{"product_id":"michael-cadiz-2026-no-137","title":"Michael Cadiz - 2026 No. 137","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMichael Cadiz is an American guitar maker based in Graz, Austria, whose instruments combine the refinement of traditional Spanish guitar making with the acoustic possibilities of modern construction. Born near Baltimore in 1983, he first approached the guitar as a musician, studying with accomplished performers including Michael Nicolella, Jean-Pierre Billet, and Sergio Assad. His interest in instrument making began remarkably early, when he built his first guitar at the age of fifteen alongside Jason Lollar. He later pursued his training in Seattle with Rick Davis and Cat Fox, before studying with the distinguished American luthier Robert Ruck, whose craftsmanship and acoustic philosophy became particularly influential in his development. During his years in Seattle, Cadiz also had the opportunity to examine important historical guitars, deepening his understanding of the relationship between construction, resonance, and musical expression. In 2016, he established his workshop in Graz, where he continues to develop instruments that reconcile the tonal richness and sensitivity of traditional guitars with the projection, clarity, and dynamic possibilities expected of contemporary concert instruments. His work is distinguished by meticulous craftsmanship, elegant aesthetic details, and a particularly thoughtful approach to tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis magnificent 2026 lattice braced concert guitar by Michael Cadiz, bearing number 137, demonstrates how modern acoustic performance can coexist with extraordinary tonal refinement. Its carefully selected spruce soundboard and beautifully figured Madagascar rosewood back and sides are complemented by the maker's characteristic decorative elegance and impeccable attention to detail. The lattice construction provides impressive projection and acoustic efficiency, yet the instrument retains a remarkably natural, open tonal character, free from the nasal quality sometimes associated with this type of construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePerhaps its most striking quality is the extraordinary balance between registers. Every note emerges with a remarkably consistent presence and intensity, creating an almost pianistic impression in which individual voices remain clearly distinguishable, even within complex musical passages. The separation of tones is exceptional, allowing contrapuntal lines to unfold with transparency while preserving the warmth and richness of the overall sound. The trebles offer a particularly broad palette of colours, responding beautifully to subtle variations in touch and articulation. Equally impressive is the instrument's dynamic freedom. The softest passages can be shaped with remarkable delicacy, while a generous reserve of power allows the sound to expand progressively without losing clarity or control. Rather than imposing a fixed intensity on every note, the guitar gives the player the freedom to determine how each phrase develops, from the most intimate expression to a commanding concert presence. This combination of precision, tonal variety, and expansive dynamic range makes the instrument exceptionally rewarding for musicians seeking both technical performance and expressive flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55069650616653,"sku":"S19039","price":8990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/michael-cadiz-2026-no-137-16.jpg?v=1792072229","url":"https:\/\/www.siccasguitars.com\/products\/michael-cadiz-2026-no-137","provider":"Siccas Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}