Kenny Hill Performance #6009 Spruce 650
Classical Guitar and Features
| Model | Kenny Hill Performance #6009 Spruce 650 |
| Condition | New – Showroom Condition |
| Scale | 650 mm |
| Finish | Shellac also known as French Polished |
| Tuners | Gotoh Machines |
| Ports | Double Ported on either side of the heel |
| Bracing | Lattice Bracing |
| Truss Rod | Lightweight double-acting truss rod |
| Case | Hill Custom HSC – HSC in brown tolex – nice case |
Tone Woods
| Top | Select Engelman Spruce (Double Top – with Western Red Cedar underside – both tops are master grade) – Damann style double top comprised of Western Red Cedar, Euro Spruce and Nomex |
| Sides/Back | East Indian Rosewood |
| Neck | Spanish Cedar with lightweight truss rod (all Hill Guitars have a truss rod) |
| Bridge | East Indian Rosewood |
| Head Plate | East Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Binding | Mahogany with various stained woods |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 51mm |
| String Spacings | 43mm – 50mm – 58mm (nut – 12th – bridge) |
| Overall length | 39 1/4″ |
| Body length | 19 1/4″ |
| Upper bout | 11 1/4″ |
| Lower bout | 14 1/4″ |
| Body depth | 3 3/4″ – 4″ |
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 and Maple |
| 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 Hill Custom Single Arch Top HSC | Double Arch Top HSC or Metro Humicase |
Kenny Hill Performance #6009 Spruce 650
Comments
First note that this is the overseas version of the Performance. I find it equal to the original Performance guitars made in Ben Lomond, CA. Hard to see that there’s any difference. Except in the price, of course. Very nice.
Quick attack, buttery feel, creamy sound, loud as all get out. Please…these guitars are awesome!
The sound, the power, the voice and the sheer joy you experience picking up this guitar can be very surprising.
They are quite powerful and very musical.
For those needing a smaller guitar, Please See My 630 and 640 Scale Performance Guitars as well
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. If you see a discount, jump on it.
Special Note: This particular guitar is very responsive. Beautiful voice, with nice deep basses and singing trebles.
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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 – 180221-hill-perf-6009 – nice guitar, compares favorably with the American build. I drift around here (having a bit of a bad day, I’ll get over it), but I was listening as much as I was playing, getting distracted (fun! not), and playing more. Off the cuff, with almost no reverb. Enjoy.
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Another MP3, 180408-hill-performance-6009-spruce might be the same for all I know. I accidentally recorded it again, so heck, I figured I’d put it up.
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 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!
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: [email protected]
