Classical Guitar Sizes Explained: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4
January 2, 2026
I’m Urs, writing from Berlin for the Federmeier blog. Sizing is the question I get asked most often for guitars bought as gifts — for a child, a…
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Author: Matt Perry
French polish on a classical guitar — what you are actually paying for
December 5, 2025
You are standing in front of two guitars at a similar price. The first says: “French polish, shellac.” The second says: “polyurethane, high gloss.” The seller tells you…
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Buying Your First Classical Guitar: What Actually Matters
November 18, 2024
I’m Urs, and I write about classical guitars for Federmeier from Berlin. Most weeks I get some version of the same message: “I want to start playing, which…
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What You’re Really Paying For in a Classical Guitar’s Price
November 15, 2024
I’m Urs, writing from Berlin for Federmeier. Put a €250 classical guitar and a €2,500 one side by side and, to someone who doesn’t play, they can look…
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Cedar or Spruce? Choosing Your Guitar’s Top Wood
August 7, 2024
I’m Urs, writing from Berlin for Federmeier. Of all the specifications listed on a guitar’s product page, the top wood is the one that generates the most questions…
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