Gary Southwell - 2025 - No. 380
Gary Southwell - 2025 - No. 380
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About the luthier
Gary Southwell is one of Britain’s most distinguished luthiers, known for his work with guitar legends such as John Williams and Julian Bream. Trained at the London College of Furniture, he initially focused on historical guitars, particularly early 19th-century models. Over the years, he developed modern innovations including the A Series and Temperate Guitars, incorporating sustainable materials and responsive design. Southwell’s instruments are renowned for their clarity, tonal complexity, and sensitivity to the player's touch.
About the guitar
This 2025 model, No. 380, is a traditional concert guitar inspired by a mid-20th-century German instrument closely associated with Julian Bream, with whom Southwell worked directly in refining the model. It features a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished in French polish. Its tonal character is distinguished by exceptional balance, precise note separation, and a soft, rounded treble that blends effortlessly with the mid and bass ranges. The basses develop with openness while preserving clarity. The guitar responds with nuance to dynamic shifts and subtle phrasing, making it a compelling choice for performers seeking expressive flexibility and refined tonal color.
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