Siccas Luthiers - Recital Traditional Cedar 64 cm
Siccas Luthiers - Recital Traditional Cedar 64 cm
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About the luthier
Siccas Luthiers was founded by brothers Mirco and Manuel Sicca, who have dedicated their lives to the art of classical guitars, inspired by their late father Mario Sicca. Mario excelled not only as a soloist, but also as a respected professor at the Stuttgart Musikhochschule, and as a passionate luthier and collector. His deep love for the instrument continues to guide their vision.
Rooted in the experience behind Siccas Guitars, a reference for hand-made instruments by the world’s finest luthiers past and present, Mirco and Manuel set out to create guitars that reflect the same high standards of sound, aesthetics, and craft. This vision led to the creation of Siccas Luthiers, a project shaped by unique designs developed in-house by a team of experienced luthiers and players.
About the guitar
The Recital model represents the essence of the traditional classical guitar, built with all solid woods and inspired by the timeless Spanish sound. Its design follows a Ramirez style fan bracing that enhances note definition while preserving a natural balance across the registers. The cedar soundboard brings a warm and punchy character with a slightly nasal and haunting quality that gives the instrument a distinctive presence. Each note, whether bass or treble, remains clear and focused, and the colors respond intuitively to the player’s phrasing. As the right hand moves, the cedar top reveals a rich and rounded sound that shifts naturally into an open and expressive brightness. The basses are firm, well shaped, and resonant, yet never overpowering or uncontrolled.
This guitar offers a natural and expressive voice, with a strong sense of musicality and projection. It provides good clarity and tone separation, but with a more blended and atmospheric texture, warm and inviting. The presence remains intimate yet powerful, the basses silky yet strong, and the trebles deep and expressive with layered overtones. It stays true to the classical tradition while reflecting the precision and consistency that Siccas Luthiers strives for.
The Recital is built with a cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides. The instrument is finished entirely in polyurethane, chosen for its durability and ease of maintenance. It comes in a hard shell case.
In contrast to the standard version with a 65 cm scale and 52 mm nut width, this model features a shorter 64 cm scale and a 51 mm nut. The reduced scale offers enhanced comfort for demanding repertoire that requires wide stretches with the left hand, while providing a softer touch for the right hand, especially during intricate passagework or extended playing sessions. It is also adequate for players with smaller hands.
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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.