Michel Brück - 1993 Solid Top No. 17
Michel Brück - 1993 Solid Top No. 17
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About the luthier
Michel Brück is a German luthier whose work is closely associated today with refined double top construction. At the beginning of his career, he devoted himself to traditional guitars, drawing on historical Spanish models, including the work of Antonio de Torres. After the turn of the millennium, his interest increasingly moved toward double top instruments, a field in which his guitars later became especially recognised for their sound qualities and precise workmanship.
About the guitar
This 1993 Michel Brück, numbered 17, belongs to the early period of his work and was built as a traditional solid top guitar. It has a spruce soundboard, Indian rosewood back and sides, French polish, a 650 mm scale, and Rubner tuners. As an early instrument by a maker now strongly associated with double top construction, it offers an interesting view into the foundation of Brück’s tonal and structural language.
The voice is warm, open, and rich in overtones, with a beautiful tonal colour and a clear sense of forward movement. Its traditional construction gives the sound a natural bloom and an intimate resonance, while the spruce and Indian rosewood combination supports clarity, sustain, and a singing quality in the musical line. The result is a guitar with a refined, expressive character and a tone shaped by warmth, colour, and depth.
Condition
This guitar is in excellent condition, with normal wear and no cracks or repairs. The shellac finish is in impeccable condition. A small string mark behind the bridge has been professionally filled and repolished.
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.