Heikki Rousu 11-string guitar 2023 - unique and rare classical guitar inspired by the legendary Bolin Alto Guitar
This extraordinary 11-string guitar was crafted by renowned Swedish luthier Heikki Rousu, who has built over 300 instruments since 1990. Inspired by the legendary Bolin Alto Guitar, which was developed by Georg Bolin in the 1960s and made famous by guitarists such as Per-Olof Johnson and Göran Söllscher, this instrument combines masterful craftsmanship with innovative design.
With eleven strings, this guitar extends the range far beyond that of a conventional 6-string guitar. Specially developed for the interpretation of lute music using classical guitar techniques, its extended tuning g d a f c G F Eb D C B opens up fascinating new musical possibilities. It is tuned a third higher than a standard guitar and delivers a uniquely resonant and colorful sound, ideal for the complex and expressive works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Sylvius Leopold Weiss.
The combination of spruce top and rosewood back & sides ensures a perfect balance of clarity, warmth and powerful projection. The scale length of 760/570 mm and the nut width of 95 mm allow excellent playability even for demanding techniques. High-quality Schaller Grand Tune tuners guarantee precise and stable tuning, while the Knobloch EDC 34.0 strings emphasize the full, nuanced sound of this exceptional instrument.
This guitar is a perfect combination of tradition and innovation and invites guitarists to discover new sonic worlds. It comes with the original hard case for optimum protection.