Pete Beer - 2026 Cir-Mheala No. 114
Pete Beer - 2026 Cir-Mheala No. 114
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About the luthier
Pete Beer is a Scottish luthier and educator based in Argyll, where he has been building guitars since 2001. His work shows a clear sensitivity to traditional European guitar making, with a particular interest in the designs of Daniel Friederich, while also incorporating structural ideas intended to improve response, comfort, and tonal control.
Alongside his work as a maker, Beer teaches guitar making at Clyde College in Glasgow, reflecting a sustained commitment to craft, acoustical understanding, and practical education. His instruments are known for tonal nuance, careful ergonomic consideration, and player focused details such as adjustable saddle height and double action titanium truss rods.
About the guitar
This new 2026 Pete Beer Cir Mheala No. 114 is a double top guitar with a cedar soundboard and Indian rosewood back and sides. The model name comes from Scottish Gaelic and refers to a honeycomb, describing the chambered internal structure of the top. Rather than using Nomex, Beer works with an all wood honeycomb principle, removing mass within the soundboard while preserving the tonal warmth and organic character of cedar.
The construction gives the guitar a soft, rounded, and highly responsive voice. Its air body frequency around F to F sharp supports a deep and powerful bass register, while the walnut tornavoz helps reinforce depth and resonance across the body. The sound remains smooth and even, with a generous bass foundation and trebles that retain brightness without becoming hard.
A central quality of this instrument is the combination of volume and softness. The guitar speaks easily under the right hand and produces a full sound with little resistance, while maintaining balance across the registers. The cedar top contributes warmth and immediacy, the Indian rosewood adds depth and colour, and the Klaus Scheller tuning machines provide precise and reliable function in keeping with the instrument’s concert level construction.
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.