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Irina Kulikova performs "Milonga" by Jorge Cardoso on a 2007 Jochen Rothel classical guitar
Description
This 2007 Jochen Röthel is a classical guitar with a spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, made by hand in Germany – heard in our video with Irina Kulikova playing Jorge Cardoso's "Milonga".
Elegant Details and a Nod to Romanillos
This particular guitar is built with a level of workmanship and attention to detail that is hard to surpass, and an elegant appearance that is near perfect. The mosaic from the rosette is inlaid on either end of the tieblock – a tip of the hat to Romanillos, whose influence is noticeable.
Spruce and Flamed Maple
The spruce top is extremely stiff and perfectly quarter-sawn, and the beautifully flamed maple back and sides give the guitar a warmer "glow" than its rosewood counterparts.
Sound
The tone is steady and clear in all registers, and very well balanced. With a highly refined sound, excellent volume and sustain, this guitar has it all.
Condition
Although used, this guitar is in excellent condition with only some mild wear in the finish. Overall a powerful and gorgeous sounding instrument that could satisfy the demands of any concert performer.
Background
Jochen Röthel: German Classical Guitar Maker
In our opinion, Jochen Röthel is one of the finest luthiers working out of Germany today. Having grown up in a woodworking family, his passion for guitar making began shortly after high school. His training started with an apprenticeship at Lakewood Guitars, and he went on to complete a "Gesellenbrief" and ultimately a "Meisterbrief" (the German "Meister" degree awarded by the guild and the state) after training at the famous "Staatliche Geigenbauschule Mittenwald" in the upper Bavarian Alps. Additionally, he has attended the famous Romanillos course. His high level of experience is evident in the quality of his guitars. Today he builds in Würzburg, Germany.
Inspired by Torres, Ramírez and Hauser
Through his restoration work and his contacts with collectors, Jochen has studied many great guitars by the old masters, including Manuel Ramírez, Vicente Arias, Domingo Esteso and Hauser I. His own building concepts are based on the traditional Spanish school of Antonio de Torres, Manuel Ramírez and Hermann Hauser, whose lightweight construction and low body frequencies he has adopted for his own guitars – sonorous and cultivated in character, yet powerful concert instruments.
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