About the luthier
Sebastian Stenzel has been building guitars since 1989, beginning his training at Gert Esmyols workshop and completing his apprenticeship in 1991. He soon focused on developing his own concert guitar model, and by 1996 had opened his workshop in Munich. He was awarded the Bavarian Governments Masters Prize in 1998 and has taught guitar-making theory at the Mozarteum Salzburg since 2002. Since 2011, he has continued his work in Emmendingen. Stenzel is known for instruments that reflect his own ideal of sound: sonorous, floating basses, a warm, creamy mid-range and lyrical, singing trebles. His guitars are finely tuned for dynamic flexibility and tonal subtlety, yet remain direct and playable, crafted with exceptional precision and artistic sensibility.
About the guitar
This 2003 concert guitar, No. 83, reflects Sebastian Stenzels Hauser-inspired design with thoughtful deviations that enhance comfort and response. The 640 mm scale length, 50 mm nut width and light 1.4 kg weight make the instrument highly ergonomic. The playability is further elevated by its agile response and well-balanced action, making it suitable for players seeking both physical ease and tonal nuance.
Tonally, this guitar features the expansive, airy basses that both player and audience can feel, a hallmark of Stenzels voice. The spruce top and Indian rosewood body provide a clean, singing upper register and a rich, stable midrange. The basses are especially reactive and bloom beautifully under pressure, giving the instrument impressive dynamic range. The Reischl tuners (successor to Landstorfer) add functional precision and historical continuity. The minimalist heel design adds a modern visual accent to the traditional form, and the thin nitrocellulose finish preserves resonance while showcasing the woods natural beauty.
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