Description
2019 Kenny Hill Signature #4173 Cedar DT EIRW Equal Tempered
Features
Model | 2019 Kenny Hill Signature #4173 Cedar DT EIRW Equal Tempered |
Condition | Pre-Owned in Excellent Condition |
Scale | 648 mm |
Finish | French Polished |
Tuners | Premium Sloane machines with Stippled Bronze Oval Ebony Buttons |
Case | TKL Single Arch HSC in black with black plush |
Tone Woods
Top | Select Western Red Cedar (Double Top – Nomex center with European Spruce underside) |
Sides/Back | East Indian Rosewood with Cypress underside – absolutely stunning |
Neck | Spanish Cedar with lightweight truss rod (all Hill Guitars have a truss rod) |
Bridge | East Indian Rosewood |
Bracing | Lattice Bracing |
Fingerboard | Ebony – this is an Equal Tempered Fretboard with intonation adjustments |
Ports | Double Ported on either side of the heel |
Measurements
Nut Width | 51mm |
String Spacing | 43mm – 50mm – 58mm (nut – 12th – bridge) |
Overall length | 39 1/4″ |
Body length | 19 1/8″ |
Upper bout | 11 1/8″ |
Waist Width | 9 3/8″ |
Lower bout | 14 1/2″ |
Body depth | 3 3/8″ & 3 3/4″ Upper Bout and Lower Bout |
Guitar weight | 3lbs. & 11 oz. |
Action | 4 mm – 3.4mm Low E to High E |
CITES | Not Required – woods used are not regulated – please read provided link to the left |
2019 Kenny Hill Signature #4173 Cedar DT EIRW Equal Tempered
She is another truly fabulous example of Kenny’s work. This one, #4173, has an equal tempered fretboard. It looks weird at first, but it plays like any other guitar, so really, no worries. Easy on the hands, she is explosive in her affect. The Rosewoods are gorgeous. The guitar itself is so much fun, energetic, resonant against your body and so very musical. I found her buttery, soft in the trebles, yet brilliant with force, while blooming in the basses and that desirable growl in the mids. I seriously enjoyed the recording session for this guitar. I found her fairly bright for a Cedar Double Top. The master Spruce board on the underside is contributing to that beautiful affect.
The guitar is a Double Top with Lattice Bracing, all natural woods used in the bracing, using Nomex in the top. Slightly radiused fret board (which is also elevated) makes her a breeze to play. She is in excellent condition with difficult to see “honest play wear”. The back and sides seem to be unblemished.
Kenny himself went through this guitar, checking it thoroughly for us. It is a phenomenal example of Kenny’s work.
Comments:
See any of the other Kenny Hill Signature classical guitars that I have available. These classical guitars are silky smooth, powerful in the basses, piercing in the mids and singing in the trebles. This is one of Kenny’s latest innovations, where the Double Top, which he pretty much perfected is now combined with wood lattice bracing, achieving even more volume, while sacrificing nothing in terms of color and tonal palette. These are some of my very favorite guitars, of which I own 2 for my personal performance needs. Simply, there is very little left to be desired in a world class guitar.
The new Signatures from Kenny are surpassing themselves. Something is slightly different here with this particular guitar and in a very good way! Kenny brought it to my attention and I have to wholeheartedly agree. She is louder, sweeter, more pure in tone, if possible. She seriously cuts through the air. Awesome guitar.
The guitar will not be discounted. Shipping within the 50US and or Internationally is at additional cost. Thanks.
Please read more about the luthier, Kenny Hill, here
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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 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 – 230504-2019 Kenny Hill Signature 4173 Cedar EIRW Equal Tempered – an effortless and musical playing experience. Guitar is so much fun, energetic, and powerful. Does pretty much what you want it to do. He’s such a great builder. I’m certain you’ll enjoy playing this guitar!
My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.
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Video
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Shipping:
Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch 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!
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.
All concert level guitars come with a standard accessory package including extras sets of strings, humidifier, headstock tuner, nail buffer and more to help you care for and maintain your classical guitar. It is my way of saying thank you for doing business with me and Savage 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 @ savageclassical .com
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