The Guitars of German Vazquez Rubio
Contact: Armand Arnazzi, Sales Manager
Phone number: (310) 347-6207
Email: arnazzi@guitarsbyGVR.com
WebSite: www.guitarsbyGVR.com
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Models/Prices:
Prices range from $2,000 - $7,500
Projected waiting period for delivery:
Approximately 1 year
Sound the luthier is seeking:
German's guitars are very reasonant, with plenty of volume and projection. Tone varies from model to model and with materials but German tries to appease the customer and match the sound they are looking for.
Preferred sound wood:
Various spruce, cedar
Preferred back/side wood:
Brazilian and Indian rosewood
Optional available back/side woods:
Cocobolo, cypress, maple, palo escrito.
Preferred scale length:
650 mm
Optional available lengths:
Any length
Neck width (at nut):
53 mm
Optional available neck widths (at nut):
Any width requested
Other available options:
German's top models come with snakewood bindings and Rodgers tuning machines unless other arrangements are made with the customer. Flamenco models come with Schaller ebony button tuning machines or traditional friction pegs.
Other comments:
German requires a $1,000 dollar deposit to begin construction. Once he has begun, the instrument should be ready in two and a half to three months. If possible customers are more than welcome to stop by the shop and take pictures of their guitar throughout the building process.