Classical Guitars For Sale by Savage Classical Guitar

Quick Links for Classical Guitars listed on this page

All guitars come with a hard-shell or a hard-shell hybrid case. No gig bags! :-)

Guitars by Esteve - Adalid Brothers - Ioannou - Kenny Hill - Hippner - Avalon - Whisler Guitars - de Jonge

Authorized Dealer of Avalon Acoustic and Classical - Jazz Guitars

Authorized Dealer of Esteve and Adalid Bros. Guitars on the East Coast

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

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 :-)

Prices are negotiable unless otherwise noted.

Please note that we now have Luthier Repair and Setup Services offered by Savage Classical Guitar and Macri Music

I also teach classical guitar serving the Long Island NY area

We will also take guitars on consignment. Please contact me and we'll talk...ask for Rich

I stake my growing reputation as a classical guitar dealer and music publisher every single day

on the accuracy of what I list for sale and on how I treat my customers, from perfect communication to shipping.

The following listing of guitars is current as of 08/28/2008 as are the follow-up pages.

Click any title to see the dedicated page for the guitar.

1998 Sergei de Jonge

Bellucci 2008

Whisler 2008

Ioannou 1993

Adalid 9C/B

Hippner 506

Hippner 570

Adalid 9CB Cedar

Hippner 456

Esteve 9C/B

Ioannou 1987

1998 Sergei de Jonge

Incredible workmanship found within this rich Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce beauty

Mother of Pearl inlay headstock - scalloped bridge - lattice braced - custom tuners

Gorgeous resonance with exceptional volume - clarity - and separation

$5195.00 with original hard-shell case

FedEx shipping is additional for this guitar

added August 25, 2008

2008 Renato Bellucci

I just brought this guitar in to the shop.

Excellent workmanship by Renato's team of luthiers.

I had my guys inspect the instrument, shaving the nut and saddle to conform to the radius of the neck, a full setup was done, and then we went in and started shaving braces to find the guitar's voice. The end result is a hands-down winner from looks, to sound, to resonance. The after-market work alone is worth over $500.00..

$3295.00 with Heavy Duty Hard-Shell Case and

48US FedEx shipping included

added August 21, 2008

2008 Ken Whisler

SOLD as of August 9, 2008!

Didn't even get to update a page for her and she's out the door. The buyer is very happy.

She's in and she is gorgeous! I've graded her a 2A only because of very minor finish issues.

The entire guitar is French Polished

Solid Cedar - Solid Rosewood - Premium Gotoh Tuners - Double Tie block bridge

Very refined sounding, warm, loud, resonant with ringing trebles and punch basses

Excellent separation of voice.

Asking $2495 with case and 48US FedEx shipping included

added August 7, 2008

From the buyer:

Hi Richard,
Congrats on selling the "87 Ioannou!
I'm really loving the Whisler. I'd been looking for about 10 months!...Read more...

1993 NICHOLAS IOANNOU Classical Guitar

Gorgeous sound...gorgeous woods....exceptional craftsmanship

Beautiful instrument...fun to play, with a big, warm and earthy sound.

Structurally perfect.

Please inquire

$4595 including case & shipping to 48US

added on 7/29/2008

Adalid 9C/B - Cedar Soundboard

Brand New - Made by the Esteve luthier group in Spain

Master Grade Cedar Top - East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides

Powerful and resonant carbon fiber bracing

The bracing and Spanish construction make for a sweet sounding and very loud guitar

$1795 with case including FedEx Shipping

2 slight finish defects - tiny - but have to discount it! Buy It Now!! :-)

Great guitar.

I also have a Spruce model of the same guitar...very loud and very sweet.

These are absolutely exceptional instruments...you must try them.

added on 7/29/2008

Avalon A32J Legacy Series guitar

Master Sitka Spruce Top and Indian Rosewood

Gorgeous electronics, innovative mic system, bridge transducer,

Cutaway, beautiful tone, easy playing...

with a Hiscox Lowden LiteFlite hard-shell case.

Updated pics - Click the above link

$3495.00 with case

SOLD as of August 17, 2008

Added on July 14, 2008

Hippner #570 - Original Hippner Model Series

Brand New - Handcrafted by master Luthier Darren Hippner

Port Orford Cedar Top - Flamed Myrtle Back and Sides

Powerful - Earthy - Gutty instrument

$2995.00 with hard-shell case including FedEx Shipping to the 48 US

added on July 11, 2008

1987 NICHOLAS IOANNOU Classical Guitar

SOLD as of August 12, 2008

Recently set up by the builder himself! Gorgeous sound. Highly resonant.

Beautiful instrument...fun to play, with a big sound...a handful of small dings in the finish. Structurally perfect.

$4599 including case & shipping to 48US

Adalid 9C/B - Spruce Soundboard

Brand New - Made by the Esteve luthier group in Spain

Master Grade Spruce Top - East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides

Powerful and resonant carbon fiber bracing

The bracing and Spanish construction make for a sweet sounding and very loud guitar

$1995 with case including FedEx Shipping

I also have a Cedar model of the same guitar...very loud and very sweet.

These are absolutely exceptional instruments...you must try them.

Esteve 3E

I have 1 left

Brand New - Esteve Luthier group

Solid Cedar Top - Bone Nut - Bone Saddle - Upgraded Tuners

Professionally setup by Ron Fernandez

An excellent student guitar that plays as well as you could want.

$849 including case including FedEx Shipping

#163 Hippner - Traphagen Model - Used

I usually carry new guitars, but this is a really nice instrument.

$2199 including FedEx shipping

MAKE AN OFFER!

1998 Sergei de Jonge

Bellucci 2008

Whisler 2008

Ioannou 1987

Avalon A32J

Hippner 392

Hippner 570

Hippner 486

Hippner 392

Adalid 9C/B

Spruce

Kenny Hill 2288

Takamine

S35

#392 Hippner - Friedrich model

Plays real nice...super sweet sounding!

Used

$3299 including FedEx shipping

PRICE DROP - $2495.00 everything included

I also have access to a Darren Hippner Hauser 1937 model

Serial #276 - excellent condition - gorgeous sound

Spruce Top/Brazilian Rose Wood back and sides

Please inquire

Esteve 7

I have 3 of these available...okay, make that 2

Brand New - Made by the Esteve Luthier Group

Cedar Top - Bone Nut and Saddle - Professionally setup by Ron Fernandez

The top student guitar that plays like butter

$995.00 including case including FedEx shipping

SOLD 1 as of August 20-2008

#506 Hippner Redwood Brazilian Classical Guitar

My personal guitar....real nice!

SOLD as of 03-13-2008!

#478 Hippner 8 String Grand Concert Classical Guitar

Gorgeous and powerful 8 string classical!

SOLD as of 05-28-2008

2004 Kenny Hill Signature Model

Serial #2288

Brazilian Rosewood - Top of the line Gotoh tuners

$5499.00

SOLD!

#456 - Blanca Classical/Flamenco - Hernandez model - NEW

Very warm sounding classical flamenco guitar - perfect condition!

SOLD as of 04-17-2008!

Esteve 9C/B

SOLD!

as of July 12, 2008

Look above for other 9 CBs I have available

Brand New

Master Grade Spruce Top - East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides

Powerful, resonant carbon fiber bracing - sweet guitar...very loud.

$1995 including hard-shell case including FedEx shipping.

#520 Hippner Hauser Classical Guitar - Spruce/Brazilian...

Nicely figured!

SOLD!

Quoted from the buyer of one of the sisters to this guitar (#522) in an email sent to me -"Richard, I'm glad I pulled the trigger on this one. I was kind of skeptical purchasing online, but its everything you said it was. Thanks"

#519 Hippner Hauser Classical Guitar - Spruce/Brazilian

Gorgeous guitar.

SOLD as of 02-29-2008!

Takamine Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar

SOLD!

A great beginners acoustic guitar, the Jasmine S35 features a spruce top and mahogany back & sides with a satin finish. Contemporary styling and time-tested construction methods produce an instrument that is built to last and, most importantly, sounds powerful and clean on all strings, from treble to bass. Chrome covered tuning machines and a rosewood fret-board are also featured. Comes with a strap and a pretty nice soft zippered gig bag. Slightly used she's in excellent condition and really sounds pretty darned good for an inexpensive acoustic guitar.

$99.00 + shipping costs

I picked this up on August 14, 2008...sold on 8-15-2008

As of this month we are looking towards becoming one of the finest classical guitar stores in New York and the Long Island 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 and my family 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. Coffee, drink, (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. I can also arrange for Taxi service if you wish. Bay Shore is 1 hour on the LIRR from Penn Station.

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 point here is that I care for my guitars and I will care for you and your needs. The guitars that I'm selling get the same care that my personal instruments receive. 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% 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, setups or adjustments as required.

Please understand that Prices may reflect my work, my time and the care that I use 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. :-)

All prices are slightly negotiable unless noted...any reasonable offer will be considered.

The prices are already set a considerable discount to what other luthiers sell their models.

You can make an offer anytime.

Every guitar has a 7 day return policy

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

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 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.