David Merrin NEW 640 Spruce Indian Rosewood

David is an accomplished player and skilled constructor of classical guitars, and one of the emerging second generation of top flight luthiers.  He is one of only two luthiers in the world whose work is endorsed by Jose and Liam Romanillos.  He produces only a few high quality guitars per year, concentrating on design and craftsmanship of the highest order.  It's interesting that collectors who are reducing the number of their guitars always wish to hold on to a Merrin if they have one, myself included.

The guitar has a Spruce top with Bear-claw, and beautifully book-matched Indian Rosewood back and sides.  The finish is French Polish.  As can be expected, the workmanship is outstanding.  With this particular guitar David has changed his standard Rosette design to incorporate a herringbone-inspired design with a block pattern which is echoed in the purfling and inlay work.  David chose a Maple Headstock to contrast with the Cedar neck and has even incorporated Ebony inlay in the v-joint.  The air resonance is F#.  With its shorter scale of 640 the guitar is very easy to play and the standard body ensures good volume and projection.  Bass and treble responses are outstanding with good balance across the strings.  Tuners are Schaller GrandTune.  David keeps to a traditional fan-braced design. which results in a light guitar.  This guitar is not only responsive, but also it allows the subtlety and complexity of tone required for musical interpretation.   

Price £5,950