{"product_id":"aboutalebian-2022-2025","title":"Aboutalebian 2022\/2025","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eThis extraordinary Saeid Aboutalebian began its life in 2022 in the hands of one of the most revered figures in the classical guitar world, Álvaro Pierri. Saeid seems to build a new guitar for Pierri roughly every two years, and this instrument was part of that lineage. In 2025, the guitar returned to Saeid’s workshop in Valencia, Spain, where the original top was replaced with his newest soundboard design, reflecting the most current evolution of his thinking in double top construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eThe result is nothing short of spectacular. In fact, this may well be the finest Aboutalebian guitar we have encountered to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eLike the standout 2024 example previously featured here, this instrument delivers that unmistakable Aboutalebian experience: immediate response, colossal dynamic headroom, and an intoxicating blend of power and nuance. But with the new 2025 soundboard, everything feels sharpened and refined even further. The attack is quicker, the sustain longer, and the color palette broader, all while maintaining remarkable balance across registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eVisually, the guitar is equally striking, with a luxurious set of Madagascar rosewood on the back and sides that adds depth both tonally and aesthetically. It is a true concert level instrument in every sense, built for the most demanding players and worthy of its elite provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eSound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eThe voice is deep, commanding, and electrifying. The basses bloom with authority and scale, yet never overwhelm the middle register or trebles, which remain sweet, singing, and incredibly sensitive to articulation. It is the rare guitar that can thunder when pushed and whisper with intimacy when required, lighting up with color under the lightest touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eThe updated soundboard gives the instrument an especially elastic feel, with effortless projection and a sense that there is always more power on tap. In a hall, this guitar simply carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saeid Aboutalebian latest generation double top soundboard, installed in 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevated for easy access to upper frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar rosewood with decorative tie block detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim C shape, fast and comfortable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall and impeccably finished for effortless playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eOriginal Year of Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally owned by Álvaro Pierri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003eExcellent overall, with professional work carried out by the maker in 2025 when the new soundboard was installed. The guitar presents beautifully and feels fully dialed in for concert use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003eSaeid Aboutalebian is widely regarded as one of the most exciting voices in the modern double top world. Iranian born and now based in Valencia, Spain, he has built a formidable reputation for instruments that rival the very best being made today. His guitars are known for their explosive power, kaleidoscopic tonal range, and astonishing sensitivity, and his waiting list continues to grow as more top artists place their trust in his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3532\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-k5zux585.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3660\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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