{"product_id":"michel-belair-2024-cedar-double-top","title":"Michel Belair – 2024 Cedar Double Top","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichel Belair has quickly established himself as one of the most refined and exciting voices in the modern classical guitar world. While many first discovered his work through his exceptional Friedrich-style concert guitars, Belair has more recently expanded into double top construction with remarkable success. This 2024 model is a compelling fusion of tradition and innovation, marrying the regal clarity and detail of a Friedrich with the power, responsiveness, and warmth of modern double top design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt with a cedar\/Nomex soundboard and Indian rosewood back and sides, the guitar features Belair's signature craftsmanship: meticulous detailing, a clean matte finish to the head and bridge, and tasteful aesthetic references to his inspirations. The rosette and tie block feature a tight mosaic framed by wheat motifs, a nod to iconic designs of Friedrich, Torres, and Arias. The waveguide inside the guitar—a small cylindrical mini-tornavoz, coined the \"waveguide\" credited to Dennis Tolz—enhances bass depth and lowers the main air resonance without sacrificing treble brilliance.\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 Double Top with Nomex\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\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 Spanish Cedar\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 Barnett\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 Matte French Polish\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\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Internal waveguide (inspired by Dennis Tolz)\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 offers immediate tonal rewards: tremendous clarity across all registers, blooming sustain, and an evenness of tone that makes phrasing effortless. The trebles are bell-like and expressive, with that rare balance of purity and character. The basses are rich and piano-like in depth without becoming overwhelming. As Evan noted, the instrument never surprises you with an awkward note or uneven response—everything is controllable and transparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotably, the guitar was strung entirely with nylon strings (no carbon), yet still produced exceptional clarity and projection—a testament to its voicing and sensitivity. It's an instrument that inspires musicality: dynamic range, tonal shading, and phrasing all feel intuitive. In short, it stays in your lap because it keeps pulling music out of you.\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 overall. A few minor marks on the soundboard (visible in photos), otherwise clean and well maintained.\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\u003eFor players looking for a double top that bridges the elegance of Friedrich with the power of modern design, this 2024 Michel Belair is a rare and compelling opportunity. These guitars are sought after by professional players for good reason, and this one is a standout example of his mature work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor inquiries, contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca disabled\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\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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