Hippner Concert Level Classical Guitar NOS

Up for sale is an exceptional, excellent condition 2022 Darren Hippner "Esteso Tribute" classical guitar, hand-built in Point Roberts, Washington. This specific instrument is number 22-38. This replica beautifully captures the traditional, nuanced character of Domingo Esteso's legendary designs, utilizing a 7-fan bracing system to deliver a highly expressive voice instead of the boomy, neutral tones found in larger modern guitars. [1]

Premium Tonewoods & Craftsmanship

• The Top: Solid premium Spruce, providing a voice full of sparkling trebles and clear articulation.
• Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood, adding a balanced, deep, and focused bass response.
• Neck & Headstock: A comfortable Cedar neck capped with an elegant Rosewood headstock veneer.
• Binding: Beautiful flame Maple outer bindings that elegantly frame the body.
• Fretboard: An Ebony fingerboard with frets in brand-new condition, featuring custom-rounded and polished fret ends for exceptionally smooth playability. [1]

Condition

• Structural Condition: Flawless. There are absolutely no cracks in the top, back, or sides of this instrument.

Specs & Playability

• Scale Length: 650mm.
• Nut Width: 52mm.
• Tuners: High-ratio gold finish tuning keys which operate exceptionally smoothly and offer rock-solid tuning stability.
• Action Height: Setup perfectly for professional concert dynamic range at 3.5mm on the Low E and 3.0mm on the High E at the 12th fret. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

What's Included

• 2022 Darren Hippner "Esteso Tribute" Guitar (No. 22-38 )
• Good Quality Travel Case

Please see my other listings for more fine Classical and Acoustic guitars. This instrument will be carefully packed, fully insured, and safely shipped. [1]