Manouk Papazian

Manouk Papazian 1965 — Spruce & Mahogany A beautiful 1965 Manouk Papazian classical guitar, built with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. With a 650mm scale length and 50mm nut width, this is an exceptionally comfortable instrument to play. The guitar is remarkably light in weight and has developed the kind of character that only a well-aged vintage instrument can offer. The spruce top is beautifully opened up, producing velvety, singing trebles, a warm and expressive bass, and an exceptionally well-balanced overall voice. It has a refined, effortless response that makes it equally inspiring for classical repertoire, fingerstyle, and intimate solo playing. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a genuine vintage instrument by Manouk Papazian, a highly accomplished yet still relatively underrated Armenian-American luthier. Papazian built guitars in New York and was known for his meticulous craftsmanship and beautifully voiced instruments. His guitars have been played and collected by serious musicians, yet they remain considerably less known than instruments by many of his better-known contemporaries. Specifications Year: 1965 Maker: Manouk Papazian Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Mahogany Scale Length: 650mm Nut Width: 50mm Weight: Exceptionally light Tone: Velvety trebles, warm bass, excellent balance Condition: Vintage instrument with a beautifully opened-up spruce top A special vintage guitar with character, history, and a truly beautiful voice — and a great opportunity to own an instrument by one of the most underrated luthiers of his generation.