Martin Bretscher - 2025 Flow - Cut Crossover 64 cm
Martin Bretscher - 2025 Flow - Cut Crossover 64 cm
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About the luthier
Martin Bretscher is a guitar maker whose work reflects exceptional craftsmanship and a strong commitment to sustainability, fairness and individuality. His path began with an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker which allowed him to cultivate the precision and sensitivity to wood that later shaped his instrument building. In 2003 he began formal training as a plucked instrument maker under Armin Hanika. He soon distinguished himself as a gifted craftsman and received his master certificate in 2007 as well as the Master Craftsman Prize of the Bavarian State Government in recognition of his talent.
In 2020 Bretscher founded Soul Guitars in Bavaria. His workshop embodies his values of environmental responsibility, ethical sourcing and expressive individuality. Each instrument is the result of thoughtful design, carefully selected materials and a deep interest in the musical personality of the guitar. The Flow Cut crossover model is an example of his desire to create instruments that are comfortable, visually distinctive and capable of refined musical expression.
About the guitar
This 2025 Flow Cut crossover model is built with a spruce top and a body of richly figured ziricote. The top is finished with wax which gives a natural tactile surface while the body carries a thin lacquer finish for durability. The scale length of 640 mm together with a nut width of 50 mm provides a comfortable geometry suited to crossover players and to those who prefer slightly reduced dimensions. Rubner tuning machines complete the guitar with reliable and smooth operation. At 1815 grams the instrument has a solid and confident presence in the hands while retaining good responsiveness.
The sound is soft, round and pleasant with an immediate sense of ease. The balance across all strings is even which creates a unified impression from bass to treble. The sustain is notably long and the tone maintains its shape without effort. The guitar has an airy warmth that encourages lyrical playing and reveals colours with small movements of the right hand. Despite the gentle character the projection is clear and the instrument supports expressive phrasing in both melody and accompaniment. The higher positions benefit from the cutaway which offers unhindered access and adds to the overall playability of the guitar. It is a comfortable and elegant instrument that blends visual individuality with a calm and enjoyable musical voice.
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.