$3,495.00
Historic Torres Proportions — In an Intimate 630mm Short Scale
The Wolfgang Jellinghaus FE 17-1A Natural Finish offers a fascinating opportunity to experience one of Antonio de Torres’s most celebrated historical designs in an especially comfortable 630mm short-scale configuration.
Based on the Antonio de Torres FE 17 of 1864, widely known as the “Tárrega guitar,” this reproduction captures the remarkably compact proportions and lightweight character of an instrument belonging to a formative period in the history of the modern classical guitar.
At only 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs, with a compact body and 630mm scale, the guitar feels wonderfully light and intimate in the hands. For players who appreciate shorter reaches and a more relaxed playing experience, this particular configuration makes the historical FE 17 concept especially inviting.
Its German “Moon Cut” Spruce soundboard and Maple back and sides create the foundation of the instrument, complemented by an elegant wood rosette, rosewood appointments and a beautifully executed hand-polished finish.
Unlike the intentionally aged relic interpretation of the FE 17-1A, this version is presented with a natural finish, allowing the clean lines, traditional woods and graceful proportions of the Torres-inspired design to take centre stage.
For the guitarist or collector fascinated by Torres, Tárrega and the origins of the Spanish classical guitar, this is much more than a reproduction.
It is an opportunity to experience history in a remarkably comfortable and playable form.
Historic, Lightweight & Exceptionally Comfortable — A Must Try!
Available on backorder
Description
Specifications
- Maker: Wolfgang Jellinghaus
- Model: Antonio de Torres Replica “FE 17-1A” — Natural Finish
- Design: Exact reproduction of the so-called Tárrega guitar (FE 17)
- Scale Length: 630 mm
- Nut Width: 52 mm
- Top: German “Moon Cut” Spruce
- Back & Sides: Maple
- Neck: Cedar
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Rosette: Wood rosette
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
- Nut: Bone
- Machine Heads: Der Jung 1:18 ratio tuning machines
- Finish: Hand-polished natural finish
- Case: Made-to-size hard shell case included
- Weight: 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs
- Overall Length: 96.5 cm / 37.99 inches
- Body Length: 45.7 cm / 17.99 inches
- Upper Bout: 25.4 cm / 10 inches
- Lower Bout: 33 cm / 12.99 inches
- Body Depth: 9 cm / 3.54 inches
The Guitar — The 1864 FE 17
The original Antonio de Torres FE 17 was built in 1864 and became widely known as the Tárrega guitar through its association with Francisco Tárrega, one of the defining figures in classical-guitar history.
The FE 17 belongs to the smaller designs found within Torres’s work and was considered in its time to be among his finer and more expensive instruments.
Its compact architecture is one of the most fascinating aspects of this Jellinghaus reproduction. This particular version takes that concept even further for today’s player with its 630mm scale, offering reduced reaches and an especially comfortable playing experience while preserving the distinctive proportions of the historical model.
The combination of German Spruce and Maple, its traditional wood rosette and understated natural presentation give the instrument a wonderfully elegant appearance rooted in nineteenth-century Spanish guitar making.
Rather than relying on an aged aesthetic, this version allows the beauty and simplicity of the historical design itself to become the focus.
Antonio de Torres — The Foundation of the Modern Classical Guitar
Antonio de Torres Jurado (1817–1892) occupies a singular place in the history of the guitar.
His nineteenth-century work helped establish many of the proportions, construction principles and acoustic concepts that would become fundamental to the development of the modern Spanish classical guitar.
His instruments became associated with important guitarists of the period, most famously Francisco Tárrega, whose work as a performer, composer and teacher profoundly influenced the future direction of the classical guitar.
The FE 17 belongs to this extraordinary chapter in guitar history — a period during which the identity of the modern classical guitar was taking shape.
Wolfgang Jellinghaus & The Milestone Luthier Centre
The Milestone Luthier Centre was founded in 2013 by Wolfgang Jellinghaus and Michael Zhang with the goal of exploring the history of classical guitar making through instruments based on influential master builders whose work established important new standards in construction and sound.
The project examines approximately 230 years of guitar-making history, studying significant historical designs and bringing their ideas back into the hands of contemporary guitarists.
Research and development takes place in Dortmund, Germany, while the guitar-making workshop is located in Guangzhou, China.
The FE 17-1A forms part of this exploration, providing today’s players and collectors with an opportunity to experience the proportions and character of an important Torres design.
Proud Canadian Dealer & Worldwide Availability
We are proud to be the Canadian dealer for Wolfgang Jellinghaus guitars and to offer these distinctive historical replicas to guitarists and collectors.
For current availability or additional information regarding this 630mm FE 17-1A Natural Finish or other Wolfgang Jellinghaus models, please contact Grand Guitar Salon.
Worldwide shipping is available.
Photography
Please Note: The photographs shown are representative images of the Wolfgang Jellinghaus FE 17-1A Natural Finish. The exact guitar pictured is no longer available.
As each guitar is individually produced from natural tonewoods, the instrument currently offered will possess its own grain patterns, colour variations and subtle visual characteristics while retaining the specifications and character of the model.
Additional information
| Weight | 12 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 112 × 51 × 21 cm |
