Nils Schebesta - 2025 No. 39 - Doubletop
Nils Schebesta - 2025 No. 39 - Doubletop
Overview
Overview
About the luthier
Nils Schebesta is a rising figure among the new generation of German luthiers. His journey in instrument making began over a decade ago with a formal apprenticeship, followed by studies in the renowned instrument-making town of Markneukirchen. He further refined his craft through internships and collaborations with established makers, gaining experience across both the guitar and violin-making disciplines. Before opening his own workshop in Leipzig in early 2019, he spent several years working in a violin-making studio, which helped him develop a keen eye for detail and acoustic finesse. Today, his work draws from both German and French lutherie traditions, combining structural clarity with tonal elegance.
About the guitar
This 2025 Doubletop No. 39 by Nils Schebesta is a masterfully built instrument that highlights his maturing voice as a luthier. Featuring a cedar top paired with premium Madagascar rosewood back and sides, the guitar blends classic tonewood choices with a modern double-top construction to achieve remarkable sonic efficiency and projection. The instrument's air body resonance is tuned between F and F sharp, supporting a responsive and open tonal character, especially in the lower register.
The guitar's basses are round and well anchored, while the trebles maintain both brilliance and warmth across dynamic ranges. Each note speaks quickly, yet with a rich sustain and nuanced tonal color. The French polish finish enhances the liveliness of the top, and Kris Barnett tuners provide excellent mechanical precision.
Particularly noteworthy is the guitar’s extremely low weight of just 1290 grams, which contributes to its tactile lightness and immediacy of response. Combined with its tonal richness and balanced projection, this feature makes it exceptionally appealing for professional performers who value comfort without compromise.
Luthier: | Nils Schebesta |
Construction year: | 2025 |
Construction type: | Double-Top |
Top: | Cedar |
Back and sides: | Madagascar rosewood |
Finish: | French polish |
Air body frequency: | F / F # |
Scale: | 650 mm |
Nut: | 52 mm |
Weight: | 1290 grams |
Tuners: | Kris Barnett |
Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
Condition: | New |
Case: | Hiscox Pro II “Siccas Edition” |
Details about GPSR:
Classical Guitar
Nils Schebesta
Siccas Guitars GmbH, Roonstr. 31, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany, www.siccasguitars.com, info@siccasguitars.com
Note: For antique guitars, the GPSR does not apply.


























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