The Classical Artist Collection
The Classical Artist Collection is a limited selection of exceptional classical guitars chosen after years of product evaluation by a master player and teacher.
Approximately 4 guitars are rejected for every 5 evaluated.
(Prices and individual descriptions are shown below.)
These are models we would own ourselves
and use for public performances and recordings.
As a result, you won't waste time and shipping costs
by ordering multiple unsatisfactory guitars.
Also, there isn't a bewildering array of choices to sort through, or the
concern that some instruments may be substandard.
We did all the sorting for you years before this site opened,
and continue this process on an ongoing basis.
The guitars in the collection were selected according to the following criteria:
■ Professional quality at conservatory guitar prices.
In other words, you don't need to spend $3,000+ to receive
a beautiful-sounding guitar you'll cherish for a lifetime.
■ Charming, poetic character and "aliveness", offering
a playing experience you will fall in love with
■ An inspiring quality that allows you to play at your peak in terms
of creativity and expressiveness
■ Highly responsive to provide the widest range of volume
and tone color for the sensitive classical artist
■ Exceptionally beautiful appearance
■ A track record of structural integrity
■ Built by high-line manufacturers to ensure consistent overall quality
and years of trouble-free playing
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As teachers and players, we recommend spruce guitars because of their greater tone color variety, string separation for voicing chords, and neutrality (allowing you to create your own, personalized sound). Cedar guitars typically have a warmer, darker treble sound that is less distinct.
All prices include a hardshell, arch-top case and free shipping.
Cordoba guitar cases include two built-in humidifiers and an indentation under the headstock to place a Humicase humidity gauge.
Retail $2025, Our Price $1479
Retail $1956, Our Price $1663
Cordoba Custom Artist SP/IN (also offered in Cedar)
Retail $3000, Our Price $2219
Jose Ramirez 125 Anos SP/IN (also offered in Cedar)
Retail $2799, Our Price $2199
Retail $2848, Our Price $2401
(the 4E is a similar model available in cedar. See the Virtuoso Collection.)
Retail $3599, Our Price $2879
Manuel Contreras C4 SP/IN
Retail $3400, Our Price $2700
Terms and Abbreviations used in Guitar Descriptions
All prices are MAP, the lowest our suppliers allow us to advertise. If you find a lower price, in most cases we will beat it by $50. If you're interested in a guitar or other item we don't offer, call 952-322-1310 in Minnesota, toll-free at 1-866-994-2224, or email us at info@ClassicalGuitarsEtc.com
Note: All guitars are new, and were manufactured within the last year unless otherwise indicated. Guitars are listed in order of price from lowest to highest. Professional photos of all guitars by photographer Dave Swartz coming soon.
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