www.classicalguitars.ca

Classical Guitars
by
Fritz Mueller

Ordering an Instrument

1. Place your name on my building list. Current waiting time is approximately 1 1/2 years. This is the most economical way to purchase an instrument, and you will be able to have the guitar built to your specifications. Base price is $8,500.00 US funds (November, 2012).

2. Alternately, purchase a guitar from the available page on this website. I offer a few guitars each year in this way. These are new guitars, not seconds, built specially for sale on the web. There is no waiting list for these instruments. They are available for purchase immediately. Prices will vary depending on the design and included options.

My doubletop classical guitars are tailored to the individual player. Body size and shape typically remain the same from instrument to instrument, but woods, neck dimensions, and other custom features are chosen to meet the needs of the customer.

See the instruments page for a discussion of the standard model.

See the specifications page for the dimensions of a typical instrument.

See the features page for details about the many available options.

Please contact me to discuss your requirements.

Standard Model

Soundboard: doubletop construction -- your choice of Engelmann spruce, European spruce, or western red cedar;
Back and sides: your choice of cocobolo, ziricote, macassar ebony, Indian rosewood, bigleaf or European maple;
Neck: Spanish cedar;
Bridge: Rosewood;
Fingerboard: elevated fingerboard of ebony;
Finish: French-polished shellac on the soundboard; lacquer on back, sides, and neck; oil on fingerboard and bridge;
Scale: 650 mm.

$8,500.00 US funds (November, 2012)
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Included in the standard model

Elevated fingerboard;
12-hole tie-block on bridge;
20th fret for treble strings;
Graf tuners;
Hiscox case;
One-year warranty;
Maintenance instructions and supplies.

Custom options included in base price

Alternate scale lengths: 64 cm; 63 cm; others;
Custom neck width, thickness, and cross-section;
Custom string spacing at nut and bridge;
Position markers on edge of fingerboard;
Choice of woods for top, back, sides, and bindings.

Accessories available at additional cost

Hoffee flight case. A hardshell Hiscox case is included in the base price. However, a heavy-duty, carbon fiber Hoffee flight case can be substituted at the time of purchase. Contact me for current prices. A padded cover is also available for either case.
Custom Graf tuners. Graf tuners are currently the best in the world. I include a basic model on my standard instrument, but they are available in a wide array of beautiful designs and details. Visit the Graf website (www.graftuners.com) for examples and contact me for current prices.

Other possibilities - please inquire

Acoustic port(s) on the side(s) of the guitar;
Ergonomic bevel(s) on front and/or back;
Armrest;
Cutaway;
Adjustable neck rod;
French-polished shellac on entire guitar;
Left-handed models;
8-string models (see article);
Custom work of all types, including repairs, restorations, and historical reproductions.

Waiting list

The current waiting period (November, 2012) is approximately 1 1/2 years. A refundable deposit of $500 puts you on the building list with an estimated delivery date.

Note that I also sell a few instruments each year that were not made with a particular customer in mind - no waiting period! Please see the available page for details, or inquire. Prices are typically higher for these instruments, and there is no waiting list.

Purchase policy

Payment in full is required before delivery. For those who are on the waiting list, no payments other than the deposit are required until the instrument is completed and ready for delivery.

Should an instrument prove unsuitable, it can be returned within 7 days of receipt. Payment, less an allowance for shipping, will be quickly refunded. Guitars with unusual custom work may need to be resold before payment can be refunded.

All prices are given in US dollars. Payments may be by cash, money order, certified bank draft, wire transfer, or via Paypal. Add 3% for Paypal payments.

Shipping

All guitars are shipped via courier, usually Fedex. Shipping times in Canada are typically 3 to 5 days. Shipment from Canada to the US typically takes one week. I handle all customs and brokerage details and prepay the freight and insurance.

Guitars are shipped in their cases, which in turn are carefully packed in heavily-constructed shipping cartons.

Shipping charges are in addition to the base price of the instrument. Shipments to the US typically cost $300 US. Inquire about shipping charges to other destinations.

Warranty

All guitars come with a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For details, please go to the warranty page. Maintenance instructions are included with each instrument.

Pricing summary

Standard model -- includes Graf tuners, Hiscox case, 1-year warranty, custom options and choice of woods as listed above: $8,500.00 US funds.

Deposit to place your name on the building list (deducted from total price at time of delivery): $500.00. Estimated waiting period (November, 2012): 1 1/2 years.

Shipping charges are in addition to the base price of the instrument. Shipments to the US typically cost $300. Inquire about shipping charges to other destinations.