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Martin Bretscher - 2025 Small Soul Lattice 63 cm

Martin Bretscher - 2025 Small Soul Lattice 63 cm

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Luthier:  Martin Bretscher
Construction Year: 2025
Top: Spruce
Back and Sides: Apple
Soundboard Finish: Wax
Body Finish: French polish
Air Body Frequency: G / G #
Scale (mm): 630
Weight (g): 1440
Tuner: Rubner
Strings: Knobloch - EDC 34.0
Condition: New

Overview

A 2025 Martin Bretscher Small Soul lattice braced guitar with 630 mm scale, spruce top and apple wood body. Compact, comfortable and surprisingly powerful with a warm, balanced concert voice.
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About the luthier

Martin Bretscher is a German guitar maker whose work is characterised by precision craftsmanship, material awareness and a clear ethical approach. His professional background began with an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, where he developed a refined sensitivity for wood and structural detail. In 2003 he commenced formal training as a plucked instrument maker under Armin Hanika and soon distinguished himself through the consistency and clarity of his work. In 2007 he was awarded both his master certificate and the Master Craftsman Prize of the Bavarian State Government.

In 2020 Bretscher founded Soul Guitars in Bavaria. His workshop reflects values of sustainability, responsible material sourcing and individual expression. Each instrument is conceived as a coherent musical system, in which construction, ergonomics and sound are closely interrelated. His guitars are designed to offer comfort, reliability and a clearly shaped tonal identity rather than sheer spectacle.

About the guitar

The Small Soul Lattice from 2025 is a compact concert guitar with a 630 millimetre scale length, conceived to offer increased playing comfort without compromising acoustic performance. The spruce top is supported by a lattice bracing system and paired with apple wood back and sides. The soundboard is finished with wax, while the body receives a French polish, resulting in a lightweight and responsive construction.

Despite its shorter scale, the guitar delivers a surprisingly powerful and well projected sound. The response is immediate and effortless, with tones emerging freely and evenly across the entire register. The character is round, warm and well centred, supported by a clear and stable sustain. The balance remains consistent, allowing both single line playing and chordal textures to unfold with clarity. The reduced scale contributes to a relaxed left hand feel, making the instrument particularly appealing for players seeking comfort while retaining a full and confident concert voice.

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