Rousu Guitars new TT luthier partner

28 October 2022

Rousu Guitars, based in northern Sweden, is the latest new addition among TT partners. The luthier Heikki Rousu builds classic high end nylon string guitars of the highest quality.
Read more about Rousu Guitars' latest TT guitar in the text that follows.

Rousu Guitars new TT luthier partner

Heikki Rousu have been active as a luthier since 1990 and built classical guitars, lutes, mandolas, bass guitars, steel string guitars, bouzoukis and mandolins etc.
Heikki have soon built 400 instruments for musicians in Sweden and the rest of the world. 
You can find contact details at the bottom of the page.

Specifications 
Rousu Guitars True Temperament classical model
Soundboard: European spruce

Back and sides: European Maple
Neck: Honduras mahogny 
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 20 True Temperament Thidell Formula 1 frets

Tuners: Perons
Finish: Shellac 
Scale: 650 mm
Body Length: 482 mm
Upper bout: 280 mm
Waist: 240 mm
Lower bout: 366 mm
Fan bracing top construction
Hardcase included
Price: 45 000 Euros incl. VAT
Sold!
 
Ordering contact: Heikki Rousu
Phone: +46 70-594 95 87
Email: heikki.rousu@hotmail.com 
Facebook: https://sv-se.facebook.com/gitarrmakare
Website: www.gitarrmakare.se


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