Old Mission Guitar Collection
Featuring the craftsmanship of luthier German Vazquez Rubio.
| Crafted By | German Vazquez Rubio |
| Year Made | 2015 Solista model |
| Top | Cedar |
| Back and Sides | Indian Rosewood |
| Scale | 650 mm |
| Nut | 52 mm |
| Tuners | Schaller “Hauser” Style |
| Case | Hardshell arched case with cover |
| Condition | Excellent |
| String Spacing at 1st Fret | 44mm |
| String Spacing at 12th Fret | 50mm |
| String Spacing at Bridge | 57mm |
| Total Length | 39 3/16″ (99.4 cm) |
| Body length | 19 1/8″ (48.4 cm) |
| Upper bout width | 11″ (27.8 cm) |
| Lower bout width | 14 9/16″ (37 cm) |
| Waist Width | 9 3/16″ (23.4 cm) |
| Body depth (Upper Bout) | 3 3/4″ (9.6 cm) |
| Body depth (Lower Bout) | 3 15/16″ (10 cm) |
| Action at 12th fret - Bass Side | 3.5 mm |
| Action at 12th fret - Treble Side | 2.75 mm |
| Resonant Frequency | F#/G |
Description: German Vasquez Rubio is one of the finest luthiers ever to hail from Mexico, bringing together an exceptional work ethic, elite-level skills, and exquisite taste to become a world-class maker, as evidenced here by this 2015 instrument. German’s guitars are known for their ease of playability and this Solista is no exception. It has a wonderful, low action, very comfortable neck shape, and is sensitive to the most subtle dynamic and timbral nuances. Players can easily produce any level of volume and wide-ranging sound colors with this guitar. The Solista model has a slightly more modern sound character than his Hauser-inspired instruments, resulting in a fuller, stronger sound for the concert stage. Internally, it has seven struts and an additional diagonal cross brace to increase top stiffness. This professionally owned instrument had some mild playing wear but has recently been repolished by luthier Nikola Korovljev, resulting a perfectly smooth top. The frets have been crowned and polished to achieve the best possible action as well. There are no cracks or repairs on this instrument, it is perfect playing condition ready for the concert stage.
