Description
2014 James Frieson Spruce Madagascar RW 650mm
Features
| Model | 2014 James Frieson Spruce Madagascar RW 650mm |
| Condition | Pre-Owned in Excellent Condition |
| Scale | 650mm |
| Finish | French Polish |
| Tuners | Gotoh 35G – Black Bone – BB – premium tuning machines |
| Case | Hiscox Lite Flite – Black HSC – see photos |
Tone Woods
| Top | European Spruce – excellent grain |
| Sides/Back | Madagascar Rosewood (RW) – absolutely gorgeous in all regard |
| Neck | Spanish Cedar neck w/Indian Ebony inserts |
| Bridge | East Indian rosewood, MOP tie block cover |
| Fingerboard | Indonesian Ebony |
| Rosette | Original rosette |
| Bindings | Indonesian Ebony |
| Headplate | Madagascar RW – carved and stippled |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 51mm |
| String Spacing | 45mm – 51mm -58mm 1st fret – 12th fret – saddles |
| Overall length | 39 1/4″ |
| Body length | 19 3/8″ |
| Upper bout width | 10 7/8″ |
| Waist width | 9 1/4″ |
| Lower bout width | 14 3/8″ |
| Body depths | 3 1/2″ & 3 3/4″ (neck to tail) |
| Guitar Weight | 3lbs. & 10oz. |
| Action | 3.75mm to 3.25mm |
| CITES | Not Required for these woods – please read link to the left |
2014 James Frieson Spruce Madagascar RW 650mm
Comments
Just arrived, this guitar built by Jim Frieson out of Japan, is another superb example of the beauty and warmth of European Spruce used as a top soundboard! The Madagascar Rosewood is stunning to look at giving this guitar a wholesome, pretty, full bodied voice, a touch darker, while exhibiting excellent power as well, and being easy to play. Excellent work by the master luthier from Canada/Japan. The power and voice made my eyes arch when playing her. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily she plays, her warmth, clarity and projection. The guitar is strung with Savage Classical Guitar high tension strings.
The guitar is built with 7 brace fan, symmetrical, allowing for balance throughout her ranges.
The guitar is in excellent condition, well cared for, which I like and you will too. I took shots of the front for your convenience. Easy play, musical, nuanced, with some great power if you wish it.
Media
Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is highly recommended including EQ manipulation, if possible. We record everything flat with just a touch of Reverb to relieve dryness. My goal is to record the guitar as realistically as is possible. I speak in the recordings, my thoughts about the guitar (and possibly other things?). My speaking also serves to give you my first impressions and to also give you a balance of the engineering (or lack thereof) versus the sound of the guitar. I simply do not have time to engineer much of anything. Thanks. Rich
MP3 Audio – Coming Soon! – warm, dark and beautiful, with lilting highs that ring out above the voice, while the basses whoosh and blossom.
My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.
https://www.savageclassical.com/product/richard-f-sayage-solo-guitar-works-volume-1/
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Shipping
Premium HSC is included in your purchase price.
Your listed Price does NOT include Shipping to the 50US
Please note that as a Global Statement for my site, for Tuning machines, Accessories, and most guitars, that Shipping is NOT Free any longer. Costs have gone up dramatically. Regardless of what or where you might read on the site, shipping is not free any longer. Choose the least expensive method, if available, or Expedited if you want them quicker. My apologies. Rich
Please DO NOT Choose USPS Media Mail to ship a guitar or a Hard Shell Case – this shipping method is designed for Media, Books, CDS, DVDs, etc.
Please choose FedEx Home or Ground Delivery or any Expedited Method. The more expensive a guitar, the more likely you should choose a 1 or 2 day method. It’s pure common sense, especially when it is too hot or too cold outside.
I have added numerous options for you to choose the cost and method, including USPS Priority and Express, as well as FedEx/UPS options (simply indicate your preference in the Notes window at Check Out).
Thank you!
Very Important: International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any CC 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!
Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS
Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping.
Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case.
It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up. -Rich
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Warranty
This classical guitar carries No Warranty as she is pre-owned
Please read my Return Policy
Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me)
Email me directly if you need more info: rich at savageclassical dot com
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