Curt Claus Voigt - 2020 - Espressivo

About the luthier

Curt Claus Voigt’s career spans decades of craftsmanship and study, rooted in a rich family tradition of luthiery. He began his apprenticeship in Markneukirchen at the Marma, Karl Bauer KG workshop, a small company known for building a wide variety of plucked string instruments. Trained by his grandfather Kurt Voigt, his father Günter Voigt, and master violin maker Hans Zölch, Curt Claus developed a deep understanding of both traditional and historical instruments. He passed his master’s examination in 1980 and went on to work as a restorer for several renowned museums and private collections. In 1988, he took over the family workshop, Kurt Voigt & Sohn, and relocated it to Wasserburg am Inn, Upper Bavaria. His continuing education includes masterclasses with José Romanillos and extensive study of historic guitars across Europe. Today, Curt Claus Voigt is celebrated for instruments that combine historical knowledge with innovative features, all crafted with exceptional precision and artistic care.

About the guitar

This 2020 “Espressivo” model is an outstanding example of Voigt’s philosophy: expressive sound, and playability. It features a spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides, all finished in high-quality French polish. This model is built using a lightweight lattice bracing system, enhancing the top’s responsiveness and balance across all registers. The instrument incorporates several advanced design features, including an elevated fingerboard for improved access to higher frets, a sound port in the upper bout for enhanced player feedback, and a fluidly arched back that contributes to its outstanding projection and tonal complexity. The zero fret, a nod to traditional German guitar building, supports a smooth transition between open and fretted notes, contributing to the guitar’s even tonal quality.

Condition

As a pre-loved instrument, this guitar has been well maintained and is in excellent condition, showing only minor signs of normal use.<