Philipp Neumann - 2021 - Spruce - 64 cm

About the luthier

Every single one of Philipp’s guitars is the product of a long, intense process. He uses all his knowledge and experience to produce high quality instruments. Therefore, he never builds more than two guitars at the same time, so that he can concentrate on every detail. Since the sound of the instrument depends greatly on the type of material that are used, he uses only the best quality tone woods and no prefabricated parts at all. A guitar is not finished until it completely satisfies his demands for a clear and open sound with full and round basses, clear and brilliant trebles, modulated timbre, a singing, sustained tone and responsiveness. The results are melodious, unique pieces and professional instruments for guitarists. His work is based on the Spanish Granada tradition of guitar making using time-tested techniques. The methods incorporate an analysis of historic guitars and modern insights into acoustic processes and the wishes of today’s musicians. Whilst he is very traditional, he is also open to experiments. He tries to combine traditional instrument building skills with modern methods in order to develop the sound of the guitar for the future.

About the guitar

This wonderful guitar has a unique design that allures the guitarist to take an extra look before starting to play. Fine details surround the entire build with intricate inlay patterns and exquisite rosette details. The sound is big and bold, with dense, robust trebles paired with deep basses and plenty of sustain. Thanks to its 64 cm scale, the guitar is very comfortable to play — that one centimeter makes long stretches noticeably easier. Philipp is a talented luthier who incorporates different approaches to create a work of art that is also a true concert instrument.

Condition

This beautiful 2021 guitar by Philipp Neumann is in very good condition, displaying some playing marks. It has a typical string mark behind the bridge. Nevertheless, the guitar has no structural issues at all.