Description
Kenny Hill Performance #3373 Cedar 630
Double Top with Lattice Bracing
Features
| Model | Kenny Hill Performance #3373 Cedar 630 – 3/4 Parlor body size |
| Condition | Pre-Owned in Very Good Condition |
| Scale | 630 mm in a 3/4 body size |
| Finish | French Polished |
| Tuners | Premium Gotoh machines |
| Case | Custom Sized Tamarkin or a Custom Hill Guitar HSC |
Tone Woods
| Top | Select Western Red Cedar (Double Top – with Western Red Cedar underside) – Damann style double top with Cedar and Spruce surrounding Nomex |
| Sides/Back | East Indian Rosewood |
| Neck | Spanish Cedar with lightweight truss rod (all Hill Guitars have a truss rod) |
| Bridge | East Indian Rosewood |
| Bracing | Lattice Bracing |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Ports | Double Ported on either side of the heel |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 51mm |
| String Spacing | 43mm at nut – 50mm at 12th fret – 58mm at bridge |
| Overall length | 38 1/4″ |
| Body length | 18 3/4″ |
| Upper bout width | 10 3/4″ |
| Lower bout width | 14 1/8″ |
| Waist width | 9″ |
| Body depths | 3 7/16 – 3 7/8″ |
| Guitar Weight | 3lbs. & 6oz. |
| CITES | Eligible – Pre-Convention $100-200 processing fee |
Comparison of Performance and Signature Series Classical Guitars
| Performance Series | Signature Series |
| Traditional fingerboard | Elevated fingerboard |
| Solid wood sides without the laminate | Laminated cypress layered double sides within the Solid East Indian Rosewood ala Ramirez 1As |
| Traditional scarf joint | V joint for the headstock |
| Double Ported on either side of the heel | Double Ported on either side of the heel |
| Spanish Cedar with lightweight truss rod (all Hill Guitars have a truss rod) | Spanish Cedar with lightweight truss rod (all Hill Guitars have a truss rod) |
| Head Plate – East Indian Rosewood | Head Plate – East Indian Rosewood |
| Bridge – 12 hole tie block – Indian Rosewood | Bridge – 12 hole tie block – Indian Rosewood |
| Ebony Fingerboard | Ebony Fingerboard |
| Gotoh 35G1800 Tuning Machines | Premium Sloane Tuning Machines |
| Marker dot at the seventh fret | Marker dot at the seventh fret |
| French Polished | French Polished |
| Lattice Bracing – all wood | Lattice Bracing – all wood |
| Lightweight double-acting truss rod | Lightweight double-acting truss rod |
| Double Ported on either side of the heel | Double Ported on either side of the heel |
| 20th Fret Extension with high C | Normal Fret Extension with High B |
| Humicase Protege or Single Arch Top HSC | Double Arch Top HSC or Metro Humicase |
Kenny Hill Performance #3373 Cedar 630
Cedar Double Top with Lattice Bracing
Comments:
Quick attack, buttery feel, creamy sound, loud as all get out. This particular Cedar is quite nice, very warm, yet very clear with expression and musicality at your fingertips.
Please Inquire about the Availability of 640mm Scale Performance Series OR
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The sound, the power, the voice and the sheer joy you experience picking up this guitar can be very surprising. The thing is, I’ve been in possession of these 630mm and 640mm scale guitars from Kenny Hill before, so I’m not that surprised.
They are quite powerful and very musical.
There are all good things to say. These guitars are getting more difficult to come by, so if you have the chance, get her while the getting is there. Don’t hesitate..you won’t be disappointed.
The guitar, pre-owned, has been played with the normal nail ticks and slight scratches on the top, back and sides look very good with nominal play wear from rubbing.
Suitability
This guitar is set up and plays like a parlor guitar in the neck and the hands, but feels like a regular sized guitar when you sit with her, all with superior power and excellent sensitivity and musicality.
It is suitable for those with smaller hands, between 7-8″ of spread between the tip of one’s thumb and pinky, in a comfortably outstretched hand. A 640mm may be better for those with an 8-9″ spread. A 650mm is usually best suited to a hand of 9″ or greater.
Price and Discounts
The normal price of this guitar is $5500 plus Expedited Shipping (USPS Express 1-2 Day).
If the guitar is Discounted, the Price to you, Shipped is listed in the Shopping Cart (Once you Add To Cart)
Other Notes
Please read more about the luthier, Kenny Hill, here
They are always more powerful than you expect. Much more. The guitar will not be discounted, reflecting the difficulty in acquiring this guitar.
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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 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 – 180616-Kenny Hill Performance #3373 Cedar 630 – the guitar got better as I played it. Always surprising the power and the voice of these babies. People think to themselves, ha, she’s small, she got nothing. Wrong! Started growling at me, with piercing trebles, push basses, etc. Lot of fun.
My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.
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Shipping:
Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch HSC is always included in your purchase price.
Insured FedEx Ground, USPS Ground or USPS Priority/Express Shipping is included to the 50 US
Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS
Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping.
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!
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 at savageclassical dot com
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