José Marques - 2023 Doubletop No. 86
Overview
Overview
Born in Portugal, José Marques is one of those guitar makers who came into contact with wood and music from an early age. After a career as a carpenter, José apprenticed with local and renowned guitar maker Daniel Luz to learn the craft of musical instrument making. Starting with the Portuguese guitar, the viola campaniça, he quickly turned to the classical guitar. After spending time in the United Kingdom and acquiring skills in various workshops, he settled in Cortiçois, Portugal, to devote himself entirely to building fine classical guitars.
The 2023 José Marques guitar Doubletop No. 86 is a stunning concert guitar with a modern construction concept. This guitar's standout feature is its double top, made entirely of wood consisting of cedar and balsa. This unique construction offers incredible power, richness, and responsiveness without the need for composite materials. The Indian rosewood back and sides of the guitar are the perfect resonators for the very light top, projecting the sound efficiently toward the audience, resulting in a rich, warm, and resonant tone. The guitar's excellent playability makes it easy to handle and play for extended periods. The volume of sound this guitar produces is impressive, ensuring that it can hold its own in any performance setting. Whether you are playing in a small intimate setting or on a large stage, this guitar is sure to impress. One of the most appealing aspects of this Marques guitar is its attractive price, considering its double-top construction and exceptional playability. It offers an excellent opportunity for advanced musicians seeking a high-quality concert guitar at a reasonable price. The 2023 José Marques guitar Doubletop No. 86 is perfect for musicians seeking a modern concert guitar with exceptional sound quality, playability, and value. With its innovative construction, beautiful design, and impressive sound, it will indeed become a treasured instrument for any musician who can play it.
Watch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound.
| Luthier: | José Marques |
| Construction year: | 2023 |
| Top: | Cedar |
| Back and sides: | Indian rosewood |
| Scale: | 650 mm |
| Nut: | 51,5 mm |
| Weight: | 1645 grams |
| Air body frequency: | G/G# |
| Tuners: | Pagos |
| Strings: | Knobloch EDC 34.0 |
| Case: | Hiscox Pro II |
| Condition: | New |
Video overview
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