Reconstruction of Historical Lutes and Plucked String Instruments
Historical plucked string instruments reconstructed from historical sources, treatises, iconography, and contemporary constructive experimentation.
Luthier and researcher dedicated to the historical reconstruction of plucked string instruments.
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Classical Guitar
The modern classical guitar has its foundations established in the 19th century through the instruments of Antonio de Torres, whose constructive solutions defined the proportions, structure, and sonic identity of the instrument. Throughout the 20th century, this tradition was reinterpreted by luthiers such as the French maker Daniel Friederich, who refined acoustic control and dynamic response, articulating constructive precision, sound projection, and timbral balance. The model presented here engages with this historical lineage, integrating principles inherited from Torres with the contemporary approaches consolidated by Friederich.

Classical Guitar Inspired by Daniel Friederich – Example 1
Constructive Characteristics
Soundboard in Canadian cedar (Thuja plicata), with a fan bracing pattern inspired by Daniel Friederich models, aiming for a balance between sound projection, clarity, and dynamic response.
Back and sides in American walnut (Juglans nigra), selected for its structural stability and balanced acoustic response.
Neck in Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata), with an ebony (Diospyros sp.) reinforcement for added structural strength.
Raised fingerboard in ebony (Diospyros sp.), ensuring durability, tuning precision, and clear articulation.
Finish: Shellac (French polish), carefully applied to preserve the instrument’s vibrational integrity.

Sound Sample
Performer: Fabio Scarduelli
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgz-ZMbGKkQ
Classical Guitar Inspired by Daniel Friederich – Example 2
Construction features
TSoundboard Spruce (Picea abies), with a fan bracing pattern inspired by Daniel Friederich models.
Back and sides Pau-ferro (Machaerium scleroxylon).
Neck Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata), with an ebony (Diospyros sp.) reinforcement for structural strength.
Purflings Muirapiranga (Brosimum rubescens).
Fingerboard Raised ebony fingerboard (Diospyros sp.), ensuring durability, tuning precision, and clarity of articulation
Finish Shellac (French polish), carefully
applied to preserve the vibrational integrity of the instrument.














