C-766, Lorenzo Lippi (Italy)

Description

New Concert Classical Guitar

Made in Milano Italy

Year 2024

CK Concert Model – RG51212

650mm scale with 52mm nut

Italian Spruce top

Indian rosewood back & sides

Spanish cedar neck

Ebony fingerboard

Indian rosewood bridge & head stock veneer

Snakewood & mother of pearl bindings

Gotoh 35G510P tuning machines

Hand rubbed French polish finishing

Hard shell case included

 

Guitars weight is 1.65 Kg / 3.637 lbs

Body length is 48 cm / 18.89 inches

Body depth is 9.5 cm / 3.74 inches

Upper bout is 27.5 cm  / 10.826 inches

Lower bout is 36.5 cm / 14.37 inches

 

” From Lorenzo’s website”

My brand new CK Model, which joins the more traditional Model as an alternative, is the result of research that engaged me in recent years.

The project started from the will to experiment the enlargement of the soundboard vibrant area. This kind of trick – certainly not new – was adopted by some luthiers as early as the 19th Century and on, up until today; but in my project I adopt completely unprecedented and exclusive bracing and construction solutions.

In order to enhance the vibrating surface, I have totally removed the central hole, replacing it with two classic holes on the side of the fingerboard; at the same time two curved bars in carbon fibre, really stiff and covered in fir, create a surface vibrating as a membrane.

A supporting cross shaped carbon fibre structure, fitted on the bands, together with the strong bars, is designed to concentrate the energy of strings on the soundboard strain. The soundboard is calibrated starting from a high thickness in the bridge area, (searching of both the body and the classic timbre, as well as the general balance of the instrument), which gradually fades to the borders (contributing to a very low-pitched note of the case, with deep bass and promptness of attack).

The result is an instrument with a rigid case and a highly vibrant soundboard. A really resonant, expressive, depth sounded instrument, with contemporary aesthetic and presence.

LORENZO LIPPI has been considered for a long time one of the most esteemed Italian luthier, well known for his refined works and for the high sound quality of his instruments.

He started his career mostly involved in building antique instruments and later, for years, also in classic guitars and mandolins.

He is deeply experienced as teacher at the “Civica Scuola di Liuteria” in Milan, where, since 1979, he had an active role in training a big part of the current Italian luthiers and also several foreign luthiers. Well known also for his organologic and technologic studies, he is author of several releases; recently he has written some items for the new edition of “Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments”; he is often invited to give lectures and master class overseas.

First Prize and Gold Medal at the “Third International Instrument Making Competition” in Pisogne (BS).

Since almost 40 years i’m working in the path of the centenarian tradition of Italian lutherie, building professional plucked strings instruments and searching for the blending between elegance and building refinement and a sound than can satisfy the most demanding professional.

Based on classic design but product of a incessant research and building evolution – maybe less visible – always aiming to improve sound and aesthetic quality, with highest care for a comfortable and easy playability.

The heart of the luthier’s work is largely invisible and quality can be found in details, which are often innovative and hidden: a long and sturdy experience is always the best warranty…

Several musicians all over the world (Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Italy, France, Austria, USA, Switzerland, China, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico and Greece) perform Lorenzo Lippi’s instruments.