Daniel Larson is pleased to offer a five course baroque guitar to the musician who needs a well-made, reliable instrument with an excellent tone - at an affordable price. This style of instrument has been chosen because it is comfortable and easy to play, with a very full tone. It is made to an original design after a study of the iconography of Spain and Italy of the 17th century.
This instrument is an exceptional value for beginners and experienced players. The flat back lowers the cost of production while maintaining a full, rich tone that is suitable for solo or continuo playing. It is made to be tuned A d g b e' like the modern guitar. Ten pegs are put into the head so the instrument can be strung with single or double courses.
This instrument is available as a basic model described below, or you can order it with the available optional features. The cost of the optional features are added to the basic instrument price.
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Price for basic model, including case:
- Baroque guitar and case- $2,450.00
In addition to the instrument described above and pictured enhancement features can be added to the instrument.
Optional features:
The basic model instrument comes with a good quality engelmann "A" quality spruce front. Other qualities of front wood are available as an optional feature. Please click on this link to go to the page that explains all of the front woods available.
Engelmann "AA" quality, add $45.00
Engelmann "AAA" quality, add $55.00
Western Red Cedar, add $45.00
Sitka Spruce, add $45.00
Figured Sitka Spruce, add $75.00
Fiemme Valley Italian Spruce, Add $65.00
Figured Fiemme Valley Italian Spruce, add $80.00
Italian Alpine Spruce, add $75.00
Oriental Spruce, add $100.00
The roses for this guitar model are made by Elena dal Cortivo. The design comes from an instrument made by Antonio Stradivari, surrounded by a delicate diamond-ring border carved into the front.
Spanish guitar by Daniel Larson, 2003
Basic guitar Features:
- String length - 64cm
- Body length - 43cm
- Width lower bouts - 26cm
- Width c bouts - 18cm
- Width upper bouts 21.5
- Overall length - 93cm
- Flat, figured maple back
- Figured maple ribs
- Mahogany neck and head
- Ebony fingerboard and head plate
- Rosewood pegs
- Engleman spruce front
- Nylon strings
- Form fitting Kingham Case
The extended bridge design, or beards, is standard on all models. The exact design will vary from one instrument to another thereby enhancing the one-of-a-kind quality of the instruments.
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