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Frequently Asked Questions About Classical Guitars
How do I choose the right classical guitar for my level?
Choosing the right classical guitar depends on your playing level, musical goals, and budget. Beginners benefit from studio-model guitars from renowned workshops, while advanced players and professionals often choose a handmade master guitar. We are happy to advise you personally and can send detailed sound samples and videos on request.
What is the difference between a master guitar and a studio guitar?
Master guitars are built entirely by hand in the workshop of a single luthier, using only high-quality, well-aged tonewoods. Studio guitars are made in small series, often under the supervision of the master luthier, and offer excellent value for students and ambitious amateur players.
Can I try a classical guitar at home for 14 days?
Yes — every guitar you purchase from us comes with a 14-day home approval period. This complimentary trial applies worldwide to all orders, whether you are in Germany, Europe, the USA, Asia or anywhere else. We ship your instrument fully insured in a high-quality case so you can play it under your own acoustic conditions. If the guitar is not the right one for you, simply send it back and receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Can I try a classical guitar before purchasing?
Absolutely. You are warmly invited to visit our showroom in Karlsruhe, Germany, and test the instruments at your leisure. We are happy to schedule a personal appointment. If a visit is not possible, we send detailed videos and sound samples, and offer extensive consultation by phone or video call.
What payment methods and financing options do you offer?
We accept bank transfer, PayPal, major credit cards, and Klarna. For high-value instruments, we offer individual installment plans on request. Please contact us directly — we will find a suitable solution for every budget.
How do I properly care for my classical guitar?
A classical guitar requires constant humidity between 45 and 55 percent. Store the instrument in its case with a humidifier, avoid direct sunlight and large temperature fluctuations. Change the strings regularly and clean the guitar with a soft microfiber cloth.
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Roland Scharbatke – Guitar Maker
Roland Scharbatke was born in 1952 in Gotha, Thuringia. At the age of seven, his family fled to West Germany, where he eventually settled in the city of Iserlohn. His career path grew naturally from his deep love of wood. He began an apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker, mastering all essential woodworking skills. As a journeyman, he expanded his knowledge for nine more years in various workshops before passing his master craftsman examination in 1979. Alongside his work as a cabinetmaker, his passion for playing the guitar gradually led him toward guitar making.
Seeking formal training, he traveled to Erlangen to visit the workshop of Gerold Karl Hannabach in Bubenreuth. Impressed by Scharbatke’s craftsmanship, Hannabach accepted him as a student. In 1989, Roland Scharbatke passed the master examination in plucked instrument making and, in the same year, opened his own workshop in a beautiful historic building in the center of Iserlohn.
Roland Scharbatke builds guitars to the highest artisanal and aesthetic standards. Purism is his hallmark: clean lines, uncompromising design, and a deep understanding of material and sound. His refined aesthetic is especially visible in the rosette and the headstock. Inspired by Japanese minimalism, its clarity and simplicity, he creates guitars that are both exceptional musical instruments and works of art.