Dietmar Heubner – 2024 Spruce / "Bois de Rose" Rosewood Classical Guitar
This exceptional 2024 instrument by Dietmar Heubner, a Berlin-based German luthier, is a fresh and highly refined example of traditional bracing done right. Heubner has developed a small but growing following for his craftsmanship, and this guitar shows why—it blends tradition, tonal depth, and modern playability into one cohesive whole.
The guitar features a spruce top with five fan braces and an additional diagonal bar, visible through the soundhole. Though not a double-top or lattice-braced instrument, the projection and responsiveness rival many modern designs. Its voice is open and full, with notably even timbre and sustain across all registers. The low action, comfortable neck, and excellent fretwork create a playing experience that feels immediately familiar and easy.
Aesthetically, this guitar is full of quiet sophistication. The rosette, with its impossibly fine diamond-pattern mosaic, rewards close inspection, while subtle accents of red and orange purfling tie the whole instrument together in a unique but understated way. The Bois de Rose rosewood back and sides are from a vibrant, rose-colored set with striking dark center striping. Matching rosewood appears on the headplate and rear veneer of the headstock, giving the whole instrument visual continuity.
The slightly elevated fingerboard improves access to higher positions, and the Scheller engraved tuners provide silky-smooth tuning and aesthetic flair.
Key Features
Top: European Spruce with 5-fan traditional bracing + diagonal bar
Back & Sides: Bois de Rose Rosewood (rose-colored variety)
Neck: Spanish Cedar with modern C-shape profile
Fingerboard: Ebony, slightly elevated
Scale & Nut Width: 650mm scale, 52mm nut width
Bridge: Bois de Rose Rosewood
Tuners: Scheller engraved tuning machines with large black buttons
Sound & Playability
This guitar delivers a rich, traditional tone with fantastic projection and clarity. The trebles are focused and lyrical, while the basses are powerful and growling without being overpowering. The balance across the strings is impressive, and the even sustain up the fingerboard gives it a complete and reliable voice.
Despite being a brand new guitar, the spruce top is already quite open, offering warmth and complexity in both melodic and chordal playing. This is a guitar that rewards expressive phrasing and dynamic control, while offering enough headroom and power for concert performance.
Condition
Brand new from the maker in 2024. No cracks, repairs, or cosmetic blemishes.
Final Thoughts
This 2024 Heubner is a wonderful addition to the GuitarCollection.com roster—a modern traditional guitar that delivers tonal warmth, visual artistry, and superb comfort. Its voice is refined yet bold, making it a highly compelling option for players seeking a top-tier traditional concert guitar with modern playability.
Please write to evan@guitarcollection.com for inquiries.
This exceptional 2024 instrument by Dietmar Heubner, a Berlin-based German luthier, is a fresh and highly refined example of traditional bracing done right. Heubner has developed a small but growing following for his craftsmanship, and this guitar shows why—it blends tradition, tonal depth, and modern playability into one cohesive whole.
The guitar features a spruce top with five fan braces and an additional diagonal bar, visible through the soundhole. Though not a double-top or lattice-braced instrument, the projection and responsiveness rival many modern designs. Its voice is open and full, with notably even timbre and sustain across all registers. The low action, comfortable neck, and excellent fretwork create a playing experience that feels immediately familiar and easy.
Aesthetically, this guitar is full of quiet sophistication. The rosette, with its impossibly fine diamond-pattern mosaic, rewards close inspection, while subtle accents of red and orange purfling tie the whole instrument together in a unique but understated way. The Bois de Rose rosewood back and sides are from a vibrant, rose-colored set with striking dark center striping. Matching rosewood appears on the headplate and rear veneer of the headstock, giving the whole instrument visual continuity.
The slightly elevated fingerboard improves access to higher positions, and the Scheller engraved tuners provide silky-smooth tuning and aesthetic flair.
Key Features
Top: European Spruce with 5-fan traditional bracing + diagonal bar
Back & Sides: Bois de Rose Rosewood (rose-colored variety)
Neck: Spanish Cedar with modern C-shape profile
Fingerboard: Ebony, slightly elevated
Scale & Nut Width: 650mm scale, 52mm nut width
Bridge: Bois de Rose Rosewood
Tuners: Scheller engraved tuning machines with large black buttons
Sound & Playability
This guitar delivers a rich, traditional tone with fantastic projection and clarity. The trebles are focused and lyrical, while the basses are powerful and growling without being overpowering. The balance across the strings is impressive, and the even sustain up the fingerboard gives it a complete and reliable voice.
Despite being a brand new guitar, the spruce top is already quite open, offering warmth and complexity in both melodic and chordal playing. This is a guitar that rewards expressive phrasing and dynamic control, while offering enough headroom and power for concert performance.
Condition
Brand new from the maker in 2024. No cracks, repairs, or cosmetic blemishes.
Final Thoughts
This 2024 Heubner is a wonderful addition to the GuitarCollection.com roster—a modern traditional guitar that delivers tonal warmth, visual artistry, and superb comfort. Its voice is refined yet bold, making it a highly compelling option for players seeking a top-tier traditional concert guitar with modern playability.
Please write to evan@guitarcollection.com for inquiries.
This exceptional 2024 instrument by Dietmar Heubner, a Berlin-based German luthier, is a fresh and highly refined example of traditional bracing done right. Heubner has developed a small but growing following for his craftsmanship, and this guitar shows why—it blends tradition, tonal depth, and modern playability into one cohesive whole.
The guitar features a spruce top with five fan braces and an additional diagonal bar, visible through the soundhole. Though not a double-top or lattice-braced instrument, the projection and responsiveness rival many modern designs. Its voice is open and full, with notably even timbre and sustain across all registers. The low action, comfortable neck, and excellent fretwork create a playing experience that feels immediately familiar and easy.
Aesthetically, this guitar is full of quiet sophistication. The rosette, with its impossibly fine diamond-pattern mosaic, rewards close inspection, while subtle accents of red and orange purfling tie the whole instrument together in a unique but understated way. The Bois de Rose rosewood back and sides are from a vibrant, rose-colored set with striking dark center striping. Matching rosewood appears on the headplate and rear veneer of the headstock, giving the whole instrument visual continuity.
The slightly elevated fingerboard improves access to higher positions, and the Scheller engraved tuners provide silky-smooth tuning and aesthetic flair.
Key Features
Top: European Spruce with 5-fan traditional bracing + diagonal bar
Back & Sides: Bois de Rose Rosewood (rose-colored variety)
Neck: Spanish Cedar with modern C-shape profile
Fingerboard: Ebony, slightly elevated
Scale & Nut Width: 650mm scale, 52mm nut width
Bridge: Bois de Rose Rosewood
Tuners: Scheller engraved tuning machines with large black buttons
Sound & Playability
This guitar delivers a rich, traditional tone with fantastic projection and clarity. The trebles are focused and lyrical, while the basses are powerful and growling without being overpowering. The balance across the strings is impressive, and the even sustain up the fingerboard gives it a complete and reliable voice.
Despite being a brand new guitar, the spruce top is already quite open, offering warmth and complexity in both melodic and chordal playing. This is a guitar that rewards expressive phrasing and dynamic control, while offering enough headroom and power for concert performance.
Condition
Brand new from the maker in 2024. No cracks, repairs, or cosmetic blemishes.
Final Thoughts
This 2024 Heubner is a wonderful addition to the GuitarCollection.com roster—a modern traditional guitar that delivers tonal warmth, visual artistry, and superb comfort. Its voice is refined yet bold, making it a highly compelling option for players seeking a top-tier traditional concert guitar with modern playability.
Please write to evan@guitarcollection.com for inquiries.