Steven Walter – 2024 Spruce / Brazilian Rosewood Classical Guitar
Please inquire to reserve the next Steven Walter guitar to arrive to my shop.
This 2024 classical guitar by Steven Walter represents the culmination of over a decade of refinement and acoustic research by one of the most celebrated American luthiers of the modern era. Walter, himself a trained guitarist and prize-winning performer, builds instruments that feel as effortless to play as they are thrilling to hear. This guitar is a stellar example of his all-wood lattice-braced spruce top guitars, offering exceptional balance, warmth, and clarity.
Crafted with a powerful spruce top and a breathtaking four-piece set of Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this guitar merges old-world materials with a forward-thinking design. Two soundports on either side of the upper bout help project sound toward the player while subtly shifting the main air resonance. The defined resonance area around the lattice bracing provides added tonal control and articulation.
Walter’s guitars have long been known for their extremely easy playability, excellent fretwork, and ergonomic comfort, and this instrument is no exception. The feel of the neck (a soft, modern C-shape) and the responsiveness of the soundboard create a rare experience: a guitar that virtually plays itself, without compromising tonal nuance or projection.
Key Features
Top: Spruce with all-wood lattice bracing and defined resonance area
Back & Sides: Four-piece Brazilian Rosewood
Neck: Spanish cedar with a modern C-shape
Fingerboard: Ebony with elevated design (Millennium-style)
Scale & Nut Width: 640mm scale, 52mm nut width
Bridge: Brazilian rosewood
Soundports: Dual ports on either side of the upper bout
Tuners: Rodgers with buffalo horn buttons and black rollers
Sound & Playability
This guitar is extraordinarily comfortable to play. The short scale length (640mm) and Walter's neck profile make the left hand feel relaxed and confident. Meanwhile, the action is extremely low without sacrificing clarity or sustain, and the Millennium-style raised fingerboard aids in effortless access to upper positions.
Tonally, the guitar is a revelation. The trebles are crystalline and vibrant, with long sustain and a fast bloom. The bass register is rich and cello-like, offering resonance and warmth without muddiness. Every note feels controllable, making dynamic shaping and vibrato effortless and rewarding. The overall sound is deep, balanced, and surprisingly powerful.
This instrument is an ideal companion for any repertoire, with enough headroom for large concert spaces and enough intimacy for chamber and solo settings.
Condition
This instrument is in brand new condition, having just arrived from the maker in 2024. It has no cosmetic flaws, scratches, or playwear. The French polish finish is perfectly applied, enhancing both aesthetics and acoustic responsiveness.
Final Thoughts
This 2024 Steven Walter is a testament to a maker working at the height of his powers. Designed by a guitarist, for guitarists, it exemplifies the best of modern American luthiery: tonal excellence, ergonomic refinement, and visual sophistication.
Please note: this particular guitar is already spoken for, but additional Walter guitars are regularly commissioned for GuitarCollection.com. To inquire about reserving a future instrument, please write to evan@guitarcollection.com.
Please inquire to reserve the next Steven Walter guitar to arrive to my shop.
This 2024 classical guitar by Steven Walter represents the culmination of over a decade of refinement and acoustic research by one of the most celebrated American luthiers of the modern era. Walter, himself a trained guitarist and prize-winning performer, builds instruments that feel as effortless to play as they are thrilling to hear. This guitar is a stellar example of his all-wood lattice-braced spruce top guitars, offering exceptional balance, warmth, and clarity.
Crafted with a powerful spruce top and a breathtaking four-piece set of Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this guitar merges old-world materials with a forward-thinking design. Two soundports on either side of the upper bout help project sound toward the player while subtly shifting the main air resonance. The defined resonance area around the lattice bracing provides added tonal control and articulation.
Walter’s guitars have long been known for their extremely easy playability, excellent fretwork, and ergonomic comfort, and this instrument is no exception. The feel of the neck (a soft, modern C-shape) and the responsiveness of the soundboard create a rare experience: a guitar that virtually plays itself, without compromising tonal nuance or projection.
Key Features
Top: Spruce with all-wood lattice bracing and defined resonance area
Back & Sides: Four-piece Brazilian Rosewood
Neck: Spanish cedar with a modern C-shape
Fingerboard: Ebony with elevated design (Millennium-style)
Scale & Nut Width: 640mm scale, 52mm nut width
Bridge: Brazilian rosewood
Soundports: Dual ports on either side of the upper bout
Tuners: Rodgers with buffalo horn buttons and black rollers
Sound & Playability
This guitar is extraordinarily comfortable to play. The short scale length (640mm) and Walter's neck profile make the left hand feel relaxed and confident. Meanwhile, the action is extremely low without sacrificing clarity or sustain, and the Millennium-style raised fingerboard aids in effortless access to upper positions.
Tonally, the guitar is a revelation. The trebles are crystalline and vibrant, with long sustain and a fast bloom. The bass register is rich and cello-like, offering resonance and warmth without muddiness. Every note feels controllable, making dynamic shaping and vibrato effortless and rewarding. The overall sound is deep, balanced, and surprisingly powerful.
This instrument is an ideal companion for any repertoire, with enough headroom for large concert spaces and enough intimacy for chamber and solo settings.
Condition
This instrument is in brand new condition, having just arrived from the maker in 2024. It has no cosmetic flaws, scratches, or playwear. The French polish finish is perfectly applied, enhancing both aesthetics and acoustic responsiveness.
Final Thoughts
This 2024 Steven Walter is a testament to a maker working at the height of his powers. Designed by a guitarist, for guitarists, it exemplifies the best of modern American luthiery: tonal excellence, ergonomic refinement, and visual sophistication.
Please note: this particular guitar is already spoken for, but additional Walter guitars are regularly commissioned for GuitarCollection.com. To inquire about reserving a future instrument, please write to evan@guitarcollection.com.
Please inquire to reserve the next Steven Walter guitar to arrive to my shop.
This 2024 classical guitar by Steven Walter represents the culmination of over a decade of refinement and acoustic research by one of the most celebrated American luthiers of the modern era. Walter, himself a trained guitarist and prize-winning performer, builds instruments that feel as effortless to play as they are thrilling to hear. This guitar is a stellar example of his all-wood lattice-braced spruce top guitars, offering exceptional balance, warmth, and clarity.
Crafted with a powerful spruce top and a breathtaking four-piece set of Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this guitar merges old-world materials with a forward-thinking design. Two soundports on either side of the upper bout help project sound toward the player while subtly shifting the main air resonance. The defined resonance area around the lattice bracing provides added tonal control and articulation.
Walter’s guitars have long been known for their extremely easy playability, excellent fretwork, and ergonomic comfort, and this instrument is no exception. The feel of the neck (a soft, modern C-shape) and the responsiveness of the soundboard create a rare experience: a guitar that virtually plays itself, without compromising tonal nuance or projection.
Key Features
Top: Spruce with all-wood lattice bracing and defined resonance area
Back & Sides: Four-piece Brazilian Rosewood
Neck: Spanish cedar with a modern C-shape
Fingerboard: Ebony with elevated design (Millennium-style)
Scale & Nut Width: 640mm scale, 52mm nut width
Bridge: Brazilian rosewood
Soundports: Dual ports on either side of the upper bout
Tuners: Rodgers with buffalo horn buttons and black rollers
Sound & Playability
This guitar is extraordinarily comfortable to play. The short scale length (640mm) and Walter's neck profile make the left hand feel relaxed and confident. Meanwhile, the action is extremely low without sacrificing clarity or sustain, and the Millennium-style raised fingerboard aids in effortless access to upper positions.
Tonally, the guitar is a revelation. The trebles are crystalline and vibrant, with long sustain and a fast bloom. The bass register is rich and cello-like, offering resonance and warmth without muddiness. Every note feels controllable, making dynamic shaping and vibrato effortless and rewarding. The overall sound is deep, balanced, and surprisingly powerful.
This instrument is an ideal companion for any repertoire, with enough headroom for large concert spaces and enough intimacy for chamber and solo settings.
Condition
This instrument is in brand new condition, having just arrived from the maker in 2024. It has no cosmetic flaws, scratches, or playwear. The French polish finish is perfectly applied, enhancing both aesthetics and acoustic responsiveness.
Final Thoughts
This 2024 Steven Walter is a testament to a maker working at the height of his powers. Designed by a guitarist, for guitarists, it exemplifies the best of modern American luthiery: tonal excellence, ergonomic refinement, and visual sophistication.
Please note: this particular guitar is already spoken for, but additional Walter guitars are regularly commissioned for GuitarCollection.com. To inquire about reserving a future instrument, please write to evan@guitarcollection.com.