{"product_id":"olivier-fanton-dandon-1993","title":"Olivier Fanton d'Andon 1993","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"591\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"605\"\u003eThis is a rare and fascinating seven-string concert guitar by the acclaimed French luthier \u003cstrong data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"696\"\u003eOlivier Fanton D’Andon\u003c\/strong\u003e, completed in \u003cstrong data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"737\"\u003e1993\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fanton D’Andon’s work is celebrated worldwide, and his instruments were famously favored by \u003cstrong data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eRoland Dyens\u003c\/strong\u003e, who performed on them throughout most of his career.\u003cbr data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"909\"\u003eThis is the first Fanton D’Andon to appear in my studio, and it’s a perfect example of his inventive spirit and refined craftsmanship, blending traditional French elegance with creative innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood (likely Indian Rosewood)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eSides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird’s Eye Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony-finished with matching headplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 strings – ingenious hidden seventh tuner design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rogers machines with custom matching buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent + (1 expertly repaired crack beneath bridge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003eOne of Fanton D’Andon’s most striking innovations appears at the headstock. Instead of the usual asymmetrical seven-string layout, he preserved a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003eperfectly symmetrical design\u003c\/strong\u003e by concealing the seventh-string tuner on the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003eback of the headstock\u003c\/strong\u003e, accessible through a discreet slot. The result is both visually balanced and mechanically clever, keeping the guitar’s lines elegant and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003eInside, a distinctive \u003cstrong data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e“whisker-style” fan bracing\u003c\/strong\u003e radiates outward in fine filigree, contributing to a unique resonance and clarity. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003eBird’s Eye Maple sides\u003c\/strong\u003e shimmer under light, contrasting beautifully with the darker rosewood back and ebony-black neck and head veneer. Every detail, from the green-and-tan mosaic rosette to the rosewood tie block, shows the tasteful restraint typical of top-tier French luthiery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2410\" data-start=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2417\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003eEven for players unfamiliar with extended-range guitars, this instrument offers a profound experience. The additional seventh string enriches the overall resonance, creating \u003cstrong data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003edeep sympathetic overtones\u003c\/strong\u003e that color every chord — even standard six-string voicings feel more expansive and orchestral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3147\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003eThe trebles are crystalline and lyrical, the midrange smooth and balanced, and the basses impressively deep without losing clarity. Whether tuned down to low B or C, or configured in creative double-drop tunings, the guitar rewards experimentation and inspires new musical directions. It’s ideal for soloists, arrangers, or ensemble players looking to explore beyond the traditional six-string palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3152\" data-start=\"3149\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"3170\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3170\" data-start=\"3159\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3427\" data-start=\"3172\"\u003eA beautifully preserved \u003cstrong data-end=\"3240\" data-start=\"3196\"\u003e1993 Olivier Fanton D’Andon seven-string\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining refined aesthetics, intelligent design, and an unmistakably French tonal character. Rare, artistic, and inspiring — a collector’s piece that invites endless musical discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3432\" data-start=\"3429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3521\" data-start=\"3434\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-end=\"3521\" data-start=\"3492\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3519\" data-start=\"3494\"\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=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\"\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3647\" data-start=\"3523\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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