Starting January ,2011, I will be offering selected guitars on E-bay. This change is being set-up now and will take effect after the first of the year. If there is a guitar that strikes your fancy, contact me now because, as you are well aware, prices will elevate quickly on E-bay. FGC has appreciated your business over the past years but due to circumstances, it is necessary to offer the guitars on a broader selling stage.
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2005 Diego Huerga 'Belleza Magica'
Buenos Aires / Diego Huerga 'Lucky 12' FGC Special
Meet 'Belleza Magica.' The name means 'magically beautiful,' and is well named on all levels. Here is one of another pair of new hand made instruments by Buenos Aires luthier/artist Diego Huerga. (The other is available, and two more are now in the works.) This is a superb jumbo that is surprisingly light in weight with a powerful voice that satisfies in richness while maintaining a singing clarity.

Diego uses no power tools in the making of his instruments. His guitars are made one or two at a time, reflecting strong inspiration from two main sources: Master classical luthier Rodolfo Cucculelli who trained him, and the lutherie and writings of Antonio Stradavari. This is a fiery, passionate guitar maker. I have spent time with him and admire his dedication to making the best flattops and archtops possible.

This tasteful, light brown sunburst has a 16 3/4" lower bout. It is a jumbo with a comfortable profile. The Sitka spruce top with full curl and bear claw is one of our 'Lucky 12 soundboards,' available exclusively here at 'FGC.' (Read more about the 'Lucky 12 soundboards,' at this link by clicking here.) The back and sides are of old growth Brazilian rosewood with the beautiful sapwood revealed at the center of the back. The nut width is a hair under 1 3/4" and the neck is fully C-shaped. "The mass fills my hand, allowing me to play in a more relaxed fashion. The slightly narrower nut compensates for the neck shape, and after 5 minutes of playing, my left hand feels at home. Fingerstyle and flatpicking both work well here. Fuller necks are becoming more common as people discover the reduced hand fatigue when playing for long periods of time. The scale length of this guitar is 25.3" and the instrument responds extremely well to light gage strings. Mediums may be used for the 'power hungry,' but the lights will have enough power to drop your jaw.

This guitar is in the 'big leagues.' An aggressive pick attack will find virtually unlimited headroom. It is loud and rich with a huge dynamic range. The good news is that when more fully played in by its next rightful owner, it will likely bloom with hurricaine force. The guitar is reverberant without muddiness. The clear sustain is long and filled with a background of singing harmonics. On the flip side of things, this is also a very responsive instrument that can be played softly with a light touch effectively. This guitar is one of the very special ones. Goodies: Bone nut, saddle, bridge pins and nice end graft at the bottom of the guitar. The rosette design incorporates inlays of 18kt gold. The fingerboard and headplate are Brazilian rosewood, subtly framed with thin light strips of wood. The low profile Brazilian rosewood bridge is sculpted elegantly." --Richard

$14,935 with hand made, stippled light brown leather hard case.
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