{"product_id":"jochen-rothel-2026","title":"Jochen Röthel - 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJochen Röthel, born in 1969 in Kitzingen, Bavaria, is a German luthier whose craft was shaped by early exposure to woodworking as the son of a cabinetmaker. He trained at Lakewood Guitars in Giessen under Martin Seeliger, where he also formed a lasting connection with Michel Brück. In 1992, he attended a masterclass with José Luis Romanillos in Córdoba, Spain, an experience that strongly influenced his focus on the Spanish tradition of guitar making. After receiving his master’s degree in 1997, Röthel opened his first workshop in Oldenburg and later moved to Sommerhausen. His work is informed by many years of restoration and by the study of historical instruments by Manuel Ramírez and Hermann Hauser. Röthel’s guitars combine traditional Spanish construction with a precise, methodical approach, resulting in instruments valued for their clarity, balance, and refined craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2026 Jochen Röthel is a traditionally constructed classical guitar with a spruce top, satinwood back and sides, cedar bracing, and a full French polish finish. Despite the density of the satinwood, the instrument has a notably light construction, giving it an immediate and lively response while preserving the elegance and control associated with Röthel’s work. The visual character is refined and understated, with the satinwood lending a distinctive depth to the back and sides and the Klaus Scheller tuners completing the instrument with precision and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTonally, the guitar offers a clear and highly separated voice with a strong sense of projection and sustain. Its traditional character is shaped by elegance rather than excess, with a focused sound, a wide dynamic range, and a constant depth of tone across different positions. The response allows musical lines to remain distinct, while the resonance gives the instrument a complex, almost orchestral quality. It is a guitar for players who value clarity, colour, and refined traditional expression in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54036878950733,"sku":"S18982","price":12596.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/jochen-rothel-2026-13.jpg?v=1780646152","url":"https:\/\/www.siccasguitars.com\/products\/jochen-rothel-2026","provider":"Siccas Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}