Daniel Friederich - 1972 No. 345
About the luthier
Daniel Friederich was born on January sixteenth 1932 and passed away in 2020. Although he initially wished to become a guitarist, financial limitations led him to approach the instrument from a different angle. At the age of twenty three he built his first guitar, inspired by a Simplicio model. His early development was strongly supported by his guitar teacher Christian Aubin, who was also an accomplished guitar maker. After gaining experience and building his own tools, Friederich presented his fifteenth guitar to Robert Bouchet, whose ideas became a lasting influence throughout his career. Over time, Friederich developed several of Bouchet’s concepts further and transformed them into a highly personal and recognisable language.
For decades Daniel Friederich was regarded as one of the most important and respected active luthiers worldwide. His instruments defined a new standard for balance, precision and clarity in the modern classical guitar. After ending his guitar making activity in 2015 and selling his tools, his reputation continued to grow. Today his guitars are considered landmarks of twentieth century guitar making and are admired for their consistency, musical authority and unmistakable voice.
About the guitar
This concert model from 1972 belongs to one of the most highly regarded periods of Daniel Friederich’s work. It is traditionally built with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished entirely in nitrocellulose. The comparatively higher weight reflects the double sides construction, a structural feature that contributes to volume and projection. The craftsmanship is precise and restrained, focusing entirely on function and acoustic integrity. Fustero tuning machines complete the instrument with reliable and elegant mechanics.
In sound the guitar displays an exceptional level of balance and coherence. Each note speaks with equal strength and duration, creating a unified tonal field across all registers. The separation between voices is remarkably clear, allowing complex textures to unfold without congestion. The sustain is long and even, giving the impression that tones remain connected as if drawn from a single continuous source. The dynamic range is wide and responsive, revealing subtle nuances and previously unheard layers within familiar repertoire. The guitar invites an open style of playing and encourages exploration of colour, articulation and resonance. It is an instrument that reshapes the way music is perceived and performed, reflecting the defining qualities that have made Friederich’s guitars enduring references.
Condition
The guitar is in very good condition. The finish has been professionally refreshed using nitrocellulose lacquer. There is one short crack on the top that has been professionally repaired with cleats. The repair is stable and does not affect the structural integrity or the sound of the instrument.
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About the luthier
Daniel Friederich was born on January sixteenth 1932 and passed away in 2020. Although he initially wished to become a guitarist, financial limitations led him to approach the instrument from a different angle. At the age of twenty three he built his first guitar, inspired by a Simplicio model. His early development was strongly supported by his guitar teacher Christian Aubin, who was also an accomplished guitar maker. After gaining experience and building his own tools, Friederich presented his fifteenth guitar to Robert Bouchet, whose ideas became a lasting influence throughout his career. Over time, Friederich developed several of Bouchet’s concepts further and transformed them into a highly personal and recognisable language.
For decades Daniel Friederich was regarded as one of the most important and respected active luthiers worldwide. His instruments defined a new standard for balance, precision and clarity in the modern classical guitar. After ending his guitar making activity in 2015 and selling his tools, his reputation continued to grow. Today his guitars are considered landmarks of twentieth century guitar making and are admired for their consistency, musical authority and unmistakable voice.
About the guitar
This concert model from 1972 belongs to one of the most highly regarded periods of Daniel Friederich’s work. It is traditionally built with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished entirely in nitrocellulose. The comparatively higher weight reflects the double sides construction, a structural feature that contributes to volume and projection. The craftsmanship is precise and restrained, focusing entirely on function and acoustic integrity. Fustero tuning machines complete the instrument with reliable and elegant mechanics.
In sound the guitar displays an exceptional level of balance and coherence. Each note speaks with equal strength and duration, creating a unified tonal field across all registers. The separation between voices is remarkably clear, allowing complex textures to unfold without congestion. The sustain is long and even, giving the impression that tones remain connected as if drawn from a single continuous source. The dynamic range is wide and responsive, revealing subtle nuances and previously unheard layers within familiar repertoire. The guitar invites an open style of playing and encourages exploration of colour, articulation and resonance. It is an instrument that reshapes the way music is perceived and performed, reflecting the defining qualities that have made Friederich’s guitars enduring references.
Condition
The guitar is in very good condition. The finish has been professionally refreshed using nitrocellulose lacquer. There is one short crack on the top that has been professionally repaired with cleats. The repair is stable and does not affect the structural integrity or the sound of the instrument.
