2012 MAINGARD Romantica Parlour Model
Description
MAINGARD Parlour Model, 2012, Natural, Nylon strings, Serial # 334.
A beautiful instrument hand crafted by the South African luthier,
Guitar presents as nearly new, exotic Rosewood or Cocabolo back & sides,
fine grained Spruce top (German?)Master craftsman Marc Maingard, began
repairing his own guitars in the early 1970s, and because of the
lack of luthiers in South Africa, he created a steady job repairing
guitars in the area. Maingard became an apprentice under an English
cabinetmaker and at the same time started building violins and cellos
under the direction of Brian Lisus. Maingard also worked and studied
with Santa Cruz guitars in California during the early 1980s as well
as with James D'Aquisto, and spending many hours with Hose Oirbe in
San Diego perfecting his classical guitar sound. Currently, Maingard
builds a variety of acoustic and classical guitars in his South African
shop and is the only authorized repairman for Gibson, Martin, and Ovation
guitars in the area. Maingard offers a variety of guitars ranging from
classicals to dreadnoughts to archtops. Marc is also a recognized inlay
artist offering an exciting selection of custom trim details and inlays
using the world's finest pearl, abalone, gold, silver, and rare gems.
Maingard Guitars are all made in a humidity controlled environment
with precious and rare woods quartersawed and well-seasoned
Original hard....$6500
A beautiful instrument hand crafted by the South African luthier,
Guitar presents as nearly new, exotic Rosewood or Cocabolo back & sides,
fine grained Spruce top (German?)Master craftsman Marc Maingard, began
repairing his own guitars in the early 1970s, and because of the
lack of luthiers in South Africa, he created a steady job repairing
guitars in the area. Maingard became an apprentice under an English
cabinetmaker and at the same time started building violins and cellos
under the direction of Brian Lisus. Maingard also worked and studied
with Santa Cruz guitars in California during the early 1980s as well
as with James D'Aquisto, and spending many hours with Hose Oirbe in
San Diego perfecting his classical guitar sound. Currently, Maingard
builds a variety of acoustic and classical guitars in his South African
shop and is the only authorized repairman for Gibson, Martin, and Ovation
guitars in the area. Maingard offers a variety of guitars ranging from
classicals to dreadnoughts to archtops. Marc is also a recognized inlay
artist offering an exciting selection of custom trim details and inlays
using the world's finest pearl, abalone, gold, silver, and rare gems.
Maingard Guitars are all made in a humidity controlled environment
with precious and rare woods quartersawed and well-seasoned
Original hard....$6500