{"product_id":"simon-marty-2026-classical-guitar","title":"Simon Marty - 2026 Classical Guitar","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSimon Marty began building guitars in 1982, driven by a guitarist’s curiosity to explore new approaches to construction and sound. In 1984, he received a grant from the Australian government to apply research methods including laser holography and computer finite element analysis to guitar design. This work led to the development of his distinctive radial bracing system, which has become central to his instruments. Marty’s guitars are particularly associated with power, fast response, and tonal balance, and are played by concert guitarists including Anabel Montesinos, Scott Tennant, Mak Grgić, Slava Grigoryan, and Marco Tamayo.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2026 instrument presents Simon Marty’s radial-braced concept in a highly developed form. A cedar top is paired with Madagascar rosewood back and sides, while carbon reinforcement supports the characteristic radial structure beneath the soundboard. An integrated armrest adds comfort without disturbing the clean, carefully resolved design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIts voice is immediately powerful and exceptionally quick to respond, yet the impression is not one of sheer volume alone. The registers remain remarkably even, with strong sustain, clear note separation, and an airy overtone structure that gives the sound breadth without blurring its outlines. Fast chords and scale passages speak with particular ease, as the guitar releases each note almost instantly rather than asking the player to work against its response.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThere is also considerable refinement within this power. The guitar retains clarity at high dynamic levels while responding convincingly to very soft playing, where the notes remain complete and resonant rather than losing substance. Its wide dynamic range, abundant colour, and balance between projection and definition give this Marty a commanding concert presence while preserving the nuance needed for more delicate musical shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54931117375821,"sku":"S19032","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/simon-marty-2026-16.jpg?v=1790930808","url":"https:\/\/www.siccasguitars.com\/products\/simon-marty-2026-classical-guitar","provider":"Siccas Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}