{"product_id":"max-cuker-2025-spruce-doubletop","title":"Max Cuker 2025 Spruce Doubletop","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eBuilt for GuitarCollection.com by Lithuania based luthier Max Cuker, this instrument represents an innovative and elegant approach to the modern double top concept. Cuker describes it as a natural double top, constructed with routed channels in the spruce rather than a balsa core. The internal structure is approximately seventy percent spruce and thirty percent cedar, resulting in a voice that retains the warmth and authenticity of a traditional concert guitar while offering the power and responsiveness expected from a modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eThe guitar has an immediately striking presence. It delivers notable volume, quick response, and a remarkably natural tonal character that is often difficult to achieve in double top construction. The balance across the register is refined, with a clear and expressive voice that is both warm and articulate. The overall sound quality places this instrument among the more naturally voiced modern double tops available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eAesthetically, the guitar features numerous thoughtful and distinctive details. A side soundport with a removable magnetic cover adds both projection and elegance. The asymmetrical headstock design is visually striking and pairs well with the smooth Barnett tuners. The raised fingerboard transitions into a beautiful strip of sapwood as it approaches the higher positions, creating a refined visual accent. The rosette is colorful yet understated, complementing the clean lines of the guitar. The integrated armrest enhances comfort without interrupting the aesthetic flow of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eErgonomics are carefully executed, with a comfortable neck profile and clean setup that support effortless playability. The combination of high responsiveness, natural tonal character, and refined visual craftsmanship makes this guitar an exceptional example of Cuker’s work and a strong representation of his partnership with GuitarCollection.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eNatural spruce and cedar double top with routed channels rather than balsa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eBack and sides: Santos rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eScale length: 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eNut width: 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eRaised fingerboard featuring an attractive sapwood accent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eSide soundport with a removable magnetic cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eFrench polished top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eIntegrated armrest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eBarnett tuning machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eComfortable neck profile and clean setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eSound and Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eThe guitar offers the clarity, headroom, and immediacy of a modern double top while retaining the character and warmth of a traditional concert instrument. The attack is quick and controlled, enabling both articulate passage work and flexible dynamic shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003eBasses are firm and well defined, mids are connected and even, and trebles carry a lyrical quality with excellent sustain. The instrument maintains a cohesive balance across all registers, allowing chords to project as unified sonorities and melodic lines to emerge without effort. Color changes, vibrato, and dynamic contrasts are communicated cleanly, making this a strong choice for players seeking a refined yet powerful modern instrument with a natural tonal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003eMaterials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eTop: Natural spruce and cedar double top with routed channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eBack and sides: Santos rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003eNeck: Traditional classical profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003eFingerboard: Elevated design with sapwood detail near the upper register\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003eFinish: French polish on the top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eHardware: Barnett tuners, magnetic soundport cover, integrated armrest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3627\"\u003eAesthetic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003eThe guitar reflects Cuker’s cohesive and distinctive visual style. The asymmetrical headstock immediately establishes the guitar’s identity, while the Barnett tuners complement its geometry. The rosette adds color and visual interest without overpowering the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"4184\"\u003eThe armrest is carefully integrated into the body, maintaining smooth visual continuity. The sapwood detail near the elevated fingerboard provides a natural and tasteful accent. Together with the magnetic soundport cover, the instrument presents a modern, refined, and elegant aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4189\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4204\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4279\"\u003eBrand new condition, direct from the maker. No marks, cracks, or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4284\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4307\"\u003eAbout the Luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4741\"\u003eMaxim Cuker is a professional guitarist and luthier based in Vilnius. He built his first guitar at age eighteen under the guidance of Yuri Zirin, later refining his craft through independent study and close examination of the work of Ukrainian luthier Nikolay Rudenko. His experience with instruments by Masaru Kohno, Jose Ramirez, Manuel Contreras, Dieter Hopf, and John Price has informed his tonal goals and design sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"5006\"\u003eIn 2014 one of his guitars received first prize at the Guitar Virtuosos luthiers competition in Saint Petersburg. Today his instruments are played worldwide, and his work continues to gain recognition for its blend of musicality, craftsmanship, and modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5013\" data-end=\"5096\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"5071\" data-end=\"5096\" 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5098\" data-end=\"5222\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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