Description
2014 Dominique Delarue #377 Cedar EIRW
| Model | 2014 Dominique Delarue #377 Cedar EIRW |
| Condition | Pre-Owned in Excellent condition – see below description |
| Scale | 650mm |
| Finish | French Polish finish |
| Tuners | Alessi machines – MOP buttons |
| Case | Leona HSC – a superb case as seen in the photos |
Tone Woods
| Top | Select Red Western Cedar with a Golpe installed |
| Sides/Back | EIRW – darker and bolder in color – very straight |
| Neck | Spanish Cedar |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Head Plate | East Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 52mm |
| String Spacings | 43mm – 50mm- 58mm at 1st fret – 12th fret – saddle |
| Overall length | 39 1/4″ |
| Body length | 19 3/8″ |
| Upper bout width | 11 1/4″ |
| Waist width | 9 1/2″ |
| Lower bout width | 14 1/2″ |
| Body depths | 3 3/4″ & 4″ upper bout to lower bout |
| Weight | 3lbs. & 8oz. |
| CITES | Not Required for EIRW – please read the link to the left |
2014 Dominique Delarue #377 Cedar EIRW
Comments
The guitar has just arrived. Photographed and played by me personally, first impressions are clear, sweet and silky. I will write more upon recording.
She has very little to no playing wear, except for the slightest bit of rubbing of the finish on the back in a localized area. The owner bought the guitar and then simply never played it. This is a “superb” classical guitar. Bear in mind that the accompanying photographs can be opened in a “new” window and blown up quite large, making it easier for you to inspect the instrument visually. There is nothing of note to say about her overall condition. The guitar was well cared for and then essentially left alone.
She has a beautiful round tone, very magical. Clearly voiced, depth in the basses, growl in the mids, crystalline trebles, with action at 4.0mm at the low E 12th fret and 3.5mm high E, with no evidence of buzz. You can drive this guitar.
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Dominique was originally inspired by the Ignacio Fleta of his then guitar teacher, and then later by Daniel Friederich. He considers his instruments to be somewhat of a blending of the qualities of both of these builders. His overall preference is to build with Western Red Cedar, much like Friederich, where he believes that the warmth, volume, sustain and beauty is unmatched.
Delarue guitars are noted also for exceptional tonal colors and a broad dynamic range with remarkable balance and clarity. Besides a ‘Friederich-like” sound, his craftsmanship is always elegant and refined. His woodworking skills were honed at an early age as evidenced by the delicate and intricate quality of his workmanship. Dominique’s workshop is located within Saint Chamas located within the Aix en Provence of France. South of Lyon and just Northwest of Marseilles.
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Media
Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is highly recommended including EQ manipulation, if possible. We record everything flat with just a touch of Reverb to relieve dryness. My goal is to record the guitar as realistically as is possible. I speak in the recordings, my thoughts about the guitar (and possibly other things?). My speaking also serves to give you my first impressions and to also give you a balance of the engineering (or lack thereof) versus the sound of the guitar. I simply do not have time to engineer much of anything. Thanks. Rich
MP3 Audio – 261003-2014 Dominique Delarue #377 Cedar EIRW – What a beautiful sound, where the buttery warmth and clarity of the voices are so clearly evident. This audio file matches up with the Video below, which you view on YouTube.
My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.
Video
2014 Dominique Delarue #377 Cedar EIRW
Video recorded October 3, 2026 with its matching MP3 above.
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Shipping:
Premium HSC is included in your purchase price.
Insured FedEx Ground, USPS Ground or USPS Priority/Express Shipping is NOT included to the 50 US
Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS or UPS
Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping.
Very Important: International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any CC as payment. All transactions must be finalized with Bank Wire Transfers for any amount over $1000 USD. Please see our discussion found here and scroll down to Customs – Duty and International Shipping . Thank you!
Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case.
It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up. -Rich
Warranty:
This classical guitar carries NO Warranty as it is pre-owned.
Please read my Return Policy
Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me)
Email me directly if you need more info: rich at savageclassical.com
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