Jean Marquet – 2023
Jean Marquet – 2023
Overview
Overview
Jean Marquet is a highly regarded guitar maker based in Belgium who has established himself as a prominent figure in guitar craftsmanship. He is known for his passion for creating exquisite instruments and his unwavering commitment to the art of guitar making. He received his professional training at the highly respected CMB (Center for Musical Instrument Building) in Puurs, Belgium, which has a rich history of producing some of the world's most skilled and talented luthiers. With his training and expertise, Jean Marquet has created guitars that are aesthetically pleasing and produce exceptional sound quality. Today, his guitars are sought after by musicians and concert guitarists worldwide.
This model by Jean Marquet is based on a German guitar from 1937. A particularly striking detail is the hazel spruce top, which displays beautiful grain and accentuates the overall classy and elegant design. This “Belgian beauty” also has a lot to offer regarding sound. This traditionally built instrument is comparatively lightweight, and as a guitarist, one gets direct feedback from the entire body when playing. It is a classical guitar with excellent sound volume, impressive bass, crystal clear trebles, and an abundance of overtones that give the guitar a full-bodied and interesting sound character. It is a great pleasure to play this guitar because of its excellent playability, and it rewards the player with many timbres and inspiring musical moments.
A poem about Jean Marquet and this guitar
In Belgium, a master craftsman resides,
Jean Marquet, a luthier with renowned pride.
He creates guitars with exquisite design,
And sound that is sought by musicians worldwide.
Trained at the CMB in Puurs, Belgium,
His skill is unmatched, his talent eminent.
With passion and commitment to his craft,
His guitars are aesthetically pleasing and magnificent.
One of his models, a "Belgian beauty" to behold,
Based on a German guitar from days of old.
The hazel spruce top, with grain so fine,
A classy and elegant design, truly divine.
The sound it produces, impressive and bold,
A lightweight, traditionally built guitar to hold.
Direct feedback from the body, to the player's delight,
Crystal-clear trebles and an abundance of overtones, so bright.
Playing this guitar is a great pleasure indeed,
Excellent playability, and many timbres to lead.
Inspiring musical moments that make hearts sing,
Jean Marquet's guitar, a true masterpiece to bring.
Watch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound.
| Luthier: | Jean Marquet |
| Construction year: | 2023 |
| Top: | Spruce |
| Back and sides: | Indian rosewood |
| Scale: | 650 mm |
| Nut: | 52 mm |
| Weight: | 1415 grams |
| Air body frequency: | E/F |
| Tuners: | Scheller |
| Strings: | Knobloch EDC 34.0 |
| Case: | Hiscox Pro II |
| Condition: | New |
Video overview
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