{"product_id":"fritz-ober-2015-spruce-brazilian-rosewood","title":"Fritz Ober 2015 Spruce \/ Brazilian Rosewood","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar just miraculously became available. Fritz Ober, one of Germany’s most respected luthiers, is celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship and tonal refinement. This particular instrument from 2015 is a strikingly elegant example of his work, clearly influenced by the legendary Hermann Hauser I—from the rosette design to the headstock shape—yet with a voice and personality that are entirely its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are some of the rarest guitars to find on the planet as Fritz Ober has a cult-like following, for good reason. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e European Spruce, seven-fan bracing, Hauser-inspired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brazilian Rosewood, one of the most visually arresting sets we've ever seen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spanish Cedar, C-shaped profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony, 52mm nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 650mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Rosewood, French-polished, Hauser-style detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rodgers with Snakewood buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-applied French polish throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar is an exceptional example of traditional lutherie at its peak. The voice is open, resonant, and warm with a clear, singing treble register and deeply supportive basses. Volume and projection are outstanding for a traditional build, with remarkable sustain and balance across the entire fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trebles are sweet yet articulate, and the basses have a luxurious growl that never overwhelms. What sets this guitar apart is the evenness between registers, offering a seamless transition across strings and frets. There’s a sensitivity and dynamic flexibility to this instrument that allows the player to extract a wide color palette with minimal effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayability is superb. The neck is slim and comfortable, the action is low and buzz-free, and the frets are finely dressed for effortless movement. This is a guitar that feels alive in the hands, offering a highly responsive, organic playing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent. While it has been played, the guitar shows only light signs of use. The top is free of cracks and dings, with only minor surface wear and polish swirling. The back and sides are in pristine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2015 Fritz Ober is an extraordinary traditional concert guitar by every metric. 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