{"product_id":"dimitris-piperidis","title":"Dimitris Piperidis – 2025 Spruce \/ Indian Rosewood Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous 2025 instrument marks the first guitar commissioned for GuitarCollection.com by Greek luthier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimitris Piperidis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I first met Dimitris in 2019 at the Guitar Art Festival in Serbia and was immediately impressed by his work. Years later, I am thrilled to finally present a new custom-built Piperidis guitar—one that blends \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etraditional roots with modern sensibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar is based on a classic fan-braced construction, following much of the inspiration Dimitris has drawn from his mentor, the great Dominique Field. The design shows clear hallmarks of Field's influence, including the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall \"peones\" linings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout the sides, but the sound and feel are truly Piperidis' own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe voice is immediately warm, open, and inviting—even with less than an hour of playing time so far. It’s exceptionally even across registers, offering both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresponsive dynamics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea lyrical, colorful character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rare in a brand-new spruce guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest of all, this instrument was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom-ordered to my playing specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, resulting in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethin C-shaped neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and an overall playing experience that feels fluid and effortless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preSlide slideIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Rosewood, dark and richly figured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spanish Cedar, thin C-shaped profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony, 52mm nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 650mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Rosewood with matching design motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kris Barnett precision tuning machines with marbled buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preSlide slideIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Piperidis delivers a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear, warm, and balanced sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering immediate musicality and inspiring dynamic control. Basses are rich and resonant, the trebles have a singing, flexible quality, and the sustain is excellent even in upper positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the type of guitar that invites you to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeep playing and exploring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whether you're working on classical standards, romantic repertoire, or modern works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts immediate responsiveness, color palette, and superb ease of playability make it an especially attractive option for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserious students, competitors, and professionals alike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preSlide slideIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new, 2024 label, delivered to me in 2025. No cracks, dings, or cosmetic imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preSlide slideIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Piperidis guitar is a true gem—a rare blend of traditional inspiration and modern refinement at an accessible price. Congratulations to Dimitris Piperidis for building such a superb guitar, and we look forward to seeing more of his work in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are interested in purchasing or reserving this or the next incoming Piperidis guitar, please feel free tp contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree UPS 2nd Day Air shipping included if paid via a feeless method. Contact us for additional payment information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50597348606244,"sku":"","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Piperidis2024.jpg?v=1745809975","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/dimitris-piperidis","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}