{"id":239034,"date":"2026-03-13T15:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicolasperezluthier.com\/?page_id=239034"},"modified":"2026-03-27T00:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:27:07","slug":"steelstring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nicolasperezluthier.com\/en\/steelstring\/","title":{"rendered":"Model S"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Steel String Model<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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A refined interpretation of the steel-string tradition<\/h3>\n

The Model S draws its inspiration from the great North American steel-string tradition and stands as the most powerful voice in the collection.<\/p>\n

While it echoes the familiar presence of the dreadnought form, its outline has been carefully refined, giving the instrument a more balanced and elegant proportion \u2014 both visually and ergonomically.<\/p>\n

Designed to offer comfort to the player as much as presence to the listener, the Model S combines strength and projection with a remarkable sensitivity to touch. Its voice is full and commanding, yet capable of great nuance and restraint.<\/p>\n

Rather than exaggerating power, the instrument seeks equilibrium \u2014 allowing projection, clarity, and responsiveness to exist in quiet harmony.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Materials & Construction<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The soundboard is crafted from\u00a0German spruce<\/strong>, selected for its strength, projection, and dynamic headroom.<\/p>\n

The back, sides, bridge, and fingerboard are made from\u00a0wenge<\/strong>, whose density and stability contribute to clarity, sustain, and tonal focus.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0mahogany neck<\/strong>, reinforced internally with\u00a0carbon fibre<\/strong>, ensures long-term structural stability and consistent playability across changing environments.<\/p>\n

The instrument is finished using\u00a0traditional French polish<\/strong>, preserving the natural resonance of the wood while revealing its depth and colour. The neck and fingerboard are oil-finished to provide a smooth, responsive feel under the player\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Words from<\/h3>\n

Torsten Goods<\/h3>\n
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I\u2019ve played this guitar for about a year. It has been used it in a lot of Sarah Connor shows and I’ve played it on some of my own recordings – I\u2019m really in love with it. It\u2019s an amazing instrument!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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