Kenny Hill Signature Classical Spruce/Rosewood-640-Standup Model

The Kenny Hill Signature Classical 640-Spruc Standup Model guitar has become the instrument of choice for scores of concert artists, recording artists, competitors, professors, fine players and collectors around the world. This is not a surprise as the dynamic range and rich tonal color palette of this guitar are superb, not to mention its playability which is second to none. What makes this guitar even more appealing are the added features Kenny incorporated into this model: a taper body from front to back which tilts the guitar back and enables the player a more comfortable position when playing whether standing or sitting. Along with the contoured bass-side armrest and the waist contour and you have an ergonomically perfect design.

Kenny Hill Signature Classical 640-Spruce Standup Features

This Signature Classical guitar is constructed using the most up-to-date designs, methods, and materials. It features a double top consisting of an ultra-light Nomex core sandwiched between two very thin layers of red cedar and Alpine spruce. The top incorporates both woods. Whichever wood shows on the outside gives the guitar its dominant character in terms of sound, while the inner wood flavors that character. This guitar has the spruce facing out. The top is lattice braced to promote quick, powerful response.

Sides are constructed of Indian rosewood laminated with a cypress lining and includes sound ports. The back is Indian rosewood.

The Spanish cedar neck and headstock are joined with a wonderfully executed V joint. The thickness and shape of the neck, the relief of the elevated ebony fingerboard, as well as the string setup have been optimized to make this guitar a dream to play. The neck is installed with a two-way adjustable truss rod to allow a quick relief adjustment to suit the player’s requirements. The elevated fingerboard configuration of this Hill Signature guitar serves two purposes: (1) it changes the way the strings pull on the top, promoting efficient vibrational transfer; and (2) it gives the player easier access to the upper register above the 12th fret.

This instrument is French polished to perfection. Comes with Sloane tuning machines installed. The design, materials, and construction culminate into a solid, very balanced and powerful, extremely easy-playing guitar. As Kenny says, “ These are the best guitars I know how to make.”