2017 Jochen Rothel CD/SW

Year	2017
Top	Cedar
Back & Sides	Satinwood
Scale Length	650 mm
Nut width	52 mm
Finish	French Polish
Country	Germany
Luthier	Jochen Röthel

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The soundboard and sides of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The back and sides of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The bridge and saddle of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The back and heel of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The headstock and tuners of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The front of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The side of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The back of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The rosette of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

The label of a 2017 Jochen Rothel classical guitar made with cedar and satinwood

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Description

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 throughout the guitar. The cedar top is extremely stiff and perfectly quarter-sawn, and the back and sides are made of eye-catching, exquisitely quilted satinwood. The guitar is quite lightweight and plays comfortably. The tone is steady and clear in all registers, and very well balanced. It has a punchy, immediate response with a plump and juicy quality to every note - up into the trebles. With a highly refined sound, excellent volume and sustain, this guitar has it all. Although a second-hand guitar it is in excellent condition with only some minor blemishes and wear in the top. Otherwise a top example from this great maker.

A hardshell case is included with this guitar.

Background

In our opinion, Jochen Rothel is one of the finest luthiers working out of Germany today. Having grown up in a wood-working family, his passion for guitar making began shortly after high school. His background and training started with an apprenticeship at Lakewood Guitars, and he went on to complete a "Gesellenbrief" and ultimately a "Meisterbrief" (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.