{"product_id":"yulong-guo-philharmonic-cedar-doubletop-new","title":"Yulong Guo \"Philharmonic\" Cedar Doubletop - NEW","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease see video review: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SEiT3neEdXw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/SEiT3neEdXw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cu\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eHappy new year everyone! I'm back from a lot of travels visiting family, both in Florida and in China, but of course, I had to find myself a great guitar along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eFlying back with me, is a \u003cu\u003ebrand new\u003c\/u\u003e guitar from the end of 2024 from perhaps China’s most notable luthier - Yulong Guo. And, its his top model: a Cedar doubletop “Philharmonic” model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThis guitar is a force to be reckoned with. It is a complete, concert worthy guitar that smashes instruments in it’s price category. Please see the video to know what I mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eYulong Guo has been building great instruments for many years, and while I’ve owned other models of his (mostly student models) and have even made videos on my “Evan Taucher” channel of them, I hadn’t yet come across one of these top, Philharmonic models, so I was very excited to check this one out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eI was also delighted to make contact with Mr. Yulong Guo, as I could tell from our first (translated) conversation that he was very receptive and curious of feedback, and also took great pride in his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMy mission is to keep these text descriptions rather brief this year, as I think you’ll get more out of my videos than in my writing, but this guitar is a powerhouse of sustain, evenness, and clarity. On top of that, it’s so easy to play, with my “perfect” spec’d C shaped, thin neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eYulong tells me that guitar is loosely based on Gernot Wagner’s doubletop design, and I notice other inspirations such as the Romanillos inspired Rosette, and some personal touches as well, like the very unique and striking headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eI’m happy to say I’ll be receiving more instruments from Yulong Guo as his distributor in the US, but here’s a chance to snag an amazing instrument at a very affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e One small thing I have to mention in order to not worry anyone- there is a small (~1 inch) line\/crack in the wood on the back of the neck that was repaired before the guitar was ever built or finished. Yulong tells me that it was there before building and that it is secure, and only aesethic. You cannot feel it either, as its underneath the finish. I’ve included a photo for full disclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedar Doubletop (nomex in between)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmrest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e650mm scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e51mm nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614124151076,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/IMG_8899.jpg?v=1746239240","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/yulong-guo-philharmonic-cedar-doubletop-new","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}