Cedar

Cedar gives the guitar a warm and rich sound with a quick response and a broad palette of overtones. It is especially valued by players for its soft attack and expressive midrange. A cedar top creates an intimate, chamber-like atmosphere where every touch of the fingers turns into the living breath of music. Such an instrument reveals its character immediately and retains it throughout its lifetime.
Cedar
  • Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Polyurethane
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1630
    Tuner: Aparicio
    Condition: New
  • Construction Year: 2024
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1680
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
  • Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: E / F
    Weight (g): 1915
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Francisco Munoz
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1510
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Elvis Pajares
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1415
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Vicente Carrillo
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Air Body Frequency: A / A sharp
    Weight (g): 1690
    Tuner: Aparicio
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Daniel Friederich
    Construction Year: 2001
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp
    Weight (g): 1815
    Tuner: Rodgers
    Condition: Excellent
  • Luthier: Matthias Dammann
    Construction Year: 1992
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1355
    Tuner: Rodgers
    Condition: Excellent
  • Luthier: Henner Hagenlocher
    Construction Year: 2023
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: A / A sharp
    Weight (g): 1890
    Tuner: Schaller
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Ziricote
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Steven Toon
    Construction Year: 2024
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1450
    Tuner: Pagos
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Wax
    Body Finish: Wax
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1800
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
  • Construction Year: 2024
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1755
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
    Construction Year: 1988
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1690
    Tuner: Schaller
    Condition: Excellent
  • Luthier: Dieter Hopf
    Construction Year: 2019
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1515
    Tuner: Gotoh
    Condition: Very good
  • Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Wax
    Body Finish: Acrylic
    Tuner: Rubner
    Condition: New
  • Construction Year: 2024
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: E
    Weight (g): 1850
    Tuner: Rubner
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Traditional
  • Luthier: Marco Lijoi
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1460
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Granadillo
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 2025
    Tuner: Rubner
    Condition: New

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The Cedar Top Guitar – Warmth, Expression, and Timeless Character

A cedar top guitar embodies warmth, intimacy, and a deeply expressive tone that has captivated classical guitarists for generations. Known for its rich overtones and immediate response, cedar offers a sound that feels alive from the very first note. Its natural warmth fills the air with a full-bodied resonance, while its quick responsiveness allows the player to shape every phrase with nuance and emotion.

Cedar produces a tone that is soft and lyrical, with a smooth, rounded attack and a beautifully detailed midrange. Musicians value cedar guitars for their ability to translate even the subtlest touch of the fingers into music that feels personal and alive. Each note seems to breathe - warm, intimate, and full of color. Whether played softly in a quiet room or projected across a concert hall, a cedar top guitar retains its unmistakable charm and depth.

The Voice of Emotion and Intimacy

The expressive midrange of cedar creates an inviting soundscape that feels almost vocal in character. It captures the emotional essence of the music, from the delicate phrasing of romantic pieces to the passionate intensity of modern works. Cedar’s natural tonal balance makes it ideal for both solo performances and chamber music, where every subtle movement of the fingers becomes part of the instrument’s living breath.

Built for Character and Longevity

A fine cedar classical guitar reveals its personality instantly - a sound that feels familiar, mature, and complete from the moment you first play it. Unlike spruce, which gradually opens up over time, cedar speaks immediately with confidence and warmth. Yet, even after years of playing, it retains its distinct character, evolving in richness without losing its core identity. It’s an instrument that continues to inspire, growing with the musician and reflecting the depth of their artistry.

A Choice for the Passionate Guitarist

Whether you are a performer seeking a sensitive, expressive guitar for intimate interpretations, or a collector drawn to the timeless beauty of natural tonewoods, the cedar top guitar stands as a symbol of musical refinement. Its warm sound, quick response, and emotional range make it a beloved choice for players around the world.

At Siccas Guitars, we offer a curated selection of cedar top classical guitars crafted by the world’s most respected luthiers. Each instrument is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and tonal balance, designed to bring out the deepest expression in your music.

Explore our collection and experience how a cedar guitar transforms every note into something human, heartfelt, and timeless.