{"product_id":"robert-ruck-1984","title":"Robert Ruck 1984","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e1984 Robert Ruck\u003c\/strong\u003e is a truly special guitar, not only for its sound but for its place in Ruck’s legacy. This instrument is his \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e300th guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly marked on the original label and built at a moment when his voice as a maker was already fully formed and confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eWhat makes this guitar remarkable is its breadth of expression. With the most gentle touch, it produces a beautiful, satisfying hum that feels complete and musical on its own. But if you are willing to explore further and push the guitar a little deeper, it unveils an entirely different character, revealing the magic that defines the very best Robert Ruck guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eThis is a guitar that does not demand anything from the player. It simply invites you in, whether you want elegance and restraint or a bold, expressive palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eGuitar number:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eScale length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 655 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eNut width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new Sloane tuners with snakewood buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eThe spruce top has aged beautifully, showing warm color and maturity. It is traditionally fan braced, featuring six fan braces along with a slightly thicker diagonal brace that adds stiffness and focus to the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eThe back and sides are made from a gorgeous set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eold Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dark, straight grained, and understated, this is material defined by subtle elegance rather than flash. In the right light, its depth and refinement are unmistakable, and it represents the kind of Brazilian rosewood that is virtually impossible to source today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eThe rosette is classic Ruck, with a vivid red border and fine detailing that continues to reveal more character the longer you look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eNeck, Setup \u0026amp; Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eThe slightly longer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e655 mm scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e53.5 mm nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e offers generous spacing in the left hand, making this an especially appealing instrument for players who value room and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eThe guitar has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eprofessionally refretted\u003c\/strong\u003e, something many guitars from the 1980s truly benefit from. The frets are tall, smooth, and modern feeling, contributing significantly to the clarity, sustain, and overall playability of the instrument today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eThe neck has a comfortable C shape with a hint of D, without any flatness to the back. It feels immediately natural in the hand, and the action is low and effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eThe headstock features a beautiful Brazilian rosewood veneer, and the guitar is fitted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003ebrand new Sloane tuners with snakewood buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, which operate smoothly and complement the instrument aesthetically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003eThis guitar is all about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003erange and reward\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003ePlayed gently, it offers a warm, velvety sound with a deep, satisfying hum that feels complete even at the softest dynamics. The guitar vibrates freely in the hands and responds effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003eWhen pushed, it opens up into something entirely different. The basses become rich, powerful, and sustaining, while the trebles can easily shift from warmth to a clear, glassy brilliance. The dynamic spectrum is wide, colorful, and deeply expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003eIt is equally at home with delicate playing over the fingerboard or more assertive articulation, and it never feels constrained or limited. This balance between refinement and boldness is what makes this guitar such a compelling example of Ruck’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003eStrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3908\"\u003eThe guitar is currently strung with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3798\"\u003eD’Addario XTC 45 (all nylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which complements its character beautifully and allows the instrument to be pushed without becoming brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3928\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eOverall condition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3964\"\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for a guitar of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003eLight nail marks and normal playing wear are present throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4270\"\u003eThere are a couple of very small, well repaired cracks in the top, likely addressed by Robert Ruck himself long ago. They are stable, difficult to see, and have no impact on sound or structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4365\"\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood back and sides are crack free, with only minor marks from normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4431\"\u003eThis is a guitar that has been played, cared for, and respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4436\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4456\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4660\"\u003eRobert Ruck built more than a thousand guitars during his lifetime, and history has shown that exceptional instruments appear throughout his career. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4633\"\u003eNo. 300 from 1984\u003c\/strong\u003e stands proudly among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4828\"\u003eExpressive, elegant, and powerful when asked, this is a guitar that rewards curiosity and musical intent and earns its place among Ruck’s most compelling instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4830\" data-end=\"4833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to us at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4893\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"4895\" data-end=\"4920\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-bfiuxdzr.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4996\"\u003eWe ship worldwide via UPS. 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