Fernando Gonzalez – Cdr/Sp Doubletop and Cocobola – 2021

Description

2021, Paracho, Mexico.  Cedar/Nomex/Spruce doubletop soundboard with cedar on the outside, 5 fan braces, cocobola back and sides, 3 piece back, 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut width, 11 mm raised fingerboard, 20th fret, 12 hole tie block, fret markers at V and VII, satin lacquer finish.  Lutherie in Paracho dates back to the 18th century, and Fernando Gonzalez learned the art from his father.   As the features of this instrument demonstrate, Sr. Gonzalez is keeping up with the latest developments.  This is a huge sound, rich warm and clear, far more than expected at this price point.  The slender neck plays very easily.  First class workmanship.