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Jeff Kemp – Classical Guitar Maker

Jeff’s site contains detailed information on his Concert Classical Guitars, including photographs, sound samples and an interesting page with animations of the vibrational modes of a guitar soundboard. A CD of demo recordings is available giving an overview of the character of Jeff’s guitars along with comparison recordings with a Smallman, Ramirez, Contreras and Khono guitars.

16 thoughts on “Jeff Kemp – Classical Guitar Maker”

  1. Selling classical guitars
    Kirby

    Where’s a good place to advertise a 1979 Ramirez 1a on the net? E-bay doesn’t seem to have any decent guitars for sale, so I’m guessing that’s not a good place to try. Any suggestions?

    Thanks!

  2. Manuel Contreras Classical Guitars...
    Jonga C. Ramos

    Where can I find NEW Contreras guitars, either "Student" or "Master" (concertist) for SALE? Can I get a "PRICE LIST" of the available models? I they STILL being made? (I’ve heard that the "old Manuel" has died… Is it true? -If so, is the family continuing the business?
    I’d appreciate any information available on the "M. Contreras" hierarchy…
    Many thanks!

      1. Re: Manuel Contreras Classical Guitars...
        Tony

        I have a manual contereas N4 classical guitar for sale in mint condition bought in 1991 but has never been played.regards Tony

      2. IGNACIO FLETA E HIJOS
        DEEPAK MENEZES

        ignacio fleta e hijos guitar cedar top/indian rosewood for sale, 2004.
        35000 US $ FOR SALE.
        PRICE NON NEGOTIABLE. interested buyers contact only.GUITAR IN DUBAI/UAE.

      3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... T. J. Steenland
        T. J. Steenland

        : Where can I find NEW Contreras guitars, either "Student" or "Master" (concertist) for SALE? Can I get a "PRICE LIST" of the available models? I they STILL being made? (I’ve heard that the "old Manuel" has died… Is it true? -If so, is the family continuing the business?
        : I’d appreciate any information available on the "M. Contreras" hierarchy…
        : Many thanks!

        Jonga C. Ramos:

        Manuel Contreras Guitars are now made by Manuel Contreras II at the sme shop in Madrid.

        Go to http://manuelcontreras.com for a list of distributors, dpending on what refion of the world you are located.

        Recuerdos,

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Ernesto
      Ernesto

      Would like to get approx. estimate for 1975 Khono #10 in excellent condition. Cedar top; Rosewood back and sides; mahogony neck; rosewood fingerboard; Gold plate machines;includes a mark leaf case.
      In 991 had it appraised by reputable guitar shop(classical)for insurance purposes and they quoted me a replacement value price of
      $ 3,900. The guitar is still in excellent shape. I would like to know what a good, reasonable price tag to put on it if I decide to sell it this year. All that have played on it have liked it. Good things about the third string , all strings balanced in sound etc…
      Do you know if above is a reasonable price for Khono? If not do you know where I could get a good reading on the value of this Khono?
      thanks in advance

  3. Khono guitar
    Ernesto

    Would like to get approx. estimate for 1975 Khono #10 in excellent condition. Cedar top; Rosewood back and sides; mahogony neck; rosewood fingerboard; Gold plate machines;includes a mark leaf case.
    In 991 had it appraised by reputable guitar shop(classical)for insurance purposes and they quoted me a replacement value price of
    $ 3,900. The guitar is still in excellent shape. I would like to know what a good, reasonable price tag to put on it if I decide to sell it this year. All that have played on it have liked it. Good things about the third string , all strings balanced in sound etc…
    Do you know if above is a reasonable price for Khono? If not do you know where I could get a good reading on the value of this Khono?
    thanks in advance

  4. Contreras - Carlevaro guitar
    Jack

    My tutor has a guitar of this model we believe it was made circa 1985.
    It has a nameplate reading
    Manuel Contreras – Model Systema.
    This is totally without any sound hole or central outlet just the
    peripheral gap around the perimeter of the top.
    From the ‘Mangore’ website there seems to be a mixed view on whether
    there were 4 or 20 made in this limited edition.
    I would be most grateful if you can throw any light on this matter
    and if you have any estimate of it’s value – it is in mint condition.
    Many thanks – Kind regards – Jack

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Rex Niswander
        Rex Niswander

        : My tutor has a guitar of this model we believe it was made circa 1985.
        : It has a nameplate reading
        : Manuel Contreras – Model Systema.
        : This is totally without any sound hole or central outlet just the
        : peripheral gap around the perimeter of the top.
        : From the ‘Mangore’ website there seems to be a mixed view on whether
        : there were 4 or 20 made in this limited edition.
        : I would be most grateful if you can throw any light on this matter
        : and if you have any estimate of it’s value – it is in mint condition.
        : Many thanks – Kind regards – Jack

        See this web site
        http://www.mangore.com/contrera.html

        1. This guitar was built by
          Anonymous

          This guitar was built by Contreras but imagined and designed by Abel Varlevaro…an Uruguayan master who had himself studied under Andres Segovia.

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