This is a true legend of a guitar built by a legend of a man. The late Thomas Humphrey was one of the forerunners of modern classical guitar design, inspiring many after him. Thomas was well known for innovations like the elevated fingerboard and constantly evolving soundboard bracing designs; Without question Thomas built some of the most articulate and responsive guitars ever to be made. This particular Millenium is incredibly special, it is the last guitar that Thomas built before his untimely passing. Built from Quilted Maple and Cedar, this classical has warmth and clarity that is truly breathtaking. One of the innovations Thomas employed here is the carved maple back, which lends ample projection and crisp trebles that are rarely achieved in the classical guitar world. This is a historic guitar from a maker who changed the world of classical guitar building.
What really strikes me about this Humphrey is the absolute clarity of the treble strings, up and down the fingerboard the trebles stand out, crisp and defined. I like the wood combo Thomas used on this guitar, Maple isn't seen that often on classical guitars, especially when it has been carved, I think that it really adds to the clarity of this instrument. | Scale Length | 25.59 in |
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| Nut Width | 2 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Cedar, Maple - Figured |
This is a true legend of a guitar built by a legend of a man. The late Thomas Humphrey was one of the forerunners of modern classical guitar design, inspiring many after him
What really strikes me about this Humphrey is the absolute clarity of the treble strings, up and down the fingerboard the trebles stand out, crisp and defined. I like the wood combo Thomas used on this guitar, Maple isn't seen that often on classical guitars, especially when it has been carved, I think that it really adds to the clarity of this instrument. 