Christopher Dean is one of England's most sought after makers of handcrafted classical guitars - with good reason: With their lush, focused colorful sound, these powerful concert guitars remind us of the David Rubio guitars with which the legendary Julian Bream made some of his finest recordings in the late 1960s. From the guitar offered here, expect quick, clear creamy trebles, deep, rich cello-like basses and perfect balance.

Most recently, Tilman Hoppstock and the Eden/Stell duo have purchased Dean's lovely instruments. Other notable artists to perform and record on his guitars include Simon Dinnigan, Michael Cedric Smith, Nicola Hall, Forbes Henderson, Gilbert Biberian and Raymond Burley. (Learn more).

Materials: Old very dark quarter sawn Br. back and sides, close straight grain European spr. soundboard with extensive medullary rays, French polish of shellac finish on the soundboard for optimum acoustic response, thinly applied lacquer finish on the sides and back for durability, Rodgers precision tuning machine heads (the finest in the world) with engraved brass sideplates and mop oval buttons, elegant understated visual aesthetics, flawless workmanship, firm effortless action throughout, 650mm string length