Instrument Details
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- Specs
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- Status
- In Stock
- Brand
- Somogyi
- Product Year
- 1980
- Model
- Classical
- Serial #
- 65
- New/Preowned
- Preowned
- SKU
- TMP1123
- Condition
- Very good. Only light marks on top, small finish check at back of neck at headstock. Set up by Ervin himself only a few years back.
- Body Type(s)
- Medium, Concert Classical
- Back & Sides
- Rosewood - Brazilian
- Top
- Spruce
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- D
- Bridge
- Rosewood
- Rosette
- Mosaic
- Top Trim
- Violin Lines
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings
- None
- Fret Markers
- None
- Frets to Body
- 12
- Headplate
- Burl
- Headstock Bindings
- None
- Headstock Inlay
- None
- Body Bindings
- Rosewood
- Tuner Finish
- Gold
- Cutaway
- None
- Pickguard
- None
- Pickup
- None, we can install one
- Body Length
- 19 in
- Upper Bout
- 10.5 in
- Lower Bout
- 14.625 in
- Body Depth Heel
- 3.625 in
- Body Depth Tail
- 3.875 in
- Scale Length
- 25.625 in
- Scale Length (mm)
- 651 mm
- Nut Width
- 2.063 in
- Nut Width (mm)
- 52.5 mm
- String Spacing
- 2.25 in
- String Spacing (mm)
- 57.2 mm
- Weight
- 3 lb. 2 oz.
- Case
- Hardshell Case - Karura
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- Description
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A piece of history from one of lutherie’s grandmasters: our 1981 Somogyi Concert Classical. Ervin began his career with nylon string instruments, which helps to explain how he’s able to get so much tone out of his steel strings, since he became acquainted with the extra sensitivities that go into building for nylon strings at en early stage. This beauty is rich and clear, having opened up handsomely for the past almost 40 years. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Spruce on top, and Ervin carved a full neck profile with well-rounded cheeks.
His trademark scalloped nut weighs in at 52.5mm with a 651mm scale to match. The Burl headstock veneer is another hallmark of Ervin’s style, and this Concert Classical features a bookmatched version that sets of Ervin’s crenellated headstock perfectly. This is an incredibly lightly built (3lbs 2oz) and responsive instrument from one of the industry’s finest makers, and we’re proud to offer it to you now.
Other keywords: classical, classical music, luthier, responsive guitar, nylon-string, karura, marquetry, mosaic
This is number 65 from master builder Ervin Somogyi. He’s always had a passion for nylon string instruments, and it shows. This guitar has more beautiful bass response than many classicals, and yet the trebles are strong and sing. This is a wonderful instrument for any collector who loves Ervin‘s work, or any serious player of the instrument. You get both here: a highly sought after collectible and a highest quality musical instrument.
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