{"product_id":"carsten-kobs-2015-cedar-doubletop","title":"Carsten Kobs 2015 Cedar Doubletop","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eThis 2015 guitar from Hamburg-based luthier \u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eCarsten Kobs\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a fascinating look into the early maturity of one of today’s most sought-after double-top builders. Kobs’ instruments are played by many of the world’s top artists, and his waiting list now stretches many years, making an example like this, with a decade of natural aging and tonal development, a rare opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eThe instrument features Kobs’ hallmark \u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"890\"\u003ecedar Nomex double-top\u003c\/strong\u003e construction paired with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eraised fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e and immaculate craftsmanship throughout. The cedar top displays an exceptionally tight grain and an understated satin finish typical of his earlier work, lending it a softer, more organic texture compared to his newer high-gloss guitars. The overall aesthetic is refined and understated, with every detail executed to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eback and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e are beautifully figured \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eMadagascar rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark linear grain and a rich, earthy glow that complements the warmth of the cedar top. It is equipped with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eScheller tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring black rollers and nickel plates, side-square markers at the 5th and 7th frets, and Kobs’ signature rosette in deep reds, browns, and blacks. The setup is low and comfortable with ample saddle height remaining.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eCarsten Kobs\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected modern classical guitar makers in the world, based in Hamburg, Germany. His instruments are played by leading artists such as David Russell, Zoran Dukic, and Aniello Desiderio. Known for his precise craftsmanship and deep understanding of tone, Kobs builds with a focus on balance, projection, and expressive range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003eHis double-top guitars combine traditional fan-bracing concepts with lightweight construction and refined voicing, creating instruments that are both powerful and lyrical. 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It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eexpressive and responsive\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of both dark, rounded warmth and bright, lively brilliance at a player’s command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eHarmonics emerge effortlessly, sustain is long and singing, and the guitar responds beautifully to dynamic phrasing. Even strung with nylon (not carbon) strings, the projection and clarity are impressive, producing a refined and natural power that feels alive under the fingers. It is an instrument that rewards nuance and depth, inviting expressive playing and tonal exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eExcellent condition throughout, with only light nail marks and faint stringing under the first string. 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