INSTRUMENTS

I am currently building 6-8 guitars annually and make my instruments available directly to players. I always keep at least one demo instrument on hand in the studio. Although I am happy to ship an instrument for your approval, whenever practicable, I strongly encourage players to visit my studio. It affords the player an opportunity to try any instrument available at the time and to discuss any specific adjustments or custom commissions. This approach has afforded me the opportunity to develop a personal relationship and element of trust with my clients.

 

DEALERS

I am fortunate to be represented exclusively by RUDY'S MUSIC, 169 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. The honest and knowledgeable folks at Rudy's will assist you in a selection of my steel string guitars.

 

The images below are examples of some of my recent work. You can click on any image for an enlarged view of the guitar, the specifications and the price of the instrument.

 

CONCERT CLASSICAL NYLON STRING GUITARS

My standard classical guitar is a 650 mm scale instrument. The standard instrument is built using East Indian rosewood and either western red cedar or various species of spruce top woods. All the woods used to create my guitars are well seasoned, as most of my wood supply has been curing in my shop for over twenty years. My rosette is made from natural and dyed veneers and all of the purfling and bindings for the guitar are made in my shop. The standard finish is a hand-applied French polish of shellac. I am currently using Waverly/Sloane tuners on my instruments. The standard classical guitar is currently priced at $4500.

 

GRAND CONCERT STEEL STRING GUITARS

My standard steel string guitars are both grand concert size instruments. The smaller is a 635 mm scale (25 inch) guitar with 12 frets clear to the body. The scale length, light bracing and dimensions of the guitar yield a rich, warm tone and are intended to compliment the fingerstyle player or classical guitarist looking for a "cross-over" instrument. The standard instrument is built with a slotted peghead and East Indian rosewood with various species of spruce or western red cedar top woods. The finish is a hand rubbed varnish. I am currently using Waverly/Sloane tuners on these instruments. The standard 12 fret guitar is priced at $4000.

The larger guitar is built with a 640 mm scale (25 1/4 inch)and with 14 frets clear to the body. This guitar is also lightly braced and offers a broad tonal palate and ease of playability intended to delight the fingerstyle player. The standard instrument is built with a slotted peghead and East Indian rosewood with various species of spruce or western red cedar top woods. The finish is a hand rubbed varnish. I am currently using Waverly/Sloane tuners on these instruments. The standard 14 fret guitar is priced at $4000.

 

All of my instruments are provided with an arched top and back, black vinyl covered, hard shell case. I am happy to provide a quote for an instrument using Brazilian rosewood, other scale lengths, tonewoods, finishes, hardware, cases or other custom features as you may require.

Commissions may be accepted for custom instruments built to individual specifications and details of custom orders will be discussed personally with the client. The current waiting period is approximately one year.

SHIPPING POLICY

I will ship a guitar anywhere within the continental United States after receipt of payment by a certified bank draft or U.S. postal money order. The guitar will be shipped to you fully insured by second day UPS or Federal Express in a specially designed shipping container. Should you not be satisfied for any reason, the instrument may be returned within two days for a full refund less the shipping cost. Returned guitars are the responsibility of the purchaser and must be returned using the original shipping container and same method of shipping. If not returned in original condition, the cost of restoration of the guitar will be deducted from the refund.

WARRANTY

My instruments are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty applies to the original purchaser for my life as an active luthier. Excluded from this warranty are fair wear and tear, damage from abuse, neglect, extremes of temperature or humidity and unauthorized repairs or alterations to the instrument. Any shipping costs incurred in the exercise of this warranty will be the responsibility of the owner. I will perform any warranted repair or adjustment and as a condition of this warranty I will be the sole judge as to the nature of any damage to the instrument.