BCGS Classified Ads

Classifieds are $10 per issue of the BCGS newsletter for a 32-word ad, and $0.25 for each additional word. The fee includes posting on this website. Send inquiries to c.carrano[at]comcast.net; send checks to BCGS, P.O. Box 470665, Brookline, MA 02447

Individual Guitars for Sale

RAMIREZ CLASS 1A 1969 Serial No. 3.883, braz/cedar. Owner since 1981, I've taken excellent care of it. Concert quality. Sounds and plays beautifully. Recently appraised. Photos available. $6,000. (includes original case.) Contact info: Andre 508-344-6585, martind28@mac.com.

ERIC MONRAD 2004 classical guitar in excellent condition. Englemann spruce top, Indian rosewood B+S, Sloane machines. Has great warm sound, and plays very nicely. Asking $6500. Call Mark (508) 543-0428, mark.small6@verizon.net.

RAMIREZ R-4 GUITAR 2002 "Modelo de Conservatorio" Indian Rosewood B+S, Cedar soundboard, solid bases and clear trebles, $1500, very good condition. David Bruce, osprey974@hotmail.com, 1-207-443-5317.

DIETER HOPF 1984 classical Brazilian/cedar, $4500 or BO email: romanorich@yahoo.com.

JOSE RAMIREZ 1A 1974; Cedar and Indian Rosewood. 664mm scale length. Mark Leaf case included. $4500.00. Pictures upon request. Contact info: cartobum@yahoo.com.

TEZANOS PEREZ 1998: Spruce Top. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Very good condition. May need setup work. Buyer can decide. Very playable. Nice sound. $4500 (negotiable). marcoux@verizon.net

DAKE TRAPHAGEN 1997; Spruce/Cypress (classical); 650/52; French polish; $4,800. Recently re-finished and refretted by Traphagen; like new condition. Frank Wallace (603) 588-6121, frank@duoliveoak.com.

THOMAS HUMPHREY 1991 Millenium Model-Brazilian Side and Back, Spruce Top. Excellent condition. Warm and strong bass and a treble with great clarity. Raised fingerboard for easy access to high treble notes. $8500 or best offer. Adam Levin (847)732-8058, adam.4.levin@gmail.com

RAMIREZ 1A SEGOVIA 1980; originally owned by Albert Valdes Blain; Mark Leaf case; $8,500.00. Rick Bernstingle: (978) 486-4011, frederic.bernstingle@verizon.net.

ANTONIO APARICIO 2002 Classical Model AA132, All Solid Rosewood/Cedar. Great condition. Beautiful warm sound. Lists on luthiermusic.com for $3600. I'm asking $2300. Chris Ruth (978)407-8657, cruth@hologic.com.

NICHOLAS IOANNOU Classical Guitar, 1985.  Rosewood/Spruce.  Excellent sound.  Good condition but needs some work.  $1,800.  Chris Jones (781)789-5809, cjones1@gis.net.

R.S. RUCK FLAMENCO NEGRA 1997 #638.  As-new condition.  655/52, Englemann/Indian.  Laquer finish.  Gotoh deluxe tuneres.  Clear golpeadors.  Very loud.  $9,500.  Lance F. Gunderson, (207) 439-7516, lancefgunderson@yahoo.com.

Luthiers and Dealers

ALAN CARRUTH, LUTHIER. Offering handmade guitars of all kinds and lutherie instruction at 51 Camel Hump Road, Newport, NH 03773.  (603) 863-7064, www.alcarruthluthier.com

STEPHAN CONNOR, Classical Guitar Maker.  Come visit my shop and try out the latest guitars!  (508)294-1711,  Cataumet, Mass.  steveconnor@juno.com; www.connorguitars.com.

HANDCRAFTED GUITARS BY THOMAS KNATT - $1,500-$3,000. Inexpensive guitars for serious students $400-$700. La Bella, Hannabach, D'Addario and other strings and accessories - Dynarette thigh cushions - Repairs and Guitarmaking class. 687 Townsend Road, Groton, MA 01450, 1-978-448-9663, luthiers@alum.mit.edu, www.ziplink.net/~tknatt.

UNION MUSIC. Good selection of new classical guitars including Kenny Hill's California made "Master Series" and Signature "double top" models.  We also carry Hill's new line of all solid French polish guitars, Rodriguez from Spain, and Jean Larrivee.  Used guitars include: 1975 Casa Sors $1800; Barcelona, Ricardo Sanchis, Valencia, $1995; and Jorge Montalvo, $1100.  Strings including Galli and Hannabach, accessories and excellent on-site repairs by luthier David Dick.  For more information please contact classical guitarist Carl Kamp by phone: (800) 213-0013 or (508) 753-3702, email: info@unionmusic.com, website: www.unionmusic.com, or visit our climate-controlled showroom at 142 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA 01608.

Strings Accessories, Etc.

STRINGS BY MAIL.  Providing classical guitarists with the best products, at low prices, while maintaining the highest standards of customer service.  PO Box 188, Mount Joy, PA 17552.  Phone (717)492-9825.  Fax (717)492-9129. www.stringsbymail.com.

Guitar Instruction

CLASSICAL, FLAMENCO, JAZZ GUITAR. Private instructions, all levels. Prof. concert guitarist; 30 years exp. Theory/comp/improv. Guitar Accessories. By appt. Lance Gunderson (207) 439-7516 / (617) 527-4904, lgunder@attglobal.net.