{"product_id":"steve-walter-2023-spruce-indian-rosewood","title":"Steve Walter 2023 Spruce \/ Indian Rosewood","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2023 concert guitar by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Walter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (his 324th build) is an exceptional example of modern American luthiery. Based in Arlington Heights, IL, Walter has become widely admired for his powerful, expressive guitars, and this particular spruce-top instrument is especially meaningful: it's from the same lineage of instruments Evan has played for over a decade in competitions and concerts around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its signature raised fingerboard, carefully refined neck shape, and all-wood lattice bracing system, this is an incredibly comfortable and responsive instrument that balances explosive power with nuance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e European Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All-wood lattice with defined resonance area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elevated Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 650mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 53mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Spacing at Nut:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 44mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slim, rounded C-shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Klaus Scheller with buffalo horn rollers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French Polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoundports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dual (ruck-style)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar has outstanding projection and clarity—an ideal modern concert voice. The all-wood lattice system focuses resonance toward the center of the soundboard, yielding immediate response with no sacrifice in sustain or depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this particular guitar stand out is how deeply musical it feels under the fingers. As Evan notes in the video, the Walter \"activates\" more of its tone the more you push it—offering richness and brightness in equal measure. Trebles ring with high overtones, basses are deep and piano-like, and the guitar has a rare capacity for expressive vibrato even with carbon strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe playability is top tier. The raised fingerboard (inspired by Tom Humphrey), comfortable neck, precise fretwork, and overall lightness make it a joy to play for extended periods. It sings equally well in lyrical playing and dense textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmaculate, with virtually no signs of wear. French polish is in beautiful shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteven Walter’s No. 324 is a reference-level concert guitar and a rare opportunity to own a modern classic. If you value tonal color, projection, and ease of play, this is a top contender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo inquire about this guitar, please email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca disabled\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd Day Air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. Please contact for payment information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for an amazing guitar or to sell an exceptional guitar of your own? 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