{"product_id":"glenn-canin-2023-spruce-madagascar-rosewood-double-top","title":"Glenn Canin 2023 (Spruce \/ Madagascar Rosewood) Double Top","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eThis 2023 Glenn Canin spruce double top represents the very best of contemporary American luthiery. Canin is renowned as one of the leading double top makers in the United States, with a reputation for unmatched playability, tuning precision, and tonal balance. His guitars are played by top concert artists and professors worldwide, most notably Celil Refik Kaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eWhile I have had several of Glenn’s cedar double tops in my shop, this is the first recent spruce\/balsa model to come through — and it is simply exceptional. Open, relaxed, and lyrical in character, it combines the sparkle and clarity of spruce with the warmth and depth of a perfectly executed double top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce, double top with balsa core (chevron pattern visible under light)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar rosewood, striking figure with dark accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eScale length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eNut width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim C-shape, highly comfortable and thin profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low setup (3mm \/ 2.2mm approx.) with room for adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torres-inspired with green highlights and wheat motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eTie block:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echoes rosette motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevated for ease of access to upper frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eSoundport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds openness and projection for player and audience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barnett (smooth and precise)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, only light signs of play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eSound and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eThe first and second strings of this guitar are simply breathtaking — immediate, singing, and deeply responsive. Melodies emerge effortlessly, requiring little effort to project, and the trebles remain round and lyrical even under the lightest touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eThe basses are muscular and full of presence, balancing beautifully with the trebles without overshadowing them. The sustain is remarkable, among the very best of any double top I have played, and the intonation is flawless across the entire fingerboard — something Canin’s guitars are especially known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eColors are abundant and wide-ranging, from metallic brilliance to sweet, sultry tones reminiscent of Torres and Simplicio. Whether played pianissimo with nuance or pushed to its full dynamic power, the guitar remains stable, balanced, and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eGlenn Canin’s guitars are consistently praised as some of the most comfortable instruments available today. This example is no exception, with a slim, thin C-shaped neck and a very low action that still allows for aggressive playing without buzzing. The elevated fingerboard further enhances accessibility, making upper-register playing effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3313\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eAesthetic Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3666\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eBearclaw figuring in the spruce top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eSubtle balsa chevroning visible in the right light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eRefined rosette and tie block design with green accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003eMadagascar rosewood back and sides with elegant grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003eElevated fingerboard and soundport for modern playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3666\"\u003eBarnett tuners for smooth, precise adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eClosing Thoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003eThis 2023 Glenn Canin spruce double top is one of the most satisfying modern guitars I could offer. It offers the clarity and sparkle of spruce, the depth and projection of a balsa double top, and the comfort and precision that have made Glenn’s instruments so sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4073\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4071\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:evan@guitarcollection.com\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\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-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4259\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method (Wire, Wise, etc). 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