{"product_id":"daniel-friederich-1974-387-cedar-brazilian","title":"Daniel Friederich 1974 #387 Cedar\/Brazilian","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e1974 Daniel Friederich No. 387\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinarily rare example from one of the most revered makers in classical guitar history. While Friederich almost exclusively used \u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eIndian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e for his back and sides, this guitar was built with \u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wood he used only on a very small number of instruments. Only a handful of Friederich guitars are known to exist with Brazilian rosewood, making this a remarkable outlier within his body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood set itself is exceptional. Rather than the dramatic figure often associated with the species, this guitar features \u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"958\"\u003ebeautifully straight-grained Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, with subtle spidering that reveals its identity upon closer inspection. This type of material is both visually elegant and extraordinarily rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003ePaired with a mature cedar top, the result is a guitar that stands comfortably among the finest Friederich instruments I have encountered. Having this instrument in the shop truly feels like a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e“pinch me” moment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gp7p46\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eThe voice of this guitar is everything one hopes to find in a great Daniel Friederich. The sound is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003edeep, balanced, and regal\u003c\/strong\u003e, with remarkable evenness across the entire fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eOne of the defining qualities is how \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003euniform the response is from note to note\u003c\/strong\u003e. Playing chromatic passages reveals a perfectly consistent sustain and volume across the strings, giving the player tremendous confidence and control. Every pitch blooms naturally without any note jumping out or disappearing in the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eThe tonal character is warm and powerful, with a sweetness that remains present whether played in the lower positions or higher up the neck. Each string retains its own clear identity while remaining beautifully integrated into the overall voice of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eThe neck profile is typical of Friederich’s work from this era: comfortable and balanced, neither overly thick nor overly slim. The guitar currently plays with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003elow, comfortable action\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing expressive playing without buzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11ncrto\" data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eThe craftsmanship throughout is classic Friederich, from the instantly recognizable \u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003erosette design\u003c\/strong\u003e to the decorative tie-block motif and elegant purfling around the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eThe headstock features Friederich’s beautiful engraved central motif, polished to a higher degree than the surrounding surface so that it catches the light. The guitar retains its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eoriginal Fustero tuning machines\u003c\/strong\u003e, which function smoothly and complement the instrument perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eThe guitar presents very well for its age, with typical cosmetic wear consistent with a well-played instrument now more than fifty years old, including light arm wear and small marks in the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003eThe polish has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003eprofessionally touched up by a world-class specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the guitar remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003ecrack free\u003c\/strong\u003e, an impressive attribute for a Friederich of this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xn2kfn\" data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003cbr data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 387\u003cbr data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar\u003cbr data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003eString Spacing at Saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.5mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Fustero\u003cbr data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for its age, no cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eThe guitar is currently strung with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003eD’Addario XTC45FF\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring carbon G and B strings paired with a nylon high-tension first string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3674\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3943\"\u003eDaniel Friederich guitars are among the most celebrated instruments in the classical guitar world, played and recorded by generations of great artists. Within that already distinguished lineage, examples built with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood are extraordinarily uncommon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003eThis 1974 No. 387 stands as a rare and compelling instrument that combines Friederich’s unmistakable voice with one of the most coveted tonewoods ever used in guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4152\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013574193444,"sku":null,"price":75000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Friederich1974_287-2.jpg?v=1771515622","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/daniel-friederich-1974-387-cedar-brazilian","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}