Description 2019 Kris Barnett #115 Cedar Ebony Features Model 2019 Kris Barnett #115 Cedar Ebony Condition Pre-Owned – Excellent Condition – see Comments Scale 650 mm – compensated Finish French Polish Tuners Rubner Premium Tuning Machines – very Alessi like in appearance Case Gator Single arch HSC with velvet interior Tone Woods Top Western Red Cedar – beautiful w/Golpes -Lattice Sides/Back Macassar Ebony – striking markings Neck Sapele Bridge Macassar Ebony Fingerboard Indonesian Ebony/ Elevated FB / Canted ala HAUSER Rosette Custom rosette by Kris Bindings Macassar Ebony Headplate Macassar Ebony – V-Neck Joint Measurements Nut Width 52mm String Spacing 45mm – 51mm – 58mm Overall length 39 1/8″ Body length 19 1/8″ Upper bout width 10 7/8″ Waist width 9 1/8″ Lower bout width 14 1/8″ Body depths 3 1/4″ & 3 3/4″ (neck to tail) Guitar Weight 4lbs. & 1z. Action 5mm to 4mm low E to High E 12th unfretted CITES Not required – please read link to the left 2019 Kris Barnett #115 Cedar Ebony Comments Just arrived, this guitar is another superb example of the beauty, warmth, roundness and clarity of Western Red Cedar used as a top soundboard by a superb luthier Pretty, full bodied voice, very powerful as well, and easy to play. Kris is an exceptional builder, quite innovative, as evidenced by his numerous magnetic devices for armrest and supports, as well as in the bracing of this guitar. Internal inspection reveals a very clean builder, using a (I’m giving you my own description) traditional bracing pattern, which he then lattices with thinner woods in an asymmetric pattern, and adding two buttons towards the bridge area, increasing mass a touch. Additionally, the neck is bolted on from within, making adjustments relatively simple, as well as completely removing the neck. Quite cool, actually. There is a slight string ding behind the treble E bridge side and another small, hard to see one on the lower bout underneath, where your arm would rest. I attempted to photograph them clearly for your perusal. The canted fretboard gives the illusion of higher action. Canted in the style of Hauser, this creates brilliant relief, allowing us to drive the guitar. I do not find the guitar difficult to play, so don’t be put off by the numbers on the action. She is quite easy to play, barre, etc. This is a really incredible guitar at a most affordable price. She has a very clean, open, brilliant sound, which lends further credence to the idea that a well made Cedar can be quite clear in her overall voicing. The guitar is a pleasure to play and listening, the experience is enough to bring a smile to anyone’s face. She is quite beautiful, as well. _______ Media Please note that photos can be enlarged. Right click any photo in the larger window, select “Open Image in New TAB” (if you’re using Chrome. Any other browser has similar options). Look at the other TAB and you will be able to enlarge via the magnifying glass. Simply click the image and she will double in size for your convenience. Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is highly recommended including EQ manipulation, if possible. We record everything flat with just a touch of Reverb to relieve dryness. My goal is to record the guitar as realistically as is possible. I speak in the recordings, my thoughts about the guitar (and possibly other things?). My speaking also serves to give you my first impressions and to also give you a balance of the engineering (or lack thereof) versus the sound of the guitar. I simply do not have time to engineer much of anything. Thanks. Rich MP3 Audio – 190912-2019 Kris Barnett #115 Cedar Ebony – I could play this baby all day. As I wrote above, clear, vibrant, expressive, lyrical, responsive, with power and ease of play. Great guitar! https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/190912-2019-Kris-Barnett-115-Cedar-Ebony.mp3 My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested. https://www.savageclassical.com/product/richard-f-sayage-solo-guitar-works-volume-1/ _______ Shipping Premium HSC is included in your purchase price. Insured USPS Priority/Express Shipping is included to the 50 US Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping. Very Important: International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any CC as payment. All transactions must be finalized with Bank Wire Transfers for any amount over $1000 USD. Please see our discussion found here and scroll down to Customs – Duty and International Shipping . Thank you! Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case. It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up. -Rich _______ Warranty This classical guitar carries a 1 Year Warranty as she is New Please read my Return Policy Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me) Email me directly if you need more info: rich at savageclassical dot com
