Bernhard Kresse 2011 Stauffer Romantic Guitar

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Description

Bernhard Kresse 2011 Stauffer Romantic Guitar – Authentic Stauffer-Style Viennese Masterpiece

Bernhard Kresse is regarded as one of the world’s leading luthiers specializing in replicas of 19th-century guitars. Over the course of his career, he has restored an impressive number of historical instruments, developing deep expertise in their construction, tonal qualities, and playing characteristics. Many of his guitars have been recorded and performed by internationally renowned artists, further solidifying his reputation as a master of historically informed guitar making.

This Bernhard Kresse 2011 Stauffer Romantic Guitar embodies Kresse’s extensive knowledge and passion for historical instruments. Built in the spirit of the great Viennese masters, it is an exceptional concert guitar with fast response, outstanding projection, and remarkable volume.

Designed with comfort and playability in mind, the guitar features an adjustable neck and a slightly elevated fingerboard, inspired by Stauffer’s patented design. These historically accurate yet highly functional elements make the instrument ideal for both performance and study of Romantic-era repertoire.

The materials used are of the highest quality:

  • A finely selected spruce top

  • Beautiful maple back and sides with striking visual character

  • Elegant Rodgers tuners, both aesthetically refined and mechanically flawless

Together, these elements create an instrument that is not only visually stunning but also acoustically superb — bright, clear, articulate, and rich in overtones, with the characteristic singing voice of 19th-century Viennese guitars.

For any guitarist seeking an authentic Romantic guitar built by one of the foremost experts in historical lutherie, this Bernhard Kresse 2011 Stauffer Romantic Guitar represents a rare and remarkable opportunity.

Details

  • Luthier: Bernhard Kresse

  • Year: 2011

  • Model: Stauffer Romantic Guitar

  • Construction: Traditional

  • Top: Spruce

  • Back and Sides: Maple

  • Top Finish: Wax

  • Body Finish: Lacquer

  • Air Resonance: C♯ / D

  • Scale Length: 640 mm

  • Nut Width: 47.0 mm

  • Weight: 1210 g

  • Tuners: Rodgers

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Additional information

back/sides

maple

nut width

>49 mm

scale length

640 – 649 mm

top

spruce

year of construction

1800 – 1900, 1980 – today

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