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Description 2015 Tom Malapanis #64 Spruce Maple Features Model 2015 Tom Malapanis #64 Spruce Maple Condition New Scale 650 mm Finish French Polish with Shellac Tuners Rodgers w/Black Ebony Oval Buttons Case Metro II in used condition – solid shape in White Tone Woods Top European Spruce Sides/Back Birds Eye Maple – beautiful figuring Neck Honduran Mahogany Bridge Indian Ebony Bracing Fan Braced – treble bar with bridge pad Fingerboard Indian Ebony Measurements Nut Width 52mm String Spacing 45mm – 52mm – 60mm (1st fret -12th fret – Bridge) Overall length 39 1/2″ Body length 19 1/2″ Upper bout 11″ Lower bout 14 5/8″ Waist Width 9 3/8″ Body depth 3 3/4″ & 4″ upper and lower bout respectively Weight 3lbs. & 4oz. Action 3.75mm & 3.2mm at low E to high E, 12th fret, unfretted CITES Not Required – woods used are not regulated – please read provided link to the left 2015 Tom Malapanis #64 Spruce Maple Comments Tom builds a superb classical guitar with a traditional voice, power and resonance. The guitar is quite active, bold, forceful and clear in all registers. I sat with her for a touch today, taken aback by the power and clarity of the Spruce/Maple combo in this guitar that Tom built. Super clean voices, powerful in the mids and lows, easily accessible due to a near perfect setup. The Birds Eye Maple is simply gorgeous, btw. Usually a bit of lighter, thinner sound from Maple, no ma’am, this is a full-bodied clear, warm sound with a lovely tone and touch. Condition is Excellent with low and honest play wear. Nothing of true note, where photos are enhanced so you can see anything visible. There is a small string ding behind the bridge, G string, where this is always avoidable. Tie a darn knot in your trebles and tuck them under the string tie (12 hole tie block or heck, even a 6 hole tie block). The string can only snap at the saddle, straight up to the neck. No ding, nothing? Why, why why? LOL Other than that, she is near perfect. Great guitar. ____________ 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 – 250413-2015 Tom Malapanis 64 Spruce Maple – this is an incredible guitar, one of the best Maples I have ever played. More powerful than you (or I) might have guessed. Not surprised, really, but then again, a bit surprised. Tom was a superb builder, rather underrated, in my not so humble opinion. LOL https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/250413-2015-Tom-Malapanis-64-Spruce-Maple.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 Angel Romero plays and endorses Tom Malapanis guitars. This is back a few years ago. I have one of Angel’s guitars here from Tom as well. Angel is such a sweet man, laid back and so very good at what he does. ___________ Shipping: Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch HSC is 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 – 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! 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 No Warranty from the Luthier or SCG as it is a pre-owned instrument 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
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