{"title":"Otto Rauch","description":"Otto Rauch is a German master luthier known for his refined interpretations of historical guitar models and his precise, traditionally rooted craftsmanship. Originally a musician, he turned to guitar making in the late 1970s and later trained under Klaus Roder, earning his certification under Dieter Hopf. His instruments draw inspiration from Hauser I, Torres, Humphrey, Stauffer, and Stradivari, combining balanced tone, clear projection, and structural accuracy. Played by renowned guitarists such as Angel Romero and Frank Bungarten, Rauch’s guitars reflect decades of experience and a deep understanding of sound and construction.","products":[{"product_id":"otto-rauch-2014-2","title":"Otto Rauch - 2014","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis guitar was build by Otto Rauch in 2014 based on the model  \"Torres 1885 Especial\". The sides and the back are made of selected Madagascar rosewood. The top is Italian spruce wood from the \"Rosengarten\" (Dolomites) which is scalloped (thinner on the outside than in the middle of the soundboard). An outstanding feature is the fretboard made of african rosewood. A contrast to the dark front of the head, is the veneered back - manufactured from Birdseye Maple. The guitar has a beautiful french-polish finish. Impressive volume and rich, deep basses as well as sparkling trebles characterizes the balanced sound of this fine guitar.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOtto Rauch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014\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\u003eRosewood\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\u003e52 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52462716813645,"sku":"452","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Otto-Rauch-2014_1.png?v=1758642711"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-2015-montagnana","title":"Otto Rauch – 2015","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis guitar was built by Otto Rauch in 2015. He named it “Montagnana”, because its sound reminded Otto Rauch of the strong and dark character of the violoncellos made by Domenico Montagnana who was an Italian master luthier based in Venice (Italy) in the 18th century. Montagnana is regarded as one of the world’s finest violin and cello makers of his time. This guitar was built in a traditional way and has a seven-fan bracing. Under the bridge there is a Bouchet bar. The very light cedar top makes the guitar strong and powerful. Back and sides are made of rosewood. The tuning machines are made by fustero. All French polished. A Hiscox Pro II case is included.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOtto Rauch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and sides: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\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\u003e53 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52462721597773,"sku":"481","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/otto-rauch-montagnana-2015-1.png?v=1758642881"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-2001","title":"Otto Rauch - 2001 Bouchet","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis guitar was build by Otto Rauch in 2001 based on a guitar made by Robert Bouchet. The sides and the back are made of selected Indian rosewood and he top is made of spruce wood from the Dolomites. The guitar has a French-polish finish. Below the bridge there are two repairs that were done by Otto Rauch. A used Hiscox Pro II case included.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOtto Rauch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\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\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\u003e53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFretboard width at 12th fret:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60,8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52462747943245,"sku":"578","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Otto-Rauch-Guitar-2001-1.png?v=1758643413"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-1993-manuel-ramirez","title":"Otto Rauch - 1993 Manuel Ramirez","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eDiese Gitarre wurde von Otto Rauch im Jahr 1993 gebaut und basiert auf einer Manuel Ramirez gitarre. Der Boden und die Zargen sind aus indischem Palisander während die Decke aus feiner Dolomitenfichte ist. Veredelt wurde die Gitarre mit einer Schellackhandpolitur. Der Gesamtzustand ist ist sehr gut. Die Mechaniken sind von Fustero.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGitarrenbauer:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOtto Rauch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaujahr: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecke: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFichte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoden und Zargen: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndischer Palisander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMensur: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSattel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52462791885133,"sku":"626","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Otto-Rauch-Ramirez-Modell-1_zioia7z9ipk85apy60j7.png?v=1758643713"},{"product_id":"froggy-bottom-2009","title":"Froggy Bottom - 2009","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eFor any fingerstyle player, it doesn’t get much better than Froggy Bottom. This H12 Deluxe cutaway has a punchy, direct tone, dry and crisp. The handsome Florentine cutaway allows for easy access way up the neck. Combine that with the slim comfortable neck profile and smooth playability up and down the ebony fingerboard, and you’ve got a well-oiled machine that would suit any serious picker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has some playing marks. Apart from a few minor scratch marks on the back it got two obvious marks on the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52462834319693,"sku":"782","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/froggy-bottom-2009-1.png?v=1758644516"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-doubletop-2015","title":"Otto Rauch - Doubletop 2015","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis doubletop guitar was built by Otto Rauch in 2015. He named the guitar \"Montagnana\", because its sound reminded Otto Rauch of the strong and dark character of the violoncelli made by Domenico Montagnana who was an Italian master luthier based in Venice (Italy) in the 18th century. Montagnana is regarded as one of the world's finest violin and cello makers of his time. The very light cedar top makes the guitar strong and powerful. Back and sides are made of rosewood. An outstanding feature is the fretboard made of african rosewood. A contrast to the dark front of the head, is the veneered back - manufactured from Birdseye Maple. The guitar has a beautiful french-polish finish. Impressive volume and rich, deep basses as well as sparkling trebles characterizes the balanced sound of this fine guitar. The condition is very good with minimal playing or handling marks. The tuning machines are made by Alessi. A hardshell case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOtto Rauch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar\/Doubletop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\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\u003e53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52462838088013,"sku":"795","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/otto-rauch-doubletop-2015-1.png?v=1758644600"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-2022-doubletop-no-280-domenico-montagnana-the-sleeping-beauty","title":"Otto Rauch - 2022 Doubletop No. 280 \"Domenico Montagnana - The sleeping beauty\"","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eOtto Rauch is a German guitar maker from the small town of Obermoschel in Rheinland-Pfalz. With over 35 years of experience as a guitar maker, he is one of the German pioneers of double-top construction. After repairing a Matthias Dammann guitar in the early 1990s, Otto Rauch began building doubel-top guitars. At first, he used cedar struts and then a balsa core, a construction he continued to develop over the years. While helping a friend set up his violin making business, Otto Rauch came across the name of the 18th century Venetian violin maker Domenico Montagnana. His cellos are praised for their dark tone, fantastic sound volume and enigmatic construction. As these three attributes reflect Otto's construction, he adopted the name, and the Domenico Montagnana model was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis fantastic 2022 Doubletop guitar with the number 280 is just such a \"Domenico Montagnana - The sleeping beauty\" model. The \"Sleeping Beauty\" cello is probably Domenico Montagnana's most famous and most praised instrument. It was built in 1739 and is characterised by an excellent choice of wood. For this reason, the most beautiful and exclusive guitars by Otto Rauch, which are built with a special selection of timbers and a particularly complex construction, are given an additional label and the name \" Sleeping beauty\" as a tribute to this highly valued historical cello. This particular instrument features stunning Madagascar rosewood for back and sides. The highly grained two-tone set is of remarkable quality and makes this guitar a true gem. 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With over 35 years of experience as a guitar maker, he is one of the German pioneers of double-top construction. After repairing a Matthias Dammann guitar in the early 1990s, Otto Rauch began building doubel-top guitars. At first, he used cedar struts and then a balsa core, a construction he continued to develop over the years. While helping a friend set up his violin making business, Otto Rauch came across the name of the 18th century Venetian violin maker Domenico Montagnana. His cellos are praised for their dark tone, fantastic sound volume and enigmatic construction. As these three attributes reflect Otto’s construction, he adopted the name, and the Domenico Montagnana model was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Otto Rauch 2023 No. 286 \"Domenico Montagnana\" guitar is a commendable blend of exquisite craftsmanship, extraordinary selection of materials, and an homage to the renowned \"Sleeping Beauty\" cello. The \"Sleeping Beauty\" cello, created in 1739, is one of the most celebrated works of Domenico Montagnana. The instrument has stunning Madagascar rosewood back and sides, with its distinctively grained two-tone set, contribute to its exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal. This guitar belongs to the \"Sleeping Beauty\" series by Otto Rauch, which encompasses a range of his finest and most exclusive guitars. The guitars in this series are uniquely constructed with specially chosen timbers, illustrating Rauch's meticulous attention to detail and appreciation for fine materials. This attention is further exemplified by the inclusion of a cedar balsa core double top in the construction of the No. 286 model. Beyond its striking appearance, the 2023 No. 286 guitar is a true concert-grade instrument. With the F main resonance, the guitar delivers an expressive, dark, and complex sound that reflects the quality of its materials and construction. This unique blend of acoustic qualities enhances the overall character of the guitar, positioning it as a coveted and rare collectible instrument in the world of music. The Otto Rauch 2023 No. 286 \"Domenico Montagnana\" guitar is a perfect symphony of artistry, quality material selection, and acoustic excellence. It is a fitting tribute to Montagnana's \"Sleeping Beauty\" cello, marking it as a must-have for any discerning collector or musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOtto Rauch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar rosewood\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\u003e53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1555 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir body frequency:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScheller\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\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiscox Pro II \"Siccas Guitars\" Edition\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52464118399309,"sku":"26062043-14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Otto-Rauch-2023-Doubletop-No.-286-Domenico-Montagnana--The-sleeping-beauty-9.jpg?v=1758681573"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-2024-doubletop-no-290-domenico-montagnana-the-sleeping-beauty","title":"Otto Rauch – 2024 Doubletop No. 290 “Domenico Montagnana – The sleeping beauty”","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eOtto Rauch is a German guitar maker from the small town of Obermoschel in Rheinland-Pfalz. With over 35 years of experience as a guitar maker, he is one of the German pioneers of double-top construction. After repairing a Matthias Dammann guitar in the early 1990s, Otto Rauch began building doubel-top guitars. At first, he used cedar struts and then a balsa core, a construction he continued to develop over the years. While helping a friend set up his violin making business, Otto Rauch came across the name of the 18th century Venetian violin maker Domenico Montagnana. His cellos are praised for their dark tone, fantastic sound volume and enigmatic construction. As these three attributes reflect Otto’s construction, he adopted the name, and the Domenico Montagnana model was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe Otto Rauch 2024 No. 290 “Domenico Montagnana” guitar is a sophisticated model inspired by the esteemed “Sleeping Beauty” cello, crafted by Domenico Montagnana in 1739. This guitar, a part of Rauch’s exclusive “Sleeping Beauty” series, features Madagascar rosewood back and sides, selected for their distinctive two-tone grain that enhances both the instrument’s visual and acoustic qualities. The use of a cedar balsa core double top in its construction underscores Rauch’s commitment to integrating carefully chosen materials that contribute to the guitar’s resonant qualities. This model showcases a meticulous approach to lutherie, with an emphasis on achieving a dark, expressive, and complex sound characterized by an F main resonance. Such a sound profile not only draws from historical craftsmanship but also elevates the instrument's performance capabilities, making it a significant addition to the collections of musicians and enthusiasts who appreciate a fusion of historical homage and contemporary craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOtto Rauch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar rosewood\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\u003e53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1530 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir body frequency:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScheller\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\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTKL\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52464194191693,"sku":"1489-1-1-2-1-1-2-1-2-11-4-26-23-27","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Otto-Rauch-2024-No.-290-Montagnana-15.jpg?v=1758684801"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-2025-limited-edition-duchess-of-cleveland-no-292","title":"Otto Rauch - 2025 Doubletop Limited Edition \"Duchess of Cleveland\" No. 292","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eOtto Rauch is a German guitar maker from the small town of Obermoschel in Rheinland-Pfalz. With over 35 years of experience as a guitar maker, he is one of the German pioneers of double-top construction. After repairing a Matthias Dammann guitar in the early 1990s, Otto Rauch began building doubel-top guitars. At first, he used cedar struts and then a balsa core, a construction he continued to develop over the years. While helping a friend set up his violin making business, Otto Rauch came across the name of the 18th century Venetian violin maker Domenico Montagnana. His cellos are praised for their dark tone, fantastic sound volume and enigmatic construction. As these three attributes reflect Otto’s construction, he adopted the name, and the Domenico Montagnana model was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis exceptional guitar by Otto Rauch is a limited edition double-top instrument based on his acclaimed model \"Domenico Montagnana – The Sleeping Beauty\". What sets this guitar apart is the use of extremely rare Brazilian rosewood for the back, sides, and even the fingerboard, which led Otto to designate this unique creation as “The Duchess of Cleveland.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe spruce soundboard originates from Val di Fiemme in the Dolomites—the same legendary source of tonewood used by Antonio Stradivari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eA particularly innovative feature of this guitar is the layered Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, which incorporates spruce on the inside and Brazilian rosewood on the exterior. This design significantly reduces the mass of the neck and enhances the overall weight balance of the instrument, making it both lighter and more comfortable to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eBuilt with a balsa core double-top construction, the guitar exemplifies the hallmarks of the great German double-top tradition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Silky, dark, and smooth trebles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Profound, resonant basses that form a powerful foundation for the full tonal range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Exceptional responsiveness and tonal refinement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eAdding to its exclusivity, the tuning machines were custom-made by Scheller, specifically for Otto Rauch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake a look at the presentation video of this special guitar below, where you’ll find plenty of additional information about its playability and sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eOtto Rauch\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\u003eDouble-Top\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\u003eBrazilian rosewood (CITES certified)\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\u003eF \/ F #\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\u003e1530 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlaus Scheller\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\u003ch3\u003eDetails about GPSR:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtto Rauch\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":52464317432141,"sku":"1007202023444-1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Otto-Rauch-2025-Doubletop-Domenico-Montagnana-The-sleeping-beauty-15-scaled-1.jpg?v=1758686934"},{"product_id":"otto-rauch-2018-estudio-model","title":"Otto Rauch - 2018 Estudio Model","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOtto Rauch is a German guitar maker from the small town of Obermoschel in Rheinland Pfalz. With over 35 years of experience as a guitar maker, he is one of the German pioneers of double top construction. After repairing a Matthias Dammann guitar in the early 1990s, Otto Rauch began building double top guitars. At first, he used cedar struts and then a balsa core, a construction he continued to develop over the years. While helping a friend set up his violin making business, Otto Rauch came across the name of the eighteenth century Venetian violin maker Domenico Montagnana. His cellos are praised for their dark tone, impressive sound volume and enigmatic construction. As these three attributes reflect Otto’s construction, he adopted the name, and the Domenico Montagnana model was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Otto Rauch Estudio Model from 2018 is a traditional classical guitar with a spruce top, maple back and sides and a durable matte finish. 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