{"product_id":"carsten-kobs-cedar-brazilian-rosewood-doubletop","title":"Carsten Kobs Cedar\/Brazilian Rosewood doubletop","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"559\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"572\"\u003eFew modern makers are as admired as \u003cstrong data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eCarsten Kobs\u003c\/strong\u003e of Hamburg, Germany. His instruments are played by artists such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eDavid Russell\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"711\"\u003eZoran Dukić\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eAniello Desiderio\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his waiting list is among the longest in the world. Each guitar he builds is a complete artistic statement, filled with refinement, color, and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"915\"\u003eThis 2025 model is a spectacular example of his recent work, featuring a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"988\"\u003ecedar Nomex double top\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e. The construction is incredibly lightweight, yet the guitar feels alive with energy the moment you touch it. Even while speaking near it, the top begins to resonate. It represents the absolute peak of Kobs’ modern double top design, combining the sensitivity and tonal palette of the best traditional guitars with the effortless power of a modern concert instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1440\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003e650 mm scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003eCedar Nomex double top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003eRaised fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eScheller engraved tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood headplate veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eC-shaped neck profile with low, comfortable action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eDark rosewood bridge with generous adjustment range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003eSound and Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eThe sound of this guitar is nothing short of mesmerizing. It has a haunting mix of depth, warmth, and crispness that makes every note feel alive. The first thing that stands out is the clarity of the fundamental combined with a remarkable overtone structure. You hear not only the note you play, but a halo of sympathetic vibrations that enrich it from every direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2151\"\u003ebasses are thunderous and deeply tuned\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a main air resonance around low E, producing a wide and open sound that seems to expand as you play. When tuned to drop D, the power becomes nearly orchestral, reminding me of the very best guitars by Matthias Dammann, Michel Brück, and Jakubiszyn. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003etrebles are sweet, lyrical, and endlessly colorful\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for profound control over tone color and dynamic shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2577\"\u003eThis guitar encourages you to explore every subtle nuance. The sensitivity is so high that you can lean into a note or let it ring untouched and it responds beautifully either way. The sustain is long and singing, never decaying abruptly, and the guitar projects easily without losing its intimacy or refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2896\" data-start=\"2893\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2911\" data-start=\"2898\"\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"2912\"\u003eCarsten Kobs is known not only for his refined design and masterful execution, but also for his obsessive attention to the final voicing of each instrument. After completing construction, he carefully adjusts tiny tonal aspects of every guitar by hand. He listens for balance, sustain, and response, then fine-tunes the top and braces until each note rings exactly as he envisions. This extra level of individual refinement gives his guitars their unmistakable character and explains why players so often describe them as living, breathing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3718\" data-start=\"3468\"\u003eCarsten’s work continues to evolve with every guitar he builds. This 2025 model captures his unique approach to tone and craftsmanship in its most complete form, representing a modern concert guitar that is as beautiful to look at as it is to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3723\" data-start=\"3720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3814\" data-start=\"3725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3812\" data-start=\"3725\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3810\" data-start=\"3785\"\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=\"3942\" data-start=\"3816\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd Day Air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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