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Bernhard Kresse - 2024 - 'Stauffer'

Details

Luthier:  Bernhard Kresse
Construction Year: 2024
Top: Spruce
Back and Sides: Maple
Soundboard Finish: Wax
Body Finish: Lacquer
Air Body Frequency: C # / D
Scale (mm): 640
Weight (g): 1210
Tuner: Rodgers
Condition: New
Case: Hardshell

Overview

This Stauffer-style guitar by Bernhard Kresse reflects his mastery of 19th-century guitar making and his deep understanding of historical design. Built with a spruce top and beautifully figured maple back and sides, it combines visual elegance with tonal refinement, producing clarity, projection, and impressive volume. Its quick responsiveness and balanced voice make it a powerful concert instrument, while the adjustable neck and slightly elevated fingerboard—faithful to Stauffer’s original concept—provide comfort and playability. Outfitted with Rodgers tuning machines that add both precision and elegance, this guitar represents a rare opportunity to own a historically inspired instrument by one of today’s leading experts in replica and restoration work.
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About the luthier

Bernhard Kresse is widely regarded as one of the foremost luthiers specializing in 19th-century guitar replicas. Over his career, he has restored an impressive number of historical guitars, acquiring extensive knowledge of their construction and tonal characteristics. Many of his instruments have been recorded by renowned international guitarists, further solidifying his reputation.

About the guitar

This instrument exemplifies Bernhard’s deep expertise and passion for historical guitars. It is a superb concert instrument with quick responsiveness, exceptional projection, and remarkable volume. Designed with comfort in mind, it features an adjustable neck and a slightly elevated fingerboard, inspired by Stauffer’s patented design. The materials used are of the highest quality: the spruce top and stunning maple back and sides are both visually striking and tonally refined. Additionally, the Rodgers tuning machine not only enhances the guitar’s aesthetic but also performs flawlessly. This Stauffer-style guitar offers a unique opportunity for any guitarist seeking a period instrument crafted by one of the world’s leading experts in historical guitar making.

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