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Lessons

LESSONS. Suzuki Guitar and Suzuki Early Childhood Education Music classes for kids! Call Chris at (651) 283-0396.

CLASSICAL GUITAR INSTRUCTION. Beginning to Advanced. Prof. Maja Radovanlija, University of Minnesota faculty member. Call (763) 300-9795 or email.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE LESSONS. Learn unique ways to improve technical ease and sound production, reduce tension, and resolve discomforts. Certified teacher and University of Minnesota faculty member. More info at www.MinnCAT.org or call Brian at (612) 267-5154. Half off your first lesson.

For Sale

GUITAR FOR SALE: Lowden S-23 in mint condition. Includes original Ameritage hardshell case and Provenance warranty booklets. 1-3/4″ nut width, 24-51/64″, scale length, and 2-1/4″ saddle spacing. Red cedar top, figured walnut back and sides, ebony fretboard, mahogany and rosewood neck. Asking $3,500. Contact Ben via email.

GUITARS FOR SALE: Handmade classical guitars imported directly from Spain. Solid spruce and cedar tops in various scale lengths and all solid spruce/rosewood models. Call Chris Moody for pricing and availability at (651) 468-1942.

GUITARS FOR SALE: 1981 Sergei de Jonge 7 string classical, with a low B string.  Indian rosewood back and sides, bear claw sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, African ebony fingerboard.  Recently set up by a student of de Jonge.  Excellent shape for its age, terrific resonance and sustain.  Original owner was an old German immigrant who only drove it to church.  Hardshell case, but it could stand a better one.  $9750.  2014 Martin 00-DB Jeff Tweedy Custom #933 Deep Body gives it a fuller sound.  Mahogany Burst.  Excellent condition. Hardshell Martin case included. $2750  Text Peter 204-229-2278 or email peterlurvey@gmail.com for pictures.  I am in northern MN, but the guitars can be seen at my brother's in the cities.

GUITAR FOR SALE: 1979 Jose Ramirez Model 1a.  Signed by Jose Ramirez III.  Made in the famous Ramirez Guitar Shop in Madrid. Solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Solid Spanish cedar top. Ebony fingerboard. Scale is 665 mm; nut 53mm. Original Ramirez tuners; original case. Guitar is in nearly new condition. $6,000.00. If interested, text (651) 485-8699 or email.

GUITARS FOR SALE: 2023 Cordoba Hauser, spruce, Indian Rosewood, 650 mm, mint condition, $3,499 ($1,000 off new retail). If interested, email Paul at BachBeethoven@Mail2World.com.

GUITAR FOR SALE: 2008 Litchfield C600 concert classical guitar. Cedar top, Indian rosewood back and sides. Asking $4500. Email for specs/interest.

GUITAR FOR SALE: 2015 Benjamin Garcia Lopez Grand Studio Model classical guitar, 650 scale. Cedar top, Mexican Rosewood back and sides.  Made in Paracho, Mexico.  Purchased from Gringo Star Guitar.  Asking $1200, includes case. Email for specs/interest.

GUITAR FOR SALE: Paul Beard Signature Series Gold Tone PBS Mahogany Square Neck Resonator Guitar. Purchased new in 2016. Lightly used. Sunburst finish. Guardian deluxe hardshell case. Scheerhorn stainless steel slide. Thumb and finger picks. Music book and TABs. Asking $700. Call Steve at 651-442-2351 or email.

GUITARS FOR SALE: 2012 Taylor GS Mini. All mahogany, solid top. Asking $450. 2011 Martin DCPA3. Dreadnaught (D-14 Fret Cutaway). Solid Indian Rosewood back & sides, solid spruce top. Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura w/Tuner. Asking $1200. Call/text Jeff (651) 276-0030 or Email.

BANJOS FOR SALE: Deering Boston 5 string banjo. Excellent condition. $1,500 or best offer. Bacon and Day tenor banjo. Circa 1930. Price TBD. Email Don Martin.

Miscellaneous

ALL THINGS FLAMENCO. ScottMateoDavies@YouTube.com. Scottmateo.com. Performance, classes, guitars. Call (612) 749-2662.

DUO INTEREST? Looking for a duo partner to practice, get better. I have 3 years experience; self-taught and not good but I don’t quit. Woodbury-St Paul area. Email Brian.

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