Christopher Dean (2005)

European Spruce
Indian rosewood
650mm string length
52mm nut width
Action 4mm bass 3mm treble
5 fan strut construction at 1572g
F# to F body resonance
Lower bout 37cm
Upper bout 28cm
Rodgers machines
French polish finish

A very fine crack free example of the British luthier from Oxford numbered 349.

Born in 1958, Christopher Dean is much respected as one of England’s finest makers of top class concert guitars following in the line of David Rubio and Paul Fischer. His guitars have been played by many leading players such ads Simon Dinnigan and the Eden Stell Duo and in this case the fine guitarist Fiona Harrison. Listen https://youtu.be/wyG8xlXfVPY?si=a5JxjOIxvzQthsI1
You can read more about Chris Dean:

https://www.deanguitars.co.uk/
His own words tell us all we really need know:
“I’m passionate about making guitars. The transformation, as if by some form of alchemy, of beautiful but inert wood into a vibrant instrument with its own individual characteristics and personality, still fascinates and delights me. The result that I seek to achieve is a guitar that looks and sounds intuitively ‘right’ in all its proportions and aspects, and will exceed its new owner’s expectations in every way.” – Christopher Dean

The above certainly applies here.

The wood working is beautiful using only prime woods, including and aged spruce top (now darkened) and a wonderful single piece Indian rose wood back with red highlights. The sound is very pure yet profound with excellent balance. The condition is very good with only minor players marks to the top and a couple of string slaps behind the bridge.

Includes a new Hiscox hard case in very good condition.


£4150.00

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