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Look below for our latest offerings

 

The following listing of guitars is current as of 08/28/2010

as are the follow-up pages.

 

Click any title to see the dedicated page for the guitar

 

Unless Otherwise Stated

 

All Guitars are NEW

Guitars are 650-652mm Scale w/52mm Nut Width

Guitars are Solid all around with Ebony F/B

Come with a Premium Single or Double Arch HSC

Include FedEx Ground or USPS Express Shipping to the 48US

 

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Priced at $2500 or more

 

 

Avalon Guitars of Ireland

Hand Made in Ireland

All Listed Avalon Guitars have

Ellipse Blend Fishman Mic and Pickup System and

A Hiscox LiteFlite Case

Avalon A32J - Spruce Top & E Indian Rosewood B/S - $3900

Avalon A25J - Western Red Cedar & East Indian Rosewood - $3900

Avalon A32J - Spruce Top & E Indian RW - Used - $2995 - SOLD

 

 

John Peter Barthell

#138 - Engelmann Spruce w/Macassar Ebony - $3995

#149 - Western Red Cedar w/E Indian Rosewood - $3995

 

Tom Blackshear

Reyes  - Spruce & Dark Brazilian Back/Sides

Coming Soon! - Expected July/August 2010

 

 

 

Pat Caruso

Spruce & Old Age Flamed Brazilian - Used - $3995

 

 

 

Rich DiCarlo

#107 - Western Red Cedar w/East Indian Rosewood - $6995

#111 - Sitka Spruce w/East Indian Rosewood - $6995

 

 

Manuel Contreras 1972

Cedar & Brazilian Rosewood - 660mm Scale - $6995

 

 

 

Frank Haselbacher

#38 circa 1975 Incredibly Rare Find

Select Spruce w/Quarter Sawn Brazilian

$5995
SOLD

 

 

Kenny Hill

Hill Signature Series  - $7200

Double Top - 52mm Nut - 650mm Scale

Elevated Fingerboard - Ports - All French Polished

Gorgeous in every conceivable way

 

Special Pricing Available for all Hill Guitars

See below links for final price including shipping

 

Kenny Hill Signature Guitars are played by Scott Tennant and Kazuhito Yamashita

 

~ Hill Signature #2834 - Cedar / E Indian RW

~ Hill Signature #2885 - Spruce / E Indian RW

~ Hill Signature #2929 - Cedar / E Indian RW

~ Hill Signature #2931 · Cedar · E Indian RW

 

~ Hill Signature Flamenco #2861 · European Spruce · Spanish Cypress - $6200

 

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Hill Master Series - $4995

with Premium HSC & FedEx Shipping included

NEW ~ Hauser '37 #2893 - Spruce / E Indian RW

NEW ~ Rodriguez #2955 - Western Red Cedar / E Indian RW

 

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Hill Player Series - $1695

with Custom Kenny Hill HSC & FedEx Shipping included

All Solid Woods - E Indian Rosewood Back & Sides

Various Top Soundboards & Scales Below

Spruce - 650mm Scale - 1 Available

Cedar - 650mm Scale - Out of Stock - Coming Soon

 

Spruce - 640mm Scale - 1 Available

Cedar - 640mm Scale - 1 Available

 

Spruce - 628mm Scale - 1 Available

Cedar - 628mm Scale - Out of Stock - Coming Soon

 

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Hill Estudio Series - $895

with Custom Kenny Hill HSC & FedEx Shipping included

 

Cedar Top -650 mm Scale - 3 Available

 Cedar Top - 640 Scale - 2 Available

Cedar Top - 628 Scale - 3 Available

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Spruce Top - 650 mm Scale - 2 Available

 Spruce Top - 640 Scale - 2 Available

Spruce Top - 628mm Scale - 2 Available

 

 

 

Darren Hippner

More instruments in late Fall 2010

 

 

Lubos Naprstek
 

Master Concert Series

 

~  Western Red Cedar / Black Cocobolo - Radial Braced #135

Please see the above link for a video/sound file of this guitar

Incredible Sound - Workmanship - Growling Basses - Piercing Trebles

Extremely responsive on every level - she is amazing

Master Grade Concert Instrument

 

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~ Custom Order Western Red Cedar / Black Cocobolo - Radial Braced - $12,000 - SOLD

Custom Order sold to a good customer who is completely overtaken by the power of Lubos' Concert Instruments

 

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~ 25yr old Adirondack Red Spruce / Cocobolo - Radial Braced - $11,000

~ Master Grade Sitka Spruce / Aged Brazilian RW - Rodriguez Braced - $8500

 

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Naprstek Conservatory Series

~ Hauser - Sitka Spruce / Koa - 650mm - Lattice Braced - $6495 - Donated to GFA for 2010 Convention

 

European Spruce / Indian RW - 650mm - $6495

 

German Spruce / Indian RW - 640mm - $6495

 

 

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Naprstek Instrument Series

~ Arch Top Mandolin

~ Arch Top Guitar

~ Tenor Parlor Guitar Brazilian RW

 

 

Francisco Navarro

Signature Grand Concert Rodriguez Model

Cedar w/ Indian RW - New - $4495 - SOLD

 

~  Signature Grand Concert Rodriguez

Cedar & Cocobolo - Gorgeous! 

New - $4495

 

 

Richard Prenkert

coming August 2010

 

 

George Smith

The Red Guitar

New - $6495

 

 

Robert L. Vincent

Vincent #155 Engelmann Spruce - Brazilian RW - New - $6995

Vincent #160 - Western Red Cedar - Cocobolo RW - New - $6995

 

 

Ken Whisler

~  Whisler #21 - Western Red Cedar/E Indian RW - Used - $2995

~  Whisler September 2009 - Cedar - Brazilian RW - New - $5495

Just In Whisler April 2010 - Cedar - E Indian RW - New - $4495

 

 

Jamonn Zeiler

Zeiler #172 - European Spruce - Old Honduran Rosewood

Mahogany Neck - Brazilian RW Bridge - Traditional Fan Bracing

Raised Fingerboard ala Humphrey - Gorgeous Guitar

$3995

 

Acoustic Steel String Guitars

 

 

Richard Mermer

The 'Regent'- Sitka Spruce - Ziricote Back/Sides

Mahogany neck  - adjustable truss rod - turquoise highlights

$5995

 

 

See Our Sheet Music Catalog

 

 

 

Brief article on caring for your fine classical guitar
Return Policy Recording Setup Welcome to our Studio
Contact Me Directions LIRR from Penn Station to Bay Shore

 

I will take guitars on consignment from individual sellers

Please contact me and we'll talk.

Our market is very large and expanding.

 

I will also BUY your used guitar in excellent condition.

I purchase guitars from Luthiers and Private Sellers

Contact me and we'll talk...ask for Rich

 

 

Let's Talk About Tone Woods | Custom Ordering your Classical Guitar

 

Please note that we now have Luthier Repair and Setup Services

Offered by Savage Classical Guitar

Specializing in Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar Setups and Repairs

Everything is done in-house by me or my expert luthiers

I also teach classical guitar serving the Long Island NY area

 

Luthiers who wish to deal through me and my studio.

 

I focus on the local luthiers of the USA giving you ALL of my attention.

 

Please contact me personally or call me at 631-335-5447

 

I will take guitars on consignment from sellers and luthiers

as well as purchase outright.

 

I will always do my absolute best to represent the quality of the guitar.

 

I take care of everything!

 

 

Guitars and my studio are fully insured thru

Clarion Insurance

A specialty insurer of musical instruments and dealers

This includes guitars that are in transport to me and to you.

 

 

Guitars are in stated condition.

Used instruments are described as accurately as is possible. 

Same with new ones.

 

I attempt to photograph the instruments as clearly as possible.

You will find Hi-Definition Photographs

on all of the dedicated guitar pages.

This allows for as good as an inspection as can be expected

given that you can not be here.

 

I will point out any imperfections (if any) to the best of my ability.

Please feel free to ask me anything about a guitar.

Call me at 631-335-5447

 

It will be my pleasure to speak with you,

find out your desires in a guitar,

so that I might be able to focus in on

what you are looking for in a fine instrument.

I will always do my best for you.

 

Custom Order your Classical Guitar

Savage Classical Guitar has full authority to take custom orders on any guitar you would like

built for you from any of the luthiers that I deal with on a regular basis.

 

Woods, tuners, scale lengths, nut widths, string spacing at the nut and bridge and

any other imaginable custom order can be placed with me,

where I will handle every aspect of the order, shipping, payments, insurance, and

day to day logistics of making certain the order is perfect.

 

Importantly, your deposits are guaranteed thru me and Savage Classical Guitar

 

I've had guitars built by Darren Hippner - Kenny Hill - Lubos Naprstek - Ken Whisler

specifically designed to the exact customer specification

Contact me and we'll write up a custom order to perfectly fit your needs.

 

Rich

631-335-5447

 

 

Please note that luthier hand-made instruments

are not always perfect regarding finish.

These talented men are doing things by hand. 

Human error is part of the process. 

The best minimize those errors  :-)

 

 

Sound and Recording

MP3s are attached to every guitar page, highlighting the instrument. 

Recordings are untouched except to add nominal reverb

to address any typical dryness.

How useful are the recordings? 

Honestly, I don't really know. 

The mic setup I use is very realistic as compared to live audio, but

there can be no mistaking that hearing it for yourself "live"

will always be the better choice.

 

My recording setup is described towards the bottom of this page.

 

 

Prices are sometimes and slightly negotiable unless otherwise noted.  Call me and we'll figure it out together.

Rich

631-335-5447

 

Look for Specials that we may be running

 

Return Policy Recording Setup Welcome to our Studio Caring for your Guitar

 

Partial Listing of Previously Sold Guitars

 

 

 

Free Shipping on all Guitars to the 48 United States

 

We Ship Exclusively with

 

 

 

Credit Card Processing

I now accept Visa and MasterCard

By Phone and In the Studio

I also accept PayPal thru my web site

Please call me at 631-335-5447 to place your order.

Ask for Rich

 

Savage Classical Guitar Customer Service

     As of early 2008 I have been working hard and looking towards becoming the finest classical guitar store in the Long Island New York area. 

Every care will be taken with every instrument as if they are my own and every customer as if they are my family.  The service that I have provided for my sheet music business will be the same in every way for my classical guitar customers.  Coming to my studio will be like coming to a friend's home.  First Class treatment the whole way. Coffee, drinks, (no snacks....greasy hands is a no good for guitar!  :-), and even pick-up service from and to the Bay Shore train station to my studio.  My clients have had lunch and/or dinner with me many times.  I can also arrange for Taxi service if you wish.  Bay Shore is 1 hour on the LIRR from Penn Station.  We are also 10 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport.

     Heck, bring your bathing suit and go for a swim in the pool or chill out in the Jacuzzi with a beer or Pina Colada and we'll talk guitars and music.  The deal with me is quite simple...I'm a stress free kind of guy.  Easy-going, laid back, a drink in one hand, a smoke in the other, I like nothing more than to sit in peace and quiet, play a bit of free flowing guitar music, have a great laugh with friends, be intense and focused when I need to be and mostly, just be way cool.  As a result, I do business the same way.  Saying that...

     I specialize in a no-pressure - you have to love it - take your time environment.

Very informal, I simply want you to be thrilled with your purchase.

     The point is that I care for my guitars and I will care for you and your needs.  First and foremost is that I'm looking for the guitar that you're looking for ....the one that talks to you...the one that says, "take me...I'm yours".

     The guitars that I'm selling get the same care that my personal instruments receive...actually...better if that's at all possible..  My studio and storage area are fully humidified and air controlled.  I've installed humidifiers, and numerous hygrometers so that at a glance, I can tell my average humidity.  I maintain a minimum of 40% and maximum 60% Relative Humidity.  Guitars are usually kept in their cases at ALL times, unless I'm playing them...LOL.  I have no problem taking them to master luthiers for excellent repairs.  I take care of all setups or adjustments as required.  I work hard to get a guitar to intonate as well as is possible while keeping action reasonably low.

     Please understand that Prices may reflect my work, my time and the care that I use to care for and to package your guitar.  PayPal and Credit Card fees have to be considered as do shipping fees.  I will be primarily using Federal Express for US and Canadian Deliveries.  International Deliveries will receive the same care.  Please see my specifications on box creation, box support and other issues designed to protect your investment while being shipped.  This is very important...you should read it.  :-) 

Note that I would rather you come to my studio and walk out with your guitar.

Call me at 631-335-5447 for an appointment

 

             

 

All prices are slightly negotiable unless noted...

Any reasonable offer will be considered. 

The prices are already set a considerable discount

to what other dealers and luthiers sell their models.

 

You can make an offer anytime.

 

Warranty & Guarantees

 

All Guitars carry a minimum 1 year warranty from the Luthier

Some carry a lifetime warranty - the listed guitar will state this clearly

All warranties are non-transferable. Warranties include anything to do with normal wear excepting serviceable parts, such as strings, tuning gears, frets., but does not include finish wear (see below for maintenance), or any issue due to neglect or accident.  It does not include issues associated with excessive wear or storage conditions, including high or low humidity and/or temperature issues. 

Warranty issues will come thru me and Savage Classical Guitar, where I will handle issues with inspection, communication and resolution with the luthier.

Used Guitars will not have a warranty of any kind. 

Guitars, as in any musical instrument, need regular maintenance.  Please care for and maintain your guitar as this will help any and all warranty issues. 

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RETURN POLICY FOR ALL GUITARS

 

Every guitar has a 3 day return policy regarding Internet Transactions

where the buyer must pay my shipping cost and the return cost

(fully insured)

 

There is also a 5% or minimum $50.00  re-stocking fee for all returned guitars.

This is really a "what it took me to get it out the door and in to your hands" fee

 

This return policy is non-negotiable as are the shipping AND re-stocking fees.

 

Purchases made thru my studio (in person) are not returnable.

 

Charges will also be applicable regarding

Any damage sustained, finish-wise or otherwise.

Monies will be refunded, minus any applicable charges or discussed fees,

after sufficient examination and evaluation of the returned instrument.

 

Please do not purchase if you do not agree with the above terms.

Do not attempt to negotiate any of these terms.

This is a non-starter issue as nothing stated here is negotiable.

 

I will always describe guitars to the best of my ability and

Attempt to photograph any issues.

You are always free and more than welcome to call me and

Discuss in detail anything about a guitar.

 

Please take advantage of this.

 

I can be reached at 631-335-5447 .... ask for Rich

 

I will help you in every way possible,

including sending additional photographs of anything you wish to see.

 

I will say this many times...

I prefer that you come to the studio to inspect, play and appreciate your new guitar.

 

Recording Setup and Sound files

 

Sound files are attached within each guitar's dedicated page.

 

The only change to the sound files is to add some reverb as the recordings can be dry

and to take out 1db of Noise via Noise reduction filters.

 

The setup for recording is fairly simple. 

High end PC with a dedicated Audiophile Midi Recording Soundcard,

tons of memory and hard disk space, an M-Audio Buddy Pre-Amp,

into either a Shure Prologue 16L or an AKG C1000S microphone or both. 

 

The software used for the track recording is Cool Edit Pro or Cool Edit 2000.

Convert to a higher bit rate MP3, save and upload to the web server.

Simple...sweet!!!  :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

You're always welcome to come over and

give any and all guitars a test drive.

 

Just give me a call

 

631-335-5447

 

I prefer you come to the studio to play and

walk out with your guitar!

 

My door is always open to you.

 

By Appointment if you wish to come over to the Studio

 

Savage Classical Guitar

93 South Penataquit Ave.

Bay Shore NY 11706

 

Fine Classical Guitars Accessories and Sheet Music

Focused on the American Luthier

Serving

Long Island - New York and all North America

 

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 Taxi service from Bay Shore Train Station

 

LIRR from Penn Station to Bay Shore

 

I am also 10 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport

I will be happy to pick you up.

 

Luthiers who wish to deal through me...

please contact me personally.

 

I will take guitars on consignment from

Luthiers and Sellers

Doing my absolute best to represent the quality of the guitar.

I take care of all communication, payments and

shipping logistics.

 

Contact me and we'll talk...ask for Rich

 

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Edited last on 08/28/2010

 

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