Saeid Aboutalebian, 2026
Cedar / Indian Rosewood
Overview
This 2026 Saeid Aboutalebian No. 67 represents the latest evolution from one of the most exciting and rapidly ascending voices in the modern double top world. Built in his Valencia workshop, this newest example reflects a maker who is no longer simply “on the rise,” but actively refining and closing the smallest remaining gaps between his instruments and the most sought-after double tops available today.
Where earlier examples already impressed with sheer power and responsiveness, this guitar pushes further into refinement, balance, and control. The result is an instrument that feels both explosive and deeply composed, offering a level of polish and maturity that places it firmly in the top tier of contemporary concert guitars.
Key Features
Top: Cedar/balsa double top
Back & Sides: Indian rosewood
Scale Length: 650 mm
Nut Width: 52 mm
Fingerboard: Elevated
Neck Profile: Slim, fast, and highly ergonomic
Build Details: Refined internal voicing and structural precision, representing Saeid’s most recent design advancements
Strings: D’Addario XTC45FF (with Pro-Arté HT nylon 1st string) 🔗 Strings used: https://ddar.io/guitar-collection
Condition: Brand new (2026)
Label: No. 67, 2026
Sound
The voice is commanding yet controlled, with a remarkable sense of focus throughout the entire range. The basses are deep and powerful, but now carry greater definition and composure, avoiding any excess bloom. The midrange is rich and present, while the trebles are clear, singing, and highly refined, with excellent separation and sustain.
What stands out most is the balance. This guitar delivers the immediacy and headroom expected from a top-tier double top, but with an added layer of sophistication in how the sound is shaped and projected. It retains the thrilling, “sports car” responsiveness of earlier instruments, while offering a more nuanced and polished tonal palette.
Playability
The setup is effortless and highly responsive, with a fast neck profile and an elevated fingerboard that allows easy access across the entire register. The guitar reacts instantly to the player’s input, supporting both powerful projection and delicate color changes without resistance.
It feels stable, precise, and extremely refined under the hands, clearly the result of incremental improvements in design and execution.
About the Maker
Saeid Aboutalebian, originally from Iran and now based in Valencia, Spain, has quickly established himself as one of the most compelling builders in the modern double top landscape. With a growing international following and instruments already in the hands of leading concert artists, his work is increasingly recognized for combining power, sensitivity, and tonal color at the highest level.
This latest 2026 example demonstrates a maker who is not standing still, but continuously refining every aspect of his guitars. The progress is subtle but meaningful, and it is precisely this level of attention that is bringing his instruments into direct conversation with the most respected names in the field.
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