{"product_id":"wateau-soulmate-muninga-sitka-spruce-2024","title":"Wateau Soulmate Muninga Sitka Spruce 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is the Soulmate OM model, crafted by Mathieu Wateau – a guitar designed to enchant and inspire, born from a dedication to craftsmanship and fine craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMathieu Wateau, a French guitar maker based in Brandenburg an der Havel, has been passionately crafting refined instruments in his small but carefully curated workshop since 2013. As a craftsman, Mathieu has specialized in building and repairing acoustic and electric guitars and basses, combining the roles of designer, artist, and craftsman in one person.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Soulmate represents Mathieu’s interpretation of a Martin OM model, delivering a rich and powerful sound that captivates players and listeners. With beautiful, precise mids and highs, rounded out by a pronounced bass presence, this guitar offers a tonal character that stands out from the crowd. It responds exceptionally well to a variety of playing techniques, whether strumming or fingerpicking, making it a versatile companion for any musical journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted with precision and care, this guitar features a body made of Muninga for the back and sides. Muninga is an African wood species related to Padouk, but is also called African Koa due to its spectacular grain. The beautiful body is supported by an AA-grade Sitka spruce top with a Vintage Amber finish. Its roasted and flamed maple neck and Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with Paua abalone inlays provide a comfortable playing experience, while the Madagascar rosewood bridge and Gotoh SGL-510 Aged Gold tuners with ivoroid buttons provide reliable tuning stability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinished with a Polyurethane High Gloss finish and housed in a Hiscox OM-Pro case, the Soulmate is not just a guitar, but a companion for a lifetime of musical exploration and expression. Experience the magic of the \"Soulmate\" OM model - a guitar made with passion and soul, destined to become your musical confidante on every stage and in every studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2024 Wateau Soulmate features some light signs of playwear, a repaired ding on the top, and a repaired crack behind the bridge for which cleats have been glued in on the inside of the soundboard. Otherwise, the guitar is exceptionally clean and is, without a doubt, a magnificent hand-built instrument!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar has been carefully inspected for condition and playability, then set up to our Gold Standard by a luthier. We make sure it arrives in your hands exactly as it should: sounding its best, playing effortlessly and ready to be enjoyed from the very first note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mathieu Wateau","offers":[{"title":"025","offer_id":52630180987227,"sku":"101370-025","price":4699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/6607\/7019\/files\/WateauSoulmateMuningaSitkaSpruce-4.jpg?v=1792070868","url":"https:\/\/www.tfoa.eu\/en-int\/products\/wateau-soulmate-muninga-sitka-spruce-2024","provider":"TFOA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}