Takeshi Saito Etienne Laprevotte Replica
2012 Takeshi Saito Etienne Laprevotte Replica
An absolute gem from the workshop of Takeshi Saito in Japan. It’s a beautiful tribute to the style of Etienne Laprevotte, and retains the detail of the arched, carved back. The movingui wood for the back and sides are so satisfyingly figured, with the arch adding to the feeling of depth and chatoyance in the grain.
Specs / Measurements
2012
Spruce top / movingui back, carved
~49mm nut
~644mm string length
~60.6mm string spacing at saddle
~27.9cm lower bout
~69.5mm body depth
Friction tuners
Original hard case
Condition / Setup Notes
The guitar remains in excellent (+) condition, with minimal wear to be found. The string height is currently about 3.5mm - 3mm from bass to treble, and it is playing comfortably. There is saddle height remaining for any desired adjustment lower.
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An expertly finished and crafted guitar with a convincing sound and feel for 19th century music. The neck dimensions are fairly contemporary, which will be a welcome feature for some. The carved back is a thing of beauty, as is the wood used. A rarity and fine instrument of its kind, it would be difficult to find another replica of a Laprevotte, and such a nice one at that.
$3250
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