Tâm Hiêm - - Classical guitar - Vietnam - 2003

Concert-classical guitar handcrafted in 2003 in the prestigious workshop of Tâm Hiệp, located on the emblematic “luthiers’ street” (District 3) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Under the technical direction of master Nguyễn Văn Minh, this instrument is an example of exquisite Asian craftsmanship that combines high-quality woods with unrivaled manual marquetry work.

Materials and Construction of First Quality:

Soundboard: Solid Spruce. With 23 years of natural aging, the soundboard has acquired a honey tone and an harmonic richness that only time and use can impart.

Sides and Back: Impressive Lacewood (Banana/Leopard wood). This exotic wood not only offers a striking visual aesthetics with its leopard-like grain, but also provides an balanced tonal response, between the warmth of mahogany and the projection of rosewood.

Fingerboard and Bridge: High-density Rosewood, ensuring durability and a smooth feel.

Luthier Details:
Rosette and Purflings: Authentic hand-inlaid wood marquetry (no stickers), with complex geometric patterns.
Headstock: Carved, pierced artisanal design with contrasting wood reinforcements.
Back Strip: Decorative central reinforcement running along the entire body of the instrument.

Condition and Sound:
Being a 2003 instrument, the wood is fully settled and stable. Its sound is open, with round lows and crystal-clear highs. It is a guitar with a lot of personality, ideal for someone seeking an exclusive instrument that stands out both on stage and in a personal collection.

Year: 2003 (verified on the original holographic label).

Condition: Excellent conservation for its age, maintained with care.