{"title":"Charles \u0026 Patrick","description":"Charles \u0026amp; Patrick is one of China’s leading guitar workshops, founded by brothers Cao Hongzhang (“Charles”) and Cao Yupeng (“Patrick”). Their handcrafted classical concert guitars are celebrated for their tonal richness, precision, and outstanding craftsmanship—deeply rooted in European luthiery traditions. Trained by renowned masters such as Gerard Oldiges, Antonio Miller, and Michael Brück, the brothers bring European quality standards to their workshop in China, producing instruments that rival those from Spain or Germany while remaining remarkably affordable. Built with carefully aged tonewoods like spruce, cedar, rosewood, or maple, Charles \u0026amp; Patrick guitars deliver warm basses, clear singing trebles, excellent projection, and perfect balance between tradition and modern playability. Whether for students, advanced players, or professionals, their guitars offer exceptional value and musicality—proof that fine European sound can also be crafted in China.","products":[{"product_id":"charles-patrick-2025-no-508-friederich","title":"Charles \u0026 Patrick - 2025 No. 508 Friederich","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the luthiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe Charles \u0026amp; Patrick workshop was founded in 2008 by the Cao brothers, Hongzhang Cao and Yupeng Cao. Their instruments are shaped by a deep appreciation for the German school of guitar making, particularly the work of Gerhard Oldiges, Antonius Müller, and Michel Brück, whose refined approaches to tone and construction continue to inspire their pursuit of precision and musicality within the European classical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eCharles Cao, in particular, brings a unique perspective as a classical guitar performer and collector. His systematic study of playing technique informs the design of each instrument, resulting in guitars that not only exhibit excellent tonal balance but are also highly responsive to a performer’s expressive intentions. The brothers’ collaborative approach bridges tradition and innovation, with a focus on clarity, musicality, and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis 2025 instrument, No. 508, is a tribute to the legacy of Daniel Friederich. It features a spruce soundboard, reminiscent of the tonewood choices Friederich favored in his early concert models of the 1960s. The construction follows a traditional fan-bracing layout with seven symmetrically arranged struts, a thin reinforcement plate beneath the bridge, and a harmonic bar running across the lower bout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe guitar is finished entirely in French polish and made with Indian rosewood back and sides. The choice of tonewoods and structural design pays homage to the sound aesthetic of the late master, with particular attention to warmth, sustain, and balance across the fretboard. The result is a guitar that combines heritage with the precision of modern craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis Friederich model delivers a beautifully centered tone with remarkable clarity and evenness across all strings. Sustain is long yet naturally controlled, and the decay is gradual and musical, allowing overtones to develop without overwhelming the core voice. The balance between registers is finely tuned, making the guitar ideal for expressive solo repertoire. With its relatively light build and intuitive response, this instrument invites a refined touch and rewards nuanced phrasing, making it well-suited for performers seeking both projection and tonal subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"table1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharles \u0026amp; Patrick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrench polish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir body frequency:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1730 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnobloch - EDC 34.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardshell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpsr\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails about GPSR:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles \u0026amp; Patrick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eResponsible Person:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiccas Guitars GmbH, Roonstr. 31, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany, www.siccasguitars.com, \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@siccasguitars.com\"\u003einfo@siccasguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e For antique guitars, the GPSR does not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52510650138957,"sku":"1007202023444-23-35","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/charles-patrick-2025-508-44.jpg?v=1759347205"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.siccasguitars.com\/collections\/charles-patrick.oembed","provider":"Siccas Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}