Sergei de Jonge is a guitar maker from Canada who has gained worldwide fame and respect thanks to the unsurpassed steelstring and classical guitars he makes., he is considered one of the most prominent luthiers of his time worldwide together with for instant Linda Manzer and Michael Greenfield. This is his Standard model that is constructed CITES free to begin with, features African Blackwood back and sides and Bearclaw spruce top. His instruments are among the most detailed guitars that you can find today and are of a rare quality. Attention to the smallest detail and craftsmanship are typical for Sergei's guitars and they are all finished with a unique Shellac French polish finish.
This guitar is slightly smaller than a dreadnought, which gives the model more playing comfort, while retaining the grand voice of a dreadnought, which ultimately is what this guitar is all about. At first strum you can already hear that this is a very special and refined instrument, and the open, played in, tone reveals the importance of finesse, that is largely due to the use of Shellac, which lets the guitar breath. This is a very powerful and open sounding guitar but it is not only about volume and power, but actually even more about refinement and definition. The tone of this guitar in unsurpassed, A unique guitar in character in which the sweet sound, clarity, depth, and richness stand out. This is a rare masterpiece. Condition is "Very Good"; it has dings, nailmarks and playwear in delicate finish of both body and neck. Includes built in K&K Pure mini pickup and original hardshell case.
Specifications
Body Shape:
Standard Steelstring
Finish:
Natural Shellac
Body Material:
Solid African Blackwood
Top Material:
Solid Bearclaw Spruce
Lefty
No
Body Details:
Intricate wooden body bindings, trim and rosette, clear pickguard
Neck Material:
Mahogany
Neck Profile:
C-shape
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:
16”
Neck Details:
african blackwood headstock overlay
Nutwidth:
45 mm - 1 3/4"
Scale Length:
645 mm - 25 3/8"
String spacing:
58 mm - 2 1/4"
Bridge:
Ebony
Tuners:
Schertler open geared w/ ebony buttons
Pickup
K&K Pure Mini
Condition:
Very Good
Cosmetic Condition:
dings, nailmarks and playwear in delicate finish of both body and neck
Modifications/
Repairs:
Pickup built in
Tech Notes:
None
Travels in:
Hardshell case
Accessories:
None