{"product_id":"nils-schebesta-cedar-doubletop-2025","title":"Nils Schebesta Cedar Doubletop 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eThis brand new 2025 concert guitar by German luthier \u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eNils Schebesta\u003c\/strong\u003e announces a striking new voice in modern European double top construction. Built specifically for GuitarCollection.com and delivered at the end of 2025, this instrument marks the start of Schebesta’s exclusive North American collaboration with GuitarCollection.com and stands out instantly for its exceptional clarity, lightning-fast response, and astonishingly lightweight build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eAt major festivals and player gatherings, Schebesta’s guitars have become a topic of conversation among players and collectors encountering them firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eFrom the first notes, the guitar recalls the best characteristics of the modern German school. Fast response, deep yet controlled bass, and a level of transparency that places the player fully in command of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eSchebesta’s work reflects a meticulous attention to structural detail and tonal balance. This guitar features a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003ecedar double top with a spruce inner layer and balsa core\u003c\/strong\u003e, executed in a distinctly individual way. Rather than following more familiar balsa constructions, the internal structure shows careful mass control, finely tuned bracing, and a thoughtfully engineered back system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eThe guitar feels immediately alive in the hands. Even before playing, the low mass and free vibration of the strings signal just how efficiently the instrument is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1566\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1568\"\u003eSound and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003esuper lightweight, highly responsive German-style double top\u003c\/strong\u003e, aligned with the lineage of makers such as Matthias Dammann, Michel Brück, and Carsten Kobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003e1,355 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, just under 3 lbs, the guitar feels almost weightless when lifted from the case. That low mass translates directly into immediacy and sensitivity. The instrument responds to the smallest changes in the right hand and offers exceptional control over articulation and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eThe basses are open, deep, and resonant without becoming loose or unfocused. Despite the power and light build, sustain is excellent, with notes blooming naturally and evenly. The trebles are clear, silky, and refined, never brittle or forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2517\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003eThis is a guitar that rewards a controlled and intentional right hand. It gives back exactly what the player asks for, making it especially appealing to players who value precision, nuance, and tonal authorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2551\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003eConstruction and Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3191\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2563\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar double top with spruce inner layer and balsa core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2636\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five fan braces between the double top layers, with additional fine structural tuning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2746\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003eBack and Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2778\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,355 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2834\" data-start=\"2789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2834\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2807\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised ebony fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom C-shaped neck, thin and comfortable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2911\" data-start=\"2894\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2923\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2958\" data-start=\"2948\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, comfortable action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3054\" data-start=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3054\" data-start=\"2987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2987\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barnett tuners with engraved plates and black rollers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3069\" data-start=\"3057\"\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, geometric design with restrained elegance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3191\" data-start=\"3121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3191\" data-start=\"3123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3132\" data-start=\"3123\"\u003eHeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim, weight-reduced heel for improved upper fret access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3193\"\u003eThe craftsmanship throughout is exceptionally clean, with precise joinery, a flawless finish, and a cohesive visual language that reflects a confident, mature hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3362\" data-start=\"3359\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3384\" data-start=\"3364\"\u003eAbout the Luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3677\" data-start=\"3386\"\u003eBased in Leipzig, Germany, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3431\" data-start=\"3413\"\u003eNils Schebesta\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of a new generation of European makers focused on efficiency, refinement, and player control in modern double top construction. His output is intentionally limited, allowing each instrument to reflect careful development and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3771\" data-start=\"3684\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-end=\"3771\" data-start=\"3742\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3769\" data-start=\"3744\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-dy5p747x.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3897\" data-start=\"3773\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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