{"product_id":"mark-usherovich-2025-spruce-doubletop","title":"Mark Usherovich 2025 (Spruce Doubletop)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eThis 2025 concert guitar from \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eMark Usherovich\u003c\/strong\u003e of Niagara Falls, Canada represents the continued refinement of one of today’s most distinctive double-top builders. Mark’s instruments are known for their featherlight weight, lush sustain, and intoxicating bass resonance, and this latest example shows why his work has been turning heads among both players and collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eBuilt with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eexceptionally old spruce outer top\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003enomex-core double-top construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guitar achieves a remarkable blend of warmth and clarity. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eseven-fan bracing pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e is minimalist and ultra-responsive, giving the instrument an immediate, open feel with a lively bloom and tremendous sensitivity to touch. Despite its power and projection, it retains a natural, traditional warmth that recalls the finest Spanish guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eThe sound is deeply satisfying, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003emain air resonance tuned strikingly low\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing basses that feel almost subsonic in depth yet never muddy. The trebles remain crystalline and pure, rich with overtones that give the tone a cozy, blooming quality. The guitar excels both in standard tuning and in drop D, where the deep resonance feels especially intoxicating. The sustain and sympathetic response are beautifully balanced, creating an immersive tonal experience that feels alive under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eMark’s background as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003edrum maker\u003c\/strong\u003e is evident in the percussive integrity of the attack. Each note has a clean, immediate presence without sacrificing musical warmth. The instrument manages to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003estraddle the line\u003c\/strong\u003e between modern double-top power and the organic sustain of traditional Spanish builds. As Evan notes in the review, the guitar “feels like a Torres or Simplicio in spirit, yet plays and projects like a world-class modern concert guitar.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce \/ Nomex double-top \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 648 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-fan lattice hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French polish top, oil-finished bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish cedar, C-shaped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony with 21 frets (extended for improved C-note response)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barnett tuners with custom engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine geometric mosaic with linked-square motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armrest, low air resonance, custom calligraphy label handwritten by Mark’s wife on every guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eMark Usherovich\u003c\/strong\u003e has been building fine, handmade concert classical and romantic guitars since 2004 and is currently based in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3647\"\u003eMark began his journey in Jerusalem, Israel, where his background in crafting wooden skin drums and his fascination with bowed instruments shaped his understanding of rhythm, color, and resonance. His tonal ideals draw from the complex character of violins and cellos, which continue to inspire his work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eHe studied extensively with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3695\"\u003eTom Blackshear\u003c\/strong\u003e of San Antonio, Texas, who shared his fine-tuning techniques and deep understanding of body resonance. With this knowledge, Mark developed his own construction approach that blends the warmth and depth of traditional Spanish guitars with the clarity, power, and dynamic range of modern double-top design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003eInspired by the legendary builders \u003cstrong data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4059\"\u003eSantos Hernández\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003eAntonio de Torres\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4108\"\u003eMiguel Rodríguez\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mark creates instruments that are light, responsive, and rich in tonal character. Each guitar is a personal expression of his life and travels, reflecting both artistry and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4387\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4387\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4385\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\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=\"4389\" data-end=\"4513\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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