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August 2026 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

The image above is our 2020 Ashley Sanders #67 Cedar EIRW (Lattice) an absolutely phenomenal guitar by the Australian Master.

Please NOTE that as of November 4, 2024 I have moved to South Central Florida – 30 minutes South of MCO – Orlando International Airport.  The New Address is 3944 Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud, FL 34772 – Phone and email stays the same, gallery is fully operational.  Any other address you may find regarding myself and the gallery is INCORRECT.  I speak a bit more about this below.

2013 Paolo Coriani #193 Spruce Brazilian RW

I hope that you are all well and thriving.  Here we are with 7 months gone in 2026?  WITAF? A lot has happened.  For me, it all went like a blur.  I have been here in Florida for over a year and a half now.  Older I get, faster time goes by.  A cliche, I know.  Well, I prefer the hotter, sunnier weather.  This is one of the main reasons (there are a few others, one big other one, why I have moved down South to Central Florida.  I discuss this further below. Hot sweet and sticky, baby!  Just like the song.  Loving it!

The only thing that I truly know, of late anyway (I used to be a pro level golfer…well, not anymore, that’s for sure), is the art of classical guitar, the building of them, the construction, the finishing, the woods and the music that they embody.  It’s easy for me as it has been a good majority of my life.  I love what I do, helping people, pointing them in the right direction, never selling, simply offering the best I can find.  I am so wholly grateful for the continued opportunity to lead the way in this so special business, by virtue of consideration, knowledge and experience.  

I’m also hearing rumors that I retired?  No, I have not retired, with no plans for the far future of doing so.  I am slowing down a bit, not doing much repair work of late), but I am gearing up to expand the gallery significantly.  That is actually happening as of March 2026 and now towards the end of May 2026, with some rather large changes to the gallery, my home and my life.  All good things, where I am focused on my priorities once again.  Family, home, and the business of taking care of carefully chosen guitars, the wonderful people with whom I associate on both sides of this beautiful classical guitar.  Recovery from my nerve injuries are finally allowing me to play once again.  I am gearing up to do simple video and audio recording once again, for every guitar over the last year or so.

(Please Note that the following 2 paragraphs relay the short (and boring) story regarding my first attempt at moving out of NY…and yes, since writing this, I have actually moved as of November 4, 2024).

I’m hearing rumors that I moved. I have not moved, staying in Bohemia, NY at the listed address for the forseeable future.  Allow me to clarify.  My personal life had blown up, where I wanted a new and fresh beginning.  I was going to move to Orlando, back on March 4, 2022.  I had fully packed, making all truck and logistical arrangements to move into a luxury high rise top floor penthouse office suite that I purchased in Downtown Orlando, FL.  It was both exciting and a touch scary, to be quite frank with all of you.  I was moving far from my family, with almost no support group (family or friends/colleagues) of any kind. 

2 days before the move (March 2022), with everything arranged, my youngest daughter came to visit, making it clear that she was not happy that I was moving.  My older daughter confirmed her own feelings on the matter.   They did not wish to interfere until it became exceedingly clear that I was, indeed, moving.  Apparently, I was not taken seriously?  LOL, well, I made a few phone calls, found a few options for my move, my newly purchased space, called my assistant Ryan to inform him that I was not moving, say yay, resulting in me not moving.  I’m here for my children, where the business of classical guitars has not been interrupted nor have I moved.  I am at the same address that I have been at for 8 years.  That is the short of it, as the long of it is quite boring.  OK, moving on.

Well now, new update as of September 2024!  I am planning on moving to Orlando, FL or thereabouts as soon as is physically possible.  I have put bids or offers on numerous large, beautiful homes in the area, hoping that one sticks.  Water, pool, golf, outside more than inside, work, investments, etc.  My plan (?) is to be moved by the end of October 2024.  Diligently pursuing this avenue, I realize that I may not have been emotionally prepared to move back in 2022.  That is not the case any longer.  My plan is to be no more than 30 minutes from MCO Orlando Int’l Airport and or the resorts.  Gorgeous homes, larger pieces of land, gallery will be within, keeping things comfortable, cozy, welcoming.  I will update all accordingly as things get moving.  Someone’s going South and it most certainly is me!  LOL

Now, it’s confirmed, given inspection and title search of my new home.  Closing on October 15, 2024, I will be relocating to St. Cloud, FL, exactly 30 minutes straight south of MCO or Orlando Int’l Airport and 30 minutes from the resorts.  An easy drive straight down the FL Turnpike.  We are prepping and packing for the move, working out logistics, etc.  I should be setup and good to go by the end of this month.  The gallery is still open up here for the time being, needing about a week to make the transition, somewhere around the 3rd week of October.  The home is on an acre of land, 4500+ square feet and absolutely stunning, with a custom stone pool, custom built outside and within, stone and brick construction, with an amazing set of spaces for the gallery, separate from the main living space.  Time to go, be happy, be comfortable and yet within striking distance of Orlando.  Time to live my life on my terms, with no doubt as to what is important to me and me alone.  Yes sir!  

We are in the house and gallery as of November 7, 2024, with a ton of work to be done.  The gallery space is completely separate from the home, its own dedicated space.  A touch smaller, well, a lot smaller, but it will be nice, cozy and comfortable.  The office is up and running, the guitar space is in process, and the rest of my home can wait!  LOL  I update below and then in my dated blog.  Ugh, but I will get it all done.

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Hope you are all well and safe in these strange new times.  The site is updated and quite tight.  Recordings are up to date, photography, measurements, etc.  I try to leave no detail out, all while photographing other aspects of the guitar that many disregard. Weird?  Same with the data for the guitar.  Action, weight, CITES eligibility, etc. Please NOTE that the organization of CITES has determined that musical instruments under 10kg of mass are not included within the restrictions going forward.  This has taken effect as of November 26, 2019. Brazilian Rosewood (CSA RW) is still highly restricted, but all other Rosewoods are off of “our” table.  Very good news, quite rational, and well, it’s about time.  We’ve all done good work toward this end, myself included, along with various musical agencies (such as League of American Orchestras and ANAFIMA) that represent traveling musicians, as well as Taylor Guitars, Fender, Gibson, CF Martin & Co., Collings Guitars, NAMM have all contributed to this updated world wide legislation that went into effect.

Over the past few years, my reputation in my business has grown to a comfortable level, while the business itself has grown tremendously.  That is by no means an excuse to take it easy.  This means I work harder.   I perceive myself as a knowledgeable conduit for the player and the luthier to connect, where I have no business interfering, trying to sell, push, or anything of the sort.  Stay out of it once engaged, allow the player to connect with a guitar with zero interference.  Assist, not sell.  Give space, not intrude.  It works for everyone.  People have continually commented on the comfortable, leisurely pace of it all, enjoying themselves tremendously.  I am gratified to hear this, as it is the goal.  

I’m getting some questions about me and my style of doing things. I like that. I know I’m separating from every other dealer out there by being very black and white about my business philosophy, the information and details about guitars, my zero tolerance for BS in the business, (and we all know there is a ton of that out there), basically, there are few experts out there that can talk, fix, setup and repair guitar, I mean really talk these little babies that we love so much, the classical guitar. Another thought….I photograph the guitars.  I record them.  I measure them.  I inspect them inside and out.  As a luthier, I understand these guitars intimately (I speak about this a bit more below). On the recordings…I’m not attempting to  display virtuoso technique for you, as these days, or past years, I do not play or practice the way I used to do as a studio musician.  I just do not have the time nor the will to do so.  Make no mistake, performing and being ready is a full-time job and look, I already gots me one of those…this place and business!  LOL  Regardless, this is about you being able to hear the guitar, all while I am able to understand it better, being able to explain my own thoughts.  I read, somewhere recently, on another somewhat prominent dealer’s thought process regarding recording, where it was stated that a recording is useless to you, so

2021 Samo Sali #193 Cedar EIRW DT

why bother?  Huh?  How about clarity in the recording, naturally done, zero engineering, black and white information, just as I do in everything here?  Photos, information, measurements, play wear, repairs, full description, etc.  I simply do not understand laziness, in our personal lives or business, where I believe that is it, simple laziness.  I write somewhere on my site, that I do this full-time.  Where does anyone get off lightly, being lazy in this most personal business of classical and other high end guitars?  The answer is, not where I’m concerned.  By the way, my recordings represent the guitar naturally, mistakes and all, where many say to me that the guitar they received sounds better than the recording.  I’m good with that (it also means they are better players than me, and I’m good with that too LOL).  I also do not put much stock in having a great player with edited videos, machined and engineered sound.  You are not getting the true and full picture of the guitar.  So, what’s the point?  I am not attempting to sell you the guitar.  I am offering the best examples I can find to allow you to make an educated decision about a guitar that you will live with for a long time.  This is quite different than selling, or tricking you, or deceiving you about a guitar.  Transparency is key, where I believe I do the best job of it by a wide margin.

Are you getting your questions answered in a polite yet expert fashion? No, then move on. Are you questions getting answered at all? No, then let’s move on. Are your emails being responded to in a timely and professional manner (or your phone calls)? No, then hells yeah, let’s move on. Call or write to me. You’ll immediately feel the difference. You’ll know what it’s like to “finally” talk to a guy that has your interest and the interest of the guitar at heart. It’s much like my sales approach, of which I have none. I listen, I have zero prejudice in terms of consigned or owned guitars, I put guitars in your hands, you make your choices, you make the final decision, I almost and literally have much of nothing to do with your decision making process. I’ll play it for you. I’ll talk to you about what you want or how much you wish to spend, but in the end, you have made your decision without any influence from me. Can we discuss the technicals of a guitar, hells yes, the more the better. How to care for it, how to maintain it, how to address possible and future problems, can we fix it, set it up, repair it, polish it, whatever you need later? I’ll say it again, hell yeah! That’s what an expert is in this business. I tolerate zero pretenders, and they are all pretenders, whether they want to hear it or not. Put them to the test. Get back to me when you hang up the phone in disgust. There, I’m done!

OK, on to business.  Guitars keep coming to me.  Most I like, some I return.  A guitar has to meet my exacting standards or it has to leave.  Quite simple.

One of my guys here in the gallery did an analysis of guitar dealers around the world, classical guitar specialists.  Our closest competitor of fine classical guitars has 70 Concert level instruments available!   Very nice guitars indeed, if not a bit over-priced and quite frankly, not up to par, from bad setups, to dead notes, to a plain ole and simple, “Really?”, for that kind of money?  The reality is that I have sold many guitars over the summer going into the Winter of 2022.  Our numbers are down, in terms of available guitars, but I am fixing that in short order.  I also created a Conservatory and Teaching Room with guitars under $4000, numbering 50+ guitars, including numerous Smaller Scale Guitars!  I’m not carrying anything under $2000 at this stage of our business as this is simply not where I wish to be in terms of price points.  Better guitars, top of their class, in every category!

All the guitars listed here, live here in my gallery, all filtered by me personally, with more on the way!  Yes, we are, without any doubt, “the” gallery catering to a discerning clientele on both sides of the guitar, luthier and player.  Actually, I’m sort of running out of room (OK, I’m really running out of room). Goes to show, taking care of people, I mean, really taking care of them, pays beautiful dividends.  Here’s the scary part…I’ve turned away many guitars in the past few months.  We could easily eclipse 250-300 instruments if I allow it.  It was on my mind, I had to say it out loud.   Thank you to everyone who trusts us with their beautiful guitars.

I have also developed a line of basic but high quality strings under our label.  Savage Classical Guitar Strings – Affordable, straightforward and accurate nylon strings that anyone can use.  Total pound pressure of 80lbs (Flamenco – Low Tension) – 85lbs (Normal Tension) – 90lbs (High Tension).

Nicolo Alessi has sent a complete re-supply of tuning machines to the gallery.

Gotoh machines are fully stocked as well.  35G510 Series in all but the P Model are available in MOP and Black MOP.

2009 Michael Gee #561 30th Anniversary Spruce CSA

PegHed Machines have also been re-stocked – prices went up significantly (again).  Sorry.

New issues with International Shipping.  Very Important for International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any International Credit Card as payment.  All transactions must be finalized with Bank Wire Transfers for any amount over $1000 USD.  Please see our discussion found here and scroll down to Customs – Duty and International Shipping .  Thank you!

As always, our selection of quality classical guitars is unprecedented.  Really really.  See list below.  Yikes!!   I personally approve every guitar that comes across my threshold.  If a guitar is not up to standard, it is sent back.  I’m also the dealer luthier, able to assess, fix, repair, polish and setup a guitar so that it presents its best self to you.

I guarantee you will thoroughly enjoy a visit to my shop, appreciating the wide selection, where I trust and hope that you will find your perfect guitar.  Enjoy.

Updates

• I updated the Classical Guitar Care page to reflect some further thoughts, as I’m getting some feedback about neck shrinkage, causing those sticky frets at the end.  Yikes.  Humidity is important.  The guitar (your guitars) need to be at and around 50% RH …. all…the….time!  One bad day makes a difference.  I work hard to keep the gallery at 50% RH.  The latest is the Vornado EVap 4 gallon version.  What a good machine (so far).  Good enough, I ordered another machine, with a year supply of wicks for it.  Great machine.
• Please NOTE that USPS Shipping costs for Express Shipping have gone up significantly.  We are setting up to change our shipping arrangements but we are adjusting to use of FedEx Ground/Home and or USPS Priority Mail, except for our most expensive offerings.  Our apologies, but the cost has gone up by almost 100%.  I will update accordingly and let you all know what is happening.
• A number of beautiful guitars have crossed my threshold.  Yes, I said “my threshold”.  I do not and will not distance myself (as per many recommendations in the last few years) from my business and my website.  It’s all me with the assistance of a few select people, most importantly, Ryan O’Rourke of Table Talk and his current band, Inner
  

  2022 Giacomo Guadagna Anniversary SE Spruce Maple

  Love  –  I take full responsibility for all things that may go wrong here, which rarely happens, but hey, I’m human too.
• 03-04-2022 – So here I am, on the precipice of a huge move, then whammo, not moving.  My daughters really got to me, where they didn’t want to be selfish, focused on my needs, not wanting to tell me that they were unhappy with me moving 1100 miles away.  They are amazing young ladies.  So, no changes, I am staying put.  Now, I would like the support of the Long Island community, including professors in the various schools, teachers, etc.  We are here, we are quite good at what we do, from sales to repairs and setups.  Time to take advantage of the ridiculous resource at your disposal.  LOL  Rich – continued thoughts on this after 2.5 years of staying here.  The apathy of the university and school demographic in this region is legendary!  I have finally concluded that there is zero reason for me to stay here.  I discuss this above, as I have firmly decided to move, giving my maximum effort to this monumental task. 

• Looking forward to my recording sessions.  I’m gratified that so many people appreciate my approach to the recordings, talking and such, giving them a “real” feel for the guitar and the recording process.
• 11-30-2022 – A special arrival – 2009 Michael Gee #561 30th Anniversary Spruce CSA
• 01-25-2023 – I am expecting a unique 1978 Manuel Velazquez, which is French Polished by Manuel 1976 Manuel Velazquez Spruce Jacaranda Ramirez versus his normal varnishing process and built in the style of the old Ramirez guitars of historic nature.  It should be here next week.
• 2022 Frederich Holtier OM Acoustic Spruce Madagascar also arrived, both are photographed.  Ringing monster of a guitar.  A lovely OM bodied steel string that I am excited about.
• 02-28-2023 – Recordings for the last few guitars are in process, including 2013 John Ray #167 Cedar Brazilian RW and 1976 Manuel Velazquez Spruce Jacaranda Ramirez.  I will also be re-recording the 2019 Edwin Aponte Spruce EIRW & 2019 Edwin Aponte Cedar EIRW guitars, after doing an extensive setup on them both to compensate for the NorthEast weather.
• 03-09-2023 – Working on cleaning up the gallery, while recording, playing, measuring, organizing.  There is so much to do.  I worked until 2AM last night, where I didn’t feel that I made a dent in the entirety of what needs to be done?  Ugh, but we’re happy.  It’s good to be busy.  On a personal note, I adopted 2 Maine Coon puss cats, RumRum and TumTum, or Romeo RumRum Swiffer Cat and Thumper TumTum Thumbs Cat.  They have become fast friends with Musawi Floofer Kangaroofer Cat.  Adorable, where Rum is deaf, but a lover boy and TumTum is half blind with extra paws on her front legs, but a fighter and a mush cat.  These are my babies, my companions, where I could not be happier, loving and caring for these incredible creatures.  09/28/2024 update – I had to give Musawi Floofer away as my numerous absences are simply not fair to such connected and gentle creatures.  He is with a superb family, 3 other cats, people that can give him full-time attention.  I’m sad for me, happy for him.  Ugh  I am keeping the other 2 RumRum and TumTum as I believe that they will languish in a shelter for the rest of their lives, due to one being deaf, and Tum being half blind.  I cannot have that.  They are incredibly warm and lovable animals, exhibiting non-cat like behavior in their need for connection.  I love them dearly, as I do Musawi, but I will not have them left  essentially alone for the rest of their lives.

Musawi Floofer Cat sleeping in the sunshine

Romeo Rum Rum Swiffer Cat – Mush boy that give hugs and wants to cuddle

RumRum (left) and Thumper TumTum Thumbs (right) sleeping as cats do

• 03-28-2023 –  2023 Lorenzo Lippi #DN46802 Spanish Cedar Rio Rosewood – always a superb concert instrument by a man that I deeply respect as a person and a luthier.  The CITES paperwork will accompany this guitar, allowing you to register the guitar and woods with the USDA for International travel.  
• 04-09-2023 – The Michael O’Leary has arrived.  2019 Michael O’Leary #236 Cedar Cocobolo Exclusive
• 04-12-2023 – Adalid and Esteve guitars have arrived, a Hauser and a number of Model 11’s – Steve Porter has sent #52 a Spruce/EIRW with elevated FB – photography, listings, recordings are all in process.  Yikes!
• 04-14-2023 – A gorgeous 2019 Kenny Hill Signature #4173 Cedar EIRW Equal Tempered has arrived.  Tempered Fretboard, elevated FB, Cedar Double Top, ported, in excellent condition.  Photography on Monday.
• 05-10-2023 – A 2023 Steve Porter #52 Spruce EIRW 640mm has arrived.
• 05-26-2023 – A special guitar has arrived, a 1996 Robert & Orville Milburn Hauser Spruce CSA which is in really nice condition.  Lot of voice with excellent power.
• 06-12-2023 – My Savage Classical Guitar Model 10’s Cedar EIRW in 650mm and 640mm are on the way!  Excited to see them, built in Spain for me by Manuel Adalid and his group of talented luthiers.  Savage Classical Guitar Model 10 Cedar EIRW & Savage Classical Guitar Model 10 640 Cedar EIRW

1954 Robert Bouchet #26 Spruce Brazilian RW

• 06-21-2023 – A superb guitar from Juan Hernandez of Valencia is here on Thursday.  Photos and updates won’t happen until Tuesday of this coming week.  Man, what a great guitar!  Another older Italian guitar is coming as well, this made by Ottavio Caiazzo back in 1995.  1995 Ottavio Caiazzo #80 Spruce EIRW – There is a sad story that accompanies the guitar, as it his last one before he disappeared from sight.  Apparently he is presumed dead at the young age of 31?  His guitars were played by numerous Italian stars, including Aniello Desiderio, a monster player.  This guitar was finished by Alessandro Marseglia, a master himself, and a fan of Ottavio’s, long admiring his work.  The guitar is an absolute delight, refined in the Italian school of lutherie, evidencing a bit of honest play wear, but this guitar has traveled the world, by a great and well known Italian player.  It is the last guitar the great luthier ever built.
• 06-22-2023 – Stayed way longer at the GFA today, more than I could afford, but totally worth it.  Met so many great people, some I have not met before.  Spent time with the great Kenny Hill, Carole Boutry of BAM Cases, Lucio Carbone of Italy, Mark Usherovich and his lovely wife, Zebulon Turrentine, Toby Rzepka, Thomas Baldwin, Joshia DeJonge, Greg Maloney of Gifted Guitar, Juan Hernandez (his son, Alberto), Manuel Adalid of Adalid Guitars/Esteve Guitarras along with Sergio Camargo, Aaron Ringo of Wood Ring Guitars, J.A. Williams (who builds an incredibly interesting and wonderful sounding guitar), Garrett Lee, Christophe Ravie and Valeria Torresgrossa of Alhambra Guitarras, and of course, the great Matt Rubendall from my hometown of Brooklyn.  These are all incredibly talented luthiers and well, just really nice people.  I am blessed to know them, and to do business with most of them.  I brought a few guitars back with me (I drove there), and have a few more scheduled as a result of the trip.  I’ll update as I confirm everything for all of you.  The guitars I mention above for the June 21, 2023 post are here in the gallery. Best, Rich 2023 Juan Hernandez SM Cedar DT Cocobolo came back with me!  LOL  Awesome!
• 06-23-2023 – Christophe Ravie of Alhambra Guitarras came to visit me, while attending the GFA Convention.  He brought me a Concert Model Jose Maria Vilaplana built by their master luthier Javier Mengual – 2023 Alhambra Jose Maria Vilaplana NT Cedar EIRW – a superb traditionally built classical guitar that I found endearing, where as I played it, pushed it, got her to open up, well, yes sir, she started singing.  Listing of all guitars will be completed by this coming Wednesday, as I am waiting for Ryan to return from a 9 day music tour with his band, Inner Love
• 06-24-2023 – Johannes T´Kindt of Granada Spain is sending us a new beauty classical guitar – 2023 Johannes T’Kindt CL36 Spruce EIRW
• 06-28-2023 – 2 new guitars from the awesome Matt Rubendall of Brooklyn!  A 2023 Matt Rubendall German Spruce Malaysian Blackwood 650mm and a 2023 Matt Rubendall German Spruce Ziricote 640mm have arrived after a kind visit from Matt this morning.  He is an incredible builder, craftsman, setup and repair man, who also builds and crafts gorgeous knives that are magnificent!  I own a wonderful chef’s knife of his that is a dream to work with in the kitchen!  What a great and humble man who builds some of the finest guitars in the world!  Right here in NY?  Yes sir!!!
• 07-28-2023 – The 1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm has arrived as well as the Manuel Adalid Model 12’s in 650mm and 640mm
• 08-01-2023 – We have photographed the Adalid Model 12 640mm guitar – The 1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm – The 2023 Manuel Adalid Torres #290 Spruce EIRW 640mm – Measurements and recordings on Monday!
• 08-06-2023 – High End CrossRock Cases 6000 – 5000 – 4000 Series and their 620 HSC are ordered and on the way.  All Black for most of the cases.  Maybe 1 Red 6000
• 08-07-2023 – BAM XL2000 Cases of Various Colors are on order, finally!  It’s been a while.
• 08-13-2023 – Great weekend, played golf, working through injuries, ugh.  Still, had a blast.  Back to work.  Fulfulling orders, measurements, recordings, photography.  The new Lissarrague Australian Lattice and a new Ken Whisler 2023 Ken Whisler #48 Cedar EIRW 650mm are on the docket!  Nice!! 
• 08-21-2023 – Cases from CrossRock are en route – 4000 – 5000 – 6000 Series
• 08-25-2023 – A few great guitars are here – 1999 Paul McGill Cedar CSA 650mm and a 2022 Rafal Turkowiak #466 OM Acoustic Spruce Ziricote with Pickup
• 09-17-2023 – BAM Cases are back in stock after a trip to NJ today.  All available colors, plus a Panther BAM in Silver.  The 1954 Robert Bouchet guitar is ready to go, playing beautifully, setup and everything is wonderfully stable.  Beautiful!  
• 09-30-2023 – Back in the gallery after a week off, playing some end of the year golf!  Looking around, I have lowered prices on 24 guitars, or put them all on sale, rather significantly!  Category – On Sale!  – Check it out and find a great guitar for even less money!  Yes Sir!! 
• 10-03-2023 – Kenny Hill Players are back in stock – See our inventory.
• 10-09-2023 – 5 guitars showed up on Monday.  Busy day, busy week, last week and this week as well.   Jean Rompré and Darren (Doc) Hippner sent 2 guitars.  Steve Porter sent #42 from 2020, but it needs a bit of TLC as she was improperly handled by another and rather insignifcant “dealer”?  Incompetence is not a qualification for being a dealer of fine instruments.  I’m personally addressing Steve’s guitar, as that is what it requires.  List at the bottom of New or Expected Guitars.
• 10-17-2023 – Recordings continue as I have gotten up to the 1990 Masaru Kohn Special.  18 more to go?  My goodness, the guitars have been coming in fast and furiously!  On another note, it would seem that I am experiencing pain, heretofore, unacknowledged by myself.  It has become painfully apparent in this last week of recording.  It may be time to go to a doctor or admit that I’m getting old.  My playing has suffered greatly in this last year.  I am very much aware of this fact.  Ugh.
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  2023 Matt Rubendall German Spruce Malaysian Blackwood 650mm

  10-25-2023 – A number of guitars are being and have been recorded.  Still quite a few to get through, over a dozen.  I’m back on it in full force, trying to get through the pain of playing, especially in my Left Hand 3rd and 4th fingers.
• 10-27-2023 – Recording and cleaning things up has been priority one.  The pain in my left hand fingers persists, but more practice is helping a touch.  Recordings include 2023 Manuel Adalid Hauser #268 Spruce EIRW – 1995 Ottavio Caiazzo #80 Spruce EIRW – 2004 Robert Milburn #262 Spruce Malaysian Blackwood –  – 2022 Rafal Turkowiak #466 OM Acoustic Spruce Ziricote Pickup  – 1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm – 2023 Matt Rubendall German Spruce Malaysian Blackwood 650mm
• 10-28-2023 – A few guitars have arrived, all unique and … it’s indescribable, sometimes, how great these guitars are that I accept into the gallery.  In other words, I got me a great job!  I am so blessed.  LOL  A 2010 Teodoro Perez #856 Maestro Especiale Cedar African RW 
• 11-04-2023 – Working the proverbial “butt” off here in the gallery the last 4 days, 12+ hour days, catching up, getting the gallery and site tight.  Still much to record, but I’m getting there.  The pain in the Left Hand is rather severe, indicating a problem that can not be ignored.  Too much training and too much age on the ole man?  LOL and Ugh.  
• 11-16-2023 – The 1992 Giaochino Giussani Pherkard Concert has arrived and is spectacular!  Such a warm, mellow and mature voice.  Guitar is almost pristine.  Ex-Angel Romero.  Superb!  Photography is completed for this guitar and the 2 Price guitars.  Listings to be created and then measurements/recordings.  Beautiful guitars.  I am a fortunate man blessed with a business that I love and 2 children I adore.
• 11-24-2023 – Cleanup in the gallery is completed!  Photos and listing for the 2021 Thomas Friedrich Alpine Spruce with East Indian Rosewood guitar today 
• 12-01-2023 – So, I seem to have lost a few updates for the month of December?  Ugh.  OK, so the 2021 Thomas Friedrich Spruce EIRW has arrived, as I wrote earlier.  Light, airy feeling, with a powerful sound.  Goes to show that a traditional build, from Germany, can be a powerhouse with superb voicing and balance.  The Italians and the Spanish get it, and clearly, Thomas gets it as well.
• 12-24-2023 – Another amazing arrival – 2020 Simon Ambridge #280 Spruce EIRW – a superlative instrument from one of the great English Master Luthiers.  In excellent condition with the slightest play wear on the top.  So much recording to do!  OMG…LOL 
  • • Happy Holidays and Merry Xmas to All!  Please enjoy yourselves, your families and the children.  It is all about the children, while being the best version of ourselves at this very moment. Blessings and grace to all and please be safe!  With our best wishes, Richard F. Sayage and my 2 incredible, driven and beautiful daughters, Dhiana and Samantha.  I might as well add RumRum Romeo Swiffer Cat, TumTum Mama Thumper Cat and Musawi Floofer Kangaroofer Cat!  Yes!  Merry Christams Everybody!  Rich
• 01-01-2024 – Weird to write 2024.  That means, Happy New Year to all! 
  • OK, Claudia D’Ammassa and her Spruce beauty have arrived.  This is a gorgeous guitar.  Listing and photos will be done tomorrow as we are on holiday until Tuesday or Wednesday.  It is important to value other people’s time, allowing all to reset a bit, refresh the brain and the heart.  It was a great holiday week, spent with my girls, shopping, being domestic, eating out.  Enjoy and be safe.  Richard
• 01-04-2024 – 2024 Claudia D’Ammassa Spruce DT EIRW is photographed and recorded.  A beautiful guitar by the Italian Master Luthier.  btw, it got seriously cold up here in NY.  Yikes!
• 01-10-2024 – Another year, still more work..LOL.  Recordings keep going, only about 12 to do now.  2023 Matt Rubendall German Spruce Ziricote 640mm is recorded.  Gallery is always being cleaned, while we look for a “new” space to host the gallery.  The process is grueling, quite frankly.  Real estate is not easy of late.  Be well, we’ll talk soon.
• 01-21-2024 – The Luthier Listing Page and Home page have been updated to list current holdings.  More recordings today, including 2010 Teodoro Perez #856 Maestro Especiale Cedar African RW – 2023 Wilson Burnham “Nina” Bearclaw Sitka Spruce EIRW
• 01-24-2024 – 2020 Simon Ambridge #280 Spruce EIRW has been recorded.
• Recording went up for our 2023 Wilson Burnham “Nina” Bearclaw Sitka Spruce EIRW
• 02-03-2024 – The 1992 Gioachino Giussani Pherkard Cedar Brazilian ex-Angel Romero has been recorded.  Another superb guitar!  Only 7 to go?  LOL
  • 2021 Thomas Friedrich Spruce EIRW has also been recorded.  Whoo, we are getting close to catching up?  
• 02-10-2024 – A 2021 Wilson Burnham Teodora Spruce Cypress 645mm has entered the gallery, a Flamenco Hybrid sounding guitar that is easily played.
• 02-21-2024 – Johannes T’Kindt sent us a beautiful Madagascar example of his work.  2023 Johannes T’Kindt CL44 Spruce Madagascar 645mm
• 04-01-2024 – 2024 Lorenzo Frignani #264 Spruce Madagascar RW has arrived early!  Nice!
• 05-27-2024 – Trying to get to the recording part of everything.  The finger still hurts.
• 06-01-2024 – It has been a trying experience, where my right middle finger will simply not heal.  Probably due to a diabetic condition, insulin treatments, etc.  I am used to healing rather quickly, as I keep myself in superb shape, diet, etc.  Ugh, is the best expression.  Holding me back from recording.  Quite a few guitars have left the building.  Trying to restock, but I am so picky, it is becoming a slight issue.
• 06-06-2024 – A 2023 Kevin Aram Della Spruce Bog Oak 640mm Torres has come back to the gallery, as the buyer realized he wanted a SUPER powerful guitar.   No worries, the guitar is in superb, showroom condition, priced down a few thousand.  Have at it!  
• 07-03-2024 – A superb sounding and playing Robert Vincent classical guitar arrived.  A lot of play wear on this one, but worth it for the sound!  My goodness!!  2010 Robert Vincent #160 Cedar Cocobolo
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  2022 Silvia Zanchi 22D20 Spruce Madagascar RW

  07-05-2024 – Updates to recordings will begin this week.  For those who may not believe the high standard held here for our offereings, 4 guitars were returned this past week alone.  Not it, not here, no home for not so great guitars.  Apologies, but I am not sorry.  
• 07-09-2024 – A beautiful traditional guitar from Italy by Toni De Stefano is en route.  2024 Toni De Stefano Concert Spruce EIRW
• 07-20-2024 – Another beautiful guitar from Silvia Zanchi of Italy has arrived.  2021 Silvia Zanchi Concert Cedar Bocote – gorgeous!
• 08-05-2024 – Trying to record on a regular basis with the finger injuries holding me back.  2012 German Vazquez Rubio #32812 Hauser Elite Spruce EIRW has been recorded.
• 08-10-2024 – 2023 Wilson Burnham Sancha Cedar EIRW has been recorded.  Another really nice guitar.
• 08-15-2024 – The beautiful 2024 Toni De Stefano Concert Spruce EIRW has been recorded.  Catching up with a few guitars that need to be recorded. Almost there.
• 09-21-2024 – Happy Fall to all!  Updates few and far between, as I have been dealing with family matters, spending 2 of the last 4 weeks in Orlando, FL.  Full disclosure, I am looking to relocate, but nothing has happened so far, so let’s not get ahead of ourselves.  In the end, I do need to be down there.  I believe I also want to be down there.  Guitar updates are on the site or on the list below, towards the bottom.
• 10-01-2024 – As noted above, I will be moving my life and the gallery to the south of Orlando, Florida by the end of this month.  Closing on my St. Cloud home is scheduled for the 15th of October, move on the 3rd week, and be set and ready to go by the end of this month.   The 2021 Kim Lissarrague mentioned above will arrive tomorrow on Wednesday.
• 10-03-2024 – Photos sometime after October 14th as I am busy with various real estate issues, being down South all next week.
• 10-14-2024 – Photography just completed, thus the 2021 Kim Lissarrague #370 Spruce Maple Deluxe Model is finally updated.  2 Ramirez guitars have arrived.  Photographed, just need to be listed.  Nice guitar.  House closing is on track, prepping and packing will begin tomorrow.  Talk soon!  Rich
• 10-18-2024 – Prepping and packing for the big move!  Ugh…so bloody tiresome and tedious.  It has to be done, dig in and doing one room at a time, with the gallery and tools being the last to be packed up.  Looking to be on the road down South on Oct 31, 2024, 2 days to transport everything and a friggin’ lifetime to set everything the heck back up?  Yikes!!  Help, help!  LOL
• 10-23-2024 – A few guitars have shown up, really nice classical guitars.  Included are a 2017 Teodoro Perez #713 Especiale Spruce CSA – 2013 Kenny Hill Signature #3395 Cedar EIRW 650mm – 2011 Kenny Hill Signature #3337 Spruce EIRW 650mm – updates and photos over the next 2 days. – Still packing!?  Oh my lord, I had no idea how much personal and professional stuff I have accumulated!  Yikes again!!!
• 10-26-2024 – The final stretch of packing for the big move!  Incredible amount of work.  I have been working 10 hours a day just to feel behind in it all.  Pickup of the gallery and all of our other items, personal and otherwise, tools, etc is scheduled for Thursday morning, arrival on Sunday morning.  I will be there Saturday evening.  Well, that’s the plan.  Traveling with Rum and Tum should be fun?  Somehow, I do not think so…LOL
• 10-27-2024 – Last 3 guitars have been photographed.  List following.  Recording is way behind, but I will be working on that in the 1st week of arrival.  2012 Kenny Hill Signature #3337 Spruce EIRW 650mm – 2017 Teodoro Perez #713 Especiale Spruce CSA – 2013 Kenny Hill Signature #3395 Cedar EIRW 650mm
• 11-01-2024 – The entire gallery is on its way down to Florida!  I am still here, packing personal items, storing some other things, etc.  I will be leaving early Monday or Tuesday morning to facilitate moving everything into the new home.  We will be closed for the next week, hoping to be up and running the 2nd week of November.
• 11-02-2024 – Still packing and storing, trying to wrap my head around the move and everything that goes with it.  Ugh!  It is a seeminly endless process.  I’ll be in touch shortly.
• 11-07-2024 – A 2017 Robert Vincent #176-TL Cedar Brazilian RW has just arrived.  Updates and photos will have to wait until I can figure it all out, as I write about below.  Ugh and more Ugh!  LOL
• 11-12-2024 – Well, I knew it was going to be a PIA but gotdam, my butt is killin’ me!  LOL  This move has taken it out of me.  4,300′ home plus office and gallery.  I am working diligently on the gallery/office space, where we might be close to operational by Friday.  The ability to display the guitars/cases is right there.  The office is set up but not quite running yet.  All barebones for the most part, I’m going to have be OK with it for the time being.  The rest of the house is a slow grind.  Uh, my whole life seems to be a slow grind of late!  LOL  All good, I am working it.  Orders will go out today, I hope!  Thank you for your patience.  Rich
• 11-13-2024 – I am writing this entry from my gallery office!  All to say, it’s up and running, barely, but hey, it’s running!  The gallery space is being worked on now, to display guitars (in their cases, of course).  I then have to figure out recording and photography, which will be a bit of a challenge, but I’ll figure it.  I believe at this point, I can start to satisfy orders?  I’ll know by this evening.  Thank you again for all of your patience.  Rich
• 11-14-2024 – Gallery space is set up, office is set up but not completely done.  Whoo!  Now I have to set up for photos and recording?  Ugh, it is seemingly endless.
• 11-15-2024 – Our 1st client here in the gallery!  Exciting.  LOL  Picking up the James Lister classical guitar, which is weird that it stayed around so long.  It’s an awesome guitar.  All boxes are cut up and in the process of being stored.  It was a lot of boxes!  Gallery is cleaned, ready to go.  Now photography setup and the recording setup have to be accomplished.  All while I search for and bring back furniture for the Main House, which is huge!  I gots nothing except a folding table and 36 folding chairs, to give you an idea.  OMLord
• 11-24-2024 – A new and huge supply of our SCG Classical Guitar strings in Normal and High Tension are en route.
• 11-25-2024 – A number of Kenny Hill Player classical guitars have arrived.  I will update shortly, but 640mm Cedar and Spruce Players, some with ports, some without, some with elevated fretboards, etc
• 11-28-2024 – Happy Thanksgiving to all.  A bit weird down here in FL with the holidays?  For me, anyway…LOL
• 12-06-2024 – Well, it is 70 degrees plus here, sunny and just plain ole nice.  I am not complaining.  I am reminded of why I moved down here and I get it.  Warmth.  Mmmmm….yes!  Gallery and home are coming along.  Fully operational.  Getting to recording station set up and photography.  New guitars are Johannes T’Kindt and Jose Rios Nebro of Long Island, NY.  Updates shortly.
• 12-11-2024 – Finally setting up photography.  Settling in to the new space and home, yes!  Recording setup will be done as well tomorrow.  Good to go, baby!  Yusss!!  LOL
• 12-12-2024 – Johannes T’Kindt’s latest offering has arrived!  It will be our 1st photo shoot in the new space.  Sweet!
• 12-19-2024 – Our first photo shoot in the new space!  Yikes!  The 2022 Jose Rios Nebro #SPRW016T” Spruce EIRW and the 2024 Johannes T’Kindt Cedar EIRW 645mm are our 1st attempts.  Lighting was slightly different, where I need to inspect the photos but I believe they are all good.  I will edit and upload tomorrow morning.
• 12-20-2024 – A 2020 Lorenzzo Frignani just arrived.  Updates shortly. Photos are updated as I remarked above!  Yay!  LOL  A 2017 David Pace Spruce DT EIRW will arrive somewhere around the New Year
• 12-24-2024 – Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to all!  I’m by myself this holiday, but don’t feel too badly for me.  I played golf this morning and I’m playing again at noon, after a 2 guitar photo shoot.  Po’ baby!?  Yeah, right.  LOL  Happy happy everyone!  Rich
• 12-25-2024 – Well, Merry Xmas all!  Believe it or not, I worked in the morning, played golf, then worked more in the evening, french polishing the 2020 Lorenzo Frignani #241 Spruce Brazilian RW and restringing, cleaning and polishing the 2023 Jose A Lagunar #89 Fleta Cedar Cocobolo that just came in yesterday.
• 01-10-2025 – Look at me, forgetting to put up any updates for almost 2 weeks.  Ugh.  LOL…well, business is fine, home is great, it’s a little cooler than I would like down here, but it’s not 20 degrees!  Yikes!!  I am acclimating to Central Florida, the house is coming along, where the gallery is nicely set up.  All good.  Guitars are showing up again, where we have a
  • 2013 Richard Prenkert #390 Cedar EIRW traditional showing up, as well as a
  • 2013 Daryl Perry Spruce Brazilian Hauser ex Fabio Zanon expected by the end of the month. 
  • Silvia Zanchi is sending me her 2024 Roma Expo Master Concert Classical Guitar, a Spruce/Madagascar that looks simply brilliant. 
  • All in all, not too bad!  LOL  Happy New Year to all, where I hope and trust we will find a path to peace and serenity.  Richard
• 01-15-2025 – Consignment Agreement Page and Document have been updated.  Address was incorrect.  Moving is a serious PIA!  LOL  Richard Prenkert #390 has arrived.  Silvia Zanchi is en route.  Daryl Perry will be sent next week.  A David Pace guitar is also en route.  A good week.
• 01-29-2025 – Well, inevitably, someone tried to hack in to the site, doing a darned good job.  Nothing sensitive was breached, as all customer info is stored on secure servers elsewhere, so all good.  Basically, it was a serious PIA, having to work on restoring the site, having to restore backups of the site, then plugins, then streamlining the whole site, processes and all.  The good news is that it is running like a champ, with new security measures installed.  I have never seen the site so responsive, quick and nimble.  Nice!  Just 2 days lost, but I will more than make up for that.  LOL
• 01-30-2025 – So, Daryl Perry’s guitar will be here tomorrow.  The 1970’s Hauser II is here and is spectacular.  David Pace will be here next week and Silvia Zanchi and her Roma Expo guitar will be here early next week.  I also have a Michele Della Giustina en route.  All in all a great week, settling in here down in FL, warming up nicely, game is starting to recover as well.  My daughter visits next week.  In other words, it’s ok down here.  Liking it quite a bit.  Richard
• 02-04-2025 – Silvia Zanchi guitar arrived.  A Mikhail Robert classical guitar arrived.  Daryl Perry arrived.  Thomas Humphrey arrived.  1975 Hermann Hauser II is listed.  Tim Harris guitar (this guitar is Sold) is en route as is Michele Della Giustina.  You can see updates and links below in New or Expected Guitars section at the bottom of the list
• 02-17-2025 – Photo shoot today! Nice.  A few more guitars are en route.  A 2022 Daryl Perry 640mm with Spruce Brazilian.  A 2009 Antonio Marin Montero 650mm with German Spruce and Brazilian
• 02-18-2025 – A 2024 Mateo Crespi Spruce DT Brazilian RW has just arrived.  Beautiful booming guitar!
• 02-20-2025 – Photos are going up, and then, 4 more guitars arrive or are incoming?  Another Hermann Hauser II Llobet model is incoming.  Daryl Perry’s 640 will be here next week.
  • 2024 Mateo Crespi #140 Spruce DT Brazilian RW
• 03-01-2025 – Photo shoot went well today, working by myself.  I limited shots to around 15 per guitar as going solo is a tough bit of work.  New guitars include
  • 2022 Daryl Perry #244 Spruce Brazilian 640mm
  • 1969 Hermann Hauser II #856 Llobet Spruce Brazilian
  • 2009 Antonio Marin Montero Spruce CSA
  • 2024 Tim Harris #55 Cedar DT Imbuya
• 03-02-2025 – Photos of all the above guitars are up on the site.  Doing it myself was not easy or pleasant.  I used a stand for those guitars that might not have overly stable standing up!  Had to be done.  
• 03-21-2025 – Jean Rompre is sending his latest guitar, 2025 Jean Rompré #178 Cedar EIRW
• 03-26-2025 – Hi All, having a tough time of it with health issues (diabetes) regardless of how well I take care of myself, diet, exercise, the genetic battle has been lost.  Taking insulin, becoming increasingly resistant to it all, my health insurance is not covering other necessary meds.  Changing insurance on the 1st of April, hopefully things improve.  I am having difficulty doing most anything with any level of concentration, focus or motor abilities.  I will monitor my progress, where I do apologize for any delays in anything regarding the website, recordings, etc.  
• 03-30-2025 – I am attempting to record, but as I mentioned above, the pain is unbearable at times.  Joints hurt, fingers, with a lack of focus or concentration.  I am working on becoming better, again, but it is taking time.  2024 Tim Harris #55 Cedar DT Imbuya was just recorded.
• 04-01-2025 – Continuing to try and record.  Got to the Lorenzo Frignani guitar, #262 – gorgeous guitar.  2024 Lorenzo Frignani #262 Spruce Brazilian RW
• 04-12-2025 – I continue to attempt to get recordings done, fighting through the pain and discomfort.  2010 Robert Vincent #160 Cedar Cocobolo and 2015 Tom Malapanis #64 Spruce Maple have been recorded.
• 04-13-2025 – 1997 Ramirez 1A #Z6-091 Cedar EIRW 650 Traditional has been recorded.
• 04-18-2025 – I continue to try and record.  The pain is, at times, overwhelming.  Happy Easter to all!  Have a quiet and wonderful weekend.
• 05-01-2025 – I try to catch up with the recording, but it is so bad, I cannot in good conscience release any of it.  The pain is awful.  That’s all I got.
• 05-26-2025 – My deepest apologies for my lack of updates, recordings or otherwise.  I am becoming truly happier down here, but health issues are creaming me.  Weird, because I feel so gotdam good otherwise, body, mind and soul.  I would not wish a true diabetic situation or condition upon anyone.  I mean that sincerely.  Healing takes too long, pains are almost always prevalent.  OK, enough whinging….LOL.  I am trying.  A few guitars are arriving.  2020 Paul McGill Spruce Myrtlewood (really nice guitar, btw).  A Fleta, Oscar Munoz and another 2022 Silvia Zanchi 22D20 Spruce Madagascar RW  from 2022.  I will update asap.
  • Also, I apparently need a part-time assistant down here.  Mornings, 2-4 hours a day, if you know of anyone with classical guitar experience.  Thanks kindly.
• 05-27-2025 – A 1964 Ignacio Fleta #326 Spruce Brazilian RW has arrived.  One of the most musical, expressive guitars I have seen from Fleta.  Smooth playing, evocative, Julian Bream would have loved this guitar.
• 06-01-2025 – Almost half the year gone?  WITAF?  LOL…gosh, it goes so fast, no?  So, guitars have been arriving.  List below. Feeling a bit better of late.  Fingers are starting to feel good?  Weird.  Diabetes is a serious PIA, is all I can say.  Recording, photos, listings, all in progress.  I should have it all updated by this Friday.  Thanks kindly for all of your patience.  I am back on it in full force.  Rich
• 06-03-2025 – I have updated all listings for the new arrivals.  All gorgeous guitars.  Yes!!  A new assistant will be helping me in the next week.  Photos and maintenance!  Finally!
• 06-05-2025 – Ennio Giovanetti is sending the first of his guitars to the gallery.  Spruce w/EIRW.  Details shortly.  Arrival should be sometime in the next 2 weeks?  The Italian luthier school and offerings from my gallery to you continue to exceed expectations.  
• 06-14-2025 – Ennio Giovanetti 2025 Spruce EIRW concert model has arrived.  She is drop dead gorgeous!  Elevated board, resonant, ringing beast of a guitar!  Yes sir!!
• 06-20-2025 – Photos are done for the 2025 Ennio Giovanetti Spruce EIRW and 2022 Silvia Zanchi 22D20 Spruce Madagascar RW –  just need editing and uploads.
• 07-01-2025 – Maintenance continues today.  Photos are all updated.  Recordings have been delayed as my 2 fingers on my left hand have become numb.  Pinky and Ring finger?  This diabetes crap is a continuing PIA.  I’m over it.  FML  omfg..lol
• 07-12-2025 – 2 more guitar arrived, photographed and listed – 2025 Michael Fontenot #21 Cedar DT EIRW 640mm and a 2004 GV Rubio #12904 Hauser Spruce CSA
• 07-14-2025 – 2 more classical guitars expected this week – 2025 Kevin Aram Torres “Tasha” Spruce EIRW 650mm and a 2017 Steve Connor #345 “Auria” Spruce Madagascar RW – more details to follow
• 08-01-2025 – All photos are updated.  2025 Kevin Aram Torres Tasha Spruce EIRW 650mm – beautiful guitar.  Bear Claw Spruce Torres with gorgeous EIRW
• 08-03-2025 – Trying to record.  Ugh, the pain in the left hand along with pinky and ring finger numbness is overwhelming.  Gotdammit.  I am trying. 
• 08-04-2025 – Kenny Hill is sending 2 smaller scale Signatures, arriving Wednesday.  Spruce EIRW 630mm and a Spruce EIRW 640mm
• 08-06-2025 – Larry Breslin is sending us a special guitar, Spruce Braz Double Top/Lattice Ported, arriving Wednesday. 2025 Larry Breslin DT Lattice Spruce Brazilian – Michele Della Giustina has sent his latest guitar to us.  It should be here in a week’s time? 2025 Michele Della Giustina #425 Spruce EIRW 645mm
• 08-11-2025 – A 2011 Dieter Mueller Cedar DT Madagascar RW is on route.
• 08-25-2025 – Prepping 8 guitars for a massive photo session.  Photos will be taken on Thursday, editing through the weekend.
• 08-29-2025 – The majority of the guitars are listed, with 2 to go, including 2014 Youlong Guo #56 Chamber Concert Cedar EIRW and 2025 Kenny Hill Signature #4402 Spruce EIRW 630mm
• 08-30-2025 – Other guitars are finally photographed and listed.  The last 2 are the 2025 Kenny Hill Signature #4406 Spruce EIRW 640mm and the 2011 Dieter Mueller Cedar DT Madagascar RW
• 09-02-2025 – photos are all updated as well as a new entry to the gallery, a 2005 Paul Fischer #1103 Taut Cedar CSA Lattice – which has been buffed and cleaned thoroughly, a well-taken care of guitar that needed a bit of extra love.  This is a wonderful guitar by Maestro Fischer, powerful, evocative and sensitive.
• 09-08-2025 – The gallery has been thoroughly cleaned, AC and dehumidification have been addressed, lighting minimized by blackout curtains, the gallery is in tip-top shape.  Now, if I can only get my left hand in the same shape.  Playing is excruciatingly painful, causing trouble with my ability to record guitars, my golf game (which is in absolute shambles, unfortunately), creating issues within that are border-line in need of psychotherapy?  LOL  It’s pretty bad, in other words.  My apologies. 
• 09-18-2025 – Recording has begun, albeit shorter and with terrible chops.  Doing the best I can.
• 10-01-2025 – Things are really looking up.  Health is improving.  Say yay!  LOL
• 10-18-2025 – Little action of late as far as new guitars.  Guitars are going but they is not coming in?  
• 11-20-2025 – Seriously, no updates for a month?  Lot going on, I just forget to write sometimes.  Kim Lissarrague is sending us a 2025 Kim Lissarrague #449 Cedar Ziricote classical guitar.  Should be here just after Thanksgiving Day!
• 12-01-2025 – A 2024 Michele della Giustina #427 Spruce Maple 630mm has arrived, lattice-braced and truly gorgeous!  Photos today.
• 12-12-2025 – The 2025 Kim Lissarrague #449 Cedar Ziricote Lattice has arrived, photographed and listed.  What a powerful and clear sounding classical guitar!
• 12-20-2025 – A superb and lovely 2005 Manuel Velazquez Spruce Brazilian RW has arrived.  One of his best instruments in the latter stage of his reknowned career.
• 12-21-2025 –  Happy Holidays to All!  I wish you all the best.  Richard
• 12-25-2025 – Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  
• 01-01-2026 – Happy New Year to All!  Be well, focused and practice, baby!!  Rich
• 02-01-2026 – A 2019 Matt Rubendall Concert Spruce EIRW has arrived along with a 2014 PRS Alex Lifeson Signature Acoustic Spruce CSA Steel String
• 02-09-2026 – A 2024 Max Cuker Birute Model with Cedar DT and Madagascar RW is en route
• 02-15-2026 – All guitars are cleaned and ready for photos.  Should update late next week.
• 02-17-2026 – The PRS Lifeson Signature Acoustic is a beast!
• 02-20-2026 – Possibility of a 1964 Hauser II and an early 90’s Rodriguez Spruce CSA en route!
• 02-27-2026 – Finally got photography done for the last 3 guitars!  Ugh….it has been a chore of late with so many issues cropping up, from home, family, business and being ill of sorts.  Lovely!!??  LOL  I’m on it and getting everything up to speed.
• 03-01-2026 – A Kevin Aram Spruce EIRW 650mm has arrived.  Another guitar from So Kimishima called “Stella” is en route
• 03-07-2026 – Updates to the site will have to wait.  I am heading out to Rome for a week or so, for the Roma Expo to meet old friends and perhaps some new ones!  I will report on the trip as we progress.

• 03-11-2026 – En route to Rome for the Roma Expo, featuring Italian Luthiers, Vendors, and Performers. It should be a fabulous and productive trip.

• 03-15-2026 – Well, I couldn’t have been more correct if I tried. LOL…I met Zoran Dukic and his wife, among many professional concert guitarists. He could not have been kinder, so sweet! Then, there are the luthiers, many of whom I know personally, having professional contact with them, or just to say hello. I will detail the list of luthiers below and or create a separate blog post with numerous photographs, including luthiers, guitars, and the scope of Roma, in general. I have stayed an additional 4 days beyond the Sunday, when the Expo ended. The experience and wonder of Rome, the ancient city, architecture through the decades, the food are simply not to be rushed with the added bonus of introducing my beautiful woman to the glory of Rome. I enjoy my life, grateful for the ability to relish in the warmth of a beautiful city filled with old world traditions.

  I must mention and thank numerous people with the Italian Trade Agency and the Roma Expo before I continue.

  • Maria Lucia Martorelli – Head of Creative and Cultural Industries for the Italian Trade Agency.

  • Gabriele Curciotti – wonderfully sensitive gentleman and player

  • Massimo Di Coste – I can not relay to you how lovely and kind this man is as are all of his colleagues

  • Mr Luca Pin

  • Miss Chiara Calabrese

  • Miss Patrizia Cavanaugh – Travel Expert for the ITA in California – this lovely lady was so helpful coordinating flights and hotel for myself and Von!

  I will say that it was a whirlwind of meetings, playing, testing, listening to myriad guitars by some of the best men and women in the business. The Italian School is to be admired, simple as that.

  In the end, I have committed to somewhere in the area of 24 concert guitars. As importantly, the relationships, the loyalty, the common sense of plain, open business, coupled with my own passion for the instrument, matched by these wonderful people, is the absolute key to it all.

  In no particular order, whether I am bringing their guitars to the gallery (I will note those that are not as they may have prior commitments), it is more important that I have my hand in theirs, with eye contact, discussions about the builds, subtly relaying to them all that I am one of them, a former luthier, a performer, studied in the art of classical music, orchestration and conducting, and of course a studio musician for years while I worked within Manhattan. This has all assisted them in their trust and belief that I am a competent representative of them, their work, their passion, all while removing myself from the equation of offering all of my current and prospective clientele over the coming years, the finest guitars the world has to offer. I am honored, humbled, and most grateful!

  Please note that all of these men and women are humble, wonderful people who have genuine passion for the build, the instrument, the music, all evidenced by their incredible artisanship.

  • Rinaldo Vacca – 1 guitar per year

  • Angelo Vailati – 1 guitar per year

  • Davide Serracine – a fine builder, who has prior commitments

  • Antonio Marchese – 1 guitar per year

  • Alessandro Marseglia – I noted 10/10 for this gentleman! Holy Classical Guitar, Batman!! What a monster of a guitar I played from him. I am on his waiting list, probably a year or so.

  • Eugenio Naso – (pronounced Nazzo) – wonderful, most impressive – 1 guitar per year

  • Danilo Bazzana – 1 guitar per year

  • Marco Gilioli – 1 guitar per year

  • Gerardo Centonze – I cannot recall if we agreed on anything, but a wonderful man and luthier

  • Savarez – as I would prefer to have a small selection of their Nylon strings. I will be contacting them directly.

  • Nicolo Alessi – I have had a long standing and productive relationship with Nicolo. I have now met his son, who assists him in building some of the finest tuning machines in the world. It was excellent to reconnect!

  • Marco Maguolo – 1 guitar per year

  • Francesco DeGregorio – 1 guitar per year

  • Ennio Giovanneti – I have a relationship with Ennio for a few years now. A wonderful luthier, he has a special place in my heart. He is adorable as well. He reminds me of my father’s good friend, Luciano (a longer story for another time!) – Traditional Bracing with Elevated FB

  • Leonardo DeGregorio – 1 guitar per year

  • Matteo Crotti -1 guitar per year

  • Paolo Coriani – long standing relationship with Paolo – 1 guitar per year

  • Mario Grimaldi – Mario is old school, as if all of Italy is not old school? LOL I have a relationship with Mario for many years. 1 guitar per year

  • Lucio Antonio Carbone – A sweet, talented, gentle man – I have a relationship with Lucio for many years. 1 guitar per year

  • Silvia Zanchi – having discovered this most talented and gracious young lady a decade ago, it has been my honor to represent her work. I have committed to her REG model for the Expo – an amazing DT and one her latest Lattice braced guitars. OMG! They are incredible. The rosettes, labels, tie blocks all signify the construction. The photos of these guitars will be awesome!

  • Fabio Zontini – I have a relationship with Fabio for many years. Another talented, gentle soul, I have a Torres 640mm coming from him, where we are looking at 1 guitar per year.

  • Roberto Pozzi – another talent, I have 2 guitars coming from him, a Spruce and a Cedar. Amazing!

  • Lorenzo Frignani and his gracious, hysterically charming son, Eugenio. Having a long standing relationship with this master of the Italian School has been one of my great honors. We had dinner, drinks, laughing, talking of life, good and bad. It was a wonderful evening. I have taken his Spruce Brazilian (CITES certified) while Eugenio spoke to me of a new collaboration focused on early 20^th Century builds of Enrique Garcia and Ramirez 1912 that will be more affordable. Incredibly, these guitars evidence Lorenzo’s unique and traditional sound, French Polished (deciding that this was best for the guitars after many iterations), displaying Lorenzo’s high standard of build that he is known for among those that are familiar with Maestro Frignani!

  • Luigi Locatto – a wonderful master, old school. It was simply an honor to speak with him, as he has prior commitments.

  • Gabriele Lodi – same as Luigi Locatto, it was an honor simply to speak with him.

  • Valerio Licari – Yes sir! Or, Si Signore!! LOL – innovative, knowledgeable, a teacher, builder, he is a wonderfully gentle soul of the earth. We enjoyed dinner and numerous conversations over the 3 days, accompanied by his gracious and talented assistants, master apprentices and fine builders, Francesco Baccaglion and Leopoldo Barberis. Valerio’s guitars are creative, superb, a joy to play.  I have committed to his Double Top (DT) and a fantastic Finger-Style Classical Hybrid with incredible electronics. Guitars will come from him at least once a year.

  • Mirko Migliorini – Amazing. A man of the earth, (as they all seem to be), his guitars are resonant, alive. I have committed to 1 guitar per year. He will send his Cedar/EIRW #437 in the coming weeks.

  • I will continue to write as there is more, a ton more.

• 03-20-2026 – I am back from Rome, an exhausting day of travel, jet lag, etc with a ton of work to do.  I will get to it today, having numerous administative issues to attend, but Rome is buzzing in my noggin’, the photography alone, nevermind all the writing required to update all of you properly. Orders, appraisals, set ups, will simply have to wait until this Monday as I do not wish to rush any aspect of my upcoming work orders.  Ciao, bella!  
• 03-29-2026 – Photos are being edited for a 2024 So Kimishima “Stella” Cedar EIRW 650mm – heckuva nice guitar or it wouldn’t live here!  LOL  
• 03-30-2026 – I’m in the process of getting my Italian Luthier contact list, scheduled emails, what guitar(s) are coming from Italy, etc.  It is actually an involved process just to keep track of it all.  Of course, then, I actually need to follow up.  20 luthiers, approximately 25 guitars inbound, yep, it is a virtual organizational and try to keep track of it all kind of nightmare?  Yikes!
• 03-31-2026 – A bit of a hiccup in the business side of things as I am addressing numerous issues with my “Custom Built” home, he said facetiously.  Poor people that owned the home, contracted the builder, etc really didn’t know a gotdam thing about building.  The builders cut a LOT of corners.  I am addressing everything, one at a time, from broad electrical, plumbing, flooring, moulding, doors, installing a steel beam in the garage, instead of a gotdam vertical beam smack dab in the middle of a 4 car garage?  I mean really?  Water supply, in-ground pool, there were no freakin’ gutters on the house (who does that?), installed gutter screens, privacy issues, landscaping, the list is endless and growing instead of shrinking….grrrreeeeaaatttt!  Banging it out one after the other.  Plus my youngest daughter “fled” NY to come and live with me, in a safe, thriving environment, where she can work, go back to school, etc.  Poor thing.  I have her back but…the things to do to make my house a home instead of “bachelor pad”, well, LMFAO, yeah, let’s just say my bunghole is sore from the ramming of the “well, you know” without getting too glib.  I can deal with it, but heck, I’m having trouble walking??  LOL  All to say that serious and organized communication with the Italian School of luthiers will begin in earnest this weekend.  
• 04-10-2025 – Finally getting my head wrapped around business issues as the home front progress is moving along nicely.  The Italians are all in discussion, shipping issues, Customs/Tariffs (crikey, this present administration has made it rather difficult for all of us), etc being addressed.  Lorenzo Frignani is sending his latest Spruce Brazilian (with CITES!) which should arrive this coming week.  One of about 25 guitars to which I have committed.  Excellent!  and….YIKES!!!  LOL
• 04-16-2026  – Guitars from Rome are en route  – a lot of them!?  Lorenzo Frignani – Roberto Pozzi – Mirko Migliorini – Valerio Licari – Danilo Bazzana – Silvia Zanchi – well, that list above?  Yeah.  LOL and Yikes!!  Updates as we receive, photograph and list.  Rich
• 04-21-2026 – Guitars are arriving, including 2026 Lorenzo Frignani #272 Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm – 2026 Mirko Migliorini #427 Cedar EIRW 650mm – 2026 Danilo Bazzana #74 Cedar EIRW 650mm – quite a few more are in the queue.  Photographs for the first 3 are happening today.  Updates shortly.  Pages need to be written for all of these fabulous artisans!  So much to do in every regard, from house, to gallery to business.  No time left for golf, the least of my priorities, as it should be.  
• 04-24-2026 – Photos for the 3 guitars above are updated.  They came out pretty good!  LOL  New guitars from Valerio Licari – Roberto Pozzi – 2026 Matteo Crotti Spruce Bocote and Eugenio Naso are en route, held up by FedEx for some reason, as all paperwork has been properly filed?  Incompetence simply does not work.  I speak my mind and I will always do so.  NFTG baby!  Yusss!!
• 05-02-2026 – New guitars have arrived, Eugenio Naso – Roberto Pozzi – Manuel Velazquez (a special guitar from 1964 – the era where he was NOT supposed to be building his concert guitars).  Photos have all been shot, uploading as I write this.  I am reminded again of what I love to do, the guitars being the passion, understanding and appreciating the beauty of the instrument and the artisans who specialize in creating the art of our guitar!
• 05-20-2026 – Few updates, though many guitars coming through the gallery.  2026 Ennio Giovanetti Reg Ltd Spruce Satinwood – James Frieson – Matteo Crotti of Italy – 2 guitars from Silvia Zanchi that are incredible! – 2026 Valerio Licari Cedar DT Madagascar 650mm – 2025 Valerio Licari FS Zen Cedar EIRW  – 2026 Valerio Licari Cedar DT Madagascar 650mm – 2023 Jose Rios Nebro #BEWC18 Cedar Ebony 650mm – 2026 Eugenio Naso #EN33306 Spruce EIRW – 2026 Roberto Pozzi #210 REG Ltd Ed Spruce Ziricote 650mm – 1964 Manuel Velazquez #V1-R64-01 Spruce CSARW 650mm – 2026 Danilo Bazzana #74 Cedar EIRW 650mm – 2026 Mirko Migliorini #427 Cedar EIRW 650mm 
• 05-27-2026 – More guitars have arrived – 2026 Ken Whisler #53 Spruce Maple 650mm – 2018 Dake Traphagen Maria Cedar DT EIRW 650mm – 2024 Matteo Crotti Diana Spruce Madagascar has arrived – a 2020 Mario Aracama Cedar Brazilian RW 650mm has also arrived as of today.  Inspection time!
• ti and Aracama guitars!  Yes sir! – 2 guitars coming from Silvia Zanchi – these are gorgeous guitars, one Lattice the other a Double Top with beautiful designs.
• 06-02-206-01-2026– Expansion of the gallery, storage shed, new floors, changing the photography set up into the gallery, new guitars, as in, Gotdam!, I is a busy man!  LOL…updates shortly, 2 photo shoots tomorrow for the Crot026 – Floors are completed!  Gallery is opened up to accomodate more guitars and video/audio work, while I now need to work on my office space!  Guitar shoot for 2020 Mario Aracama Cedar Brazilian RW 650mm and 2024 Matteo Crotti Diana Spruce Madagascar  are complete.  Editing and upload to complement the listings.  The work is all done.  Now we can focus on Audio/Video work moving forward.
• 06-03-2026 – Moving the photo equipment to the main gallery.  That will allow for the main house to open up, video work in the gallery, with storage for cases and boxes in the outdoor shed which I just finished, waterproofed, etc.  Excellente!  
• 06-07-2026 – Silvia Zanchi and her 2 Reg Edition from the Roma Expo have arrived.  Inspection!  Yesss!!
• 06-08-2026 – First recording in a year!  Terrible, but the guitar is great.  LOL  2025 Kenny Hill Signature #4402 Spruce EIRW 630mm
• 06-20-2026 – Darren Hippner has a guitar en route.  I’ll update accordingly.
• 06-29-2026 – Photos are done, editing and upload for Silvia Zanchi’s guitars. 2026 Silvia Zanchi #62C10 RegLtd Cedar EIRW DT 650mm and 2026 Silvia Zanchi #62C30 RegLtd Spruce Ebony Lattice 650mm
• 07-04-2026 – Happy 4th and Happy 250th for America!  Love my country!
• 07-06-2026 – Darren Hippner sent us his 2026 Darren Hippner #1285 Cedar Brazilian RW Starburst 650mm – a superb builder, modeler, I asked him for his own design built guitar, of which the “Starburst” is a member.  Lovely guitar, voice and beauty!
• 07-09-2026 – A visit with eldest daughter, Dhiana, coming to stay with us for the week.  Lovely!  A 2010 Daryl Perry owned by Ana Rosada has arrived and is photographed, just needs to be listed and updated. 
• 07-10-2026 – Fabio Zontini is sending us a Torres build with Spruce and a gorgeous Walnut – 640mm – waiting on Customs from Italy – always a pleasure!?  Fabio, yes – Customs, no!  LoL
• 07-13-2026 – The 2010 Daryl Perry #164 Spruce Brazilian RW 640mm arrived and is photographed, listed.  Great guitar – one owner – Ex-Ana Maria Rosado from PR!
• 07-20-2026 – Francesco DeGregorio of Lecco, Italy has completed his own model for us – A Spruce EIRW Khono based model.  Paperwork is being filed, where we hope to have the guitar by the 1st week of August.
• 08-01-2023 – Fabio Zontini and his Torres build have arrived.  Gorgeous guitar!
• 08-02-2026 – Francesco De Gregorio and his Khono model have arrived!  Photos are next for both Francesco and Fabio – listings to follow.
• 08-03-2026 – An Alan Chapman is en route – Alan builds a beautiful yet affordable guitar – Looking like a Redgate – a special one is en route.  Paperwork from Jim accompanies this guitar.
• 08-04-2026 – 2 guitars arrived from a wonderful client with a great ear.  A 1978 Jose Ramirez 1A #12428 Cedar Brazilian RW and a 1997 Robert Ruck #643 Cedar EIRW – both wonderfully sweet souding easy playing classical guitar.  The Ramirez is a sweetheart.  Listings to follow with photos and recordings.  Lovely guitars!
• 08-07-2026 – A Jim Redgate, a special one, lattice with superior woods is en route.
• 08-13-2026 – Photography is another challenge.  I’m going to have to figure a way to do it alone as my former assistant got himself another job!  
• 08-14-2026 – Recording is challenging.  All I can say.  Took care of Larry Breslin and his 2025 Larry Breslin DT Lattice Spruce Brazilian

 New or Expected Guitars

• 2019 Vicente Carrillo Gabriela I Spruce Madagascar RW
• 2011 Thomas Malapanis #51 Cedar Cocobolo
• 2019 Giacomo Guadagna Cedar Sapele 
• 2020 Mark Usherovich Signature Cedar CSA
• 1967 Marcelino Lopez #497 Cedar CSA – a huge guitar, see the specs!
• 2020 Fabio Zontini Hauser Spruce Pau Ferro – with Red Metro 2 Humicase
• 2016 Rafael Fuentes Modelo Siglo XXI Spruce Pau Ferro
• 2013 Juan Miguel Gonzalez Spruce CSA
• 2016 Tom Blackshear #326 Reyes Cedar EIRW
• 2020 Andrea Marcellan Limited Edition Spruce Madagascar RW
• 1994 G&P Judd #30022 Spruce Cocobolo
• Olav Loef Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #03111028 Spruce EIRW
• 2006 Marshall Bruné Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Spruce EIRW
• 2011 Thomas Malapanis #51 Cedar Cocobolo
• 2020 Manuel Adalid Hauser #123 Spruce EIRW
• 2019 Aldo Illotta Spruce EIRW – 650mm with Alessi Machines Silver with black MOP
• 1972 Manuel Contreras Cedar CSA
• 2018 Randy Reynolds #GL-301 Spruce DT Brazilian
• 2012 Manuel Contreras 10th Anniversary #4 Spruce Madagascar
• 2012 John Price #322 Spruce EIRW
• 2021 Andrea Marcellan Roma Expo Edition Spruce Ebony
• 2020 Ashley Sanders #67 Cedar EIRW (Lattice)
• 2021 Ashley Sanders #69 Cedar Pomelle Sapele (Traditional)
• 2021 Lucio Carbone Hauser Spruce EIRW – homage to Julian Bream
  
• 2021 Pierre Alexandre Bellest #71 Spruce EIRW
• 2019 Robert Vincent #183-RX Spruce EIRW
• 2018 Juan Miguel Gonzalez #289 Cedar EIRW
• 1997 John Price #497 Cedar Tasmanian Blackwood
• 2019 Andres Navarro #1938 Spruce EIRW
• 2017 John Price #365 Spruce Tasmanian Myrtle
• 2019 Edwin Aponte Spruce EIRW
• 2019 Edwin Aponte Cedar EIRW
• 2013 Paolo Coriani #193 Spruce Brazilian RW
• 2022 Paul Weaver 1943 Hauser Spruce EIRW
• 2019 John Ray #226 Cedar Brazilian RW 640mm
• 2022 Paul Weaver 1943 Hauser Cedar EIRW
• 2009 Michael Gee #561 30th Anniversary Spruce CSA
• 2019 Dominic Wurth Cedar EIRW
• 1954 Robert Bouchet #26 Spruce Brazilian RW – a rare instrument, all original
• 1976 Manuel Velazquez Spruce Jacaranda Ramirez
  

  2020 Simon Ambridge #280 Spruce EIRW

• 2021 Amalio Burguet Artesano Especial Spruce Madagascar
• 2013 John Ray #167 Spruce Brazilian RW
• 2022 Frederich Holtier OM Acoustic Spruce Madagascar
• 2023 Lorenzo Lippi #DN46802 Spanish Cedar Rio Rosewood
• Vicente Carrillo India Estudio Cedar EIRW 640mm
• Vicente Carrillo India 1A Primera Cedar EIRW 640mm
• 1996 Robert & Orville Milburn Hauser Spruce CSA
• 1995 Ottavio Caiazzo #80 Spruce EIRW
• 2023 Alhambra Jose Maria Vilaplana NT Cedar EIRW
• 2023 Matt Rubendall German Spruce Malaysian Blackwood 650mm
•  Manuel Adalid Model 12 Cedar Granadillos 640mm
• Manuel Adalid Model 12 Cedar Granadillos 650mm
• 1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm
• 2022 Rafal Turkowiak #466 OM Acoustic Spruce Ziricote Pickup
• 2010 Teodoro Perez #856 Maestro Especiale Cedar African RW
• 1992 Gioachino Giussani Pherkard Cedar Brazilian ex-Angel Romero
• 2021 Thomas Friederich Spruce EIRW Concert
• 2020 Simon Ambridge #280 Spruce EIRW
• 2024 Claudia D’Ammassa Spruce DT EIRW
• 2021 Wilson Burnham Teodora Spruce Cypress 654mm
• 2024 Lorenzo Frignani #262 Spruce Brazilian RW
• 2023 Wilson Burnham Sancha Cedar EIRW
• 2012 German Vazquez Rubio #32812 Hauser Elite Spruce EIRW
• 2023 Kevin Aram Della Spruce Bog Oak 640mm Torres
• 2024 Toni De Stefano Concert Spruce EIRW
• 2021 Silvia Zanchi Concert Cedar Bocote
• 2015 Tom Malapanis #64 Spruce Maple
• 2023 Teodoro Perez #1317 Especiale Cedar Pau Ferro
• 1997 Ramirez 1A #Z6-091 Cedar EIRW 650 Traditional
• 2013 Kenny Hill Signature #3395 Cedar EIRW 650mm
• 2017 Teodoro Perez #713 Especiale Spruce CSA
• 2012 Kenny Hill Signature #3337 Spruce EIRW 650mm
• 2017 Robert Vincent #176-TL Cedar Brazilian RW
• 2022 Jose Rios Nebro #SPRW016T” Spruce EIRW
• 2023 Jose A Lagunar #89 Fleta Cedar Cocobolo
• 2020 Lorenzo Frignani #241 Spruce Brazilian RW
• 2024 Silvia Zanchi #42C20 Spruce Madagascar LtdEd
• 2013 Daryl Perry #187 Spruce CSA ex Fabio Zanon
• 2013 Richard Prenkert #390 Cedar EIRW
• 1995 Mikhail Robert Cedar CSA ex-Angel Romero
• 1975 Hermann Hauser II #996 Spruce CSA
• 2025 Michele Della Giustina #425 Spruce EIRW 645mm
• 2024 Mateo Crespi #140 Spruce DT Brazilian RW
• 2022 Daryl Perry #244 Spruce Brazilian 640mm
• 2024 Tim Harris #55 Cedar DT Imbuya
• 2025 Jean Rompré #178 Cedar EIRW
• 2020 Paul McGill #218 Spruce Myrtle
• 1964 Ignacio Fleta #326 Spruce Brazilian RW
• 2024 Kenny Hill Torres #4320 Spruce EIRW
• 2018 Oscar Munoz #C56 Cedar Bocote RW
• 2022 Silvia Zanchi 22D20 Spruce Madagascar RW
• 2025 Kevin Aram Torres Tasha Spruce EIRW 650mm
• 2025 Kenny Hill Signature #4402 Spruce EIRW 630mm
• 2025 Kenny Hill Signature #4406 Spruce EIRW 640mm
• 2014 Youlong Guo Chamber Concert Cedar EIRW
• 1969 Manuel Velazquez Hauser Spruce Brazilian
• 2025 Larry Breslin DT Lattice Spruce Brazilian
• 2025 Michele Della Giustina #425 Spruce EIRW 645mm
• 2011 Dieter Mueller Cedar DT Madagascar RW
• 2005 Paul Fischer #1103 Taut Cedar CSA Lattice
• 2006 Sergei de Jonge Cedar DT EIRW 640mm
• 2024 Michele della Giustina #427 Spruce Maple 630mm
• 2005 Manuel Velazquez Spruce Brazilian RW
• 2014 PRS Alex Lifeson Signature Acoustic Spruce CSA
• 2019 Matt Rubendall Concert Spruce EIRW
• 2024 Max Cuker Birute Cedar DT Madagascar RW
• 2023 Kevin Aram Torres Marlene Spruce EIRW 650mm
• 2024 So Kiminisha “Stella” Cedar EIRW 650mm
• 2026 Lorenzo Frignani #272 Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm
• 2026 Mirko Migliorini #427 Cedar EIRW 650mm
• 2026 Danilo Bazzana #74 Cedar EIRW 650mm
• 2026 Eugenio Naso #EN33306 Spruce EIRW
• 2026 Roberto Pozzi #210 REG Ltd Ed Spruce Ziricote 650mm
• 1964 Manuel Velazquez #V1-R64-01 Spruce CSARW 650mm
• 2025 Valerio Licari FS Zen Cedar EIRW
• 2026 Valerio Licari Cedar DT Madagascar 650mm
• 2023 Jose Rios Nebro #BEWC18 Cedar Ebony 650mm
• 2026 Ennio Giovanetti Reg Ltd Spruce Satinwood
• 2014 James Frieson Spruce Madagascar RW 650mm
• 2018 Dake Traphagen Maria Cedar DT EIRW 650mm
• 2026 Ken Whisler #53 Spruce Maple 650mm
• 2024 Matteo Crotti Diana Spruce Madagascar
• 2020 Mario Aracama Cedar Brazilian RW 650mm
• 2026 Silvia Zanchi #62C30 RegLtd Spruce Ebony Lattice 650mm
• 2026 Silvia Zanchi #62C10 RegLtd Cedar EIRW DT 650mm – these are extraordinary guitars.
• 2026 Darren Hippner #1285 Cedar Brazilian RW Starburst 650mm
• 2010 Daryl Perry #164 Spruce Brazilian RW 640mm
• 2026 Fabio Zontini Torres Spruce Walnut
• 2026 Francesco De Gregorio Spruce EIRW
• 1997 Robert Ruck #643 Cedar EIRW
• 1978 Jose Ramirez 1A #12428 Cedar Brazilian RW

These lists of photography and other media will continually be added to, for the purpose of archives and easy search.  Additions will be at the bottom of each list.  Thanks, Rich

Video

• 2017 Bob Desmond Spruce CSA
• 2019 Bob Desmond Cedar DT CSA – updated
• 2019 Fabio Zontini ’37 Hauser Spruce Maple – Nick Cutroneo performing Andrew York “Waiting for Dawn” – he also plays on the 2 guitars below
• 2018 Camillo Perrella Spruce Ziricote – Joaqim Rodrigo-Sonata Giocosa-Andante Moderato
• 2019 Kim Lissarrague #327 Cedar Ziricote Lattice – James Erickson
• 2018 Ron Hachez Spruce EIRW– James Erickson
• Ashley Sanders #60 Spruce Australian Blackwood– James Erickson
• 1971 Hermann Hauser II #910 Spruce CSA Llobet – Colin Fullerton
• 2019 Luciano Maggi Spruce Pau Rojo – Colin Fullerton
• 2019 Lorenzo Lippi #HN38336 Spruce EIRW – Colin Fullerton
• 2019 Lorenzo Frignani #231 Spruce EIRW – Colin Fullerton
• 1978 Daniel Friederich #476 Cedar EIRW – Colin Fullerton

Luthiers

2023 Lorenzo Lippi #DN46802 Spanish Cedar Rio Rosewood

• Matthew Rubendall – Brooklyn, NY
• Felipe Conde Hijo (Jr.) – Madrid, Spain
• Max Cuker – Vilnius, Lithuania
• Kim Lissarrague – Wentworth Falls, Australia
• Giannis Paleodimopolous – Greece
• Enrico Bottelli – Italy
• Peter Oberg – San Diego, CA
• Alejandro Cervantes – California, USA
• Rafael Fuentes – Spain
• Seth Miller – South Dakota, USA
• Cary Pedicini – Australia – a protege of Richard Howell – – SOLD!
• James Lister – UK
• Eduardo Bossa – Columbia
• Lorenzo Lippi – Italy
• Eugenio Ligato – Italy
• Toni De Stefano – Italy
• Lucio Antonio Carbone – Milan, Italy
• Samo Sali – Slovenia
• Olivier Fanton d’Andon – Chateus Dun, France
• Fabio Zontini – Italy
• Camillo Perrella – Italy
• Michele Della Giustina – Italy
• Lorenzo Frignani – Italy
• Len Laviolette – California
• Giacomo Guadagna – Italy
• Zebulon Turrentine – Tennessee, USA
• Pierre-Alexandre Bellest – France
• Silvia Zanchi – Bergamo, Italy
• Claudia Francesca D’Ammassa – Rome, Italy
• Aldo Illotta – Borgosesia, Italy
• Mario Grimaldi – Montaldo Bormida, Italy
• Luigi Bubba – Bolzano, Italy
• Andres Navarro – Florida, USA
• Rafal Turkowiak – Poland
• Thomas Friederich – Germany
• Jose Rios Nebro – Great Neck, NY
• Tim Harris – Washington, USA
• Danilo Bazzana – Italy
• Mirko Migliorini – Italy
• Valerio Licari – Italy
• Roberto Pozzi – Italy
• Eugenio Naso – Italy

My best, always!  Rich – call me at 631-335-5447   – my personal email is here

Address for all guitars, correspondence and shipping origination is:

Savage Classical Guitar

3944 Canoe Creek Rd

Saint Cloud, FL 34772

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