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Francois Leonard - 2025 No. 104 - 64 cm Lattice

Francois Leonard - 2025 No. 104 - 64 cm Lattice

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About the luthier

François Leonard has been building classical guitars for nearly two decades in his workshop in Lorient, France. His approach to luthiery is deeply informed by formative experiences with English makers and time spent at the Lakewood workshop in Germany. Mentorship from Dominique Field further shaped his aesthetic and structural sensibilities, which are strongly influenced by the French school of guitar making. Leonard’s instruments reflect a refined balance of clarity, warmth, and precision, inspired by the legacy of French masters such as Daniel Friederich and Dominique Field.

About the guitar

Guitar No. 104 from 2025 once again confirms François Leonard’s ability to deliver instruments of superb tonal balance and depth. Built with a cedar top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides, this lattice-braced guitar offers a complete sound that is both rich and articulate. The basses are warm and profound, while the trebles are open and airy, retaining brilliance without ever sounding harsh. What truly distinguishes this instrument is its remarkable sustain, which enhances phrasing and legato playing. With its 640 mm scale and elegant French polish finish, this guitar is an ideal choice for players seeking a responsive and nuanced concert instrument in a more compact format.

Luthier: Francois R. Leonard
Construction year: 2025
Construction type: Lattice
Top: Cedar
Back and sides: Madagascar rosewood
Finish: French polish
Air body frequency: G / G #
Scale: 640 mm
Nut: 51.5 mm
Weight: 1765 grams
Tuners: Gotoh
Strings: Knobloch - EDC 34.0
Condition: New
Case: Hardshell

Details about GPSR:

Classical Guitar

Manufacturer Information:

Francois R. Leonard, rue victor massé, 5, 56100, Lorient, France

Responsible Person:

Francois R. Leonard, rue victor massé, 5, 56100, Lorient, France

Note: For antique guitars, the GPSR does not apply.

Über den Gitarrenbauer

François Leonard baut seit fast zwanzig Jahren klassische Gitarren in seiner Werkstatt in Lorient, Frankreich. Seine Ausbildung wurde durch die Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen englischen Gitarrenbauern und durch seine Tätigkeit in der Lakewood-Werkstatt in Deutschland geprägt. Besondere Impulse erhielt er durch die gelegentliche Unterstützung von Dominique Field, wodurch sich eine enge Verbindung zur französischen Gitarrenbautradition entwickelte. Leonards Instrumente zeichnen sich durch ihre klangliche Klarheit, Wärme und Präzision aus und stehen in der Tradition französischer Meister wie Daniel Friederich und Dominique Field.

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