David Cordoba plays an early 19th Century French Guitar (Koliker)

This fine and early French guitar was made in Mirecourt, France, around 1800 to 1810. And sold through the famous Parisian dealer Koliker. It is a rare early example, as indicated by its rectangular bridge that does not have a separate saddle, but uses the top edge of the ebony rectangle as the saddle (this feature places it circa 1800, not like the more common 1820-1840 French guitars that have a more modern style bridge including a regular saddle).
But for all its rarity, and exoticism to modern eyes, the most salient feature of this guitar is that it plays wonderfully! It plays beautifully, with all frets in tune. www.vintageamericanguitar.com

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