The Guitars of Richard Prenkert
The Guitars of Richard Prenkert
Richard Prenkert
10992 Peaks Pike
Sebastopol, California 95472
Phone/fax number: (707) 829-6719
Email: prenkertguitars@hotmail.com
Models:
Classical guitar with Indian rosewood - $4000
Classical guitar with Brazilian, Ziricote or Cocobolo - $5000
Flamenco guitar - $2500
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Projected waiting period for delivery:
Approximately 3 months
Sound the luthier is seeking:
I seek a strong, clear sound, well balanced across the registers (bass,
mid, and treble). The sound from different sound boards varies
from brilliant to darker but it is usually on the bright side,
especially when new.
Preferred sound wood:
Spruce and cedar. I use cedar, Englemann and Sitka spruce.
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Optional available sound woods:
I use tone wood from the US northwest. I live here! They all give a
wonderful sound and one must learn how to work them to "unlock" their
sound.
Preferred back/side wood:
Indian Rosewood
Optional available back/side woods:
I regularly use some beautiful Indian Rosewood. I have Brazilian but don't
talk it up. I also will build with Cocobolo, Ziricote and other hardwoods
if requested.
Preferred scale length:
64 cm and 65 cm
Optional available lengths:
My guitar is 65 cm, but I do build some 64 for small hands. Not many
longer scales but it depends on the hands that are playing.
Neck width (at nut):
2-1/8 inches
Optional available neck widths (at nut):
This can also change with the fingers that are playing--if big fingers
need more room, fine.
Thickness of neck (at first fret):
7/8 inch
Optional available neck thickness (at first fret):
Variable
Other available options:
Many options available but I can't change my bracing concepts of the
box on a client's whim. Pick-ups are slowly improving. Cut-away is
possible at extra cost.
Other comments:
A full, powerful, clear sound, with good playability and reponse are what I
strive for. The sound should be there without hammering on the strings,
but when you do there should be a "pop!" response. The sound shouldn't
splat, breakup, or distort. I understand that clients have different
needs and wants, physically and musically, and I am more than willing to
listen and work with them. I will also be quite frank and honest in my
response to them.
This page was originally created on 2/17/96 and was last updated on
9/26/97.
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