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Home / Shop / 1997 Ruck Classical, Indian Rosewood/Spruce

1997 Ruck Classical, Indian Rosewood/Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Ruck, Robert
Product Year
1997
Model
Classical
Serial #
643
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP2633
Condition
A few minor top marks, some swirls on back. A few smaller marks at back of headstock.
Body Type(s)
Medium, Concert Classical
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Indian
Top
Spruce
Neck Wood
Cedar - Spanish
Neck Profile
U
Bridge
Rosewood
Rosette
Mosaic
Top Trim
Violin Lines
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
None
Frets to Body
12
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
None
Headstock Inlay
None
Instrument Finish
Gloss
Body Bindings
Rosewood
Tuners
Gold
Tuner Finish
Gold
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
None
Pickup
None
Body Length
19.125 in
Upper Bout
11.125 in
Lower Bout
14.5 in
Body Depth Heel
3.75 in
Body Depth Tail
4 in
Scale Length
25.75 in
Scale Length (mm)
654 mm
Nut Width
2.125 in
Nut Width (mm)
54 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57 mm
Neck Depth First Fret
0.805 in
Neck Depth Seventh Fret
0.9 in
Weight
3 lb. 12 oz.
Case
Original - Original Hardshell Case
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A sweet slice of tone from one of our great masters of the classical guitar. This 1997 Classical from Robert Ruck has opened up handsomely in the intervening years, has a sumptuously articulate and expressive bass register, plus a touch of sparkle in the top end and great string energy throughout. This Ruck threads the needle perfectly between lively and powerful: a mixture of great clarity and note definition with added heft and presence. Such a delight to play. Condition wise, this beauty born in 97 has been lovingly cared for and is in fantastic playing shape. Indian Rosewood body with Spruce on top.
This Ruck is an experience in joyfulness, with the kind of playability and tone that drew so many of us to guitar in the first place.

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Robert Ruck is of course an American treasure, and this beauty from 1997 is fully mature now and offering up every color you could want in a classical guitar. Pros will appreciate this sonic palette and amateurs will surely be inspired more than ever. 
A well seasoned Rosewood/Spruce number from the venerable Robert Ruck—what is not to love? Wide awake and singing oh so sweetly. I love the blooming quality to the voice; it draws me in every time.
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Scale Length 25.75 in
Nut Width 2.125 in
String Spacing 2.25 in
Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian

A sweet slice of tone from one of our great masters of the classical guitar. This 1997 Classical from Robert Ruck has opened up handsomely in the intervening years, has a sumptuously articulate and expressive bass register, plus a touch of sparkle in the top end and great string energy throughout

Robert Ruck is of course an American treasure, and this beauty from 1997 is fully mature now and offering up every color you could want in a classical guitar. Pros will appreciate this sonic palette and amateurs will surely be inspired more than ever. 
A well seasoned Rosewood/Spruce number from the venerable Robert Ruck—what is not to love. Wide awake and singing oh so sweetly
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