2024 Lars Rasmussen Model R - Swiss Moon Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood #124

The 2024 Lars Rasmussen Model R has a beauty that unfolds slowly, revealing itself in the silken grain of its spruce top, the flowing darkness of its Brazilian rosewood, and the graceful proportions that bring everything together. Fine borders trace the body’s curves, a delicate iridescent rosette catches the light, and an elegantly shaped bridge provides a lovely visual counterpoint to the rounded lower bout. Every detail contributes to a composition that feels thoughtful, personal, and wonderfully complete.

At its heart is a Master Grade Swiss Moon Spruce top, its pale golden surface displaying fine grain and a subtle, shimmering texture. The Brazilian rosewood back and sides offer a striking contrast, with warm amber and chocolate hues threaded by long, dark grain lines. A slender center strip draws the eye along the beautifully matched back, while Brazilian rosewood bindings frame the body with understated richness. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish lends depth to these exceptional woods, allowing their natural character to remain the center of attention.

The Model R’s distinctive 13 fret neck joint is an essential part of its personality, giving the instrument an inviting balance of body and neck. A 25" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 1/4" bridge spacing form an appealing foundation for expressive playing, with room for deliberate finger placement and intricate picking patterns. At just 3 lb 14 oz, this is a remarkably light guitar, an especially inviting companion for long evenings spent exploring an arrangement or following a melody wherever it leads.

The Honduran mahogany neck carries a beautifully dark ebony fingerboard, where EVO Gold frets provide a subtle flash of warmth against the nearly black playing surface. Brazilian rosewood returns in the bridge and headstock veneer, creating a sense of continuity from one end of the instrument to the other. The headstock’s flowing grain and delicate maker’s monogram are complemented by exquisite Alessi tuning machines with ebony buttons. A bone nut and saddle complete a specification whose appeal extends into even its smallest details.

Offered in excellent used condition and accompanied by a Visesnut Premier hard case, this 2024 Lars Rasmussen Model R is a beautiful expression of individual craftsmanship. Its rare materials and refined appointments are immediately compelling, but it is the harmony of the whole instrument that leaves the strongest impression. For the player who finds inspiration in fine wood, thoughtful proportions, and the intimate connection between hands and strings, this is a guitar to spend time with.

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