Description
2024 Toni De Stefano TDS Concert Spruce EIRW
Features
| Model | 2024 Toni De Stefano TDS Concert Spruce EIRW |
| Condition | New – Showroom Condition |
| Scale | 650mm |
| Finish | French Polish |
| Tuners | Rubner Premium machines |
| Case | Eastman Fiberglass HSC in Blue – see photos, fits the guitar perfectly |
Tone Woods
| Top | Select Red Italian Spruce, source is Val di Fiemme (Stradivari’s spruce) |
| Sides/Back | EIRW (East Indian Rosewood) |
| Neck | Khaya Mahogany |
| Bridge | Indian Rosewood |
| Head Plate | EIRW |
| Fingerboard | Ebony (Diospyros ebenum) via Cameroon |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 52mm |
| String Spacings | 43mm – 49.5mm- 57mm at 1st fret – 12th fret – saddle |
| Overall length | 38 3/4″ |
| Body length | 19″ |
| Upper bout width | 10 3/4″ |
| Waist Width | 9 1/4″ |
| Lower bout width | 14 7/8″ |
| Body depths | 3 7/16″ & 3 13/16″ upper bout to lower bout |
| Weight | 3lbs. & 0 oz. |
| Action | 3.9mm to 3.25mm Low E to High E |
| CITES | Not Required – Please read link to the left |
2024 Toni De Stefano TDS Concert Spruce EIRW
Comments
Toni De Stefano is one of numerous incredibly talented Italian luthiers that have chosen to work with me and it is another in a line of spectacular guitars. This is one of his Concert Models, as defined by the TDS designation, his initials obviously, clearly a work of art as can be seen in the photos. She is superbly and clearly voiced, with excellent projection, bold and direct, with lyrical qualities that many wish they had available and workmanship that is to be admired. He builds in the traditional sense with a 7 fan bracing system using all wood.
Rubner Machines have a long line of top end machines, which is not really known about here in the States. These are excellent machines, complimenting the guitar perfectly. The case is from Eastman, fitting the guitar really well. The purfling work is exemplary, classic and elegant, as you can see clearly in the accompanying photos. The play is superb, while the sound is sublime, balanced, nuanced and lyrical. An excellent offering from Master Toni.
It is an honor to have his guitars here in our gallery. The guitar is simply superb. Toni specializes in historical instruments, from Hauser to Torres, Simplicio, Lacote, Panormo, Terzina, as well as Baroque Instruments and Lutes. His work is simply to die for as you can see in this page here. Read more about Toni De Stefano at this page
Toni De Stefano was born in Milan on 13 October 1975. In 1999 he enrolled at the Civic School of Violin Making in Milan where, over the years, he managed to learn the most refined techniques concerning the construction of plucked instruments. At the same time as the courses last, it begins to put into practice the lessons received; immediately began to build classical guitars according to the ancient Spanish tradition.
In 2004 he finished his studies at the Civic School of Violin Making in Milan specializing in the construction of musical instruments with a penchant for ancient music.
Subsequently, he began a post-diploma internship in Bologna at the violin maker Anna Radice, where he deepened the constructive themes of the baroque instruments of the Baroque period. Thanks to the collaboration with various professionals in the music field, he has deepened in recent years the techniques of construction and repair of plucked musical instruments ranging from the nineteenth century to the present day.
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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 – 240815-2024 Toni De Stefano Concert Spruce EIRW – She plays like melted butter. My typical discussion and pieces that highlight the power and voice of the ranges. I adore this guitar and Toni, highly respecting his attention to detail and artisanship.
My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.
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Shipping:
Premium HSC is included in your purchase price.
Your listed Price does NOT include Shipping to the 50US
Please note that as a Global Statement for my site, for Tuning machines, Accessories, and most guitars, that Shipping is NOT Free any longer. Costs have gone up dramatically. Regardless of what or where you might read on the site, shipping is not free any longer. Choose the least expensive method, if available, or Expedited if you want them quicker. My apologies. Rich
Please DO NOT Choose USPS Media Mail to ship a guitar or a Hard Shell Case – choose FedEx Home or Ground Delivery or any Expedited Method. The more expensive a guitar, the more likely you should choose a 1 or 2 day method. It’s pure common sense, especially when it is too hot or too cold outside.
I have added numerous options for you to choose the cost and method, including USPS Priority and Express, as well as FedEx options (we can substitute UPS for FedEx, simply indicate your preference in the Notes window at Check Out).
Thank you!
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Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping.
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.
All guitars come with a standard accessory package including extra sets of strings, humidifier and more to help you care for and maintain your classical guitar. This is our small way of saying thank you for doing business with Savage Classical Guitar – Rich
Warranty
This classical guitar carries a 1 Year warranty from the luthier
Please read my Return Policy
Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me)
Email me directly if you need more info: rich at savageclassical dot com
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