JEAN ROMPRÉ – Spruce and Indian – 644 Scale – 2021

Description

Quebec, 2021.  #170, Solid spruce soundboard with 5 fan braces, Indian rosewood back and sides, 644 mm scale, 52 mm nut width, 13 mm raised fingerboard, Rodgers tuners, 20th fret, 12 hole tieblock, french polished finish, fret markers at V VII IX XII XV XVII.  Fret markers at the 12th fret and above are a welcome reference considering the raised fingerboard.  Exquisite workmanship as always from this master luthier.  Beautiful bell-like mature tone, rarely found in spruce.  A tribute to the builder and time being played.  Clarity and projection in abundance.  The 644 scale plays effortlessly.  Don’t miss this one.  Rompre’s instruments are usually priced much higher.  Slight signs of use.