Description
Matt Rubendall 2017 Spruce EIRW
Features
| Model | Matt Rubendall 2017 Spruce EIRW |
| Condition | New – Showroom Condition |
| Scale | 650 mm |
| Finish | French Polished |
| Tuners | Premium Gilbert Machines |
| Case | Luthier Grey HSC – A Bam Case is available for an additional cost |
Tone Woods
| Top | Select Euro Spruce – fan braced all wood |
| Sides/Back | East Indian Rosewood – Double Sides and Back – solid – see below |
| Neck | Honduran Mahogany – adjustable – easy to manipulate |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Head Plate | Walnut |
| Fingerboard | African Ebony – elevated – nice! |
| Binding | Wenge |
| Purflings | Wenge |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 53mm at the nut, 62 neck width at the 12th fret |
| String Spacings | 45mm – 53mm – 62mm (1st – 12th- Bridge) |
| Neck Depths | 21mm and 25mm at 1st fret and 9th fret |
| Overall length | 39 “ |
| Body length | 19 1/8″ |
| Upper bout width | 11 1/8″ |
| Waist width | 9 3/8″ |
| Lower bout width | 14 3/8″ |
| Body depths | 3 5/8″ Upper Bout & 3 5/8″ Lower Bout |
| Guitar Weight | 4lbs & 7oz. |
| Action | 3.7mm at the low E |
Matt Rubendall 2017 Spruce EIRW
Comments:
Matt continues a fine tradition of New York City guitar building, coupling power and song in his latest offerings. Powerful and expressive, I was immediately impressed by her total experience. Singing, balanced, with projection and power. Matt is a driven builder, doing things his way, which I respect greatly. His commitment to doing what is best for the guitar, not being distracted by the “latest” craze, means that the guitar you own from Mr. Rubendall is pure in its goal. Be musical, be a concert classical guitar, with voice and power.
The sides and back are double walled, formed and glued together, adding a distinct stiffness to the overall structure. The internal back wood is a Big Leaf Maple, while the internal sides are mahogany.
The guitar demands high tension strings giving you push from the soundboard and the box as a whole. It is a distinct pleasure to play this guitar. You start smiling and lose yourself for quite a while.
Within a minute of playing either guitar that Matt personally brought to me, accompanied by his gorgeous wife, Sarah, I knew I was holding a keeper. His guitars, this one as well, have enormous power, coloration, depth and soul.
This particular guitar is very strong in the highs, mids and lows. It is a literal monster of voice and power. Very impressed. Strung with Carbon strings, she evidences a clear voice that plays well loudly as well as softly. The stiffness of the sides and back, in the pseudo-style of Friederich coupled with Contreras, make for a very active top that goes beyond what you might first expect. Matt is clearly demonstrating a new level of build and musicality, with force and power, that increases my appreciation for a luthier of this magnitude in such close proximity to myself.
The neck is easily adjustable, if you would peruse the photos attached, of the neck and the heel, with a simple allen wrench, you can adjust the angles, action, and feel of the guitar to suit your needs. As it is, you don’t need to do so, but you can if you wish. The guitar comes with the tool required.
Matt’s workmanship and attention to detail is superb. His knowledge of the guitar is massive. It shows in his builds. This is an excellent concert classical guitar in every regard.
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Media
MP3 Audio – 180218-rubendall-2017-spruce-eirw – Wow is the word. What fun it is to play on a Rubendall. Power and whoosh and intimacy and push. Great guitar.
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Video
MP3 Audio – 180310-Rubendall-Spruce-EI-clean – no reverb on this audio for the upcoming video – “Gamma di Preludio”
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Shipping:
Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch HSC is included in your purchase price.
Insured FedEx Ground, USPS Ground or USPS Priority/Express Shipping is included to the 50 US
Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS
Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping.
Very Important for International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any International Credit Card 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
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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@savageclassical.com
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