John is also a guitar builder, and he plays his own guitars in all his concerts and recordings.  He began experimenting with guitar design in the 1970’s, with the goal of achieving better resonance and projection.  Since 2001 he has focused more seriously on guitar making.  He refined his unique design and he now produces guitars with great volume and richness.

Guitar #6- Series B Redwood soundboard Indian Rosewood body Ebony fingerboard, 20 frets Mahogany neck with ebony lamination Gold frets Schaller gold tuners Mother-of-pearl nut and saddle block overlay Florentine cut-away Used- in excellent condition $1000 plus shipping.  Case not included. Fleta body style, with modified Fleta nine strut top bracing. This guitar has a rich, vibrant tone with lots of body and great projection. Sound samples of this guitar All recordings were done using a TASCAM DR-05 hand held recorder from 8" directly in front of the sound hole. A slight reverb was added, exactly the same for each guitar.

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Guitar #8 - Series B Cedar soundboard Bloodwood body Ebony fingerboard, 20 frets Mahogany neck Schaller nickel tuners $800 plus shipping.  Case not included Fleta body style, with modified Fleta nine strut top bracing. This guitar is very alive, with an immediate attack and bright, robust tone. Sound samples of this guitar All recordings were done using a TASCAM DR-05 hand held recorder from 8" directly in front of the sound hole. A slight reverb was added, exactly the same for each guitar.

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Guitar #14 - Series B Cedar soundboard Bolivian Rosewood body Three piece back Mahogany neck Bolivian Rosewood fingerboard 20 frets Schaller nickel tuners Sound port in upper bout $900 plus shipping.  Case not included. Fleta body style, with original Jarvie bracing system using interlocking arcs. This guitar is very alive, with an immediate attack and bright, robust tone. Sound samples of this guitar All recordings were done using a TASCAM DR-05 hand held recorder from 8" directly in front of the sound hole. A slight reverb was added, exactly the same for each guitar.

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Concert Grade Classical Guitar- base price: $2500 USD

• Sitka Spruce or Western Red Cedar soundboard
• East Indian Rosewood back and sides
• Commercially made rosette (customer may choose the design)
• Rosewood binding
• Purfling: Single line on back and sides; Double line, with two colors on top
• Mahogany neck with graphite reinforcing
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Rosewood bridge with bone inlaid tie block
• Bone saddle and nut
• Nickel frets
• Standard or Cutaway* body style
• Buffed lacquer finish
• Gotoh 35G1800 tuners or Schaller 563 gold tuners, both with pearloid buttons
• Case not included in base price. (However, the guitar will be shipped in a case of the customer’s choice. See details under Ordering Policy and Procedure.)

Specifications

• Fleta body shape
• 650mm string length
• String spacing; 9mm at nut, 11mm at saddle (or to order)
• String height; at first fret, .55mm treble, 1.2mm bass (or to order) at twelfth fret, 3.0mm treble, 4.0mm bass (or to order)
• D’Addario composite strings (or customer’s choice)

Ordering Policy and Procedure

A $250 non-refundable deposit is required for me to begin work. I will guarantee your place on the waiting list when I receive your deposit.

These costs must be paid in full before delivery:

• The full price of the guitar, minus your deposit ($2,250 USD)
• Cost of guitar case (I will order the guitar case of your choice and ship the guitar in it, to better protect it during shipping. I recommend the Humicase “Metro,” since it is hermetically sealed, a perfect fit, attractive, and very sturdy.)
• Shipping and insurance

Try the instrument for 14 days. If you are not fully satisfied, return it at your expense. I will refund the base price, plus the case price, minus the deposit, after I receive the undamaged instrument in its original case. Cost of any needed repairs will be deducted from the refund.

*Cutaway styles or other non-standard features will alter the return policy, since non-standard instruments are more difficult to resell. The same applies if you order a case costing over $300 USD.

We will consult and agree on all details before you commit.

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