Robert Ruck - 1982 No. 272
Robert Ruck - 1982 No. 272
Overview
Overview
About the luthier
Robert Ruck (1945-2018) was a prolific and respected American luthier. His guitars were particularly known thanks to Manuel Barrueco and Shin-ichi Fukuda, who both recorded on Ruck’s guitars. Moreover, Robert Ruck had a strong personality as well as an immense love for musical instruments, and he deeply marked the history of guitar making in the United States.
About the guitar
This stunning 1982 Robert Ruck is a prime example of his exceptional craftsmanship and a testament to why he holds a legendary status in classical guitar making. It is a top-tier concert instrument, offering remarkable volume, clarity, and balance—essential qualities for a world-class guitar.
From a construction perspective, the guitar features double sides with Cypress on the inside, which significantly enhances its projection and tonal focus due to the increased rigidity of the structure. It also includes seven simple fan bracings, a bridge plate, and two V-shaped diagonal braces at the lower end of the soundboard, reinforcing both stability and tonal projection. The spruce soundboard remains structurally flawless, while the rare Brazilian rosewood back and sides have a professionally repaired crack, a common occurrence with this precious tonewood.
Despite its longer scale and wider nut, the guitar maintains outstanding playability, thanks to its ergonomically designed neck, making it comfortable for players of all levels. This exceptional concert instrument embodies the pinnacle of Ruck’s artistry, standing as a historic and rare masterpiece.
Watch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound.
| Luthier: | Robert Ruck |
| Construction year: | 1982 |
| Construction type: | Traditional |
| Top: | Spruce |
| Back and sides: | Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified) |
| Finish: | French polish |
| Air body frequency: | G # |
| Scale: | 658 mm |
| Nut: | 53.5 mm |
| Weight: | 1700 grams |
| Tuners: | Antique |
| Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
| Condition: | Very good |
| Case: | Hardshell |
Details about GPSR:
Classical Guitar
Robert Ruck
Siccas Guitars GmbH, Roonstr. 31, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany, www.siccasguitars.com, info@siccasguitars.com
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Video overview
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