Christian Ridel — 1996
A beautiful classical guitar by French luthier Christian Ridel, dating from 1996.
This instrument features a traditional classical guitar aesthetic, with a soundboard boasting delicate grain, an elegant rosette, and a warm finish. Its design and size make it an instrument well-suited for classical playing, repertoire study, and fingerstyle guitar.
It is equipped with an LR Baggs Element preamp.
A luthier-built guitar worth discovering for its character, personality, and the sheer pleasure of playing an instrument crafted by a master luthier.
Specifications
Luthier: Christian Ridel
Year of manufacture: 1996
Origin: France
Type: Luthier-built classical guitar
Soundboard: Spruce
Back and sides: Bubinga
Neck: Cedar
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Rosewood
Tuners: Gold
Strings: Nylon
Scale length: 650 mm
Nut width: 52 mm
Case: Yes
Condition
Good overall condition, with signs of use visible in the photographs.
The guitar features a beautiful patina, a finish with lovely fine checking (crazing), and the normal signs of use expected for an instrument of this age.
