Marc Maingard (2005)

Cedar
Madagascar rosewood
650mm string length
52mm nut width
Action 4mm bass 3mm treble
5 fan strut construction at 178g
F body resonance
Lower bout 36cm
Upper bout 28cm
French polish finish

This is a very fine classical concert guitar with a cutaway. The woodworking is first class and aesthetically so pleasing! The sound is even, full of colour, sweetness and depth. The construction includes double sides that gives generous projection. Being a player himself Marc made a neck that is very comfortable. The condition is mint save for a small string slap behind the bridge (see pic).

Marc Maingard Guitars are mostly sought in the US and SA, so it is nice to have one here in the UK. Come and try...

Marc was born in Durban, South Africa, to French immigrant parents, and traces his family lineage to 1350. It is a legacy of craftsmen musicians, lute and viol makers to the French court. In his early years Marc received formal piano and violin training. Playing in the Natal Youth Philharmonic, he later took up the guitar and performed as a professional musician in South Africa and Europe.

Whilst in the USA he worked with Santa Cruz guitar company making acoustic guitars and later with Jimmy d’Aquisto perfecting his jazz instruments. He also spent time with Martin, Gibson and Ovation and is now their sole authorized repair person in South Africa. For three years Marc performed in Spain and took the opportunity to refine his current line of Concert guitars. As he completes one guitar in four weeks, excluding varnish, they fall in the exceptional range.

Sound file available

Includes a Maingard hard case in good condition
£5995.00

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