{"product_id":"2022-enrico-bottelli-spruce-indian-rosewood","title":"2022 Enrico Bottelli – Spruce \/ Indian Rosewood","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"478\"\u003eThis 2022 guitar by the renowned Italian luthier \u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"527\"\u003eEnrico Bottelli\u003c\/strong\u003e was built for and performed on by the talented American guitarist \u003cstrong data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eAytahn Benavi\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose performance\/recording on it can be viewed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a-hpW3wqLmY\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. With only one owner and very light signs of use, it remains in excellent condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eBottelli’s guitars are considered among the finest concert instruments available today, often played by world-class artists such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eXavier Jara\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IBmRSRhDCBY\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"918\"\u003esee here\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Every detail of this instrument radiates elegance, from its refined craftsmanship to the way the entire body vibrates with each note. The sound is clear, alive, and deeply expressive, a reflection of Bottelli’s decades of devotion to the art of guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eYear: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003eScale Length: 640 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003eNut Width: 51 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003eTop: European Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eCondition: Excellent, one owner, minimal wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003eThis guitar combines warmth, clarity, and projection in perfect proportion. The response is immediate and fluid, with a deep, resonant bass and sweet, singing trebles. Each note carries a sense of fullness and sustain that makes the instrument feel alive under the fingers. Its elegant tone and effortless playability make it a consummate concert instrument, capable of both intimacy and power in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1912\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003eAbout Enrico Bottelli\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003eEnrico Bottelli\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Milano, Italy in 1961 and has been building classical guitars slowly, meticulously, and lovingly since 1988. His magnificent concert instruments are esteemed worldwide by professional musicians and collectors for their elegant, highly responsive tone, refined visual beauty, and precise craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003eHis first experience in luthiery began in 1981 under the guidance of master luthier \u003cstrong data-end=\"2352\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003eCarlo Raspagni\u003c\/strong\u003e. He later attended a steel-string guitarmaking course with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003eErvin Somogyi\u003c\/strong\u003e in Berkeley, California (1982), studied the innovative \u003cstrong data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003eKasha system\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2508\"\u003eRichard Schneider\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1988, and then in 1994–95 studied the traditional Spanish approach to classical guitar making with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2656\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003eJosé Luis Romanillos\u003c\/strong\u003e. These influences, combined with deep study of early 20th-century Spanish masters such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2836\" data-start=\"2747\"\u003eAntonio de Torres, Enrique Garcia, Manuel Ramirez, Hermann Hauser I, José Romanillos,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"2856\" data-start=\"2841\"\u003eDavid Rubio\u003c\/strong\u003e, continue to inform his work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3424\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003eBottelli’s guitars are known for their exceptional responsiveness, lightness, and musicality, offering a wide range of tonal colors with a balanced blend of deep bass, warm midrange, and clear, singing trebles. Through his meticulous selection of rare tonewoods and impeccable attention to detail, his instruments stand out for their unblemished craftsmanship and aesthetic grace. His work has been displayed at major exhibitions across Europe and the United States and is offered exclusively through select dealers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3429\" data-start=\"3426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3431\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-end=\"3518\" data-start=\"3489\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3516\" data-start=\"3491\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3646\" data-start=\"3522\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd Day Air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. Please contact for payment information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51255704060196,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Botelli2022-2.jpg?v=1761831678","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/2022-enrico-bottelli-spruce-indian-rosewood","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}