{"product_id":"dominique-field-1998","title":"Dominique Field 1998","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eAbbreviated Listing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003ePlease note: This is an abbreviated early-access description. A full review with additional playing impressions will be available soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eA beautifully open-sounding Dominique Field from 1998, built during one of the maker’s most admired periods. Field’s guitars are beloved by players and collectors for good reason: they are refined, powerful, elegant, and outstandingly easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThis example has the unmistakable beauty of the great French tradition, with echoes of Hauser and Bouchet in its balance and refinement, while still offering the volume and projection expected from a world-class modern concert instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gp7p46\" data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eThis guitar has a crisp yet sweet treble voice that is very difficult to replicate. The notes simply fly off the strings, with a quick, clean attack and a wonderful sense of openness across the register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eThe sound has real body and depth, with a thick, almost creamy character balanced by clarity, focus, and immediacy. It is also exceptionally easy to play, which is one of the qualities that makes Dominique Field guitars so prized among concert players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bh54ps\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eDominique Field is widely regarded as one of the most important French makers of his generation. His instruments are known for their distinctive design language, including his elegant headstock, rosette, plantilla, and overall aesthetic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eThis 1998 example features a beautifully aged spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and a French polished finish. It is a visually gorgeous instrument and a fine example of Field’s best work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eThe guitar is in beautiful condition overall. There are two hairline cracks in the soundboard, described as virtually invisible, which were recently repaired by Richard Reynoso. The work is cleanly executed and the guitar presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xn2kfn\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominique Field\u003cbr data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003cbr data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003cbr data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Polish\u003cbr data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful overall condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hairline soundboard cracks, repaired by Richard Reynoso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"b03dx4\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eClosing Thoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eDominique Field guitars are among the most sought-after modern French instruments, known for their refinement, power, playability, and rarity. This 1998 example captures exactly why these guitars have become so loved by players and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eA full review and expanded description will be available soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53966693531940,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Field1998-3.jpg?v=1778942978","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/dominique-field-1998","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}