Etude Cedar Top Classical Guitar with Hard Case

Description

The Etude is one of the most popular models in the La Patrie lineup. It's incredibly responsive, and thanks to the feather-light Custom Polished finish, this guitar features great dynamic range. Its harmonically rich sound makes it one of the finest classical guitars in its price range. It sounds like a guitar many times its price!***Though not included from the factory, we are including a very nice form fitted hard shell case with this guitar. It's a high quality case that fits the La Patrie perfectly.La Patrie pressure tested topsAll LaPatrie guitars feature select pressure tested solid cedar tops. Graded and tested for their excellence and structural integrity, this method of pressure testing each solid top ensures the highest levels of stiffness and rigidity along with maximum harmonic vibration. This benefits the overall tone, projection and resonance of these hand-crafted instruments.The exceptional benefits of 800 year-old woodThe wood used in these tops can be found only in previously fallen cedar trees that have an average age of about 800 years or more. This wood features a tight straight grain, which produces greater rigidity while at the same time is flexible across the grain lines. This makes the La Patrie unique in terms of its goregeous tone.La Patrie custom polished finishLaPatrie guitars also feature a custom polished finish, similar to the French polish of the 19th Century. This finish allows the top not only to be protected but also to breathe and vibrate freely allowing the “aging” process to take its course. This “aging” process means that every LaPatrie guitar will actually sound better and better the more it’s played over time.Carved neck profileThe necks on LaPatrie guitars are carved from Honduras mahogany and feature an innovative double-function truss rod system not found in traditional classical guitars. This system allows the