2012 Dominique Field SP/CSAR

Dominique Field is France's top builder of his generation. His work is now universally regarded to be as important, innovative and timeless as his predecessors and colleagues, Robert Bouchet and Daniel Friederich. Dominique has recently implemented a revised bracing system of diagonal bars on the back which distributes the tension to the sides (the sides also having 30 small vertical bars per side), and subsequently to the soundboard, resulting in increased clarity, punch and dynamic expression. The sound is very rarified and at the same time, extremely powerful. The tonal color palette is huge on this guitar and the dynamic range second to none. Aesthetically it is extremely refined in an understated way - from the shape of the plantilla, to the head carving to the intricate and elegant rosette. In our opinion, Field is simply one of the best makers in the world today. His instruments are currently being played by some of the world's leading concert artists including Eduardo Isaac, Vladimir Mikulka and the great flamenco artist, Vicente Amigo, among numerous others. Julian Byzantine recently took delivery of a new Field and is awaiting a second. Scott Tennant and Adam Holzman are also currently waiting for instruments. Field's wait-list is currently 17 years, making these virtually impossible to acquire. Despite this enormous demand, GSI is proud to be his exclusive world-wide dealer, receiving one instrument per year from him.

Orfeo Magazine #7 - French School Luthiery