Andreas Kirmse - 2017 Doubletop No. 51
Andreas Kirmse - 2017 Doubletop No. 51
Overview
Overview
About the luthiers
Andreas Kirmse was born in East Germany in 1981. At the age of 16, he discovered his passion for the guitar. Lacking professional training, he has learned by teaching himself and mostly playing for his pleasure. After finishing school and civil service, he took some years off, traveling to several countries. In 2003 he decided to begin to study lutherie. He had the chance to work with Hermann Graefe in Lenderhausen, Germany, for one year. From him, he received a lot of basic knowledge of the craft, and Andreas had his first contact with interesting guitars from luthiers like Daniel Friederich and Richard Jakob Weissgerber.
Andreas continued his study at the University of Applied Science in Markneukirchen. In 2007 he took a trip across North America, visiting luthiers along the way. He had a chance to work with well-known luthier Gregory Byers in California. This trip has proven to be very influential in his development.
After finishing his studies at the university, Andreas worked for Achim Peter Gropius in Reutlingen and learned a lot about the repair and restoration of guitars. From 2009 to 2012, he lived and worked in the south of France. Since 2013 Andreas has lived with his family in Leipzig, Germany.
About the guitar
Thanks to its lightweight construction, this fantastic instrument responds extremely well to the touch of the right hand, making it incredibly comfortable and rewarding to play. The very low air resonance lends the entire timbre a unique and pronounced personality, contributing to a sound that is rich, complex, and full of character.
The dark cedar top not only enhances the visual appeal but also complements the guitar’s mysterious and expressive sound profile. The back and sides, made from striking ziricote, add both elegance and a subtle tonal darkness that rounds out the guitar’s sonic identity.
Its ergonomic neck shape allows for effortless playability, even in the most technically demanding passages, making it an ideal companion for the concert stage or studio.
Condition
This guitar is in excellent condition. It shows only minimal signs of previous use and remains structurally and acoustically pristine.
| Luthier: | Andreas Kirmse |
| Construction year: | 2017 |
| Construction type: | Double-Top guitars |
| Top: | Cedar |
| Back and sides: | Ziricote |
| Finish: | Lacquer |
| Air body frequency: | C # |
| Scale: | 650 mm |
| Nut: | 52.5 mm |
| Weight: | 1550 grams |
| Tuners: | Klaus Scheller |
| Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
| Condition: | Excellent |
| Case: | Hiscox Pro II |
Details about GPSR:
Classical Guitar
Andreas Kirmse, Lützner Strasse 76, 04177, Leipzig, Germany, https://www.kirmse-guitars.com/
Andreas Kirmse, Lützner Strasse 76, 04177, Leipzig, Germany, https://www.kirmse-guitars.com/
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