{"product_id":"rafael-turkowiak-opus-magnum-2020-spruce-burl-doubletop","title":"Rafael Turkowiak Opus Magnum 2020 Spruce\/Imayua Doubletop","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eRafael Turkowiak “Opus Magnum” 2020\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eDouble-top Alpine Spruce \/ Redwood | Lattice-braced | Imbuya Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eOpus Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e is Rafael Turkowiak’s highest achievement — a guitar that blends visionary acoustic engineering with rare, museum-grade materials. Built in \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e, this instrument features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"499\"\u003edouble-top soundboard\u003c\/strong\u003e pairing \u003cem data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eAlpine spruce from Tirol\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eold-growth redwood\u003c\/em\u003e, supported by an advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"613\"\u003elattice bracing system\u003c\/strong\u003e that maximizes projection and responsiveness while preserving a natural, organic tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eThe back and sides are crafted from \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"763\"\u003emaster-grade Imbuya\u003c\/strong\u003e with striking sapwood contrast — among the most visually arresting tonewoods in existence. Every element of the build reflects Turkowiak’s pursuit of acoustic perfection: an \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"966\"\u003easymmetric sycamore neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eelevated ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eintegrated armrest\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003ecustom tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e with ebony knobs and mother-of-pearl details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eA defining feature of Turkowiak’s design is his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e“Acoustic Tubes” system\u003c\/strong\u003e, built into the neck — the first of its kind in the world. These internal resonating channels enhance sound transmission from the nut through the neck to the body, increasing stiffness and resonance. 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