Nicolas Lamoureux - 2025
Nicolas Lamoureux - 2025
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About the luthier
Nicolas Lamoureux is a French luthier with a rich and diverse background. After studying music and classical guitar at the Nancy Conservatory in the late 1990s, he pursued his passions for photography, cinema, animation, and architecture, working for nearly a decade in Paris as a 3D graphic designer on feature films, commercials, animated movies, and architectural visualizations. During this time, his love for classical guitar deepened, and he became fascinated by the craftsmanship of master guitar makers, exploring their work through collectors, books, concerts, and recordings. Inspired by the unique tonal personalities of iconic guitars, Nicolas built his first instrument, a success that motivated him to continue. With guidance from Dominique Field and Thomas Norwood, he left Paris to establish himself as a guitar maker in Corrèze, in the heart of France. Today, his finely crafted concert guitars are renowned for their exceptional quality and are played by remarkable musicians and students in conservatories across France.About the guitar
This instrument reflects Nicolas Lamoureux’s ongoing refinement of his concert model, shaped by insights gained through building replicas and studying historical guitars. Developed under the guidance of Dominique Field and Thomas Norwood, the guitar integrates structural and acoustic innovations inspired by recent Dominique Field instruments. Its internal architecture features a reinforced back with four longitudinal bars and two perpendicular crossbars, complemented by cedar linings on the sides to enhance structural integrity. These additions contribute to a richer overall tone and a more directional sound projection. At the core of the soundboard lies an asymmetrical five-fan bracing system, a layout commonly associated with Field’s approach, enhanced by a slanted harmonic bar reminiscent of those in 19th-century French guitars by René Lacôte. This configuration supports clarity and brilliance in the trebles while maintaining strong presence in the midrange. Lightweight bracing beneath the bridge ensures immediate responsiveness and a broad dynamic range, allowing for expressive articulation. Built using traditional methods, the Indian rosewood back and sides offer tonal warmth and playing comfort. Visually, the guitar remains understated and elegant, with a rosette that pays tribute to a 1990 Dominique Field guitar that Lamoureux himself once played. This concert model offers a compelling blend of precision, richness, and refined craftsmanship.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.