2013 John Ray #171 Spruce EIRW

Description 2013 John Ray #171 Spruce EIRW Features Model 2013 John Ray #171 Spruce EIRW Classical Guitar Condition Pre-Owned – almost Showroom Condition Scale 652 mm Compensated Finish French Polished Tuners Sloanes – very pretty – Oval Ivory Buttons Case Hiscox Flight Case Tone Woods Top German Spruce – very select Sides/Back EIRW Rosewood – straight and very even Neck Honduran cedar Bridge EIRW Rosewood Head Plate EIRW Rosewood Fingerboard Ebony Binding Bloodwood – Rosewoods – Sycamore Measurements Nut Width 52mm String Spacing 44mm – 50mm – 58mm (1st- 12th – Bridge) Overall length 39″ Body length 19 1/8″ Upper bout 11 1/8″ Lower bout 14 1/2″ Waist Width 9 3/8″ Body depth 3 5/16″ &  3 7/16″ (upper and lower bouts) Weight  3lb & 0oz CITES Not Required – please read link to the left 2013 John Ray #171 Spruce EIRW Classical Guitar Comments: Just Arrived! Highly anticipated classical guitar from John Ray of Granada Spain.  He most certainly brings the Granada school to the forefront.  The guitar, decidedly Hauser-ish in her appearance, thinner bodied than most, is very bold sounding, clear, and round.  She has a throatiness that I find very attractive, all while the mids and highs are punching and singing.  Superb.  It turns out, as per John, that this guitar or model, his Concert Model, started as a Hauser ’43 copy, where the body transitioned to being a bit thinner, but wider in the plantilla.  Of course, the bracing has been modified and tuned up over the years, 7 struts and a very thin, low bridge reinforcement.  You will notice the bridge is canted to the bass side to allow for natural intonation. This is a guitar I can play for a very long time.  John’s choices of woods, workmanship, machines, look and feel are all excellent.  The man has taste.  She is enjoyable, evocative, with a beautiful voice, set up for the professional who wants or needs to drive her.  The one issue that stands out, barely, is a small scratch on the back of the headstock.  Nothing else to report.  A great guitar and outstanding example of the Granada school. ___________ Media 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 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 – 201221-2013 John Ray 171 Spruce EIRW – beautiful and bold sounding, direct and responsive.  The guitar is in excellent condition as well.  Easily played, easy color and dynamic range.  John is a true master of the Granada school. https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/201221-2013-John-Ray-171-Spruce-EIRW.mp3 My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested. https://savageclassical.com/product/richard-f-sayage-solo-guitar-works-volume-1/ ___________ Video _______ Shipping: Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch HSC is always included in your purchase price. Your listed Price does NOT include Shipping to the 50US Please note that as a Global Statement for my site, for Tuning machines, Accessories, and most guitars, that Shipping is NOT Free any longer.  Costs have gone up dramatically.  Regardless of what or where you might read on the site, shipping is not free any longer.  Choose the least expensive method, if available, or Expedited if you want them quicker.  My apologies.  Rich Please DO NOT Choose USPS Media Mail to ship a guitar or a Hard Shell Case – choose FedEx Home or Ground Delivery or any Expedited Method.  The more expensive a guitar, the more likely you should choose a 1 or 2 day method.  It’s pure common sense, especially when it is too hot or too cold outside.    I have added numerous options for you to choose the cost and method, including USPS Priority and Express, as well as FedEx options (we can substitute UPS for FedEx, simply indicate your preference in the Notes window at Check Out).   Thank you! 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! Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping. 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. All concert level guitars come with a standard accessory package including extra sets of strings, humidifier, headstock tuner, and more to help you care for and maintain your classical guitar.  Rich Warranty: This classical guitar carries a NO Warranty as she is pre-owned Please read my Return Policy Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me) Email me directly if you need more info: rsayage1 at savageclassical.com