Antonius Mueller, 2015

Antonius Müller is one of the most sought after luthiers in the world, with a waitlist extending over 12 years and a reputation for crafting instruments of remarkable tonal consistency, depth, and power. His guitars are played by elite concert artists including Sharon Isbin, Zoran Dukić, Aniello Desiderio, and members of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, as well as emerging stars like Campbell Diamond, Hao Yang, and Francisco Luis.

This rare 2015 Müller features a cedar double top with Indian rosewood back and sides, a classic and beautifully matched combination that highlights both the clarity and warmth for which his instruments are known. The rosewood set is elegant and refined, pairing perfectly with Müller’s understated aesthetic and meticulous craftsmanship.

• Top: Cedar / Balsa / Cedar double top with Müller’s signature balsa chevron inner layer

• Back and Sides: Indian rosewood, beautifully matched and visually refined

• Bracing: Fan braced with balsa double top chevron pattern, Müller’s own innovation

• Fingerboard: Slightly raised ebony fingerboard for easier access to upper frets

• Bridge and Rosette: Rosewood bridge with inlaid tie block, classic Müller rosette with woven central motif and subtle red highlights

• Tuners: Premium Gotoh tuners

• Scale and Nut Width: 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut width

Sound and Playability

This guitar offers outstanding consistency across the entire fingerboard, a hallmark of Müller’s work. Every note sustains with balance, clarity, and rich tonal color. The trebles are brilliant, singing, and highly focused, while the basses are deep, rounded, and supportive without ever becoming boomy or diffuse.

One of the defining qualities of this instrument is how little effort it requires to produce a full concert sound. Even gentle attacks bloom into a complex, expressive tone that makes subtle phrasing and dynamic shading feel very natural. The dynamic range is wide, the sustain is excellent, and the guitar responds quickly and predictably to changes in right hand position and articulation, giving the player a high degree of control.

The neck profile is slightly on the thinner and very comfortable side, with superb fretwork and an ideal setup that support long practice sessions and demanding repertoire alike.

This is a superb example of Antonius Müller’s work, combining a responsive cedar double top with elegant Indian rosewood and the refinement that has made his instruments so sought after worldwide. It is a world class concert guitar in every respect, suitable for the highest level of performance and recording, and an outstanding opportunity for a serious player or collector.

If you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at evan@guitarcollection.com

This 2015 Antonius Müller is in excellent condition. There are only small nail marks here and there from normal careful use, mostly superficial and visible only on close inspection. There are no cracks, no repairs, and no signs of repolishing. Structurally and cosmetically it presents as a very clean, well cared for concert instrument.