A masterful blend of innovation and tradition, the Beneteau M Model Cutaway Fan-Fret represents the pinnacle of modern acoustic guitar craftsmanship. Built by legendary Canadian luthier Marc Beneteau, this instrument is a showcase of tonal depth, ergonomic comfort, and stunning visual artistry.
The Carpathian European Spruce top offers a dynamic, responsive tonal palette clear and open with exceptional projection while the Wenge back and sides add rich low-end warmth and focused mids for a well-balanced voice that excels in both fingerstyle and flatpicking. The fan-fret (multi-scale) design, with its 25.4"–26.25" split scale length, delivers improved intonation, increased string tension balance, and a naturally comfortable playing experience.
A graceful armrest bevel and cutaway body provide both comfort and access, allowing your playing to flow effortlessly across the fingerboard. Premium appointments like Gotoh 510 tuners, African Bubinga bindings, and a bound headstock and fretboard underscore the meticulous attention to detail. The distinctive segmented soundhole adds a modern visual twist while contributing to the guitar’s refined acoustic character.
Anyone who wants a second opinion (who doesn’t?) check out the Acoustic Guitar Forum - the largest and most respected forum for serious acoustic guitar players globally- and just type in Benetau: every single one of the plethora of results is about the absolutely impeccable build quality, sounding, aesthetics and playability of Marc’s guitars.
Want more proof? Well Don Ross, perhaps the worlds finest Fingerstyle guitarist and featured on dozens of platforms and forums, plays Benetau/ A Lot! Out of 6 guitars he featured as his favourite in the last 20 years Marcs guitars filled a full 5 of the slots : a fact which makes for his long wait list and discerning and iterative build process / we’ve been at this one for a while with the AOG luthier team and believe we’ve cracked an amazing example of his craft. Don’t tarry though - Marc has a full order book and may close it at any moment : to get a custom spec’d brand new delivery of one of his masterpieces is an amazing opportunity- the Art of Guitar!

• Handcrafted by Marc Beneteau in Canada
• Cutaway body for upper-fret access
• Fan-Fret (multi-scale) design: 25.4"–26.25" scale length
• Carpathian European Spruce top for responsive, dynamic tone
• Wenge back and sides for warm low-end and focused mids
• Segmented soundhole enhancing visual and tonal character
• Armrest bevel for ergonomic comfort
• Bound headstock and fretboard
• African Bubinga bindings and elegant appointments
• Premium Gotoh 510 tuners
• Ideal for fingerstyle, flatpicking, and stage/studio performance

• Model: Beneteau M Model Cutaway Fan-Fret
• Top Wood: Carpathian European Spruce
• Back & Sides: Wenge
• Neck Wood: Custom hardwood neck
• Fingerboard: Ebony or premium hardwood (varies per build)
• Scale Length: Fan-Fret multi-scale 25.4"–26.25"
• Number of Frets: 20–21 (depending on build)
• Body Finish: Hand-sprayed French polish or satin finish
• Bridge: Premium hardwood or ebony bridge
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 (gold or nickel options)
• Bindings: African Bubinga on top, sides, and back
• Soundhole: Segmented, modern aesthetic

• Fan-Fret multi-scale offers improved intonation and string tension balance
• Cutaway and armrest bevel for maximum comfort and ergonomic play
• Clear, dynamic projection suitable for recording and live performance
• Rich, warm low-end and focused midrange for fingerstyle articulation
• Balanced tonal spectrum ideal for flatpicking or hybrid techniques
• Artisan build ensures excellent sustain and resonance

• Country of Origin: Canada
• Luthier: Marc Beneteau
• Custom Options: Available through Art of Guitar – specify woods, scale, appointments
• Included Accessories: Custom case, certificate of authenticity
• Recommended Use: Stage, studio, or collector-quality instrument
• Artist Endorsements: Played by Don Ross among other professional fingerstyle guitarists

Beneteau guitars are highly sought-after due to Marc’s meticulous build process, aesthetic detail, and world-class tone. Limited availability makes this M Model Cutaway Fan-Fret a rare opportunity for collectors and serious players alike.