Nick Branwell - 2025 - No. 58
About the luthier
Nick Branwell, based in the United Kingdom, came to guitar making after decades of experience as a guitarist, builder, and writer. Rather than following a conventional path through furniture-making or design, he developed his lutherie skills through focused apprenticeships and hands-on training with makers such as Pete Howlett, Mike Hobbs, Richard Osborne, and Pablo Requena. His approach combines intuitive musical understanding with precise handcraft, shaped by a lifelong familiarity with guitars as a player.
About the guitar
The No. 58 is a traditionally built concert guitar crafted in 2025, featuring a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished in French polish. Weighing only 1435 grams, it is notably lightweight. The air body resonance lies between F♯ and G, supporting a warm, balanced core tone. A distinctive feature is its exceptionally comfortable neck, noted for its ease of play across all positions. Tonally, the guitar offers a soft attack and rounded timbre, with a gentle tonal character that leans toward warmth despite the spruce top. This guitar rewards nuanced phrasing and long practice sessions, making it a refined option for both students and professionals seeking an understated yet expressive instrument.
Condition
The guitar comes directly from Nick’s workshop and shows a few barely visible signs of playing.
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About the luthier
Nick Branwell, based in the United Kingdom, came to guitar making after decades of experience as a guitarist, builder, and writer. Rather than following a conventional path through furniture-making or design, he developed his lutherie skills through focused apprenticeships and hands-on training with makers such as Pete Howlett, Mike Hobbs, Richard Osborne, and Pablo Requena. His approach combines intuitive musical understanding with precise handcraft, shaped by a lifelong familiarity with guitars as a player.
About the guitar
The No. 58 is a traditionally built concert guitar crafted in 2025, featuring a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished in French polish. Weighing only 1435 grams, it is notably lightweight. The air body resonance lies between F♯ and G, supporting a warm, balanced core tone. A distinctive feature is its exceptionally comfortable neck, noted for its ease of play across all positions. Tonally, the guitar offers a soft attack and rounded timbre, with a gentle tonal character that leans toward warmth despite the spruce top. This guitar rewards nuanced phrasing and long practice sessions, making it a refined option for both students and professionals seeking an understated yet expressive instrument.
Condition
The guitar comes directly from Nick’s workshop and shows a few barely visible signs of playing.
