2014 Kim Lissarrague #206 Cedar Imbuya Lattice

Description

2014 Kim Lissarrague #206 Cedar Imbuya Lattice

Features

Tone Woods

Measurements

2014 Kim Lissarrague #206 Cedar Imbuya Lattice

Comments

Simply, the guitar is another in an apparent line of absolutely gorgeous instruments by Kim.  Her voice is a match.  She is big sounding, very gutty, the woodiness of the guitar is very apparent.  Play is easily accessible, action and angles excellent.  She also has a truss rod for resetting and or minor setup on the fly.  The armrest is also a welcome bonus, as she is very comfortable.  The guitar is drop dead gorgeous, btw.

I like the punch and power from this guitar.  She is very bright with the ability to warm things up with RH positioning.  Clearly voiced, I was enjoying this guitar a lot, didn’t want to put it down.  Nice.

The guitar is built with Imbuya, which is also known as Brazilian Walnut, from Southern Brazil.  It is not a true Walnut species, but finishes in the same vein.  It is quite pretty, rivaling Rosewood in its tonal quality.  A great choice by Kim.  Custom Rosette and bindings of Ebony and Maples.

She is dated 2014, has no Rosewood whatsoever, so CITES is not an issue.  Smart man who builds a superior guitar.  Very sharp all around.  The more I play this guitar, the more I am falling in love.  I’m floored by this guitar, its voice, power and musicality.  The recording below will give  you my total impressions.

There is play wear all honest and smallish, a ding on the top by the butt of the guitar.  Golpe on the treble side of the rosette.  Photos will display as I shot a full brighter photo of the top and the back.

Kim says, “I have developed my own designs based on the ‘Australian School’ of guitar making. The guitar I have to offer you is a lattice-braced, arched back classical guitar, which has superb projection, clarity and sustain. Combining a full and rich tone, with bright trebles and warm basses.”  Wholeheartedly agree, Kim’s guitar is very warm and lyrical, but separation of voice is readily apparent.  Kim builds in a small workshop in Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, Australia, creating a limited number of high quality guitars per year.

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Media

Please note that photos can be enlarged.  Right click any photo in the larger window, select “Open Image in New TAB” (if you’re using Chrome.  Any other browser has similar options). Look at the other TAB and you will be able to enlarge via the magnifying glass.  Simply click the image and she will double in size for your convenience.

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 – 221117-2014 Kim Lissarrague 206 Cedar Imbuya Lattice – Superb guitar!  I’m going to allow the recording to speak for itself.

My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.

Richard F. Sayage – Solo Guitar Works Volume 1

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Video

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Shipping:

Heavy duty HISCOX LiteFlite 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 options (we can substitute UPS for FedEx, simply indicate your preference in the Notes window at Check Out).  

Thank you!

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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.

All concert level guitars come with a standard accessory package including extras sets of strings, humidifier, headstock tuner, and more to help you care for and maintain your classical guitar.  Rich

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Warranty:

This classical guitar carries a 1 year warranty

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