Bernhard Kresse - 2021 A-Type
Bernhard Kresse - 2021 A-Type
Overview
Overview
Bernhard Kresse is a very respected German master luthier based in Cologne. He is one of the most sought-after guitar makers worldwide, especially when it comes to replicas of 19th-century guitars. In the course of his career, he restored an impressive number of historical guitars and gained extensive knowledge about these instruments. Many of his guitars have been recorded by international musicians over the last decades.
As expected this guitar made in 2021 is a very lovely and well-made instrument. It is a concert model of his own design that has an elaborate cedar-lattice-bracing on a spruce top. This rather modern element is counterbalanced by traditional Indian Rosewood back and sides. In addition, the raised fingerboard is made in the Viennese style, suspended above the soundboard, and equipped with an internal mechanism that allows the height of the strings to be adjusted with a simple key. Finally, the headstock is adorned with superb Scheller machine heads, which contrast with the dark, figured Ziricote head veneer.
Our fascination for this guitar also applies to its sound. The very clear and easy to modulate tone has an elegant charm, with a notorious power and projection. The impressive ease of playing and the pure transparency of the tone in the trebles make this guitar a highly mesmerizing instrument. In summary, it is a true gem from one of the most experienced luthiers in Germany.
| Luthier: | Bernhard Kresse |
| Construction year: | 2021 |
| Top: | Spruce |
| Body and sides: | Indian Rosewood |
| Scale: | 650 mm |
| Nut: | 53 mm |
| Weight: | 1750 grams |
| Air resonance frequency: | F# |
| Tuners: | Scheller |
| Case: | Eastman Hardshell |
| Condition: | New |
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