Perry’s craftsmanship is similarly honed: from the smooth French Polish finish to the ornate Mosaic Rosette and relief carved Macassar Ebony headstock, all is clean and harmonious.
Based on a 1929 design of Franciso Simplicio, who learned from Enrique Garcia, one of the first luthiers to embrace the Torres style of building, this Classical is a loving tribute to one of lutherie’s finest. By adding Rodgers Baker Style tuners, Perry has given the player ultimate tuning control (like all other details, these tuners are characterized by butter-smooth operation), and with such an excellent set of Brazilian Rosewood and European Spruce (from the Jura region of France), he’s set the bar extremely high for other builders of the Simplicio style.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.2 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian
“I’ve been making classical guitars since 1982. Early in my career I was introduced to the central ideas of the Torres school. I have been working with these ideas ever since, refining my understanding of them and developing the craftsmanship that brings them to life.” “The ideas of Torres have formed the foundation for the evolution of the guitar from the 19th century, through the 20th and into the 21st century, as the demands upon the guitar have changed. My development as a guitar maker has been more one of discovery rather than reinvention of the guitar. I make historical reproductions as a way of discovering and inheriting the tradition. My concert guitars are my contribution to its evolution.”
“It is my conviction that there is no substitute for the intimate knowledge of the materials that comes from working by hand with hand tools. This understanding is invaluable in unlocking the musical potential of these materials.”
– Daryl Perry
I'm astounded by how vigorous the voice is the voice of these instruments. When the next one comes in the shop, I might need to grab it for myself.