Russia - Moscow

2016

648 mm

Cedar

Indian rosewood

Spanish cedar - 48 mm

Ebony

Body length : 480 mm - Body width : 275/235/360 mm - Body depth : 94/102 mm

1 208 g

3/3,5 mm

Very good : no crack, no repair, marks on the top : varnish redone by Vladimir Druzhinin.

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Vladimir Druzhinin was born in 1983 in Novosibirsk, Russia into a family of scientists. After graduating from Novosibirsk State University with a degree in particle physics, he continued his studies in the string department (double bass) of the Novosibirsk Higher School of Music. In 2010, he moved to Moscow where he met the luthier Timofey Tkach who hired him as an apprentice. Since then, lutherie has become his main activity. At the beginning his work was influenced by the Hauser I guitars of the 30's. Over time he turned to the Madrid period of the beginning of the 20th century, which represents a high point in the history of this instrument: Manuel Ramirez, Domingo Esteso, Santos Hernandez... The reason for this evolution lies essentially in the distribution and balance of the vibrating parts of the guitar: the top of course, but also the back, sides, neck... in order to harmonize their contribution in the formation of the sound to obtain a better efficiency on different points influencing the expressive and musical richness so specific to the guitar: dynamics, flexibility, uniformity, spectral breadth, clarity.

This guitar, dated 2016, revised by Vladimir Druzhinin, is in perfect condition, like new. The lutherie work is perfectly done with a tasteful aesthetics. The size and lightness shows the interest of the luthier for Torres' work. This gives a vibrating and responsive instrument while maintaining good precision. The trebles are singing and lyrical with round and firm basses. Its power, homogeneity and fast response make it a superb guitar that is easy and pleasant to play.