Robert RUCK

USA  1997   #634

Cedar Soundboard

Brazilian Rosewood back and sides

Ebony Fingerboard

Mahogany Neck

650mm scale length, 52mm nut width

Rodgers tuning machines

7 fan braces + diagonal treble brace

Double-arched hardshell case with zippered cover

 

Condition is "Good" - soundboard playing wear with nail scratches and finish blemish below the sound hole; prior soundboard repair by Richard Bruné below the sound hole.

 

This guitar is very comfortable to play with an amazing action of 3.5mm / 2.5mm.

The tone is rich and has great depth.  Unusually clear for a cedar top, yet full and creamy with perfectly defined notes.  

 

 $13,500 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USA  1987   #386

Cedar Soundboard

Brazilian Rosewood back and sides

Ebony Fingerboard

Mahogany Neck

656mm scale length, 53mm nut width

Reischl tuning machines

6 fan braces + diagonal treble brace

VAV Italian hardshell case

 

The condition is "Good" with a repaired back crack and soundboard playing wear (scratches and dings)

 $14,000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USA  2004   #861

Cedar soundboard, Indian rosewood back and sides

Ebony fingerboard, 654mm string length, 52mm nut width

Excellent condition

 $15,500   SOLD

This is the most beautiful-sounding Ruck that we have ever played. The sustain, clarity and richness are second to none.