Stefan Nitschke - 2024 - La Maitechu
Stefan Nitschke - 2024 - La Maitechu
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Luthier:
Stefan Nitschke
Construction Type:
Traditional
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About the luthier
Over the past 15 years, Stefan Nitschke has established himself as a distinguished luthier, creating guitars that transcend functionality to become true works of art. His journey began under the mentorship of the renowned Gerhard Oldiges, and his creations reflect the enduring legacy of 19th- and 20th-century masters such as Antonio de Torres, Francisco Simplicio, and Santos Hernandez. The influence of these iconic figures can be felt in the refined tonal qualities and impeccable craftsmanship of Nitschke’s instruments.About the guitar
This 2024 Stefan Nitschke “La Maitechu” guitar is a masterful celebration of over two decades of lutherie, designed to offer a rich palette of frequencies and exceptional tonal versatility. The guitar is built with outstanding tone woods: spruce for the top and Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides. As a result, it delivers deep, resonant basses, one of Nitschke’s hallmarks, paired with lyrical, rounded trebles that echo Segovia’s vision of the guitar as a “little orchestra.” The name “La Maitechu” adds a personal, poetic dimension to the instrument, likely drawing from a Basque term of endearment meaning “little beloved one”, a fitting tribute that underscores the intimacy and expressive soul of this remarkable guitar.Condition
This guitar is in mint condition and shows subtle, minimal signs of wear.
Otto Rauch is a German guitar maker from the small town of Obermoschel in Rheinland-Pfalz. With over 35 years of experience as a guitar maker, he is one of the German pioneers of double-top construction. After repairing a Matthias Dammann guitar in the early 1990s, Otto Rauch began building doubel-top guitars. At first, he used cedar struts and then a balsa core, a construction he continued to develop over the years. While helping a friend set up his violin making business, Otto Rauch came across the name of the 18th century Venetian violin maker Domenico Montagnana. His cellos are praised for their dark tone, fantastic sound volume and enigmatic construction. As these three attributes reflect Otto’s construction, he adopted the name, and the Domenico Montagnana model was born.