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.Kenny Hill Guitars

 

 
Kenny Hill Guitars

          We are pleased to announce our appointment as the exclusive Ontario retail representative of the Hill Guitar Company of Felton California!  World renowned concert guitarist, author, educator and luthier Kenny Hill produces a line of guitars called the "Master Series"; a collection of beautiful hand made classical and flamenco guitars based on the works of the finest builders in the history of guitar making. These are completely hand made by highly skilled craftsmen in the most venerable tradition of lutherie, and are made from the finest materials available worldwide. 

          The various influences of old masters such as Hauser, Fleta, Santos, Ramirez and others insure designs that have been tried and proven by luthiers and concert artists for generations. 

           The Master Series offers the player a chance to own an instrument with the musical and design characteristics that might otherwise be unavailable due to scarcity or cost. Through these various models we are able to offer instruments of an interesting range of musical and aesthetic personalities; excellent concert guitars at very reasonable prices.

 

 
 
 

 
 
New World Guitar Series

 
 
      The " New World " series of instruments are made exclusively for Hill Guitars by craftsman in other parts of the world.  Kenny oversees the design, technique and quality control of each model. New World craftsmen have been also been trained in the Hill shop in California, and Kenny visits production sites periodically to review guitar production. This enables them to provide remarkable guitars at remarkable prices.
The Munich Model
 
Kenny Hill Munich Model Guitar
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         Built in the classic style of Hermann Hauser I, this model guitar has excellent clarity, projection and bearty of sound. The somewhat petite body size makes it a very friendly guitar to handle and a very comfortable instrument to play!
  • all solid woods throughout
  • Engelmann spruce soundboard
  • Indian rosewood back and sides
  • ebony fingerboard
  • 650 mm or 640 mm scale lengths available
  • French polished 
  • Schaller precision tuners
The La Curva Model
 
La Curva cutaway guitar
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These cutaway guitars are built in the syle of the Munich model, but with an elegant, bent cutaway on the treble shoulder of the body. These guitars sacrifice nothing of the sound for the change in body shape. They are wonderful for players who need extra access to the highest notes on the fingerboard; flamenco players who capo up higher, bossa nova and jazz players - anyone who wants the advantage and styling of a beautiful, concert-quality cutaway.
The Almeria  Model
  • based on Torres design from 1885
  • Engelmann spruce top
  • Indian rosewood back & sides
  • 650mm  scale length
  • Spanish cedar neck
  • ebony fingerboard
  • French Polish finish
  • Rubner tuners
The Fingerstyle Model
  • slightly narrower nut width and cutaway body design
  • Engelmann spruce top
  • Indian rosewood back & sides
  • Gotoh tuners
  • French Polish finish
  • 650mm scale length
  • optional Schatten pickup
The La Triana Model Flamenco
  • traditional Flamenco design
  • Engelmann spruce top
  • solid cypress back & sides
  • Spanish cedar neck
  • ebony fingerboard
  • 650mm scale length
  • Gotoh tuners
  • French Polish finish

 
The Hill Master Series

 
     The Kenny Hill Master Series instruments are hand made classical and flamenco guitars based on works of the finest historical guitar makers. These instruments are made in California from the finest woods available by a small team of craftsmen trained and supervised by Kenny Hill.  The designs of old masters such as Hauser, Fleta, Torres, Rodriguez, and others insure results that have been tried and proven by generations of luthiers and concert artists.
The 'Ruck'
 
Hill Model Ruck guitar
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Designed by legendary luther Robert Ruck, this guitar creates a completely new experience for player and audience. The innovative strutting pattern and 30 mm side ports produce a much louder, sweeter sounding concert instrument!
  • solid cedar soundboard
  • rosewood back and sides
  • ebony fingerboard
  • 650 mm scale length
  • French polish finish
  • Fusteroh precision tuners
The Hauser '37 Model

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  • based on the original guitar built for Andres Segovia by Hermann Hauser Sr.
  • Engelmann spruce top
  • Indian rosewood back & sides
  • 650mm scale length
  • mahogany neck
  • ebony fingerboard
  • French Polish finish
  • Rubner tuners
The Rodriguez Model
  • based on the design by Miguel Rodriguez of Cordoba Spain
  • Western Red cedar top
  • Indian rosewood back & sides
  • Spanish cedar neck
  • ebony fingerboard
  • 650mm scale length
  • Gotoh tuners
  • French polish finish
  • 5-fan brace system w/laminated linings
The Torres Model
  • based on the mid 19th century designs of Antonio de Torres
  • classic 7-fan bracing system
  • Engelmann spruce top
  • Indian rosewood,  cypress or maple back & sides
  • ebony fingerboard
  • Sloan tuners
  • 650mm,  640mm or 635mm scale lengths
  • French Polish finish
The Panormo Model
  • Built in the style of Italian born Luis Panormo who worked in London in the 1830's.  This is a smaller 'Romantic' guitar that would have been the last evolutionary link before the birth of the modern 'Torres' guitar.
  • Engelmann spruce top
  • Indian rosewood back & sides
  • Spanish cedar neck
  • ebony fingerboard
  • Sloan tuners
  • French Polish finish
  • 630mm scale length

 
 
 

 
 
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