{"product_id":"michel-bruck-2017","title":"Michel Brück 2017","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e2017 \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichel Brück\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e double top\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial no. 207, is one of the most responsive and reactive concert guitars I have ever played. Brück’s instruments sit firmly at the top of the modern double-top world, prized by leading professionals for their speed, clarity, and extraordinary expressive range, and this guitar is a textbook example of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eVisually, it is every bit as refined as it is powerful. The Madagascar rosewood back and sides are among the most striking sets I have encountered, glowing with deep reds, oranges, and warm browns that shift beautifully under light. Paired with Brück’s elegant cedar double top, the result is a guitar that feels confident and intentional without a single unnecessary flourish. The workmanship is flawless throughout, with subtle, understated details that reveal themselves the longer you look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eWhile built in 2017, this guitar was \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003erecently and lightly revoiced by Michel Brück himself\u003c\/strong\u003e, a process he approaches with the patience and precision of a true tonal perfectionist. Small, deliberate adjustments followed by periods of rest and evaluation brought this instrument to an exceptionally refined balance, further enhancing its already remarkable response and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eBrück’s guitars are played as main concert instruments by artists such as René Izquierdo, Tatyana Ryzhkova, Peter Graneis, and many others who demand absolute immediacy, control, and projection on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eThe defining trait of this guitar is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eextreme responsiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e. It reacts instantly to the smallest input, translating nuance directly into sound with no delay and no sense of resistance. Quiet playing remains full, present, and engaging, while even modest increases in energy cause the guitar to bloom effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eThe dynamic range is enormous, and the tonal palette is unusually wide for a double top. With small adjustments of the right hand, the guitar can move from dark, velvety warmth to brilliant, Hauser-like brightness near the bridge, all without losing clarity or balance. Unlike many double tops, there is no homogenized darkness here. Every register speaks clearly, and inner voices remain distinct even in dense chordal textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eBecause of its explosive nature, this is a guitar that \u003cstrong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003erewards precision\u003c\/strong\u003e. Players coming from thicker-topped or less reactive instruments may experience a brief learning curve, as over-driving the guitar can cause unnecessary spikes in volume. Once understood, however, the payoff is immense: effortless power, exceptional control, and a deeply intimate connection between player and instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eDespite weighing just \u003cstrong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e1,265 grams (under 2.8 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guitar produces astonishing volume and presence. It truly feels like driving a high-performance sports car, thrilling, immediate, and capable of far more than most players will ever ask of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003ePlayability is excellent throughout. The raised fingerboard, scooped heel, comfortable C-shaped neck, low action, and relatively tall frets make upper-position playing effortless, while the guitar vibrates freely against the body in a way that feels alive and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCurrently strung with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eD’Addario XTC45FF\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring carbon G and B strings paired with a nylon high tension first string, a setup that complements the guitar’s clarity and projection while preserving tonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3724\"\u003eExcellent condition overall, with only light signs of careful use consistent with a well-maintained concert instrument. No structural issues. Recently revoiced by the maker with outstanding results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3756\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 207\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3801\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar double top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3840\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3882\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3909\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised fingerboard (19 frets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable C-shape with scooped heel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4007\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scheller tuners with engraved plates, large ebony buttons, and white rollers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4105\"\u003eHead Veneer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4141\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,265 grams (approx. 2.8 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4193\"\u003eAbout the Luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4519\"\u003eMichel Brück’s double tops are widely regarded as some of the most responsive modern concert guitars being built today. Known for their lightning-fast attack, tonal clarity, and refined balance, his instruments appeal to players seeking maximum expressive potential and absolute control from a contemporary classical guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52010935877924,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Bruck2017-2.jpg?v=1770994255","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/michel-bruck-2017","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}