{"product_id":"carsten-kobs-2025-cedar-doubletop","title":"Carsten Kobs 2025 Cedar Doubletop","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eThis extraordinary 2025 concert guitar by Carsten Kobs represents a new high point in his already remarkable body of work. Built specifically for GuitarCollection.com and personally collected by Evan at Carsten’s Hamburg workshop, this instrument feels like a culmination of everything that has made Kobs guitars so sought after, while somehow pushing even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eMany modern German double tops impress immediately with power and lightness, yet often reveal subtle compromises over time. This guitar does not. It feels complete, confident, and deeply refined in every register, with a sense of balance and responsiveness that borders on the supernatural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThe cedar top glows with warmth and immediacy, and the Indian rosewood body provides depth, authority, and color. From the very first note, it is clear that this instrument was voiced to meet the exacting standards of GuitarCollection.com, with no corners cut and no sonic weaknesses left unresolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eThe first string on this guitar is simply breathtaking. It sings freely and effortlessly, lighting up the entire instrument with a purity and sustain that feels almost unreal. There is a vocal, angelic quality to the trebles that makes melodic playing deeply expressive and emotionally gripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eThe basses are thunderous and alive, moving air and energy in a way you can feel against your chest. They are powerful, rambunctious, and physical, yet never coarse or uncontrolled. The guitar responds instantly to touch, with a dynamic range that invites both intimacy and projection, making it equally compelling in a studio, salon, or large hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eDespite its immense power, the guitar remains comfortable and refined in the hands, with exceptional clarity across the registers and a natural, organic connection between player and instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eTop: Cedar\u003cbr data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eBack and Sides: Indian rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eScale Length: 650mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eNut Width: 52mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eTuners: Scheller tuning machines\u003cbr data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eCase: Leona carbon fibre case\u003cbr data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eBuilt: 2025\u003cbr data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eNotes: Built specifically for GuitarCollection.com and collected in person from the Hamburg workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eBrand new, in immaculate condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eAbout the Luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eCarsten Kobs has established himself as one of the most respected contemporary German luthiers, known for combining advanced double top construction with exceptional musicality and refinement. His recent instruments have garnered international attention for their power, balance, and responsiveness, and this guitar stands among the finest examples of his work to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2863\" 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-i9agxugi.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2989\" 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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