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Steven Walter, 2024
Cedar / CSA Rosewood
No. 340, a cedar lattice Walter over Amazon rosewood with a sapwood center strip, so overtone-rich it surrounds the player with sympathetic resonance.
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- Insured worldwide shippingExpertly packed and fully insured in transit
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- Maker
- Steven Walter
- Year
- 2024
- Top
- Cedar
- Back & sides
- CSA Rosewood
- Top construction
- Lattice
- Scale length
- 650 mm
- Nut width
- 52mm
- Tuners
- Scheller
- Strings
- D'Addario
- Condition
- Very Good
Overview
Sound & playability
This guitar is unapologetically overtonic. The sound blooms instantly, with a chorus of sympathetic vibrations that make the instrument feel alive under the hands. The cedar top delivers a powerful, punchy fundamental, especially in the basses, while the trebles remain silky, clear, and singing even without vibrato.
Sustain is outstanding, not only in the fundamental but in the surrounding harmonic field, giving the player the freedom to linger on notes without fear of collapse. The tonal palette is enormous. You never feel exposed, and the guitar invites exploration across colors, dynamics, and articulation.
The raised fingerboard is extremely effective. Upper-register playing is effortless, nearly cutaway-easy, making this an ideal instrument for advanced repertoire, competitions, and concert work. Steve’s necks are consistently among the best in the business: slim C-shaped, perfectly set up, with tall frets and impeccable feel.
Construction & design
Design & Craftsmanship
Visually, this guitar is stunning. The Amazon rosewood back and sides feature dramatic sapwood down the center, a bold and elegant choice that Steve executes beautifully. His classic rosette design is accented with subtle green details introduced in his recent work, framed by intricate braided purfling inside and out.
The side soundports enhance the player’s perception of volume and immediacy, while the body’s sculpted thickness, deeper at the lower bout and tapering toward the neck, contributes to both comfort and the raised fingerboard geometry.
Key Features
- Serial Number: No. 340
- Bracing: Lattice bracing with Steven Walter’s Defined Resonance Area design
- Back & Sides: Amazon rosewood with striking central sapwood
- Neck: Raised fingerboard design inspired by the Humphrey concept
- Fingerboard: Ebony, elevated
- Soundports: Dual side soundports
- Finish: French polish
Authenticity & condition
Very good overall condition. This 2024 Steven Walter No. 340 shows light, honest signs of careful playing, including some nail marks in the top and light polish marks below the bridge. Importantly, there are no string dings, no cracks, and no repairs. Structurally the guitar is excellent, the neck is straight, the frets show minimal wear, and the setup is comfortable and precise throughout the fingerboard. A well cared for concert instrument that presents cleanly and is fully ready for serious playing.
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.
Have a question about this instrument’s condition or history? Get in touch and we’re happy to share more detail.
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.
