{"product_id":"2025-stephan-connor-spruce-cedar-doubletop-no-529-mana","title":"2025 Stephan Connor Spruce\/Cedar Doubletop No. 529 “Mana”","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eWhile this guitar has sold, please contact me about reserving the next Stephan Connor guitar.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"568\"\u003eThis latest creation from American luthier \u003cstrong data-end=\"629\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eStephan Connor\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a remarkable combination of power, refinement, and comfort. Built exclusively for GuitarCollection.com, No. 529 “Mana” features a spruce and cedar doubletop with Connor’s signature lattice bracing system, resulting in one of the most powerful and harmonically rich instruments he has made to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"940\"\u003eAt just \u003cstrong data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"948\"\u003e640 mm scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, it feels exceptionally comfortable while maintaining a full concert-level projection. The guitar is extremely loud and responsive, yet it stays stable and musical even when pushed, which is a quality that top-level performers will immediately appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003eSound and Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003eThe tone is deep, open, and richly layered. The basses are resonant and commanding, while the trebles remain clear and brilliant. The spruce outer layer adds sparkle and focus, and the cedar core provides warmth and tonal depth. Each note sustains beautifully, filling the air with a natural chorus of overtones that make the guitar feel alive and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1608\"\u003eA standout quality of this instrument is that it never breaks up under pressure. Even at maximum intensity, the tone remains round and musical, giving the player total freedom of dynamic expression. It is a guitar that rewards both delicate phrasing and powerful playing with equal poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1901\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003eFeatures and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2978\" data-start=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce doubletop with lattice bracing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2078\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2078\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2023\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Brazilian rosewood, straight-grained and elegant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2098\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eScale length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 640 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Refined C-profile and a slightly wider first-string edge for better control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony with position markers at 5, 7, and 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2301\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rosewood with bone saddle and an additional Sonoran ironwood saddle included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"2393\"\u003eArmrest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated and smoothly tapered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003eBindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flamed maple with double-line purfling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2569\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2569\" data-start=\"2499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2499\"\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Connor design with green, tan, and black mosaic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2654\" data-start=\"2570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2654\" data-start=\"2572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2572\"\u003eSoundport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetic adjustable cover, allowing open or closed configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scheller with white rollers and plain baseplates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003eRemovable tornavoz\u003c\/strong\u003e included, lowering the main body resonance and producing a deeper, old-world tone reminiscent of early 20th-century Spanish guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2877\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-gloss hand-applied French polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2978\" data-start=\"2929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2978\" data-start=\"2931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2941\" data-start=\"2931\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephan Connor, 2025, No. 529 “Mana”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2983\" data-start=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3000\" data-start=\"2985\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3329\" data-start=\"3002\"\u003eThe short 640 mm scale and Connor’s precisely refined neck profile make this guitar extremely comfortable. It responds effortlessly to every touch, providing a natural connection between the hands and the sound. Sustain is outstanding, with a singing upper register and rich bass resonance that lingers beautifully in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3334\" data-start=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3355\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3836\" data-start=\"3357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3375\" data-start=\"3357\"\u003eStephan Connor\u003c\/strong\u003e is among America’s leading classical guitar luthiers, with instruments played by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3479\" data-start=\"3461\"\u003eAssad Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3495\" data-start=\"3481\"\u003eEliot Fisk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3513\" data-start=\"3497\"\u003eMarco Tamayo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many other top artists. Working from his workshop in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Connor has built more than 500 guitars, each reflecting his pursuit of clarity, depth, and projection. His instruments unite the warmth of the traditional Spanish voice with the responsiveness and tonal balance that modern performers seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3930\" data-start=\"3843\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-end=\"3930\" data-start=\"3901\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3928\" data-start=\"3903\"\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-end=\"4060\" data-start=\"3932\"\u003ePlease note: \u003cstrong data-end=\"3978\" data-start=\"3945\"\u003eFree UPS 2nd Day Air shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e is included if paid via a feeless method. 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