German luthier Jochen Röthel wields his chisels like a chef his knives, coaxing a work of functional art that charms the senses with a myriad of flavors and textures, tones. This 2020 Classical is a feast most sumptuous. Gorgeous Cocobolo back and sides with rich reds and dramatic figure pairs with Red Cedar on top, Ebony bindings, and a mosaic rosette of diamonds in Rosewood. Gold Scheller tuners (also of Germany) add a touch of elegance to the headstock; otherwise Röthel leaves the woods to speak for themselves. And what a voice they wield. The trebles have an immediacy and power that draws the ear in, without overpowering the bass or mids. The bottom end is deliciously warm and adds a richness and presence in which we lost track of time each time we sat down to play. Delicious, indeed.
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- Status: In Stock
- brand: Röthel, Jochen
- Product Year: 2020
- Model: Classical
- Serial #: n/a
- New/Preowned: Preowned
- SKU: TMP2320
- Condition: A few small top marks.
- Body Type: Medium, Concert Classical
- Back & Sides Wood: Rosewood - Cocobolo
- Top Wood: Cedar
- Neck Wood: Cedar - Spanish
- Neck Profile: U
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Top Trim: Violin Lines
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Frets to Body: 12
- Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Instrument Finish: French Polish
- Body Bindings: Ebony
- Tuners: Scheller
- Tuner Finish: Gold with Ebony Buttons
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Pickup: None
- Pickup (y/n): No
- Body Length: 19.25 in
- Upper Bout: 10.875 in
- Lower Bout: 14.375 in
- Body Depth Heel: 3.625 in
- Body Depth Tail: 4 in
- Scale Length: 25.6 in
- Scale Length (mm): 650 mm
- Nut Width: 2.05 in
- Nut Width (mm): 52 mm
- String Spacing: 2.28 in
- String Spacing (mm): 58 mm
- Instrument Weight Pounds & Ounces: 3 lb. 5 oz.
- Case: Hardshell