Neck：Mahogany
Fingerboard：Ebony
Finish:Lacquer
Tuning Machine：EBARUDO
String height：1string　3.0mm/6string　3.8mm

[Profile]
Born in Graz, Austria in 1940, he began his apprenticeship with string instrument builder Jakob Doriath in 1954 and quickly rose to prominence, earning the title of Meister of Strings and Percussion in 1961. In 1985, he was selected as one of the 10 best string instrument makers in the world, and his precision workmanship and well-balanced acoustics earned him an international reputation.
In 1989, he began teaching at the violin-making school in Mittenwald, Germany, and in 1992 at the University of Hallstatt, Austria.
After losing the fingertips of his left hand in an accident in the mid-1980s, he limited the number of instruments he made. Although he continued to do excellent work, the workshop was closed in 2010.
During his career, he has developed a truly extensive and vigorous production, and has produced a number of excellent apprentices in different genres, including Hermann Hauser III, Fritz Ober, and Edmund Blochinger in classical guitar.

[Description]
This 2003 Helmut Bücksteiner Model B10, No. 641, is in excellent condition. One of Bücksteiner’s most popular models, it features a classic appearance with innovative internal bracing. The soundboard has asymmetric harmonic bars—one with a sharp, pointed shape and the other with a wider, rounded shape. The braces are arranged with unique, uneven angles and spacing, contributing to the guitar's distinctive sound.

The guitar produces a highly refined, almost metallic tone with exceptional responsiveness. Its sound is clear and precise, with a fast attack and excellent clarity for left-hand articulation, making it ideal for nuanced playing. Compared to a Hauser-style guitar, this model offers a more direct, keyboard-like sound with less warmth but greater definition.

The guitar is in excellent cosmetic condition with only minor surface scratches and light wear on the back. The neck and frets are in good shape, with a D-shaped neck profile. The string height is adjustable (currently 3.0/4.0mm), and the German-made Waverly tuners are fully functional.