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Nicolaus Wollf - 2017

Nicolaus Wollf - 2017

Overview

Karl-Hermann Schäfer or previously known as Nicolaus Wollf, started making guitars in 1966. He did his apprenticeship under the guidance of master guitar maker Ernest Köröskeny and later studied under master guitar maker Dieter Hopf. After having worked in Hopf’s workshop from 1971 to 1994, he opened his own in Oberneisen and moved to Niederbrechen, Germany, five years later. Karl-Hermann Schäfer has specialized in making the most wonderful replicas one could wish for. These instruments are not only well built, but they also offer the very authentic sound of master instruments of the past.

This 2017 Nicolaus Wollf guitar is constructed using a carefully curated blend of materials, this high-quality instrument leverages the sonorous properties of a spruce soundboard and Indian rosewood for the back and sides. Acoustically, the 2017 Nicolaus Wollf guitar exhibits a scientific blend of sophistication, depth, and elegance, characteristics that are the hallmarks of superior musical instruments.

The guitar's tonal range encompasses resonant bass notes due to its F/F# main resonance and treble tones, both smooth and crisp, achieving an expansive sound spectrum. The instrument's construction utilizes precise artisan techniques to instill an inspiring aura that, paired with its extended sustain, sets it distinctively apart in the world of high-end classical guitars.

As a previously cherished instrument, this guitar remains in very good condition, displaying only a few play indications but with no structural complications.

In essence, the 2017 Nicolaus Wollf guitar transcends its role as a musical instrument and serves as an enduring testament to the precision of expert craftsmanship and the pursuit of acoustic excellence.

Watch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound.

Luthier: Nicolaus Wollf
Construction year: 2017
Top: Spruce
Back and sides: Indian rosewood
Scale: 655 mm
Nut: 50,5 mm
Weight: 1365 grams
Air body frequency: F/F#
Tuners: Baljak
Strings: Knobloch EDC 34.0
Case: Hardshell
Condition: Excellent
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Nicolaus Wollf 2017 Classical Guitar Review
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