1964 José Ramírez: spruce top, Brazilian sides and back. An outstanding Ramirez with the initials P.C. on the inside. The guitar is in near perfect original condition and is a very easy player. Very powerful with excellent tone. Price: $11500 Photos

2006 Paulino Bernabé "Imperial": spruce top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. Built not long before Paulino Sr. passed away. A marvelous concert guitar. Near perfect condition. Price: $18500 Photos

1992 Daniel Friederich: cedar top, Indian rosewood sides and back. This is a superb Friederich, one of the best I have ever played. Condition is excellent. Price: inquire Photos

1965 Hernández y Aguado: spruce top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. A top collectable in excellent condition, no cracks or repairs. This is a classic, powerful with great sustain, a guitar that satisfies on every level. There were only about 350 of these ever made. They have been revered by the likes of Julian Bream, John Williams and Regino Sainz de la Maza. I remember visiting the HyA workshop in the early 70's, what a time. Price: inquire Photos

2006 J. Marín Plazuelo flamenco: spruce top, cypress sides and back. This is an explosive, gutsy flamenco guitar. Plazuelo has become inspired and is producing some of the finest flamenco guitars being made today. And his prices are still reasonable. These guitars are a terrific buy and this one is in nearly unplayed condition. Price: $6500 Photos

1978 Daniel Friederich: cedar top, Indian rosewood sides and back. Friederich is probably the most famous living maker in the world. His guitars are highly sought after by players and collectors. They are prized for their power and unique tone. This example embodies all the essential Friederich qualities. The condition is original and there are no repairs. There is some playing wear. Price: inquire Photos

1973 Hernández y Aguado: cedar top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. Simply a phenomenal guitar. Responsive, powerful, easy to play, superb tone quality. In fantastic, original condition. You will unlikely see another like this. A great, highly collectable guitar. Price: inquire Photos

1973 Ignacio Fleta e hijos: cedar top, Indian rosewood sides and back. Fleta is an icon of the classical guitar, one of the truely great builders. His guitars have been sought after by the world's great players. This is an absolutely superb example of his work. And it is in mint original condition. For the player or collector this is it. Price: inquire Photos

1999 Simon Ambridge: spruce top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. This is a fine example of this English maker's work. Sustain and playability are excellent as is volume. It is a finely balanced instrument with plenty of color. It is in dead mint condition. In fact, it looks almost unplayed. If you check the price of a new one you will have to agree that this is a bargain. Price: $8500 Photos

2006 Paulino Bernabe Imperial: cedar top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. This is one of the last guitars built before he passed away. It is a marvelous example of his art and it is in pristine condition. It has all the qualities of a great concert guitar, power, beautiful tone and great playability. Please take note: John Williams just purchased a guitar from Paulino's son, who worked with his father for many years and will continue the Bernabe tradition. Price: $17500 Photos

2007 Per Hallgren: spruce top, Indian rosewood sides and back, Rodgers machines. I am introducing a new maker to this country, Per Hallgren from Sweden. This is an excellent instrument which has great clarity and warmth of tone. It is very balanced and powerful. The workmanship is outstanding and it is obvious that Per takes great care with every detail of his guitars. It is an impressive guitar and offers exceptional value. Price: $8000 Photos

2002 Kevin Aram, (smaller body): spruce top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. This guitar is very balanced with plenty of volume. Playability is excellent and condition is very near mint. Price: $8500. Photos

1999 Kevin Aram (large body size): cedar top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back, Rodgers machines. This is the only cedar top Aram I have seen and I have to say I am very impressed. It has excellent volume and a nice singing quality throughout the registers. There is no muddiness which is sometimes the case with cedar guitars. It plays very easily and has a full, focussed, warm sound. Condition is mint, it is a delightful guitar. Price: $9000 Photos

1978 Miguel Rodríguez cedar top, Indian rosewood sides and back. A powerful, easy playing guitar from Rodriguez' best period. These guitars are legendary and highly sought after. Condition is excellent, there is an invisible repair on the top done by Yuris Zeltins (arguably the finest repairman on the planet). Great sound, high collectability. Price: inquire Photos

1986 Thomas Humphrey (pre millenium): cedar top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. This is a terrific guitar by one of Americas most renowned luthiers. These have been played by a number of today's outstanding artists. This guitar is well balanced and has plenty of volume. I find it easy to play and very resonant which I attribute to the cedar top. Condition is mint, original. Price a new Humphrey and you will agree that this is a bargain. Price: $8500 Photos

1978 Manuel Bellido "Especial": spruce top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. This guitar has a very powerful, Spanish sound. It has rich tone and excellent separation. Easy to play and very responsive. Condition is original, there is one repaired hairline crack on the top. Price: $6500 Photos

2005 Dominique Field: spuce top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back, Rodgers machines. This is a spectacular, almost unplayed example of Field's craft. The guitar is very powerful, has excellent balance and a refined tone. Field's guitars are highly sought after and it is my understanding is that he is not taking any more orders. This is a chance to own one in practically new condition. Price: inquire Photos

2003 Thomas Malpanis: cedar top, cocobolo sides and back. A very nicely made guitar with good volume and excellent playability. The tone is warm and has plenty of volume. Angel Romero is a big fan of this maker. Price: $7500 Photos

1999 Hermann Hauser III: spruce top, flame maple sides and back. This guitar has a wonderful sweet, focused tone. The balance is perfect and the guitar has excellent projection. As in all Hauser guitars, playbility is not an issue. The flame maple back and sides make the guitar particularly attractive and rare. Condition is mint original. Price: $18000. Photos

1993 Gioachino Giussani: spruce top, Brazilian rosewood sides and back. Powerful yet refined. This is a very nice guitar from one of Italy's leading young luthiers. The basses have deep presence and the trebles are clear and sweet. The condition is excellent but, there is one short hairline crack on the back. The French polish is original. Price: $4500 Photos

1990 Masaru Kohno "Professional": spruce top, Brazilian sides and back. This is a lovely instrument with excellent volume, sustain and playbility. I think Kohno is an under appreciated maker. His workmanship is first rate as are the materials he used. The guitar is in dead mint condition. Price: $7000 Photos

Antonio Sánchez 1a: Solid spruce or cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard, reinforced neck, 650 scale, 52mm at nut. Varnish: lacquer. Hand made in Spain, these offer excellent sound, balance and playability at a very reasonable price. Price: $1400 (hard case included) Photos

Antonio Sánchez 2a: Solid spruce or cedar top, solid Indian rosewood sides, laminated rosewood back, ebony fingerboard. Varnish: Lacquer. Also hand made in Spain, I have been selling these for about ten years and have not found anything comparable for the money. These guitars offer fine sound and great playability. They are made with great care and are very attractive instruments. 654 scale and 52mm at nut. Price: $1000 (hard case included) Photos