Sergei De Jonge 17 String Classical Guitar, 1983 [USED]

Here is a Sergei De Jonge 17 String Classical Guitar, designed by Theodor Lebar and handcrafted by Sergei De Jonge in 1983 over a period of six months.

Theodor Lebar was renowned as a guitar teacher in Toronto, Ontario from 1963-2023. He taught guitar at York University, having started up their guitar program. He was also was president of the Guitar Society of Toronto at one stage. In addition to this he was an inventor, having invented 17 and 19 string classical guitars.

This is a one of a kind piece. Spanning a total of 48 inches in length, it has 8 strings on the neck and 9 bass strings on the extended neck. The back and sides and bridge are Cocobolo. The top is Western Red Cedar. The neck is Honduran Mahogany with a Gabon Ebony fingerboard.

Since being on display at the front of the store this exceptional instrument has garnered a lot of second glances for it's creative brilliance. A truly unique item.   

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DETAILS: 

• Instrument Model: 17 String Classical
• Instrument Manufacturer: Sergi De Jonge 
• Instrument year: 1983 
• Instrument Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer  
• Instrument Class: Classical
• Instrument serial number: N/A
• Country of Origin: Canada
• Instrument Condition: Very good with only minor play wear
• Playing Condition: Good
  
• Right-handed 
• CITIES Documentation Required: No
• Case included: Yes
• Case original: Yes
• Case Type: Custom Hardshell 
• Instrument Weight Imperial: 6.7 lbs
• Instrument Weight Metric: 3.039 kgs
• Scale Length Imperial: 26.5 in
• Scale Length Metric: 673.1 mm
• Nut Width Imperial:  2.5  in
• Nut Width Metric: 63.5 mm
  
• Items in Case: Strings
• Consignment: Yes
• Product ID: 190019

There are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale. View Our Full Terms Here