Montuoro / Grand Concert Style 6 Bear Claw / Guitar
All things considered this instrument looks nothing like a Larson guitar. The aesthetic is much more contemporary. Although the construction is the same. As with all of the guitars I am building, Built under tension. This instrument was designed for a female who was having trouble over the years fitting a guitar to herself. She had felt most larger guitars were a bit too uncomfortable for here frame. So I figured a Grand Concert 14-3/8" lower bout would be perfect. And evidently it is.
When projecting the ideas I had for the guitar I came across a gorgeous set of Bear Claw Sitka. I wanted to make this guitar with more of a feminine elegance. The Bear Claw fit just right with its three dimensional jewel-like appearance. I also wanted to keep most other appointments down to a dull roar. This Allows the figure of the Spruce to be the highlight. As you can see its quite a stunning piece of material.
Indian Rosewood back & sides, Spanish Cedar neck, Ebony board and bridge and my mainstay of Red Spruce bracing gives this smaller guitar an incredibly powerful voice for its size. I also felt that this time around using a 25.34" scale length would better suit her playing style. Much less tension then the 25.59" scale I usually use. And the addition of the flat stiletto heel makes reaching the fingerboard extension a bit easier.
Guitars are like people for sure. They are all so very different. And just like an old friend its best to be paired with someone you can really relate to.
Frankie Montuoro
9.07
Montuoro Guitar Co., USA 
I am one of very few luthiers alive who has had the good fortune to be exposed to a substantial quantity of Larson brother
TERMS / WARRANTY
Please contact me directly for detailed pricing.
A minimum deposit of $1000 is required on all orders to secure a spot in the building schedule. This deposit is refundable only at the discretion of Montuoro Guitar Co., minus a $750 planning and consultation fee.
If the order is cancelled after materials have been acquired, or if specific sets of rare materials (i.e. Brazilian Rosewood) have been chosen for your build, the entire deposit will be forfeited.
Guitars ordered with woods such as Brazilian Rosewood and/or with custom inlays and details will require a larger deposit based on the cost of these upgrades.
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required 30 days prior to my beginning your build. This amount is based on the instrument's final cost. The entire balance is due before shipping. All guitars are shipped UPS, overnight only! Prices do not include shipping, insurance, taxes or duties.
Turn-around time of your instrument will be 10 to 12 months from receipt of the minimum deposit.
Warranty All Montuoro guitars are covered by a limited warranty to the original purchaser only against defective materials or workmanship.
Montuoro Guitar Co., upon notice of any defect, will repair or replace, at their option, any defective part or material. Purchaser shall assume and pay the cost of all shipping or postage charges (to and from) of the repaired guitar.
The warranty does not cover cracks in wood or finish, nor normal wear and tear to the instrument. Items such as frets, tuners, nuts, saddles, pick guards and finishes are not covered under this warranty. They will wear or require adjustments due to normal use.
Damage incurred by misuse, accidents, acts of God, normal wear or natural cracking of wood or finishes due to changes in temperature and humidity is not covered under this warranty. It is very important to maintain a consistent environment for the instrument. Try not to subject it to extremes in temperature or humidity. This is very important to note!
Damages incurred during shipping are not covered under this warranty.
Tone is a subjective matter and is not covered under this warranty.
Scalloped braced guitars using anything heavier than light gauge strings over an extended period of time will void this warranty.
No other written or oral warranty applies.
Valid only to the original owner.
