Erez Matzrafi - 2026 Thucea
Erez Matzrafi - 2026 Thucea
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Overview
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About the luthier
Erez Matzrafi is an Israeli luthier who has been building classical and flamenco guitars since 2013. Initially a self-taught craft born from a love of making things—from model airplanes to fine instruments—his guitar making evolved from a passionate hobby into a professional calling. Deeply influenced by Israel’s leading classical guitarists, including Yoram Zerbib, Tal Hurwitz, and Ruben Seroussi, Matzrafi refined his skills through their encouragement and feedback. A pivotal moment came through his collaboration with Andrea Tacchi, facilitated by Maestro Hurwitz. This mentorship reshaped Matzrafi’s philosophy of lutherie, emphasizing tonal sensitivity, aesthetic refinement, and a profound understanding of materials. Tacchi’s influence is particularly evident in Matzrafi’s approach to top thickness, membrane-like response, cypress double sides, and the nuanced balance between spruce and cedar.
About the guitar
This 2026 traditional model by Erez Matzrafi is a refined homage to the aesthetic and acoustic principles of Andrea Tacchi. Its soundboard, composed of both spruce and cedar, offers an articulate blend of clarity and warmth—responding quickly with rounded fundamentals and a glowing sustain. The double cypress sides lend notable stability and contribute to a transparent, vibrant voice with immediate projection and a resonant core. Dynamic balance across all registers allows for nuanced phrasing, while the top reacts with membrane-like agility, rewarding the player’s control and touch. The overall response is deeply musical and engaging, offering an expressive tonal palette suited to a wide range of repertoire. Carefully built with French polish and refined details, the instrument reflects Matzrafi’s sensitivity to construction and his continuing dialogue with the European tradition of modern classical guitar making.
Regular care extends the life of the instrument
Even with careful use, a classical guitar may gradually change in appearance or respond to unstable storage conditions. Have a close look at your guitar regularly and be attentif to changes. If your instrument is suffering from its environement, it will let you know.
Protect Your Guitar: Handle with Care
Be mindful when touching your instrument with greasy or unwashed hands: any skin contact is a small attack on the varnish. Of course, a guitar is made to be played, but taking a few precautions helps preserve its beauty: wash your hands before playing, wear long sleeves, and avoid unnecessary direct skin contact with the body of the instrument.
Pro tip: Avoid playing with a button-up shirt, heavy jewelry, or a belt, as these can scratch the guitar. Also, make sure your guitar case is free of any objects that could damage the instrument during storage.
String care
A good habit to adopt is wiping down your strings briefly after each playing session. This small action significantly extends their lifespan and helps maintain a consistent, comfortable feel under your fingers.
Most importantly, clean strings are essential for keeping your instrument in tune. Corrosion, sweat, and dust can affect the uniformity of the strings and interfere with accurate tuning across the entire fingerboard.
Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting your guitar in tune, it might be time to change the strings. A useful test is to compare the pitch of the 12th fret harmonic with the fretted note at the 12th fret; if there's an unusually large gap between them, your strings may have lost their integrity and should be replaced.
Keep Your Shellac Finish Shining!
Got a guitar with a shellac (French polish) finish? Here's a simple trick: Take a clean microfiber cloth and gently breathe on the surface to create a light mist. Then, softly rub to remove fingerprints, sweat, and grease. That’s usually all it takes to keep it looking great, no products needed!
Pro tip: Every few years, treat your guitar to a check-up with a luthier to keep it in top shape.
Storing Your Guitar: Climate Matters
Your guitar can safely stay outside its case, as long as the surrounding environment maintains 42–55% humidity and a temperature between 18–25°C.
Keep in mind that humidity levels can still fluctuate inside the case, especially during seasonal changes.
- Too much humidity may cause overtightened strings and a dull tone.
- Too little humidity can lead to a bulging top, string buzz, or even cracks.
Avoid placing your guitar near radiators, air conditioners, or windows with direct sunlight.
Pro tip: Always close your guitar case while playing. This helps preserve a stable microclimate inside the case, so your instrument is protected the moment you put it back in.