The Hanika Natural Doubletop is a full-size (4/4) concert guitar from Hanika’s masterclass line, crafted with high-grade solid tonewoods and an innovative doubletop bracing system. This advanced construction allows all frequencies to resonate with exceptional clarity and balance, giving the instrument a refined and expressive tonal character. Thanks to its arched top in a high-performance sandwich construction, the guitar delivers an impressive dynamic range – responding with rich depth even to the lightest touch. The wide neck features two grenadilla inserts for added stability and comfort, ensuring luxurious playability across all 19 frets. An openwork headstock houses premium tuning machines for smooth, precise tuning of the six nylon strings, which are knotted to a rosewood bridge. Aesthetically, the guitar is highlighted by wooden bindings, an intricate soundhole rosette, and a soft, gauzy matte finish that enhances its elegant natural appearance. The Hanika Natural Doubletop is delivered in a black Hanika Hiscox hardshell case, offering secure and stylish protection for this exceptional classical instrument.
To enrich each frequency range with warm tonal character, the top of the guitar is crafted from high-quality cedar. This tonewood not only adds warmth but also works in tandem with the sophisticated internal bracing, which promotes a quick response and impressive dynamic range –allowing the guitar’s full tonal spectrum to shine through with clarity and precision. The rosewood back and sides provide a strong tonal foundation, enhancing the sound with deep, resonant bass frequencies that add both richness and balance. A cedar neck with a comfortable C-1 profile ensures that even complex fingering techniques can be executed effortlessly. Additionally, the wide grenadilla fingerboard offers ample space for precise playability, making this instrument a perfect fit for demanding classical players who value both tone and comfort.
To ensure precise intonation across the full 650 mm scale length, both the saddle and the 52 mm wide nut are perfectly aligned and meticulously crafted. This setup guarantees clean, accurate tuning throughout the fretboard. The gold-plated Alessi Standard tuners provide smooth and reliable tuning precision, ideal for discerning classical players. A visual highlight is the elegant headstock, which features a luxurious rosewood overlay accented by contrasting maple and Macassar ebony bindings. These materials create a striking aesthetic interplay with the tropical wood. The openwork top of the headstock adds a distinctive and personal touch to the guitar's overall design. Further enhancing the instrument's refined look, the top is adorned with a delicate Z20 mosaic soundhole rosette that harmonizes beautifully with the grenadilla bindings, offering a cohesive and sophisticated visual statement.