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Add to Compare2015 Abraham Wechter Florentine, Mahogany/Spruce
Quick, lively, and raring to go! Here we’ve landed a gorgeous Florentine model from the one and only Abraham Wechter, boasting a slim build weight just over four pounds with Mahogany back and sides and Spruce top, 25.4″ scale and 1 3/4″ nut, and light Maple appointments throughout. The flavor of Mahogany we’re working with here is incredibly light and amber in color–almost like Satinwood at first glance–really makes this one stand out. The voice has great balance across the registers, with energetic trebles that lend an immediacy to the voice that’s honestly great for both fingers and picks.
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2007-2008 Wechter Florentine Nylon Elite, Quilted Maple/Cedar
Dynamic is the name of the game when it comes to our Wechter Florentine crossover. Among Abraham Wechter’s myriad designs over the years, his Florentine is one of the most well-known, in particular for the ease with which these guitars can be played in a wide range of settings. The spacious body cavity lends extra projection and clarity, while the shallow C profile neck feels much more like your favorite steel string than a classical. The 25.5 inch scale shines for fingerstyle compositions, but has enough tension for use with a pick; the Barbera Soloist pickup amplified both modes handsomely.
Quilted Maple make up the back and sides, Red Cedar the top, and the rosette partitions up the natural Cedar grain with sparkling Abalone that has an extra three-dimenionsionality that quickly catches the eye. Of course this model comes with a Florentine Cutaway, and this crossover guitar also features a strap button so you can easily play while standing—no more relegated to squeaky chairs on stage! In incredible condition, this Wechter Florentine was built between 2005 and 2008 and has opened up sweetly, and combines the punchy drive of its Maple with Cedar warmth and overtones for a well-balanced voice, both acoustic and amplified.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.09 in Woods Cedar, Maple - Quilted
1973
Opened my first workshop in Seattle Washington.. Tools included a knife, a couple chisels, white gas torch and steel pipe for bending wood, Japanese handsaw, 2 speed sabre saw, hand drill, homemade clamps and rope. Finish was home made Michelman violin varnish applied by felt pad.
1975
Moved to Detroit Michigan to study with my teacher Maestro Richard Schneider. Worked with Richard and Dr. Michael Kasha on classical and steel string guitar design and repaired guitars at Fiddlers Music in Grosse Pointe.
1975-1984
Followed my teacher to Kalamazoo Michigan where Richard became Gibson’s guitar designer. I also worked for Gibson, as a modelmaker at first, building prototypes of new models and artist guitars, then eventually I became one of their designers.
1984-2008
Opened my own custom guitar shop in Paw Paw Michigan. I built many guitar styles, including the first Pathmaker and Florentine models.
2008-2013
Accepted a position at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana to help with their guitar shop. It was a honor to work with there with the finest team in MI retail.
2013-PRESENT
Moved to the Huadu District of Guangzhou China to open a custom guitar shop again. Back to my roots again, making guitars by hand. Only the finest guitars.