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LoPrinzi Classical Guitars

Augustino LoPrinzi began his career as a luthier building classical guitars.   While the LoPrinzi's     
instrument lineup now includes steel string guitars and ukuleles, the classical guitar remains a
traditional favorite of Augie's as well as our players.

Features of a LoPrinzi Classical Guitar:

    Soundboards and Bracing Patterns:

    Time and tradition has designated spruce and cedar as the ideal soundboard tonewoods for
    a classical guitar.   

• Spruce: Produces a clear, focused sound, rich bass response and a complete tonal spectrum.
• Cedar: Responsive treble notes blend beautifully to form a powerful driving resonance.
   

Bracing:  The system of internal supports under the soundboard determines a guitar's ability to
produce sound for many years of successful playing.  Fan bracing was standardized by the great
19th century Spanish maker, Antonia Torres.  Our 20th century transverse patterns balance the
treble with the bass response.  Augustino and Donna take special care to develop bracing patterns
which provide an even, dynamic response to the player's individual touch.

Scale length:  The standard 650mm scale, as formalized in the mid-19th century by Antonio Torres,
the father of the modern classic guitar, meets the needs of most players.  Realizing that people
have requirements determined by personal style,  Augustino LoPrinzi has wisely chosen to design
the bracing and body dimensions of each model to enhance the tonal possibilities of three
essential scale lengths:  640mm, 650mm, and 664mm.   The scale length, used to compute the
fret placement, is the distance traveled by the strings from the string nut to the bridge saddle.

Cremona Series                                               

           Cremona Classical Guitar

 

The Cremona Series is completely handmade by Augie and Donna LoPrinzi
in our shop.  This is an excellent and affordable choice for all players.  Our
Cremona and Cremona AEC (acoustic electric cutaway) is built with a solid
Engleman Spruce or Western Red Cedar top.   The back and sides are East
Indian Rosewood (laminated).
The Cremona Flamenco has a solid Engleman Spruce top.   The back and
sides are Sycamore (laminated).

Standard Features include:  Honduras Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard,
    650mm scale, bone nut and saddle, rosewood bridge, Grover tuning machines,
    satin finish, and hardshell case
    L.R. Baggs Active Element System is used on the AEC model.

 

Concert Series

Concert Series Flamenco

Standard Features:  Engleman Spruce or Western Red Cedar, Honduras Mahogany neck, Ebony
                            fingerboard, bone nut and saddle, rosewood bridge, hand rubbed oil varnish finish,
                            and hard shell case   

Traditional Model 640mm - A bit more old-fashioned and intimate than most classic guitars, the
Traditional's shorter fret scale and dynamic five-fan transverse brace pattern permit easy
playing with no loss of tone or volume.

International Concert 650mm - A contemporary design, this is the most versatile and affordable
LoPrinzi classical guitar. 

International Concert Elite 650mm - Has the same contemporary design as the International
Concert along with enhanced tuners and decoration.

Spanish Grand Concert 650mm or 664mm - This modern Spanish concert hall guitar is preferred in
the cedar soundboard, standard or long fret scale.   Full transverse bracing provides crisp, clear,
ringing trebles supported by a dark, robust bass.  The rosewood outline is distinguished by the
special marquetry inlay.  This model is also available in spruce.

Grand Artist Elite/Grand Artist Elite Brazilian 650mm - With its refined decoration and more delicate
construction this guitar will delight the most sensitive player and appreciator of the traditional classic
guitar.  

Flamenco Cypress 650mm - Simplicity, delicacy, speed and rhythmic power describe the flamenco
design.  With thhe lightweight yellow cypress body, fast playing action, and tap plate, the LoPrinzi
Flamenco responds to the full range of flamenco styles.   This model is available with traditional
ebony friction pegs or conventional tuning machines.

Flamenco Rosewood 650mm - This model designed for the club solo artist who might perform a
wider range of material.
 

Pinnacle Limited Edition

A very traditional guitar with a clear sound and outstanding projection.  Each guitar is meticulously
handcrafted using the highest quality materials available.  Your creativity will develop and grow as
you play this amazing instrument.   The rosette is custom made with burl elm trimmed with green
herringbone.  The bridge tie block is also trimmed in green herringbone.  The purfling is fully mittered
and accented in green.  The head stock design is that of the Moors.    This model is made soley by
Augustino LoPrinzi and production is limited.

Features include: Old stock, well matched East Indian Rosewood or Brazilian Rosewood (Brazilian
                               rosewood is from private stash from the 1960's)
                               Master grade Engleman Spruce or Western Red Cedar
                          Honduras Mahogany neck
                          East Indian Rosewood bridge
                          Gotoh tuning machines
                          Hand rubbed oil varnish finish
                          Harshell case

Available Options:  640mm, 650mm or 664mm scale
                            Rodger's Tuning Machines ($500.00 additional fee)  

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