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Michael Fontenot, 2025

Cedar / Indian Rosewood

Michael Fontenot No. 21 – 2025 Cedar/Nomex Double Top, Indian Rosewood, 640mm This 2025 guitar by Michael Fontenot , his 21st instrument, is a strikingly refined double top from a rising luthier…

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Maker: Michael Fontenot
Year: 2025
Top: Cedar
Back & sides: Indian Rosewood
Top construction: Doubletop
Scale length: 640 mm
Nut width: 52mm
Tuners: Sloane
Bracing: 7-fan system (internal)
Fingerboard: Elevated Ebony
Neck: Slim C-shape
Finish: French Polish
Condition: Excellent

Key Features

Michael Fontenot No. 21 – 2025 Cedar/Nomex Double Top, Indian Rosewood, 640mm

This 2025 guitar by Michael Fontenot, his 21st instrument, is a strikingly refined double top from a rising luthier based in Fredericksburg, Texas. Known for his curiosity and careful attention to player feedback, Fontenot has developed a modern classical guitar that surprises with its depth, sensitivity, and effortless playability.

After following his work closely over the past few years, this guitar (along with No. 19) marks a clear step forward in sound, feel, and aesthetic detail. It’s light, responsive, and deeply resonant—qualities not easily found together in newer makers' instruments.

Top: Cedar/Nomex Double Top
Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood with wheat-style purfling
Armrest: Sculpted and elegantly integrated
Tuners: Sloan with Snakewood buttons

Sound & Playability

This guitar is remarkably touch-sensitive with a quick response and impressive power for such a lightweight build. Despite its smaller scale, the sound is anything but small. The air resonance sits low—between E♭ and E—giving the instrument a rich, dark body to complement its clarity.

The trebles sing with pure lyrical tone, even when using nylon strings across all registers. Sustain is excellent, and dynamics feel natural and expressive. It shines in intimate, lyrical playing but has the headroom for fuller textures without losing refinement.

The slim neck and 640mm scale make this one of the easiest-playing guitars currently in the collection, ideal for players who value comfort and agility.

Final Thoughts

Michael Fontenot’s No. 21 is a breakthrough guitar that offers sophisticated tonal depth and playability in a compact, elegant build. It’s an exciting sign of things to come from this talented Texas-based maker.

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Authenticity & condition

Brand new and in pristine condition.

Every instrument is hand-inspected and verified by our expert team, then professionally set up and play-tested before it ships. Each guitar is photographed and demonstrated on video so you know exactly what you are buying.

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Shipping & delivery

Fully insured worldwide shipping, expertly packed in a quality hard case. Most orders ship within one business day.

Prefer to see it in person? You’re welcome to visit our showroom to try the instrument or pick it up directly. Contact us to arrange a visit.