The Yamaha GC30A Grand Concert Brazilian Classical reflects the upper end of Yamaha guitar production in a concert grade instrument featuring a Red Cedar top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides.
One of the great things about being at The Twelfth Fret is the number of incredibly good guitars that pass through. From 2011, this Marc Beneteau OM was built with cedar for the top and Padouk for the back and sides; it also sports a Laskin armrest.
The Ramirez 130 Anos model was the last Ramirez ‘Anniversary’ model before it evolved into the present del Tiempo for their fifth generation, 135th anniversary. Like other Anniversary models, it was built for a five year period – here from 2012 to 2017. These models are part of the Ramirez Studio line, intended for advanced students and semi-professional players.
The Lowden S25J is part of the Jazz Series, built on the cutaway Small body but built for use with nylon strings and aimed towards jazz and latin players who need the expressiveness of nylon strings. There is another model in the Jazz series, the S32J, and the primary difference is that Alpine Spruce is used for the top instead of Cedar. Both models are available with a number of optional woods for the back and sides.
It is rare to see a Fritz Mueller classical guitar for sale on the open market, as he builds entirely to order and his instruments are prized. Mueller is a highly respected classical guitar builder working about 770 km north of Vancouver at Tatlayoko Lake in the Central Interior region of British Columbia. Inspired by the music of masters such as Segovia and Bream, Mueller began building guitars while an undergrad at the University of Wisconsin.
The Alhambra Crossover classical CS-LR CW with laminated Rosewood back and sides and a Fishman Prefix pickup option is a lower cost option than the CS-3 CW for the steel string player needing the responsiveness of nylon, with the practicalities of amplification. The Alhambra Crossover CS-LR is an excellent solution to those who are willing to express modern music with a classy touch. With a neck of 48 mm and its fine quality of Cedar top, this instrument has the versatility of giving you a beautiful sound plugged or unplugged.
