Description 1987 Thomas Humphrey Millenium Spruce CSA Features Model 1987 Thomas Humphrey Millenium Spruce CSA Condition Pre-Owned – in good condition Scale 660 mm Finish French Polish Tuners Premium Sloane Machines (new) originally had the same machines Case Reuer Flight Case HSC Tone Woods Top Select European Spruce Sides/Back CSA RW Neck Spanish Cedar – with his famed “elevated” fingerboard Bridge CSA RW Head Plate CSA RW Fingerboard African Ebony – elevated Binding Rosewoods – various and dyed Measurements Nut Width 53mm String Spacings 45mm – 51mm – 58mm (1st – 12th- Bridge) Overall length 39 1/2″ Body length 19 3/8″ Upper bout width 11 1/4″ Lower bout width 14 5/8″ Waist width 10″ Body depths 3 1/8″ Upper Bout & 4 1/2″ Lower Bout Guitar Weight 3lb. & 8 oz. Action 4.1mm to 3.3mm – Low E to High E CITES Not Eligible – Please read the link to the left 1987 Thomas Humphrey Millenium Spruce CSA Comments: This classical guitar, built by the innovative Thomas Humphrey, is a truly exceptional example of his work. Sad to say, not all of his guitars were great. If you actually know what you’re talking about, this is simply a fact, where I am not trying to be mean or dismissive. He would build four, and one would be extraordinary. This is one of those that are extraordinary. Certainly among the best I’ve ever played or seen by him. As everyone knows, I’m extremely particular about what comes into my studio. The owner came over and was pleased that I was pleased �� The woods used are beautiful, straight grained, tapping very well. The CSA is superb, straight-grained for optimal tone production. Beautiful tone, set up for just about anyone, able to be driven, fat and round, with clear singing highs and basses that do not overwhelm, but complement the overall concert guitar experience. I love the growl of the mid-voices, while the highs are a beautiful compliment, along with bold and forceful basses. She is brighter than his typical cedar builds, but it totally works on this guitar. She has an unusual bridge that completely works as far as tone, transmission of energy and uniqueness, adding to the allure of the guitar. The guitar also comes with a late 1980’s flight case called a Reuer, a precursor to the Calton and Hoffee cases of today. Very nice in good shape. Condition is good, with expected honest playing wear from a traveling professional, more so than I would like, but it doesn’t detract from her overall stability of construction. She is priced appropriately. My photos will show all of this as clearly as I can manage. ___________ 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 MP3 Audio – 181121-1987 Thomas Humphrey Millenium Spruce CSA – guitar has quite a bit of horsepower, while being a breeze to play. Voices are superb, from the lilting highs to the deep bellowing basses. I could have played her all night. https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/181121-1987-Thomas-Humphrey-Millenium-Spruce-CSA.mp3 My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested. https://www.savageclassical.com/product/richard-f-sayage-solo-guitar-works-volume-1/ ___________ 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. 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! 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. Rich ___________ 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! 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 Please read my Return Policy Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me) Email me directly if you need more info: email me at rsayage1 at savageclassical dot com
