About the luthier

Stephan Connor is one of the most sought after luthiers in the US. His guitars are regularly played in concerts around the world by first class artists such as the Assad brothers, Eliot Fisk, Angel Romero, the Amadeus Guitar Duo and many more. Stephan has specialized in building high quality concert classical guitars since 1994. He uses the absolute finest materials possible in order to build instruments with robust projection while maintaining a beautiful, versatile voice. The aesthetic of his guitars is rooted in the Spanish tradition. However, his bracing patterns and other elements that control the sound have evolved and are distinctly his own.

About the guitar

This Stephan Connor Lattice 64 cm from 2024, number 507, is a modern concert classical guitar with a spruce top and back and sides made of rare, dense live oak. The maker gave this instrument the name Iron Sides because of the particularly dense live oak used for the back and sides. The matte lacquer finish keeps the appearance clear and understated, allowing the unusual wood to remain central to the guitar’s identity.

The voice is exceptionally expansive, with a sound that fills the room with ease while remaining round, supported and beautifully controlled. Its lattice construction gives the guitar immediate response and impressive carrying power, yet the sound does not lose warmth or substance. The low end is firm and well supported, the dynamic range is convincing, and even quiet playing retains a solid tonal core. The first string has a singing quality that gives melodic lines a natural presence, while the overall balance remains intact across the registers.

With its 640 mm scale, 50 mm nut width and one of the most comfortable elevated fingerboard constructions, this Connor offers a particularly inviting playing experience. It combines power with refinement, projection with roundness and modern concert capability with a tactile sense of ease, making it a compelling instrument for players who need a large sound without sacrificing colour, control or comfort.

Condition

The guitar is in excellent condition with minimal wear marks. There is a small ding behind the bridge from the first string, with wear otherwise consistent with the most careful use. The instrument remains in original condition.

Stephan Connor

Stephan Connor - 2024 Lattice 64 cm