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Gropp Concert Model Classical Guitar in Maple and Spruce

 
Gropp Concert Model Maple and Spruce.
Gropp Concert Model Maple and Spruce
"Absolutely wonderful ... great sound and amazing looks" Nick Coates 19/12/2011

The first thing you notice is just how light this instrument is - the centre of gravity is in the heel of the neck rather than somewhere in the upper body.

The next thing you notice is that this is not a quiet instrument: somehow the volume has not been reduced in proportion to the lightness of the materials used.

And then, in case you hadn't noticed it first, you gasp at just how beautiful this guitar is. The maple is wonderful, the bindings/purflings are bold against the blonde background, and the oval soundhole with its simple decorative ring instead of the normally elaborate rosette seems absolutely natural and not an understatement at all.

When playing two things really struck me -

  • How clear was the separation of voices in any kind of polyphonic piece
  • How responsive was the instrument to changes in dynamics in one's playing

The soundboard is in long-matured solid spruce. The instrument is finished in matte french polish. The fingerboard has a very slight curve to facilitate barre chords and the neck has discrete position markers at frets 5, 7 (and 9 too on some instruments). And yes, in true Gropp attention to detail, the screw heads on the machine heads all line up in a perfect vertical!!

Luthier Armin Gropp
Model Concert Model
Back Wood / Age
 Maple / app. 50 years
Sides Wood / Age
 Maple / app. 50 years
Soundboard Wood / Age Solid Spruce / app. 30 years
Soundboard grade 1 a (for Concert models)
Soundhole
 Oval
Binding / purfling Strips: Indian rosewood / Maple / coloured Maple
Rosette Plain, oval Strip-soundhole: Indian rosewood / Maple / coloured Maple
Finish French polish
Fingerboard wood Ebony
Fingerboard Slightly curved
Bridge saddle construction Two part
Bridge wood Indian rosewood
Bridge
 12-hole tie-block.
Neck wood Mahogany / Ebony
Neck to body join Spanish heel style
Head stock Carved in the Gropp style for Concert models
Head wood Mahogany
Head veneer Curled Maple
Tuners "Rubner", Germany, Brass standard model
Position markers Discreet makers at frets 5 and 7
Scale length 650mm
Number of frets 20
Neck width at nut 52.5mm
Neck width at 12th fret 62.5mm
Body widths (upper bout / waist / lower bout)  
Body depth Varies (arched back)
Case Hard hand-made case included
Strings maker / type Savarez / Corum / New Cristal, high tension

Please phone for serial numbers of guitars currently in stock.

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Price: £2,625.00


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Our Customers Write

"Dear Nicholas, Just wanted to let you know that the guitar arrived safe and sound first thing this morning! Thank you for the fanstastic service! Kind regards, Alison" 16/12/2011

"I want to thank you, and whoever else there is to thank in your company for the wonderful service you have. Correspondence with you has always been very swift and pleasant, and in a good sense not at all "business-like". Also extra thanks for the special attention to us lefty players, it's amazing that you and Alhambra went with all the trouble just for one guitar. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Yours sincerely, Patrik Nummi" 16/12/2011

"Hi Nicholas thanks for everything ,one does not usually get such caring business relations. I am happy that the guitar sounds nice and I hope that my son will make the most out of it. Best Massimo" 15/12/2011

"I would also like to thank you for your excellent service and will certainly shop with you again. Merry Christmas! Kind regards Anne Parham" 14/12/2012

"I found your service exemplary. Many thanks, enjoy the festive season, and no reply needed. Yours greatfully, ER" 5/12/2012

"Nick Your range of guitars in second to none and your expertise and advice is invaluable in helping customers make the right purchase for them  Thank you!" Kyle Davies, 4/7/2011

"I thought I should drop you a line just to say thanks, again, for your excellent service. My new guitar arrived, safe and well, and bang on time. It’s a joy to play and easily matches my expectations.  I’ve already recommended you to some of my colleagues. Best wishes," Professor Chris Gane, 23/2/2011

"Hi Nicholas, Just to let you know that the guitar arrived safely and oh I am ever so happy with it ... Last but not least: your customer service is super. All in all, thank you very much" Roberto Cassani, 10/11/2010

"Thanks for your going the extra mile. I will certainly recommend you to all. Best regards" Chris Hayter 19/10/2007

"The guitar arrived safe and well. Looks great sounds great. Thanks for all your help." Ian Harding, Suffolk, 25/9/2006.

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