Anze Lopatic - 2025 - Prestige
Anze Lopatic - 2025 - Prestige
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About the luthier
Anže Lopatič, born in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 1998, has been passionate about woodworking since 2013. His journey began with crafting smaller items such as cutting boards, side tables, and home decor. These early projects sparked a lasting appreciation for the beauty, versatility, and challenges of working with wood. This passion led Anže to enroll in the Wood Engineering program at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, where he is currently completing his Master’s degree. His academic background has given him in-depth knowledge of wood properties, structural behavior, and acoustic performance. His sister, professional guitarist Neža Lopatič, played a major role in his appreciation for music and inspired him to build his first classical guitar in 2021. Since then, guitar making has become his primary focus, blending craftsmanship, science, and artistic expression. Anže applies a scientific approach to achieve optimal acoustic performance on each of his guitars. His engineering background enables him to thoughtfully select tonewoods and design guitars that are resonant, balanced, and responsive.About the guitar
This 2025 Prestige model is built with a Slovenian spruce top sourced from the mountain forests of the Pokljuka region. The back and sides are made of Indian rosewood, with the sides doubled using a maple inner layer. This structure reinforces the guitar and adds stiffness, resulting in improved projection and greater volume. The bracing is based on Daniel Friederich’s conecept, an asymmetrical pattern that Anže has modified to enhance tonal balance and responsiveness. The neck is made of cedar and reinforced with two carbon rods for stability. It features an ebony fingerboard, a 650 mm scale length, a nut width of 51.5 mm, and a width of 62 mm at the 12th fret. Schaller GrandTune tuners are installed for precision tuning. The guitar is finished with hand-applied French polish, preserving the wood’s natural resonance while providing a classic aesthetic. The instrument delivers excellent volume, strong projection, and a complex, balanced tone. One of the guitar’s signature features is the rosette, inspired by the iconic designs of José Romanillos. It has remained Anže’s favorite since he first encountered it, and it adds a distinctive and personal touch to this fine instrument.Regular care extends the life of the instrument
Even with careful use, a classical guitar may gradually change in appearance or respond to unstable storage conditions. Have a close look at your guitar regularly and be attentif to changes. If your instrument is suffering from its environement, it will let you know.
Protect Your Guitar: Handle with Care
Be mindful when touching your instrument with greasy or unwashed hands: any skin contact is a small attack on the varnish. Of course, a guitar is made to be played, but taking a few precautions helps preserve its beauty: wash your hands before playing, wear long sleeves, and avoid unnecessary direct skin contact with the body of the instrument.
Pro tip: Avoid playing with a button-up shirt, heavy jewelry, or a belt, as these can scratch the guitar. Also, make sure your guitar case is free of any objects that could damage the instrument during storage.
String care
A good habit to adopt is wiping down your strings briefly after each playing session. This small action significantly extends their lifespan and helps maintain a consistent, comfortable feel under your fingers.
Most importantly, clean strings are essential for keeping your instrument in tune. Corrosion, sweat, and dust can affect the uniformity of the strings and interfere with accurate tuning across the entire fingerboard.
Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting your guitar in tune, it might be time to change the strings. A useful test is to compare the pitch of the 12th fret harmonic with the fretted note at the 12th fret; if there's an unusually large gap between them, your strings may have lost their integrity and should be replaced.
Keep Your Shellac Finish Shining!
Got a guitar with a shellac (French polish) finish? Here's a simple trick: Take a clean microfiber cloth and gently breathe on the surface to create a light mist. Then, softly rub to remove fingerprints, sweat, and grease. That’s usually all it takes to keep it looking great, no products needed!
Pro tip: Every few years, treat your guitar to a check-up with a luthier to keep it in top shape.
Storing Your Guitar: Climate Matters
Your guitar can safely stay outside its case, as long as the surrounding environment maintains 42–55% humidity and a temperature between 18–25°C.
Keep in mind that humidity levels can still fluctuate inside the case, especially during seasonal changes.
- Too much humidity may cause overtightened strings and a dull tone.
- Too little humidity can lead to a bulging top, string buzz, or even cracks.
Avoid placing your guitar near radiators, air conditioners, or windows with direct sunlight.
Pro tip: Always close your guitar case while playing. This helps preserve a stable microclimate inside the case, so your instrument is protected the moment you put it back in.