Classical & Flamenco Guitars

Michael Batell, Instrument Maker

Introduction

Michael Batell classical guitars are concert instruments designed for the demands of professional performing and recording guitarists, students at conservatory level, and serious amateurs and collectors. They are constructed according to a considered integration of traditional aesthetics and design with modern and often innovative methods and techniques. My guitars have always been constructed in the traditional Spanish method, with tonality and aesthetics influenced by the greatest guitar makers of Spain - Manuel Ramirez, Santos Hernandez, Antonio de Torres, and many more.

Gallery/workshop visits are welcome, please call or email for appointment.


Selected Offer

Available:

2022 Batell Spruce, Santos Hernandez model

(Hernandez and Granada models like this may be ordered.)
  • Soundboard: Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
  • Neck: Spanish Cedar
  • Fingerboard: Gabon Ebony
  • Tuners: Barnett brass w/ Ebony
  • Weight: 1450 grams
  • Neck width at nut, at 12th fret: 52.5, 62
  • String lenght, spacing at nut-bridge: 650, 42.5-59
Inquire for price

This instrument, constructed in the Spanish tradition, after a Santos Hernandez of 1931. The rosette is also after a typical Santos Hernandez style. Its response is explosive, with exceptional power, clarity, and ease of playing.

This guitar will be exhibited at 26. Aalborg Guitar Festival & Competitions, 11-19 November, 2023 - see exhibition page for details.

The guitar may also be heard on the following video:

Video: Julia Villarroel performs "Saudade No. 3" by Roland Dyens





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Next Exhibition

Fri, May 24, 2024 - Mon, May 27, 2024
Paganini International Guitar Festival and Exhibition - Italy
Located in the historic city of Parma, concerts, masterclasses and guitar expo. I will have several of my instruments there and you are welcome to try them. Please join me.

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