{"product_id":"michael-fontenot-2024-cedar-doubletop-indian-rosewood-640mm-scale","title":"Michael Fontenot – 2024 Cedar Doubletop, Indian Rosewood, 640mm Scale","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the 19th guitar built by American luthier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Fontenot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based in Fredericksburg, Texas. A retired pediatrician turned builder, Fontenot’s instruments reflect meticulous craftsmanship and a clear passion for the art. This example—his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#19\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—marks a notable turning point in his output, showing refinement well beyond what you'd expect at this stage of a luthier’s career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the time of listing, Fontenot’s instruments remain extremely affordably priced for the quality—something likely to change as word spreads.\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 Cedar doubletop with balsa core\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 Indian Rosewood\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 640mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52mm\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 Slightly raised ebony\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 C-shaped, slim profile\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 Simple machines (upgradeable)\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 French Polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated dark wood armrest, wood ring rosette\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\u003eFontenot’s recent guitars feature a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow main air resonance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which contributes to the rich, piano-like bloom of bass notes and an enveloping tonal presence. Despite its compact 640mm scale, this guitar exhibits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrong projection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexceptional evenness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewarm tonal palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout all registers. Sustain on the upper strings is excellent—especially impressive given that this example is strung entirely with nylon strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar responds well to a light touch but has ample headroom for expressive phrasing. The armrest is seamlessly integrated and adds comfort during long playing sessions, while the raised fingerboard allows easier access to upper positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvan notes this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esuper playable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexpressive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecolorful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guitar that confidently holds its own next to much more expensive instruments.\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\u003eLike new – no wear or repairs.\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 guitar is an ideal opportunity to own a high-quality, handmade doubletop by a talented and rapidly rising American builder. With prices currently well below market norms for this quality level, Fontenot’s instruments are a fantastic find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo inquire about this guitar, please email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca disabled\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd Day Air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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