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2019 Lorenzo Lippi #HN38336 Spruce EIRW

June 2019 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

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June 2019 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

The image above is our 2019 Lorenzo Lippi #HN38336 Spruce EIRW  this is his Signature Concert Model

Happy times everyone as the weather here in NY gets warmer, golf is on the mind and so is our presence in the world of classical guitar!  Hope you are all well and that you are looking forward to a nice Summer, much like I am. A little bit of golf time has been enjoyed, working on getting my 1 Handicap back (good luck?) but I still spend an enormous amount of time in the gallery, until 8-10PM every day.  Site is updated and quite tight.  Recordings are almost 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.

Of late 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 bullshit 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 guitar, I mean really talk these little babies that we love so much, the classical guitar.

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.  Very 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 80 Concert level instruments available!   Very nice guitars indeed, if not a bit over-priced?

We have over 200 Concert Level guitars here, and I mean, they live here in my gallery, all filtered by me personally!  Yes sir, we are, without any doubt, the largest gallery in the world 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, starting to look for another place). 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.

My journal entry for my amazing 2018 trip to Rome begins here.

My main focus this month is to do a ton of recording and video work, getting the site up to speed, again. Apparently, my photography has been suffering, thus my improvement process. I’ve brought in a ton of Duvetyne to create a black box, removing glare and reflections. I am building a custom system for the draping from the ceiling, basically a 3 wall black backdrop system, being able to remove it at a moment’s notice. Photography process has been helped by the great Bob Desmond, who assisted me with critical assessment and technical guidance on better technique. Very helpful, and he was absolutely correct. I just finished the work this past Friday with the help of Ryan O’Rourke. The process of dropping everything and getting it out of the way takes about 3 minutes now! Ingenious idea, while I’m grateful to Randy out of the Bay Shore Home Depot who helped me to flesh out my original idea for the process.

We have also provided for client financing through PayPal Credit.  In essence, they are offering you a 6 month loan Interest Free if paid within that time period.  Loan terms seem favorable as well, for those needing longer than 6 months to pay down the financing.  It’s a great option, one that might open the door to a special instrument you might have your eyes on.

I have re-introduced our own model of classical guitars – the Savage Classical Guitar Model 5 and Model 10 with a sale price of $2195 for the Model 10 and $1695 for the Model 5.  Madrid style bracing and build, it’s like a Ramirez 1A without all the fuss and muss.

I have also developed a line of basic but high quality strings under our label.  Savage Classical Guitar Strings –  Very affordable, very straightforward 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.

PegHed Machines have also been re-stocked -prices went up significantly.  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

2018 Darren Hippner #940 Hex Rad Spruce CSA
2018 Darren Hippner #940 Hex Rad Spruce CSA

An exciting development has actually happened, where the great Tony Acosta of Luthiers in NYC is getting out of the business, offering me the majority of his stable of classical guitars.  Customers of Luthiers should contact me personally for any and all Consignments and or sales going forward. Tony and I agreed in principle to have his museum level guitars consigned here starting in a few weeks, where we will bring in 4-6 at at time, including Simplicio – Torres – and many other great historic names. I’ve brought in Dieter Hopf – John Price – Tom Malapanis – Juan Hernandez – and many guitars from Manuel Adalid as well as his Esteve line (which I’ve already represented).

Of course, sadly, Tony passed away mid-February 2019. My business honors his memory and my upcoming Book of Sketches will be dedicated to him.

  • 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 has gone up significantly.  We are arranging to change our shipping arrangements so that the cost to you is somewhat minimal, but shipping can no longer be FREE through us.  Our apologies, but the cost has gone up by almost 100%.  I will update accordingly and let you all know what is happening.
  • a Concert Classical Guitar by Lorenzo Lippi has arrived 2019 Lorenzo Lippi #HN38336 Spruce EIRW
  • a traditional concert guitar by German transport Kazuo Sato has arrived 1998 Kazuo Sato Spruce CSA
  • a Pre-Owned Larry Breslin Spruce w/Cocobolo has arrived, very powerful sounding guitar!
  • 06-02-2019 – Len Laviolette is sending us another guitar, a Cedar DT with Sabah Ebony back/sides #130
  • 06-03-2019 – Eugenio Ligato sent us another Spruce Limba guitar – incredibly beautiful as evidenced by her name “Ganymede” of the ancient Greek Mythology fame
  • 06-04-2019 – a Cordoba Master Series Torres has arrived in the gallery with a serial number of #776
  • 06-05-2019 – photography is on hold as Ryan, my assistant, blew out his knee this past Sunday.  Apparently, it’s not good.  We hope he’s back on Monday.  In the meantime, I’ll be catching up on all recordings that need to be done.  All measurements are up to date on the site.
  • 06-16-2019 – Apparently, I’m not very good at golf anymore.  LOL  I went from a +1 to a 10 handicap in the span of a month.  hysterical!  
  • 06-17-2019 – a new guitar from Vicente Carillo showed up at my door, unexpectedly.  I’m checking it out now.  Turns out it’s fabulous, made better by an attractive price point.  This is the Carrillo Estudio Spruce Mongoy from 2019, a new model from Vicente.
  • 06-28-2019 – A Douglas Ching “Ambassador” guitar has arrived
  • 06-29-2019 – a 2010 Michel Bruck Cedar Brazilian is en route

New or Expected Guitars

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

Recordings

Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is always highly recommended

Video

2013 Anders Sterner Spruce CSA – Matt Lampel
 2018 Michele della Giustina #384 Spruce Ziricote – Matt Lampel
2002 Antonio Marin #411 Spruce CSA – Matt Lampel
2012 Bogusław Teryks #192 Spruce Ebony – Matt Lampel

Luthier Bios

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

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Nov 05
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November 2018 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

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November 2018 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

Happy November everyone!  Hope you are all well.  The cold weather doesn’t creep, it exists, permeating my area of the country.  Humidifiers are already on?  Yikes!!

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.  Very 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 72 Concert level instruments available!   Very nice guitars indeed, if not a bit over-priced?

We have over 240 Concert Level guitars here, and I mean, they live here in my gallery, all filtered by me personally!  Yes sir, we are, without any doubt, the largest gallery in the world catering to a discerning clientele on both sides of the guitar, luthier and player.  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.

My journal entry for my amazing trip to Rome begins here.

My main focus this month is to do a ton of recording and video work, getting the site up to speed, again.

We have also provided for client financing through PayPal Credit.  In essence, they are offering you a 6 month loan Interest Free if paid within that time period.  Loan terms seem favorable as well, for those needing longer than 6 months to pay down the financing.  It’s a great option, one that might open the door to a special instrument you might have your eyes on.

I have re-introduced our own model of classical guitars – the Savage Classical Guitar Model 5 and Model 10 with a sale price of $2195 for the Model 10 and $1695 for the Model 5.  Madrid style bracing and build, it’s like a Ramirez 1A without all the fuss and muss.

I have also developed a line of basic but high quality strings under our label.  Savage Classical Guitar Strings –  Very affordable, very straightforward 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.

PegHed Machines have also been re-stocked -prices went up significantly.  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 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.

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

Updates

An exciting development has actually happened, where the great Tony Acosta of Luthiers in NYC is getting out of the business, offering me the majority of his stable of classical guitars.  Customers of Luthiers should contact me personally for any and all Consignments and or sales going forward.
Tony and I agreed in principle to have his museum level guitars consigned here starting in a few weeks, where we will bring in 4-6 at at time, including Simplicio – Torres – and many other great historic names.
I’ve brought in Dieter Hopf – John Price – Tom Malapanis – Juan Hernandez – and many guitars from Manuel Adalid as well as his Esteve line (which I’ve already represented).

  • 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).
  • 10-29-2018 – Glenn Nichols of Retrograde Guitars out of Norfolk, MA is sending me one of his high end Jazz Archtops.  Photos and details to follow.  She’s pretty.
  • 10-30-2018 – Happy pre-Halloween?  LOL – Video sessions from Professor Douglas Rubio and Hannah Murphy are finally coming on line.  See updates below within the recording section of this update.
  • 11-04-2018 – Photography and some office maintenance, keeping the gallery clean and spotless.
  • 11-09-2018 – now that the weather has turned fugly, I’m back to playing more and recording.  Updates below under Recordings.
  • 11-10-2018 – My good friend, colleague and long time assistant, Dan Bouza is getting married today, to his high school and actual sweetheart, Joy Vinluan.  My best wishes to both of them.  Their wedding party should be a blast, looking forward to it.
  • 11-14-2018 – I’ve been spending time setting up my new office, my personal space is what I mean.  New furniture, cabinetry, desk, chairs, etc.  Takes more time than you would imagine!  Yikes!
  • 11-15-2018 – a 2013 Anders Sterner Spruce w/CSA – Alessis is coming tomorrow!  Nice.
  • 11-16-2018 – A new guitar by Italian luthier Michele della Giustina is set to arrive after Thanksgiving!
  • 11-20-2018 – a 2013 Anders Sterner Spruce w/CSA just arrived
  • 11-21-2018 – A new TURKEY Sale is in force as of today!  Use code “turkey2018” to receive an additional 10% off any of 80 or so guitars in our new category “Turkey2018“
  • 11-27-2018 – a 2006 Bob Desmond Cutaway with LR Baggs Lyric pickup installed.  Beautiful looking guitar
  • 11-29-2018 – I’ve begun engraving my Book of Sketches.  Very excited, as I’ve almost finished my personal office, having setup an Engraving Station on my desk.  I’m just finishing Sketch #3, with 3 more to go.  I’ll also do a TAB version of the book.

New or Expected Guitars

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

Photography

Recording

Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is always highly recommended

Video

Luthier Bios

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Jun 06
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Eugenio Ligato of Italy

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Eugenio Ligato

Rich Sayage & Eugenio Ligato with Enrico on the right

Eugenio Ligato of Cosenza, Italy just sent me photos of the concert guitar that he has built for the gallery.  It is beautiful.  Simple words for an extraordinary guitar.  Photos below.

Eugenio came to the gallery on Monday, June 11, 2018, to visit me along with his father, Antonio and a good friend, Enrico, which was incredibly nice.  We talked for hours, went out to lunch and talked some more.  It was fabulous.  Eugenio is so very intelligent and quite thoughtful as a builder.  The guitar below was brought to me in person and was more beautiful than I could have imagined.  Simple specs below, listing and my own photos to follow.  Very impressed with this young man, the next generation of superb Italian luthiers.

     
     
     
   
Camillo Perrella - Eugenio Ligato - Giacomo Guadagna - Mario Pistella

Camillo Perrella – Eugenio Ligato – Rich Sayage – Giacomo Guadagna – Mario Pistella (left to right)
Me with Eugenio Ligato

Me with Eugenio Ligato

May 04
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Bob Desmond and his 4 homage guitars

My visit with Bob Desmond – Orlando, FL – April 24, 2018

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Towards the end of April, I was getting tired of the persistent cold in the NorthEast, looking for a reason to go South (like the birds), visit a friend, play some golf and meet with Bob Desmond at his home and workshop.  He’s been to my home 3 times, never me to his, so boom, here’s my chance.

Turns out to be a wonderful thing to have some limited freedom to travel, and re-connect with great people.  I spent a Tuesday morning with him, then a Thursday morning having a great breakfast, then back to his workshop.   I spent over 4 -5 hours with him, re-discovering what an amazing luthier he truly is and how he has been underrated for a long time.  His time with various luthiers including Manuel Velazquez go unnoticed and unrecognized.  What is recognized is how amazing his guitars are within the traditional techniques of modern lutieria.  They are mindful of the greatest guitars from the likes of Bouchet – Friederich and Hauser and of course the great Manuel.  What is most incredible, is that in spite of the shoddy treatment received by the family, he has nothing but extraordinary things to say about the son and the father, and how grateful he is for the time spent and the knowledge learned.  He has an archive of information on Manuel V. that would and could fill an hour or two long documentary, including photographs and video.

People don’t get it.  Bob is so very kind, and very appreciative of the finer, more important issues, while not being even remotely petty.  He is so knowledgeable, so skilled, it belies his own quiet demeanor.  Much respect, Bob, much respect.

Among other things unknown, Bob spent the time building a railroad in his backyard.  Really very cool, especially for the nerd in me, much like Sheldon Cooper, who’d have flipped his own ornery lid to see such a thing snaking around the gardens and the pool, with bridges, connections, lights and sound effects.  Hysterical and very cool.

Back to guitars, Bob showed me 4 guitars he’s building, each a homage to the great Hauser II – Bouchet – and Friederich and then of course his very own build. You’ll see the photo below with Bob standing in front of them.

He then allowed me to inspect and play 2 very special guitars that he owns.  Historically significant, I’m not going into more detail than that as I don’t have Bob’s permission to do so.  Very cool however.  Most definitely, very cool.   One photo below, you can guess the guitar from the headstock.

I then got the chance to play 4 guitars of Bob’s that he spent a very difficult 3 years minimum building (time issues for various personal reasons) that came out magnificently, including a Steinway Guitar, built from the soundboard of an old Steinway piano, and then among other standouts, the Pearl Beauty II which is simply superb!  Photos below

Photos in the gallery section of the site (haphazardly thrown in below), it was just a very good time for me and most informative.  It bears repeating…much respect, Bob.  Rich

Mar 04
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March 2018 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

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March 2018 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

Happy March everyone!  It gets warm for a few days, and then, WHAM, cold and windy.  I work a lot of late.  The gallery and by default, you, benefit from my overzealous attention to detail.  I’m in the gallery now an average of 10 hours a day, sometimes more.  I’m tired, but happy that we are now, officially (and probably have been for some time) the largest classical guitar gallery in the world with over 260 available instruments, all priced at $2K or higher, the vast majority of them being quality classical guitars by various talented luthiers from all over the world.  I have to say, I’m mighty proud of this and the ability to offer such a widely varied selection of value and guitar to the entire world.  Very proud of this, and yet, can you believe this, I’m not feeling that I’m doing enough?  Now that’s just plain weird when looking from the outside, but maybe, that’s the point.  I always want to be better for you and for the luthiers that choose to work with me.  OK, enough of that…

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.  Very simple.

Things to note coming up.  I’ll be in Rome, Italy at the invitation of the Italian Trade Commission, to attend and speak at the Roma Guitar Expo on March 15, 2019.  I’ll be back in the gallery that Monday, in case you order anything or wish to speak.  I’m making sure that my phone operates while overseas, so no worries.  I’ll also be away at the end of the month, for a very much needed vacation, as I’ve not truly been away in 4+ years (Rome doesn’t count, even though you think it does..it’s work!  Yikes!!).  My journal entry for this amazing trip begins here.

My main focus this month is to do a ton of recording and video work, getting the site up to speed, again.

We have also provided for client financing through PayPal Credit.  In essence, they are offering you a 6 month loan Interest Free if paid within that time period.  Loan terms seem favorable as well, for those needing longer than 6 months to pay down the financing.  It’s a great option, one that might open the door to a special instrument you might have your eyes on.

Another Sale is going on through March 30th, 2018 –  SALE on Kenny Hill Estudios, where you can take $150 off the total cost.  Use Code “estudio150” to receive $150 OFF the price of any Kenny Hill Estudio in our Inventory – ends December 31st, 2017  – no refunds, no backorders, only current inventory, no exchanges, guitar delivered, in a HSC is $695 – we only have 650 Cedar and 650 Spruces left…hurry hurry!  🙂

I will be re-introducing our own model of classical guitars – the Savage Classical Guitar Model 5 and Model 10 with a sale price of $2195 for the Model 10 and $1695 for the Model 5.  Madrid style bracing and build, it’s like a Ramirez 1A without all the fuss and muss.

I have also developed a line of basic but high quality strings under our label.  Savage Classical Guitar Strings –  Very affordable, very straightforward nylon strings that anyone can use.  Total pound pressure of 75lbs (Flamenco – Low Tension) – 80lbs (Normal Tension) – 85lbs (High Tension).

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

Gotoh machines are fully stocked as well.

PegHed Machines have also been re-stocked -prices went up significantly.  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 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.

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

Updates

Fernando Mazza 2017 Spruce Pau Ferro

Fernando Mazza 2017 Spruce Pau Ferro

An exciting development has actually happened, where the great Tony Acosta of Luthiers in NYC is getting out of the business, offering me the majority of his stable of classical guitars.  Customers of Luthiers should contact me personally for any and all Consignments and or sales going forward.
Tony and I agreed in principle to have his museum level guitars consigned here starting in a few weeks, where we will bring in 4-6 at at time, including Simplicio – Torres – and many other great historic names.
I’ve brought in Dieter Hopf – John Price – Tom Malapanis – Juan Hernandez – and many guitars from Manuel Adalid as well as his Esteve line (which I’ve already represented).

  • 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).
  • 02-24-2018 – A few more guitars showed up with the star being a 2008 Robert Ruck Spruce/Ziricote in superb condition.
  • 03-03-2018 – Gallery is really cranking.  Many guitars have been put in good homes.  More continue to arrive.   2 guitars by Matt Rubendall – a Guitar from Daryl Perry – 2 from Fernando Mazza and the latest Ruck mentioned above.
  • More videos and recording.  A duo is listed below from the Smith-Ventura Duo using a Robert Vincent and a Max Sipe
  • 03-07-2018 – A new Kenny Hill Signature Cedar 650mm arrived, photographed already.
  • 03-19-2018 – Just returned from Rome Italy as a special envoy to the Roma Guitar Expo – it was spectacular in every way.  I’m going to write a separate post for this trip because it was that special.  Photos, luthiers, players, the organizers, the city…all special!
  • 03-26-2018 – A Paulino Bernabe Especial 2013 & a Kenny Hill Signature Spruce 650mm showed up, along with a Paul Weaver from a few years ago (I’m doing a setup and fret level on this guitar).
  • 03-27-2018 – I’ve updated listings for the Gotoh KG-01 Series including photographs.  Also updated a listing for a set of Custom machines from Nicoló Alessi – Silver Leaves (solid silver) with White MOP
  • I’ll be recording most of today, catching up with various guitars that need the recording sessions.  About 10 guitars or so.
  • 03-28-2018 – a 1972 Ramirez 1A in very good condition showed up today.  Evaluation shows us needing a setup, new saddle, nut, fret leveling, etc.  But the sound on this guitar!  Yikes is she a sweetie.  Classic Ramirez 666mm scale length.  Segovia would have loved this guitar.  Listing after the work is done.

New or Expected Guitars

Photography

Recording

Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is always highly recommended

Video

Luthier Bios

posted under March 2018 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

Jul 01
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Maxwell Sipe Classical Guitar #54 2017 Cedar Myrtle

July 2017 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

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July 2017 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

Happy July 2017.  We have quite a bit of action going on here, with numerous guitars en route, Gotoh machines re-stocked, as well as Alessi Machines.

Sidenote – – I have 255 Concert Classical Guitars in stock?!  Yikes!!  See list below and crikey, there are more coming?  This is amazing to me and oh so very cool.

Guitars from Darren Hippner – Alejandro Cervantes – Fritz Ober – Kolya Panhuyzen – Enrico Bottelli – Gernot Wagner – John Price – Ramirez – Contreras – Dieter Hopf – Tom Malapanis – Rich DiCarlo – Juan Hernandez – Richard Prenkert – Alejandro Cervantes – Max Sipe – Michael Cadiz – Sakurai Kohno – Pete Barthell – Jose Ramirez – Luciano Maggi – Fernando Mazza – Marcus Dominelli – Jason Wolverton – Tom Blackshear – Seth Miller – Kevin Aram – Jeremy Cooper – ok, I’m done

We have also arranged for client financing through PayPal Credit.  In essence, they are offering you a 6 month loan Interest Free if paid within that time period.  Loan terms seem favorable as well, for those needing longer than 6 months to pay down the financing.  It’s a great option, one that might open the door to a special instrument you might have your eyes on.

Additionally – Use Code “summer2017” for 10% OFF Select Guitars from our Extensive Inventory!  ends August 31, 2017 – I’ve counted 80 guitars as listed under Summer2017 – check it out.

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

Gotoh machines are fully stocked as well.

PegHed Machines have also been re-stocked -prices went up significantly.  Sorry

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 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.

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

Updates

An exciting development has actually happened, where the great Tony Acosta of Luthiers in NYC is getting out of the business, offering me the majority of his stable of classical guitars.  Customers of Luthiers should contact me personally for any and all Consignments and or sales going forward.
Tony and I agreed in principle to have his museum level guitars consigned here starting in a few weeks, where we will bring in 4-6 at at time, including Simplicio – Torres – and many other great historic names.
I’ve brought in Dieter Hopf – John Price – Tom Malapanis – Rich DiCarlo – Juan Hernandez – and many guitars from Manuel Adalid as well as his Esteve line (which I’ve already represented).

I was NOT able to attend the GFA this year in California.  There is simply too much work to be done here in the gallery, with the buyout of Luthiers in NYC.  My apologies to anyone who was expecting me.

I was looking forward to it, but in the end, I have to be responsible to my clients and the gallery.  Thank you kindly for your understanding.  Rich Sayage

  • 07-01-2017 – I have over 255 concert instruments available that live here in the gallery.  Come and visit.  It’s awesome here!
  • Seth Miller is in the house
  • Richard Prenkert #390 Cedar Madagascar is here
  • Kevin Aram Julian Bream model arrived today.  Beautiful guitar!
  • a pristine Sakurai Kohno Professional – J just arrived
    • Max Sipe is sending me a Cedar Myrtle guitar.  I love his work.
    • An Adalid Alboraya Custom Torres is en route from Manuel’s home workshop.  This guitar is extraordinary.
    • A ton of recording, and a whole mess of videos are being uploaded to their respective guitars.   You can see the lists below under Video and Recordings
  • More administration of the website and the gallery, as we have now surpassed 253 concert instruments available.  Are you kidding me?
    • Measurements for a number of guitars, including weights, notes on the guitars, polishing and string changes were done all morning.
    • I’m now going to sit and record for an hour or so, catching up on the 37 guitars that remain to be recorded!
    • Six new listings were created today
  • 07-05-2017 – Unusual in that I took 2 days off in the last 3 days, Sunday and Tuesday.  Does a body good.  Tanned and happy.
    • All measurement of every guitar are completed as of today.  I’m also chipping away at the recording list.  Video is being produced for gents such as Peter Argondizza – Hunter Somogie – and Aaron Benowitz – I’ll update as they come to life.
  • 07-07-2017 – recording continues, ad creation for various magazines and overall administration.  Waiting on a Juan Gonzales Cedar (with full CITES) and a few other guitars as yet held back.  Contemplating a Summer Sale of 10% off any given guitar. Use Code “summer2017” for 10% OFF Select Guitars from our Extensive Inventory!  ends August 31, 2017 – I’ve counted 80 guitars as listed under Summer2017 – check it out.
  • 07-12-2017 – An Arcangel Fernandez from 1961 might be en route.
  • A little slow here, as summer time is usually that way, (can’t begrudge people enjoying the outdoors, I’m doing it too), so we have spent some time and money on certain improvements to the gallery.  More on that later.
  • So, I’m losing a ton of weight, reading, playing golf, practicing my guitar, things are good, and wham…corneal infection as the result of a bad contact lens.  Now I can’t see out of my right eye, the one that was injured retinally 2 years ago, and I can’t play golf (at least not well).  OMG, this is a WTF moment, if ever.  Not one to go, “woe is me”, I’m out there every day for the last 2 days, struggling to see, play, etc.  It’s a hard game to begin with, try losing the sight in one eye and playing at a high level?  Yikes!!
  • 07-14-2017 – We’re going to run another SALE on Kenny Hill Estudios, where you can take $150 off the total cost.  Use Code “estudio150” to receive $150 OFF the price of any Kenny Hill Estudio in our Inventory – ends August 31, 2017 – no refunds, no backorders, only current inventory, no exchanges, guitar delivered, in a HSC is $695
  • 07-26-2017 – Quite a bit of work going on in the background, including a search for new real estate.  I’m not happy renting, so I’m buying a building or a piece of land and building my own custom structure. Nice!
  • A few guitars have arrived, including a 1986 Richard Bruné Concert Model – Steve Porter Concert Guitar #31 – Tim McCoy #58 (new) from 2014 – Alejandro Cervantes Signature Fleta Classical Guitar #427 Cedar Cocobolo – Adalid Alboraya Torres Especial 2016 Spruce Madagascar – Maxwell Sipe Classical Guitar #54 2017 Cedar Myrtle
  • 07-29-2017 – All guitars to date have been measured, weighed and all info updated.  I’m still WAY behind on recording, but I’m going to bang them out starting today.
  • A Philip Woodfield is coming to the gallery today.  A few others as well, over the next few days, but I’m scatter-brained right now.  Can’t remember nothing if I don’t write it down.  Absent-minded professor syndrome (AMPS, nice!  I like it, except for the AMPS itself?)

New or Expected Guitars

  • Steve Connor 650mm Spruce w/Madagascar RW – within 6-7 months?
  • 2017 Seth Miller Spruce with Oregon Myrtle – very pretty
  • Tom Malapanis 2014 Cedar with EIRW  – powerful guitar
  • Gernot Wagner 1993 Spruce Maple – again very powerful and very pretty
  • Rich DiCarlo 2016 Cedar
  • Rich DiCarlo 2016 Spruce
  • John Price Cedar and CSA
  • Dieter Hopf Gran Concierto 2012
  • Dieter Hopf (Professional)
  • Dieter  Hopf (Super Classic)
  • Juan Hernandez Romance
  • 1961 Ramirez Blanca stamped FM
  • 2016 Luciano Maggi Lattice – gorgeous
  • Various Flamenco guitars from Esteve/Manuel Adalid
  • Esteve 3ST58
  • Esteve 3ST63
  • Esteve 3ST64
  • Esteve 4ST
  • Esteve 7C/B
  • Esteve 7SR
  • Esteve 9C/B
  • Adalid 11
  • Adalid 12
  • Adalid Anniversarios
  • Adalid Lattice Models
  • Adalid Torres
  • Adalid Hauser
  • Alboraya Torres Especial
  • Kevin Aram Torres has arrived!  Gorgeous!
  • Luciano Maggi Classical Guitar 2016 Spruce CSA Lattice
  • 2014 GV Rubio – Hauser Elite – 640mm – Spruce Afr. Blackwood
  • 2013 John Ray 650mm – Spruce/Indian Rosewood
  • 2012 Marcus Dominelli 640mm – Cedar/Ziricote
  • 2016 Jason Wolverton – Spruce/Maple
  • Tom Blackshear #321 Reyes Model Spruce/EIRW
  • John Peter Barthell #143 Cedar/EIRW
  • Kenny Hill Performance 640 Cedar/EIRW
  • 2001 Sakurai Kohno Pro-J
  • Max Sipe Cedar Myrtle – GFA showcase guitar
  • Richard Prenkert is sending #390 a Cedar/Madagascar RW guitar this week – this is an extraordinary guitar!
  • Adalid Alboraya Torres Especial 2016
  • Juan Miguel Gonzalez is sending a Cedar masterpiece in the next few weeks
  • Richard Bruné #421 Spruce
  • Steve Porter #31 Spruce EIRW
  • Tim McCoy #58 Spruce EIRW
  • Philip Woodfield

Photography

Recording

Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is always highly recommended

Video

Luthier Bios

posted under July 2017 Blog Updates Savage Classical Guitar

Oct 03
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Daryl Perry Classical Guitar #186

Classical Guitar updates October 2014

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Hi Everyone,

Daryl Perry Classical Guitar #186

Daryl Perry
Classical Guitar #186

A slow month in September brings what seems to be much more activity in October.  Beer time and Halloween, cooler golf conditions and the playoffs in baseball.  Good times, baby.  OK, so some cool stuff happening, great guitars coming thru the pipeline to me from gents such as Steve Porter and Tim McCoy – Kenny Hill and Daryl Perry – beautiful instruments.  Lists below.  I’ll update during the course of the month.  Best and call or write any time.  Rich  631-335-5447

Classical Guitar updates October 2014

New Classical Guitars Incoming and/or Expected

Recordings

Steve Porter Classical Guitar #28 Quantum Model Spruce w/EIRW

Steve Porter Classical Guitar #28
Quantum Model
Spruce w/EIRW

Photographs

Tim McCoy Classical Guitar #58

Tim McCoy Classical Guitar #58

David Daily Classical Guitar #536 Redwood with EIRW

David Daily Classical Guitar #536
Redwood with EIRW

Robert Ruck Classical Guitar #793 Cedar 2002

Robert Ruck Classical Guitar #793 Cedar 2002

Dec 16
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Classical Guitar XMAS – A Sale and Contests

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Classical Guitar by Woodley White

Woodley White Classical Guitar – November 2009

Hi All,

First thing is to say Happy Holidays to all my customers, luthiers and everyone that I do business with as a whole!  Merry Christmas.

So, we have a contest going, where I will pick the winner tomorrow morning.  Updates to follow.  (Note that Tim Tyler from Ohio won the contest, where his guitar is scheduled to be delivered on Xmas Eve…sweet).

I put up a Sale over the weekend, as some may have noticed.

10% OFF our already Discounted or On Sale Classical Guitars – Flamenco Guitars or Acoustic Guitars.

The only limitation here is that the guitar’s price must be $3899 or higher.  So, an Adalid Classical Guitar – Adalid Model goes for $4500, I have it on Sale for around $3900, she qualifies for another 10% off.  Minus another $390 gets you down and around $3500-3550 for the guitar DELIVERED!

Free Shipping to the 50US still applies.

USE Code “XMAS10OFF” – just copy and paste the code into your Checkout Page (you’ll see the box for it when you get there).

My prices are NOT adjusted.  The same price that was there last week is there this week.  (I’m too busy to worry about adjusting prices…I have too many guitars…it would take me forever to adjust the prices anyways).  If anything, I actually lowered a few guitars even further, so this is definitely the time to take advantage.

The sale applies to any guitar over $3899.  So…whatcha waiting for?  Call me, or write, or just buy the guitar you’ve been looking at and couldn’t convince yourself to pull the trigger. Pull baby…pull  LOL

Originally, I had this sale running until December 20, 2013.  But, I didn’t understand that this meant the sale was over December 19th at 11:59.  Nice?  Not.

So, I’ve adjusted it forward 2 days, meaning that this Sale is over December 23, 2013 at 11:59PM.

No rain checks, no back dating, no forward dating it.  This pertains to existing inventory in my stock, in hand, priced at $3899 or higher.  I run a sale like this to move out inventory that might be sitting around.   Take advantage of it.  I won’t be running a sale again for a while.  Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Rich

631-335-5447

[email protected]

Apr 17
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New Classical Guitars & New Luthiers

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Ashley Sanders June 2012 Spruce Classical Guitar

Ashley Sanders Classical Guitar

Hi All,

So I got to play golf yesterday.  It was fun, it was tiring, I was exhausted when I got home around 3PM.  Out like a light, after some light food and water.  Hurt my shoulder and my left wrist as well.  Po’ baby. Moving on….

Some great emails when I finally checked them last night.  Notably, Daryl Perry, one of the great luthiers of North America, who I met last year at the GFA, asked if I would still like to have one of his guitars in my studio.  ?   I even wrote this to him……let me think…….of course!!!

So, that’s happening and I’m very happy and excited to see his work here.  Time line is still up in the air, he’s busy, but I’ll keep you posted.  He updated me for the build coming Spring of 2014.  I asked (nicely) if he would keep me on his build schedule.  Hopefully he says yes.

New guitars from Kenny Hill, Darren Hippner, Manuel Adalid, Larry Breslin, Douglass Scott, and Ashley Sanders is sending a new Ziricote Guitar to me next week sometime.  I love Ashley’s work.  Very clean, meticulous, always prettier than you might or could expect, and seriously loud and punchy, with an excellent voice.

Robert Desmond (Bob to his friends) is coming for a visit on April 22, bringing 4 guitars with him.  I’ll take at least 2 or 3.  Excited to see what he has in store for us.

On the book side, I’m plowing thru Prelude #12 of the Well Tempered Clavier.  I’m committing to working on these books every day until they’re done.  They have been on my plate for too long and I need them done.  🙂

Updates to follow as the classical guitars come thru.  Best and go do something nice for yourself.  Something that makes you smile.  Enjoy…Rich

Apr 14
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Martha and her Angel – Torres F5 Classical Guitar

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Kenny Hill Torres Classical Guitar

Martha and her Angel

One of the most beautiful classical guitars I have ever seen, with a warm silky tone and wondrous voice was sent to me by Mr. Kenny Hill of Hill Guitar Co.  Yes, I said Mr. Kenny Hill, because, holy maple wood, Batman, this guitar deserves some serious respect  LOL

The guitar is his Torres F5 with German Spruce and Quilted Maple #3412, which has a 3D effect when looking at her in warm light.  Gorgeous from voice to appearance.

Martha and I spoke for a bit, wrote back and forth, and a day later this beauty, which she appropriately called “Angel”  was in her hands.  Here’s what she wrote:

Hello Richard,

The guitar just arrived and is beautiful. Can’t believe the voice on her.

Thanks so much for the extra goodies. I do have a question about the Bee’s Wax spray.

Can you fill me in on how to use it? Also are the back and sides french polished? They look like maybe they are.

Kenny Hill Torres F5 Classical Guitar #3412

Kenny Hill Torres F5 Classical Guitar #3412 – Angel

She now has a name. The back and sides remind me of angel wings,and with the beautiful voice she has,her name is ANGEL.

 

Thanks so very much,

Martha