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Copy of Nicolas Lupot Guitar
2007 Update: I have had several comments since this was originally posted in 1998 - the consensus seems to be that the instrument is most likely of 20th century 'design' (i.e. with enhancements beyond what might have been found on a 'true' Lupot period guitar from the early to mid 1800's; also, there is confirmation that Lupot made violins but no confirmation that he made guitars) and most likely built after 1900. Also, based on the design and features this guitar is more German than French in style and function.
This guitar label shows: " Copie De Nicolas Lupot Luthier rue Croix-des-petits-champs a Paris l'an 1824" The instrument has quite a few 'dings' but is playable. I would welcome information on the possible origins of this instrument (i.e. who made such copies and when.). Please send your comments to me here.
- The body of the instrument is 'curved out' from the top and bottom up to the center of the back of the guitar.
- There is an extended, 'flying' fingerboard.
- It has a 'clock-key' neck attachment (I am told that this was quite common up until the early 1900's)
- The body appears to be made from European curly maple.
- For comparison, I have included a few pictures with this instrument next to a Ramirez 1a.
- Many of these images have been 'enhanced' so the colors, while and indication, may be somewhat misleading. The comparison images with the Ramirez do provide some perspective on this.
- Additional tuner, clock-key and joint photos can be found here.
frecg-back 46K | 
frecg-back-n 38K | 
frecg-clckey 46K | 
frecg-comp1 32K - Next to a Ramirez 1a | 
frecg-comp2 71K - Next to a Ramirez 1a | 
frecg-dmg 56K |
frecg-f-bod 41K | 
frecg-f-bod0 44K | 
frecg-f-bod3 45K | 
frecg-f-fing 45K | 
frecg-front 31K | 
frecg-label 35K |
frecg-label1 43K | 
frecg-label2 42K | 
frecg-s-bod2 29K | 
frecg-s-bod3 20K | 
frecg-s-bod4 30K | 
frecg-s-bod5 21K |
frecg-s-body 32K | 
frecg-s-neck 20K | 
frecg-sound1 42K | 
frecg-tunr1 33K | 
frecg-tunr2 31K |
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