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Paulino Bernabe 1983 spruce
Just arrived a very fine concert guitar by Paulino Bernabe made in 1983 and signed by him under the spruce front. A good vintage Bernabe guitar made before the more recent labelling of the Especial, Concierto, Royal, India models etc., it is a high level concert guitar with beautiful timbers and with clear, impressive sound and with no cracks or repairs, is a fine example of a performer’s guitar made when Paulino Bernabe was at the height of his powers. Full details and photos to come soon.
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Stephen Hill cedar lattice 2009
Just in – a December 2009 Stephen Hill lattice-fronted, cedar guitar – very similar to those played extensively by Gary Ryan. These guitars are loud, quick and responsive with a warm character and yet little of the typical lattice sound that many people are growing to dislike in some makes of lattice instruments. Full details and photos to follow soon.
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Rik Middleton 2010 spruce
Just in – a new Rik Middleton classical with south american rosewood and spruce front. Rich and full sound, fine materials, well made and with very reasonable price-tag. Detail listing to follow very soon.
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2 new Paco Santiago Marins
Expected to be ready at the end of May, two new concert guitars from Granada maker Paco Santiago Marin - one with cedar front; one with spruce front. The last two of these concert guitars were excellent and sold very quickly. We will update this post when we have a more precise date.
Rosette & soundhole
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Christopher Dean – SANTOS 1929 replica
Just in – an outstandingly successful replica of a 1929 Santos Hernandez made during January and February by Christopher Dean. What a honey! In appearance, feel and sound, this is a remarkably good reproduction. All over the world we see copies of master-maker guitars but so rarely does the maker capture the feel, look and sound of the original to this extent. For full details, click here.
Rosette & Soundhole
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2 new José Marin Plazuelos
We now two new José Marin Plazuelo concert guitars in stock – and more to come. One African satinwood and spruce and an Indian rosewood and cedar already. If you are interested in a Marin then along with three others made by his uncle Antonio Marin Montero in the same workshop, you can have a choice of five to choose from – nowhere else can offer you such a selection to try. Five of the guitars in the photo below are for us.
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3 new Antonio Marin Monteros
Now in stock, we have three new Antonio Marin Montero concert guitars – yes three! One south american rosewood & spruce; one south american rosewood and cedar … and one african satinwood and spruce – (which will be a unique, one-off guitar). If you are interested in a Marin then along with three others made by his nephew José Marin Plazuelo, nearly identical to his uncle’s, you can have a choice of five to choose from and more to come – nowhere else can offer you such a selection to try. Five of the guitars hanging up in the photo were for us.
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Stretto case humidifiers
We now stock the Swiss-made Stretto case humidifiers to help protect guitars from suffering shrinkage and cracks indry weather periods. The version designed for cello cases are recommended for guitar cases. For full details and price click here.
Stretto Humidifier£15.74 plus vat. (£18.50)
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New – Stretto case humidifiers
We now stock the Swiss-made Stretto case humidifiers to help protect guitars from suffering shrinkage and cracks indry weather periods. The version designed for cello cases are recommended for guitar cases. For full details and price click here.
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David Argent 2009 cedar
Just in – a mint condition 2009 David Argent guitar from Australia. Latticed Canadian cedar front, Santos rosewood arched, braceless back. To see pictures and full details, click here.
Rosette detail
