Vincent Humml - 2025 - Doubletop No. 63 - 64 cm
Vincent Humml - 2025 - Doubletop No. 63 - 64 cm
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About the luthier
Vincent Humml is a German luthier of the younger generation. After beginning his training as a plucked instrument maker in Markneukirchen, he refined his skills through internships and specialized workshops. In 2019 he achieved the demanding title of Meister in lutherie and subsequently established his workshop in Chemnitz. Humml builds instruments that combine contemporary design with traditional tonal values. His doubletop guitars in particular demonstrate his ability to unite projection and power with refinement and elegance of tone. Careful selection of tonewoods, precision craftsmanship, and tasteful aesthetics characterize his work, which is further distinguished by the use of high-quality components such as Scheller tuners and French polish finishes.About the guitar
This guitar, completed in 2025 and numbered 63, is a doubletop instrument with a spruce top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides, finished with French polish. At 1675 grams it retains a moderate weight while offering the projection and dynamic range characteristic of Humml’s doubletop design. The scale length of 640 mm, paired with a 52 mm nut, makes the guitar especially comfortable for players seeking shorter scale ergonomics without sacrificing string spacing. The tonal response is highly balanced: the trebles are smooth and round with clarity and sustain, the basses are powerful and forward, and the midrange is full, ensuring evenness across the registers. The guitar has excellent sensitivity and responds readily to subtle variations of attack, providing both a wide dynamic range and precise tonal color. The shorter scale enhances comfort and reduces left-hand fatigue, making it particularly suitable for long playing sessions while maintaining projection suited for the concert stage. With its carefully voiced spruce doubletop, premium Madagascar rosewood body, and refined playability, this guitar reflects Humml’s modern approach to lutherie while preserving the tonal depth that concert players value. It is fitted with Klaus Scheller tuners and supplied in a Hiscox Pro II case.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.