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August 2011
Classical
superstar Raymond Burley gets the first ever
Santos Martinez signature model
Santos Martinez, the highly respected maker of classical and electro-classic
guitars, has produced its first ever signature model, for the world-renowned
virtuoso Raymond Burley.
One of the world's most celebrated and experienced classical talents,
Raymond has performed solo concerts, concertos, on film scores, radio,
and television and in virtually every possible guitar ensemble combination.
He has performed at venues worldwide, with artists as diverse as the
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Rick Wakeman, and Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
Raymond is also one quarter of the talented 4 Parts Guitar group alongside
long-time friend and collaborator Gordon Giltrap, John Etheridge, and
Clive Carroll.
The new SM2000RB signature guitar is modelled after a Martin Fleeson
model that was Raymond's main guitar for more than 20 years. Made it
1985, the guitar was recently retired by Raymond, and Santos Martinez
seemed the obvious next step.
After first endorsing the Santos Martinez SM650CEA electro-classic model,
the signature model has been built to Raymond's exacting specifications.
The guitar, which costs £649 (UK RRP), features a solid spruce
top, and solid Indonesian rosewood back and sides. The 648mm scale neck
is mahogany, with an ebony fingerboard and a Spanish heel. The bridge
is rosewood; the nut and saddle bone. The guitar also comes with a luxury
fitted case, complete with a Raymond Burley signature plate.
Raymond said: “The guitar is beautifully constructed; the quality
of the woods used is superb throughout, so too is the finish. The playability,
owing to the beautifully crafted neck shape and action, is excellent,
as is the balance between the treble and bass.
From new, the guitar had a surprising amount of volume and this will
no doubt improve further the more the instrument is played. The SM2000RB
represents amazing quality for a very modest price tag, which is even
more astonishing when one considers the instrument comes with a plush
shaped hard case.”
> Click here to visit Santos Martinez
Raymond Burley:
www.raymondburley.com
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