{"product_id":"1997-simon-marty-spruce-brazilian","title":"1997 Simon Marty Spruce\/ Brazilian","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and refined example of contemporary Australian luthiery, this 1997 instrument by\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSimon Marty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents the maker at the height of his craft. Built with a responsive\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eradial-braced spruce soundboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, the guitar delivers exceptional projection, tonal clarity, and dynamic range, qualities that have made Marty instruments highly sought after by discerning classical players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back and sides are crafted from\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"549\"\u003earched\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrazilian rosewood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, lending both structural elegance and a rich, complex tonal palette with deep basses, singing trebles, and remarkable sustain. The arched construction enhances volume and responsiveness while maintaining balance across the register.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar remains in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eexcellent original condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only one note-worthy detail: a fine hairline crack that was professionally repaired by the maker many years ago. The repair is now almost invisible and has no impact on the instrument’s tone, stability, or playability—testament to Marty’s meticulous workmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar ships in a Hiscox flight case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Marty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43751604617294,"sku":null,"price":13500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/1436\/0398\/files\/IMG_5873.jpg?v=1778914174","url":"https:\/\/guitarcentre.com.au\/products\/1997-simon-marty-spruce-brazilian","provider":"Rick Falkiner's Guitar Centre.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}