Description 2018 Vance Bergeson #44 Spruce Bolivian Features Model 2018 Vance Bergeson #44 Spruce Bolivian Condition New – Luthier Demo – slight scratches on the top around the rosette Scale 650mm Finish Shellac sealed with Oil Varnish Tuners Rubner Superior with Rubner Roll – very nice machines Case CrossRock HSC tweed Tone Woods Top Select Master Grade Engelmann Spruce Sides/Back Bolivian RW – very pretty Neck Spanish Mahogany – elevated FB Truss Rod Yes with Bolt on Neck Bridge Amazon RW Head Plate Bolivian RW Rosette Juniper/Black Fiber/Hickory Fingerboard Amazon RW Binding Jatoba with Maples Measurements Nut Width 52mm String Spacings 44.5mm-51.5mm-58.5mm (1st fret – 12th fret at body – saddle) Overall length 39″ Body length 18 5/16 “ Upper bout width 10 13/16″ Waist Width 9 3/8″ Lower bout width 14 1/16″ Body depths 3 3/16″ & 3 11/16″ – upper to lower bouts Guitar Weight 3lbs & 13oz. Action 4.1mm – 3.25mm low E to high E 12th fret unfretted CITES Ineligible 2018 Vance Bergeson #44 Spruce Bolivian Comments Excellent guitar, no doubt about it. I was taken aback by her power, voice and clarity. Elevated FingerBoard for easier access to the higher ranges, I have to say, what a great guitar. Very pleased with this one. Vance sent it to me with some play wear on the top (happened just before he shipped it). Easily a $5K guitar, I’ve priced it 20% off and believe me, it’s a very good guitar (I’d have sent it back if it weren’t LOL). Give me a ring. Rich 631-335-5447 ____________ 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 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 Handcrafted instruments are photographed and listed individually, usually identified by a serial number, date and or some other combination. MP3 Audio – 190201-2018 Vance Bergeson #44 Spruce Bolivian RW – superb fun in playing this little monster. Vance built a great guitar with voice and character, deep basses not overpowering driven mids and lilting trebles. New microphones by Telefunken – stereo pair of M60s help drive a crystal clear experience. I’m listening on my studio monitors now and I’m cracking up at the artifact I can hear. These things are picking up the lights in the main gallery. I shut everything off and I can still hear it. Back to the guitar, you can’t believe the power and projection of this guitar, and this with regular ole High Tension Nylon strings. Crazy. Great guitar. https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/190201-2018-Vance-Bergeson-44-Spruce-Bolivian-RW.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/ ——— My book of personal pieces is here for your convenience. Video ____________ Shipping: Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch HSC is included in your purchase price. Insured FedEx Ground, USPS Ground or 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. 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 extras sets of strings, humidifier, headstock tuner, nail buffer and more to help you care for and maintain your classical guitar. It is my way of saying thank you for doing business with me and Savage Classical Guitar. Rich Warranty: This classical guitar carries a 1 Year warranty from the luthier 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
