The Guitars of Michael Menkevich

Michael Menkevich
624 Stetson Road
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027

Phone and fax number: (215) 635-0694

Email: menkguitar@yahoo.com

Models:

Flamenco - $2,800.00
Standard - $3,500.00
La Donna - $4,500.00
Moderne - $8,000.00
Custom - By agreement

Legendary Reproductions:

Projected waiting period for delivery:

3 to 6 months

Sound the luthier is seeking:

I put a personality into my guitars; they become the voice of the player, and I want the guitar to be with you in your efforts.

Preferred sound wood:

Spruce or cedar

Optional available sound woods:

Adirondack spruce, Alaskan spruce, European spruce, Englemann spruce, various cedars.

Preferred back/side wood:

Indian rosewood

Optional available back/side woods:

Brazilian rosewood, morado, Honduras rosewood, koa, curly maple, many more fine exotics.

Preferred scale length:

648mm

Optional available lengths:

640mm to 660mm

Neck width (at nut):

51mm

Optional available neck widths (at nut):

Your choice.

Thickness of neck (at first fret):

20mm

Optional available neck thickness (at first fret):

Your choice.

Other available options:

I can help you design the guitar of your dreams; all options are available.

Other comments:

My approach to building guitars is to actively participate in the creative process of music involving the composer, the player and the means of performance. Together we transmit the intellectual and emotional content of music.

I have the opportunity to create something approaching perfection by ordering form out of chaos: through the creation of that object which has a life beyond itself, my guitar becomes a new and unique voice in this universe.

I enjoy the experience of total immersion in the work, as well as the creative challenge of evolving and keeping pace with the changing technology and musical tastes. I dedicate my work to you, the lover of the classical guitar.

This page was created on 10/5/96 and last updated on 7/20/04.

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