Jialan Chen - 2025 - Impressionism
Jialan Chen - 2025 - Impressionism
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About the luthier
Jialan Chen has been building classical guitars since 2013, beginning his career with Torres-style models before expanding in 2018 with his Bouchet and “Impressionism” designs. His work is rooted in a deep understanding of music and performance, resulting in instruments that reflect refined sound aesthetics and remarkable craftsmanship. A pivotal moment in his development came in 2014 during his time in Italy, where he studied with Andrea Tacchi and Paolo Coriani, gaining direct exposure to the techniques of some of Europe’s most respected luthiers. In addition to these formative experiences, Chen has extensively documented historical guitars across Europe, enriching his technical vocabulary and artistic vision. Today, his guitars are admired worldwide for their tonal clarity, elegant construction, and artistic detail. Notably, Swedish guitarist Per-Olov Kindgren has performed with Chen’s Bouchet model since 2018. His instruments are sought after for their sophisticated materials, intelligent design, and consistently high acoustic performance.About the guitar
The 2025 Impressionism model by Jialan Chen is a concert instrument of exceptional refinement. It features a spruce soundboard supported by a five-fan bracing system, chosen to enhance resonance while preserving structural responsiveness. The result is a rich, clear, and articulate voice with superb sustain and tonal integrity across the full register. The guitar responds evenly and with immediacy, making it an expressive tool for both intimate works and large-scale repertoire. The back and sides are made of Wenge, a dense and visually distinctive hardwood that contributes depth, clarity, and projection to the sound. Its acoustic properties complement the spruce top with a solid low-end response and refined harmonic content, offering excellent note separation and sustain. The striking dark grain of the Wenge also adds a strong visual identity to the instrument, in keeping with the model’s artistic character. Weighing 1745 grams, this guitar maintains excellent balance and playability. The neck shape and setup have been optimized for effortless left-hand movement, and the French polish finish ensures the woods remain vibrant and alive. With Alessi tuners, Knobloch EDC 34.0 strings, and a carefully voiced body resonance around G/G#, the 2025 Impressionism model is a compelling choice for guitarist seeking a deeply expressive, beautifully crafted concert guitar for both professional musicians and ambitious enthusiasts.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.