Tranchet á Mirecourt - ca. 1820-1830 - Romantic guitar
Tranchet á Mirecourt - ca. 1820-1830 - Romantic guitar
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About the luthier
This instrument emerges from the celebrated workshop tradition of Mirecourt in France, an epicentre of lutherie whose heritage is beautifully documented in Orfeo Magazine No. 21 (Spring 2023). From the late seventeenth century, Mirecourt evolved into a flourishing centre of violin and guitar craftsmanship, eventually shaping the distinctive French school of the nineteenth century. Built between approximately 1820 and 1830, this guitar belongs to that refined era when French luthiers achieved an ideal balance of precision, elegance, and tonal sophistication.
About the guitar
This exceptionally light and compact instrument features a spruce top with original leather bracing, backed and sided in beautifully figured flamed maple. The French‑polished finish gleams softly under light, and from its sculpted purflings to the delicate lining work the craftsmanship is refined yet wholly purposeful. The acoustic chamber is tuned to an air‑body frequency around C ♯/D, and the 640 mm scale (nut width 45 mm) yields a responsive, intimate feel under the fingers.
Tonally it embodies a deeply peaceful and contemplative character. Each note breathes freely, the first string brimming with rich overtones, and the voices merge into a soundworld that is both smooth and slightly nasal in the lower registers—hallmarks of the romantic French style. The basses possess substance rather than fading away, and the overall balance remains impressively even for an instrument of this age. As you play, it invites a moment of calm reflection rather than mere performance.
Condition
The guitar has been expertly restored with great respect for its original specifications. The weight and feel remain true, original linings, purflings, and appointments have been preserved and carefully serviced, and the instrument remains fully playable. The original case deserves mention: it also has been restored with its authentic hardware retained and a new fitted inner lining that houses the instrument perfectly. The case accompanies the guitar, completing a rare historical ensemble of exceptional integrity.
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