Theo Scharpach OpusG Acoustic Archtop - located in EU

[oleg_maksimov]

Hello everyone,
up for sale is the best guitar I've ever owned and, most likely, will never have anything even remotely close to it:
Theo Scharpach OpusG Acoustic Archtop Jazz Guitar

A rare, fully handcrafted archtop by Theo Scharpach.This is a custom-built OpusG model with an original price of €21,435 (documentation included), placing it firmly in the top tier of boutique archtop guitars.
Scharpach instruments are trusted by world-class musicians, including Al Di Meola, Ted Ludwig and many other greats listed on Theo's website here: https://scharpach.com/players/
I had the honor of being an endorsed artist of Theo Scharpach and used this instrument exclusively during my studies at the Prins Claus Conservatorium.
The guitar was funded by the Friends of Prins Claus Conservatory and provided to me for professional use during my time as a student. It took me 3 full years to pay off the debt and get full ownership of the instrument.
Ironically, now as an obligation to pay back a conservatory student loan — I have to put the instrument up for sale in order to close that debt.

Tone
True acoustic archtop with strong projection, clear note separation, and a warm, woody jazz tone.
Extremely responsive with a wide dynamic range — ideal for both comping and single-note playing.

Sound & video examples

Key specs (summary)

• 17.5” body, 85 mm depth
• German spruce top (old stock)
• Figured maple back & sides
• Ebony fingerboard, 635 mm scale
• Compound radius (12”–22”)
• Stainless steel frets (PLEK)
• Brazilian rosewood bridge
• Schaller tuners
• Scharpach custom humbucker

Condition & extras
Condition: Excellent. Very well maintained with only minor signs of normal use.
Includes custom-fitted carbon fiber case.

Location & shipping
Located in Groningen, The Netherlands.
Worldwide shipping available with full insurance.
The buyer is responsible for import taxes, duties, and any related costs.

Value
Original build price: €21,435
A rare opportunity to acquire a top-tier custom Scharpach at a fraction of its original cost.
My asking price is €13.990 (roughly $16000 at the moment).

Contact
Feel free to reach out for more details, photos, or questions.
I'd really love this instrument to go to a serious player and/or collector, who'd appreciate this exceptional instrument.

More pictures:

[Rob MacKillop]

My heart bleeds for you. You are obviously a very advanced player, the sort who deserves such a guitar.

It’s way out of my league, financially and in other ways. Best wishes for the sale.

[oleg_maksimov]

My heart bleeds for you. You are obviously a very advanced player, the sort who deserves such a guitar.

It’s way out of my league, financially and in other ways. Best wishes for the sale.

Thanks for your kind words, Rob!
To be honest, I always felt like I didn't grew up enough to complement the guitar.
And if there's a single chance to keep it - I certainly will!

[oleg_maksimov]

Another picture of the Scharpach captured with its little brother D'Angelico Excel SS

[oleg_maksimov]

New pictures!

[oleg_maksimov]

For those interested, I've made a video demonstration of the guitar

[oleg_maksimov]

If someone is looking for some sort of credentials - I just got a 5 star review for another guitar sold on Reverb.
Here's the link:
The Marketplace for Musicians | Reverb.com

[oleg_maksimov]

Theo just finished a guitar for Wolfgang Mutspiel himself.
Don't miss an opportunity to acquire an instrument from such a luthier!

[Sam Sherry]

To be honest, I always felt like I didn't grew up enough to complement the guitar.

I've said that many times and sold many nice guitars.

Over time, though, I've come to view that as a false dichotomy.
Plenty of $100 thrift-shop guitars can be set up to deliver everything I need. That doesn't mean I'm required to flinch when I play nicer ones that offer much more than I need.

GLWS Oleg. Or maybe, good luck finding a way to keep it.

[Cunamara]

I feel the same as Rob. This guitar sounds wonderful in your hands and you would only continue to grow into it over the years. I hope you can find a plan B and not have to sell it!

[oleg_maksimov]

I've said that many times and sold many nice guitars.

Over time, though, I've come to view that as a false dichotomy.
Plenty of $100 thrift-shop guitars can be set up to deliver everything I need. That doesn't mean I'm required to flinch when I play nicer ones that offer much more than I need.

GLWS Oleg. Or maybe, good luck finding a way to keep it.

I feel the same as Rob. This guitar sounds wonderful in your hands and you would only continue to grow into it over the years. I hope you can find a plan B and not have to sell it!

You can't imagine how wonderful your words are to read!
Thanks for the support!

[58flame]

Nice playing. I hope you keep it.