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Customers and their experience with
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6/19/2008
Just a note to give you some feedback on my experience with your
transcription of Weiss Sonata IV:
I've had a blast with it. I find the music about as close as one
can expect to the music as played by Barto on his recording.
He's always fooling around with the ornamentation (in what I have
to admit is the most tasteful way imaginable...the guy is just
incredible, in my opinion), so it's a bit different, but otherwise the
transcription is terrific. If I had the time and a couple of decades
to work on it, I'd get a lute and do it right, but that seems
preposterous.
Today I ordered the Sonata you number as XX, but I'm pretty sure that
it's the one he recorded as 45. I had been thinking of trying to
commission you to do the introduction and courante, but my brief views
of the music on the website leads me to believe you've already done
it! If it's different, I'll still have a good time with it.
By the way, your aside about memorization making it possible to get up
to Barto speed was right on. The courante in IV is coming right along,
though I'm not yet up to speed when sober. After a drink or two I at
least imagine that I'm getting close.
Thanks for your efforts, and I'm sure I'll be ordering more.
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6-19-2008
Dear Richard,
I was looking back at your webpage and it is nice to read in your notes
that it seem that your business is going well, I am happy about that.
I have been working on your composition of Valerie's Air, a very nice piece!
I enjoy to play it with the 456 Hippner, as you mention a expressive instrument.
Are you planning to make a CD of your original songs? I will be on the list to acquire one :)
Any future thoughts about the online guitar classes??
Also I was wondering if you sell the tab version of Afro-Cuban Lullaby - L Brouwer
<http://www.savageclassical.com/music/mp3/afrocubanlullaby_brouwer_khs2288.mp3> ,?,
I really love your interpretation in the Kenny Hill Signature model.
Thanks for your basic advice on playing, they really work!
Hope you have a great week,
cheers,
Adrian M.
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5-30-2008 regarding delivery of the Hippner 478 8 String
guitar Hi Rich,
That's great! I certainly appreciate the tremendous care and attention you
are taking with the handling of the guitar.
Would that some of the record
dealers I order old 78 records from were as fanatically punctilious.
Jack
Hi Jack and Carolyn,
The guitar was picked up at 10:45AM from Bay Shore, NY. Emails from
FedEx should follow, along with tracking info, etc. Write with any
concerns.
Jack, the guitar is de-tuned, to allow for the top to expand and
contract without tension. It is sealed (in its case, of course) in
plastic, along with packing material. The box is a heavy duty shipping
box. Additionally, my experience with FedEx is that they do the right
thing with these boxes and shipments. It is clearly marked and they will
treat it as such.
Once you give me your address, I will forward a bill of sale to you.
Talk soon...all the best.
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November 19, 2008 - regarding
the Hippner Original
Model Series #565
My wife relented when I
called to tell her the guitar arrived--so I opened right away.
The more
I play it, the more I like it. It really grows on you. Your
descriptions were amazingly accurate.
I had my Loriente setup and it
plays very easily. When I first saw the frets on the Hippner, I
wondered how it'd feel, the frets are shallower than the Loriente.
Much to my ever growing
smile, the Hippner has such an easy action. Wow! =)
Thanks for the sheet music
too. You're very generous. Do you know the brand of strings
on there? They seem to help minimize squeaks.
Well, I'm very impressed and
happy with our entire exchange. Thank you, thank you.
My students, and some
colleagues--especially the band teachers, are anxious to see and hear
it. I'll be glad to show it off. :)
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October 30, 2008
Hi Rich, The work you did on the Bach Violin Sonatas
& Partitas is very impressive. Everything lies so well in the hands.
Your work on all the Fugues is the best I've seen
yet. Keep up the excellent work.
Steve C. California
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October 29, 2008
Thank you for your beautiful publications and for your inspiring web site.
Are you ever going to make a CD of your favorite pieces?
Best wishes......Steve
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August 18, 2008
Richard, I’m very impressed with your original
compositions. I plan on buying a few including Prelude 10. I also am an
Encore user....
Great job on the music and I hope to hear more
originals in the future.
Larry. B.
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David is a wonderful guy, and a good player with great taste in music. This
was received August 12, 2008
Hi Richard,
Congrats on selling the "87 Ioannou!
I'm really loving the Whisler. I'd been looking for about 10 months! And I am
so glad I waited. (Sounds like a real love story, huh?)
It's such a relief to now just settle down and practice...
I also want to say it's been a pleasure to "do biznis" with you...and to have
made your acquaintance.
FYI, here's a copy of the message I left
Ken Whisler on his website:
I just bought one of your guitars, "July '08" on the label, from
Richard Sayage ("Savage Guitars")in Long Island. I absolutely love it!
Madly! A wonderful work of art! The sound is beautifully warm with well
balanced and distinct registers.
It plays very smoothly, and,
though light, feels solid. These qualities are more than enough, but
you've also created such a visually unique and very tasteful piece,
that it's very quite
remarkable.
I don't know of a prettier guitar. I came to
try out 3 or 4 others. Then I tried yours, and just couldn't leave without her. Thank you so much for my new love.
Best,
David Kahn
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April 6, 2009
Hey Rich,
I wanted to thank you for all
the help with guitar. She is really just a great instrument and I
couldn't be happier.
I can't wait til I make her sing as beautifully as
you do with your guitar.
Thanks,
Eric M.
Las Vegas
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April 9, 2009 regarding an
Adalid 9C/B Spruce Top
I just wanted to check in with you and let
you know how much I'm enjoying the guitar. She has opened up a
considerable amount.
I got the new saddle put in, and also one
of the braces was a little loose. Everything is fine now and we
have no buzz. I can't wait to do business with you again man.
I was impressed with all the guitars you
had and would have bought 3 or 4 if I could have afforded it.
Please let me know if you get one of the Hill Double Tops or any
lattice braced guitars.
That's my next quest! I have been
saving up!
Shawn Brock
this is a follow-up :
... You and your family are A1 in my book and your hospitality is far
above any dealer in the industry. You don't have to abbreviate
anything on my account.
If anyone has any questions I'll tell them how it is. I mean
every word of it. Let me know if this customer doesn't get the
Hill. I'm interested. Do you have it on the site yet?
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April 17, 2009 regarding
a setup and intonation job on a Luthier Guitar
Hi Rich,
I just wanted to let you know that I’m extremely happy with the way my
guitar turned out.
It took a couple of days for the strings to break in but once they did I
was amazed how much the tone and playability has been improved.
Once again, many thanks.
John G.
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July 11, 2009 regarding the
Hippner 573 Torres with
Spruce Top and Brazilian RW shipped via FedEx to California
Arthur V. wrote:
Yesterday in the evening I received the guitar Hippner 573 "Torres" and I
am very satisfied with my purchase, without doubt this is a beautiful
guitar, very light and it has a beautiful sound.
P.S. In your opinion do you believe that a new classical guitar will
get a better sound after playing it for a period of time?
For your honesty and your attention thank you very much. -AV
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July 28, 2009 regarding a finish restoration - top
restoration and setup on a Cabral Classical. Shiro is a professional
guitarist specializing in South American music.
I had the good fortune to also meet his lovely wife
at my home, where we spent a delightful afternoon together talking and
playing music.
Hi Rich,
Yesterday, I did a rehearsal at the concert
hall of Argentine Consulate in NYC to play Cabral's guitar for the first
time in 15 years.
It sounds marvelous and also the color of
the top has been settled down and it looks much natural than that day I
received her at your place.
I'm proud that I had an excellent choice to
bring her to you.
Here I send you some pictures including two
we took at your home.
Thanks again.
I wish you well and give my warmest regards
to your lovely family.
Shiro Otake

Follow-up by Shiro on September 25, 2009
Hi Rich,
I have played the Cabral guitar at four
great concerts in August and September.
It's terrific. Since I have received her
from you, it sounds better and better really day by day.
Here I send you some pictures of me and my
girl.
(Argentine Embassy, NY Bargemusic in August
and Japanese Ambassdor's residence in Mexico City, Templo Mayor -Great
Aztec Piramid Ruins-
also in Mexico City in September)
Thanks again, Rich.
I have another Cabral that I'd like to fix
the head peg part.
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August 19, 2009 - regarding the sale of the
Hippner #163
Frank M. from NJ wrote:
Rich,
Only one word to describe it; outstanding! It fits perfect, sounds
amazing and is in almost pristine condition.
You did a very nice job on the action. Great case too!
Thanks,
Frank
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September 30, 2009 - regarding a repair job done to a Bellucci Classical
Guitar with pick-up system.
Finish was completely taken down, sanded, refinished sparingly (as it
should have been done originally), new nut, new saddle, new bridge, new
saddle slot, etc... a real buzzing mess. I had put regular tension
strings on the guitar, thought better of it and sent High Tension strings
along with the guitar,
recommending that the customer replace the strings right away.
Sorry for not writing sooner, but my
internet provider, which is also my phone provider, had problems and
service was restored just few minutes ago.
Yesssss!! I finally received the package. I received
it in excellant condition.
I mentioned the problem we had had to the
mailman and he said he had no explanation except that it seems that
there was a system breakdown in this case. That this was very unusual.
Well I opened the package and right away
tried out the guitar. I was very unimpressed with the sound.
So I
decided to replace the strings with a set of Savarez HT Alliance bass
strings and a set of Hense HT carbon trebles I had ordered just before I
had sent the guitar to you..I tied the strings to the bridge with a
"string tie block:" I had designed, with which the strings are tied to
the bridge with out wrapping around the top of the bridge. It acts
as a sort of 12 hole tie instead of a 6 hole tie. Thus prevents the
strings from marring the top of the bridge and allowing more downward
pressure on the saddle.
"SEE PICTURE".
Once this was done she really began to
ring and the volume was duplicated (doubled). If Renato could only hear
now!!
Rich I want to thank you for all the
support you have given me throughout this transaction. You are a true
professional and considerate person. A true credit to your profession.
By the way that is an
unusual looking saddle you made. I have seen compensated saddles before,
but this one is more elaborate.
Can you make another one so that I may keep
as a spare?
Win from Puerto Rico
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10-22-2009 regarding a book order, where Marshall needed special
handling for shipping.
Hello,
amazing, thank you very much, I received the music today and just
finished playing through the whole sonata. wow,
thank you, i have been trying to find this music off and on for close
to 5 years.
I will be purchasing more of your transcriptions and I will be
sending fellow guitarists and my instructor your web address.
Best wishes and thank you for your time,
Marshall Carter
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12-09-2009 regarding an
Avalon A32J with Lowden Flite Case sent to Bob in
California via FedEx
Thanks for the great
service. You do a great and professional job! I passed on a
lot of opportunities for this one. It seems to have everything I
am looking for.
Thanks for the effort.
I will let you know when it arrives.
Bob
followup email on 12-14-2009
I received the Avalon A32J
today and all is well. I love the guitar. It is exactly what I was
looking for.
No more being tethered to an amp in my den (though it
sounds very good on my Polytone here in my office). Thanks for the
goody bag as well.
This thing blows away the top of the line Taylor
NS74 or whatever it is. This has to be better than the Lowdens or
Larivees as well.
The big lower bout really
gives some nice deep tone on the Avalon. The Avalon even smells
good! The wood smell is amazing - like being in a forest.
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01-27-2010 regarding
Select Bach Transcripts
Volume II with TAB
Thanks, Rich. That's
terrific. I greatly appreciate your transcriptions, and look forward
to this latest compilation.
By random coincidence, I've
heard the prelude to Bach's violin partita no. 3 a number of times in a
number of places over the last two weeks --
this inspired to check on your
website to see what's currently available!
Marshall in Detroit
Follow-up email on 02-02-2010
Rich,
Thanks for sending the very-recent compilation so fast. It's a beautiful
collection.
I salute you and all your efforts to help struggling amateur
guitarists like myself approach fantastic works of music!
And please pass
along my thanks to your client who urged you to publish this specific book
(Bach Vol. II). This is a great one.
Best regards,
Marshall
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I received my complete Weiss collection
from you this week. I am writing you to thank you for a very fine job
on the transcription.
I have my BM in classical guitar from
University of Denver and although I did not pursue a career in my
instrument, I do really enjoy playing works like your Weiss
collection.
I have been a fan of SL Weiss for a great
many years, because there is always something special about his melody
and texture.
I studied lute transcription to
guitar while in college and know the great challenge you face in that.
You kept it straightforward and simple, a masterful job.
Compliments to you Richard and also
a good selection of Weiss.
God Bless You,
Matthew Woodbury
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09-07-2010 regarding a new
Kenny Hill Player Series 628mm Scale Classical Guitar
Absolutely love the new guitar, Rich. My fingers are numb. Thanks for
spending a chunk of Friday with Alexander and me. We are quite busy
butchering all of your compositions.
Mark G.
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11-11-2010 regarding a
setup and new nut on a Fritz Mueller Guitar
Richard, I got the
guitar yesterday, and spent a lot of time playing it. There is an
improvement in the ease of playing on the lower frets, and the Savarez
strings have a
very clear sound. Thanks again for your
expert help.
Take care
Andreas
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10-17-2010 regarding a
Kenny Hill Signature with Spruce
Double Top
The guitar is amazing! I
am sure it was hard to see it go. I greatly appreciate the extras.
I did not know that there was a
such thing as the special tuner you provided. I always had an E
tuning fork, and that was it.
Perhaps that was due to a great
instructor who wanted me to use my ear. It is a nice bonus! I
am most excited about your Volume 1 Sayage Solo Works.
I spent time on your site today
listening to other guitars and works. I think I am an addict!
My wife and kids went out today and I had much alone time with
the guitar. Thanks again
for your help. Mark
Mark W. Scottsdale AZ
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12-18-2010 regarding a
Kenny Hill Player Series
Spruce 640mm
Hello Richard,
Guitar arrived on Monday!
Stunning instrument - thank you very much for your professionalism.
FYI - I have my sites on the Avalon A32J Legacy Series in 2011. I'll be
looking forward to discussing with you.
Best Regards and Blessed Holidays,
James C. Santa Cruz, CA
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:43 AM, Richard F. Sayage <rsayage1@savageclassical.com>
wrote:
Hi James
You're good to go. Box is en route to the
PO right now. Might get there Monday or Tuesday.
Priority Shipping was expensive, but best to get it to you ASAP.
Happy Holidays! Rich :-)
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On 2/4/2011 10:19 AM, Rgreen1965 wrote regarding his
new
Kenny Hill Player Series 628mm Scale Classical Guitar:
Rich,
Last night the power came back on, and I was able to unpack the guitar
and tune it up. It came through fine, and sounds great.
Thanks for your quick response and great packing job. I will
certainly recommend your website to anyone looking for a guitar.
Bob Green
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On 2-9-2011 Fred out of CT
wrote regarding his
Kenny Hill Player Series 640mm Scale Classical Guitar:
Thanks for your professionalism and pleasant communication.
You are my "go to" guy with classical guitar needs.
Regards,
Fred
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This very kind letter speaks for itself.
She is such a nice lady. It was such a pleasure to be of help to
her...
February 16, 2011
Richard Savage is my Guitar
Hero, a musician and instrument vendor who retains old-world integrity and
honesty.
He is knowledgeable, kind, and
answered my endless stream of questions about the guitar I was interested
in, and how to take care of it.
He took the time to find out
exactly what I needed in my new guitar, and even offered to apply some
additional non-permanent fret markers for this
beginning classical player! He
looked up the humidity level in my area to further confirm his care
recommendations.
He never pressured me into
buying one single thing, and clearly indicated his interest was matching
the customer with the instrument of his or her dreams.
I ended up purchasing a
Kenny
Hill Estudio 628 for an amazing price, with a hard shell case, extra set
of strings, and customer care kit thrown in gratis!!!!!
I spent many, many months looking for the
right guitar at the right price, before I found Richard's website,
www.savageclassical.com,
which is the absolute most
informative and wonderful website I came across. You will find so much
information on the site about the different guitars and woods, and about how to take care of
the instruments. Additionally, Richard provides music clips so that the
prospective purchaser can hear how the guitar sounds in the different woods.
Richard is the best!
M. Gelfo
Vero Beach, Florida
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On 2- 24-2011 Bill out of
FL
wrote regarding his
Kenny Hill
Cedar Signature Classical Guitar:
Rich.. Other than good sound quality and fabulous volume when
required, my other initial impression of this instrument is the fact
that the timbre of open and closed strings is very similar, unlike
many I have owned or played.
I am always struggling to find new fingerings, so as not to
need an open string, which normally destroys the uniform timbre of a
passage.
On this instrument, I can use open strings at will with no
degradation of the musical line.
By the way, I like your use of open strings in some of your
original compositions; Villa Lobos started it, and you are carrying
on!!
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On 03-12-2011 Gerry Saulter of Serenade Duo wrote regarding his Kenny Hill Spruce Signature Classical Guitar:
Rich
Got the appraisal, thanks a bunch. No worries about tomorrow, we will see you in two weeks.
The guitar...OH MY GOD... here is a brief story.
So we played at Paumanok vineyards today. The building is great cathedral structure to begin with,
so the guitar usually sounds good, but it can get lost when alot of people are in the room.
Today however, my new Hill signature was heard clearly by everyone, including those patrons sipping wine on the deck
outside of the building with the doors closed!
With the port holes amplifying the overall sound around the guitar, Michelle & I reconfigured our set up.
Since she could hear the guitar so well, it allowed her to moved to my left, making it easier for us to see one another.
The overall sound (much more than just volume, inclusive of a greater tone, dynamic range, & color) has allowed her to
open up more. The guitar & flute sounded like one instrument, a flutar!
Kenneth has realized this guitar bigger in every way possible...except one. It actually has a reduction in extraneous noise,
such as squeaks, string pops, etc... it's like he built in an acoustic Dolby noise reduction filter!
It is the most comfortable guitar via the left hand ever, I mean like a Stratocaster easy.
In a word, "remarkable."
I thank you a thousand times over.
A Bientôt!
Gerry Saulter
www.serenadeduo.com
Follow up by Gerry to Kenny
Hill
Dear Mr. Kenneth Hill:
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you. I recently
purchased a 2010 Signature Double top Lattice, Spruce top/Cedar
underbelly. The serial is #3004.
I am the guitarist for the Serenade Duo, based in NY. I
have been lucky to have a touring & college teaching career. Michelle (
my flute playing wife ) & I have been playing professionally since 1990.
We debuted Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in 1997 as Artists
International chamber music award recipients, & never looked back.
Between 1998-2003 we won 4 additional presentation awards at Weill, &
Merkin Hall. Additional Weill Hall concerts include an endorsed concert
with Aranjuez strings in 2001, & A guest artist with Carlos Barbossa-Lima
for his 50th anniversary concert in 2008. Our touring has taken us to
such destinations as Boston, Chicago, Texas, Kansas, Puerto Rico, &
multiple seasons of touring in Paris, France. We have dates scheduled in
London this August where I will certainly be playing your guitar. In
addition I am an endorsed artists with D'Addario strings, & Alhambra
guitars.
Over the past decade, I played a Dieter Hopf Virtuoso, & on
occasion, an Alhambra signature that was given to me. I played two of
your signatures last friday @ Rich Sayages' shop, one cedar & the spruce
that I subsequently purchased. I tried both of them back to back against
my Hopf with Michelle, ( as 90% of my playing is in ensemble) & her
comment was " Get them Both!"
Long story short, I purchased the spruce, put my Hopf
on the market via Rich Sayage's website. & I'm considering selling my
1969 Segovia 1A Ramirez to get the Cedar!
I''m sure you have heard all the praise before, but
perhaps mine is a new perspective, as I am a dedicated ensemble player.
I am an avid tennis player, & like my favorite sport, I believe that
there are single players, (soloists) & double players (ensembles.) Your
design not only produced a remarkable volume, with greater balance,
sustain & tonality, But somehow the guitar has something of a Dolby
noise reduction built in. Usually very loud guitars are just that - they
can't determine between good sound & the bad, such as finger & string
noise. This makes them very hard to control.
However with my new Signature, I have a limitless
guitar volume & tonality with perfect control.
In addition, the blended sound between the flute &
guitar is remarkable. Your design created a guitar that is not "like a
piano," but remains a true guitar voice, with all the sublime guitar
qualities that go into a great ensemble featuring guitar. along with my
wife's flute, it is as if a new instrument was born....A
Fluitar!
Words alone cannot express my thanks. We will be
producing a new album with Centuar records this summer, & I am thrilled
to be playing only your guitar on that album, as well as & in all our
concerts & tour dates for years to come.
Sincerely,
Prof. Gerry Saulter
Serenade Duo
Deputy Chairman, Music Division
Director of Private Instruction
Five Towns College
305 N. Service Rd. Dix Hills, NY 11746
Cell# 631-513-0602
P.S. A word about your dealer here in NY, Rich Sayage. Rich is the
most sincere & honest person I have ever met in the retail end of
the guitar business. His "No Pressure" approach is perfect, & his
patience is endless.
He is building something very unique & beautiful here in NY.
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On 5-1-2011 Ray
wrote regarding his
Kenny Hill Rodriguez Classical Guitar:
Rich,
I just wanted to thank you for all your help.
After a week of playing and getting to know this guitar, I've noticed a
real difference in pieces I've played for years. Everything sounds more
musical, I'm able to bring out voices that I didn't know were there!
It really was a pleasure doing business with you. I didn't expect the
personal attention you gave me, and the accessories were greatly
appreciated.
Thanks again,
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Just a note that the guitar was delivered, thank you for this very fast
service. All I can say at this point is that "she" is beautiful and sounds
beautiful! I was not looking for a concert guitar as it will not be
anytime soon that I will be concert material, however, you never know....
It will be a pleasure to practice on such a beauty.
Wilhelmina Somers
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09-03-2011, Maureen wrote
regarding her Kenny Hill Estudio 628
Hi Richard,
I hope you had a wonderful spring and summer, and that the hurricane did
not affect you and all your guitars. Yikes.
This note is just to thank you again for all your help with hooking me up
to the right guitar, I am truly in love with my Estudio, it ranks right
under my boyfriend and cat , and I would be happy to let anyone else with
small hands know just how wonderful it is, if you have anyone
contemplating the purchase.
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Pat is a good guy and very thoughtful. Having bought a
Hill Hauser
'37, he wrote the following on October 4, 2011 (I like to believe that I
treat everyone the same if given the chance and Pat put it very well):
Dear Mr. Hill and Company:
I wanted to write and tell you about my experience with Richard
Sayage, the proprietor of Savage Classical Guitars and a listed dealer of
your guitars. I live in Huntsville, Alabama where I practice law. I have
been playing for a number of years and have bought a few too many guitars
that really have not fit my needs. I had reviewed the Savage Classical
Guitar website and from seeing your site knew they were an authorized
dealer for Hill guitars. Last week, I just happened to be in the New York
area and called Richard Sayage to make an appointment to try some guitars,
most notably a number of your models. The Savage shop is located in Mr.
Sayage's home which provided a very comfortable atmosphere. Richard was
cordial, informative and very helpful. He was very patient while
listening to me butcher a variety of lovely classical standards on a
number of his instruments. One particular guitar (from another luthier)
actually attempted to make a break for the kitchen. It was caught,
however, and forced to suffer a flurry of attempted 12th fret passages
which placed one of the cats into a temporary coma. At the end of what
was probably the longest two hours of his life, Richard and I decided that
a 2009 '37 Hauser was the right guitar for me. I believe it wept.
In all seriousness, Richard took a great deal of time with me and sent
the guitar which arrived today in perfect condition. He also sends a
"care package" of strings and accessories which are a great deal for any
player. I know Savage has a number of your guitars for sale and wanted
you to know that they are being well represented, cared for and promoted.
My buying experience with Richard was exceptional and greatly
appreciated. Your decision as to dealers was well made with Richard and
Savage Classical Guitars. Thank you for building a beautiful instrument
and for taking the time to review this letter.
Sincerely,
Patrick M. Lamar |
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On October 10, 2011, Terence
was kind enough to write and let me know how his Hippner is working out
for him:
Hey rich! Its terence marciano,
i bought a guitar from you over the summer. It was a
Darren Hippner
guitar. I just wanted to thank you for the great experience and let you
know that the guitar is treating me SO great. Its opening up and
responding very nicely and i could not be happier with the purchase. I've
been recommending you to anyone who asks about where i got my guitar. So
thank you again for the great first big guitar purchase! -terence
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On 11/1/2011 1:56 PM, Brett Harris wrote regard the
BACH TAB Collection:
Hi Rich,
Just wanted to let you know that everything arrived safe and
sound yesterday. The books look great! Now if only I had a few extra
lifetimes to get through them all :).
Thanks again!
Brett
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On November 23, Theodore from the Netherlands wrote regarding his
Kenny
Hill Signature, a beautiful guitar:
Hello Rich,
the guitar has arrived!!!!!
and it was love at first sight!
and love was growing with every tone I heard.
It really is a great guitar, I am very happy.
so thanks a lot...
When I ever come to NY, I will visit your shop.
with kind regards, Thea
Op 19 nov 2011, om 02:25 heeft Richard F. Sayage het volgende
geschreven:
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On January 3, 2012 Kate wrote to me about her new Hill Estudio 628mm Classical Guitar
Hi Rich,
I received the strings and cloth today. Thank you.
Absolutely love the guitar. I'm really appreciating its sensitivity and how easy it is to play.
Sure glad I pursued finding you...I must have made it hard on myself somehow!
All the best in the New Year,
Kate
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All the best,
Richard F. Sayage
Savage Classical Guitar
631-335-5447
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