Robert Ruck 1994 Concert Guitar

Robert Ruck # 576 (1994)

Speaking about Robert Ruck is to speak of one of the pillars of North American luthierie making at it’s best, being one of the first lute makers and experts of the American Guild of Luthiers. The artists who have played throughout entire discographies, concerts and more range from names like Manuel Barrueco, Berta Rojas, Leo Brouwer, Pavel Steidl, Michael Lorimer, Tillman Hoppstock, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Paolo Bellinati, Sharon Isbin, etc.

This is # 576 (# 577 is Berta Rojas’ iconic guitar, with which she recorded practically the entire Barrios discography.

Ruck’s prices range from $ 9000 in flamenco from the 70’s to $ 16,000 (like # 577 by Berta Rojas)

Characteristics

Robert Ruck # 576

Year: 1994

Back and sides: Indian Rosewood
Top: Canadian cedar
Tuning machine: Irving Sloane
Strings: Savarez Cantiga HT

Scale: 660 mm
Case: Original TKL