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Santos Martinez Classic Guitars

Santos Martinez Guitars

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The established range of Santos Martinez classical and electro classical guitars offers a wide choice of instruments to suit players of all ages and abilities.


Anyone interested in the sweet sound of a nylon string classical guitar, and indeed acquiring one of same, should most definitely have the Santos Martinez name on their shopping list. This popular entry level guitar marque has recently undergone something of a metamorphosis and expansion. Alongside their attractively-priced entry level classical guitars – Santos Martinez offers easily-manageable half and three-quarter size entry level guitars designed for the smaller hand spans of younger, novice or entry level students – the range also now features the stylish detail and high quality construction and craftsmanship of the more senior electro-acoustic cutaway body guitars.

With a richly toned range of nylon string classical and electro classical guitars (these fitted with specially developed Shadow pickup and preamp systems), Santos Martinez’ finely crafted instruments will be appreciated by guitarists of all ages and abilities.

Additionally, all Santos Martinez guitars are fitted with premier quality, USA-manufactured D’Aquisto strings.


Raymond Burley - Santos Martinez Guitars

SM2000RB
Raymond Burley Signature Model


The first ever Santos Martinez signature model has been afforded to Raymond Burley, one of the world's most talented and experienced classical guitarists. The SM2000RB is based on a custom-built Martin Fleeson model that for years had been Raymond's main performance guitar.

Fleeson made the original in 1985, and died the following year. When Ray recently decided to retire the Fleeson model after years of service, Santos Martinez was the obvious next step.

The SM2000RB sticks closely to the Fleeson guitar's blueprint, with top quality woods and hardware used throughout, producing a beautiful classical tone that is equal to any stage or performance.

Specifications:
Solid spruce top
Solid Indonesian rosewood back & sides
UV varnish finish
Red Cedar Neck with Spanish Heel
Ebony fingerboard
Scale : 648mm
Rosewood bridge
Bone nut & saddle
Case included - with Ray Burley Signature Plate

£649.00

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Santos Martinez Classic Guitar Santos Martinez Classic Guitar Santos Martinez Classic Guitar
SM12
SM34
SM44

SM12 £89.99 Gloss
This inexpensive, spruce-topped half size classical guitar features an easy-to-play neck and soft string action, and is the ideal guitar on which the younger beginner can develop a true feel for playing guitar.

SM34 £94.99 Gloss
Lively-toned yet easily manageable thanks to its 3/4 size dimensions, the SM34 will help encourage beginner guitarists to develop proper guitar skills and abilities.

SM44 £99.99 Gloss
With a full size body and an equally fully rounded nylon string tone, the SM44 allows guitar students of any age to quickly and confidently progress with their playing.


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SM12
Spruce
Sapele
Black
Nato
Black Rosewood
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Natural Gloss
SM34
Spruce
Sapele
Black
Nato
Black Rosewood
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Natural Gloss
SM44
Spruce
Sapele
Black
Nato
Black Rosewood
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Natural Gloss


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Santos Martinez Classic Guitar Santos Martinez Classic Guitar Santos Martinez Classic Guitar
SM50
SM80/LHSM80
SM100

SM50 £149.00 Natural Satin
The full size SM50 features a solid spruce top, rewarding fledgling guitarists with a vibrant and resonant tone, good note detail and an impressive playing response.


SM80 £189.00 Natural Hi-Gloss
Light and responsive, the SM80 represents excellent value for the aspiring guitarist, its solid spruce top matched to mahogany laminate back and sides for a brightly toned performance.

LHSM80 £199.00 Natural Hi-Gloss – Left Hand
Light and responsive, the LHSM80 represents excellent value for the aspiring guitarist, its solid spruce top matched to mahogany laminate back and sides for a brightly toned performance.

SM100 £229.00 Natural Hi-Gloss
With a smooth and evenly toned performance, the SM100’s nylon string tone offers authentic classical guitar sounds for the developing player.


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BINDING
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F/BOARD
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SM50
Solid Spruce
Nato Laminate
Multi-Ply
Nato
Black Rosewood
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Natural
Satin
SM80
Solid Spruce
Mahogany Laminate
Multi-Ply
Nato
Black Rosewood
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Chrome Plated
Pearlised Butterfly Button
Natural Gloss
LHSM80
Solid Spruce
Mahogany Laminate
Multi-Ply
Nato
Black Rosewood
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Chrome Plated
Pearlised Butterfly Button
Natural Gloss
SM100
Solid Spruce
Rosewood Laminate
Multi-Ply
Nato
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Classical Type
Gold
Pearlised Butterfly Button
Natural Gloss


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Santos Martinez Classic Guitar Santos Martinez Classic Guitar
SM200
SM300
SM600/LHSM600

SM200 £299.00
Featuring a solid cedar top with solid mahogany sides, ebony bridge and ebony fingerboard, the SM200’s impressive specification offers top performance and value for the guitarist.

SM300 £299.00
The heart of the SM300’s authoritative tone lies with its bright, resonant solid spruce top combined with the darker overall tone of the guitar’s solid mahogany back and sides.An ebony fingerboard offers responsive, highly detailed note performance in chordal, arpeggiatted or melody lead playing.

SM600 £399.00
LHSM600 Left Hand £409.00
The use of a solid cedar top matched to solid rosewood back and sides allows the SM600 a library of rich harmonics, crisp note definition and an impressively defined, mature and authoritative tone for the discerning player.


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SM200
Solid Cedar

Solid Mahogany – Back

Mahogany Laminate – Sides

Inlaid Rosette Soundhole
Nato
Ebony
Ebony
Classical Type
Gold Plated
Cedar Gloss
SM300
Solid Spruce

Solid Mahogany

Inlaid Rosette Soundhole
Nato
Ebony
Rosewood
Classical Type
Gold Plated
Gloss
SM600
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood

White/ Black/ White/ Black

Mahogany (1.5mm)

Mahogany, 6mm Rosewood Centre
Ebony
Ebony
Classical Type
Gold Plated
Natural Gloss


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  Santos Martinez 4/4 size Classic Guitar SM600

SM150CEA £329.00
With its onboard Shadow pickup and preamp system and stylish body cutaway for ease of upper fret access, the electro classical SM150CEA offers true classic-toned versatility.
Shadow Classic Natural LC3
As featured on the SM150CEA. Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Phase Switch.


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SM150CEA
Solid Spruce

Rosewood Laminate

Multi-Ply

Nato
Black Rosewood
Black Rosewood
Classical Type
Gold
Pearlised Butterfly Button
Shadow LC3
Gloss


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Santos Martinez Classic Guitar SM450CEA
 

 

 

 

Fishman EQ

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Presys + Features:

• Brilliance control for additional tone shaping
• Notch, onboard anti-feedback control
• Smaller footprint than standard size preamps
• Volume control
• Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs
• Phase control button
• Low battery indicator (9V battery)
• Flip-top housing to access integrated battery compartment
• Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup
• Low profile control knobs

SM450CEA Features:
• Fishman® Sonicore Pickup

SM450CEA £349.00


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SM450CEA
Solid Spruce

Rosewood Laminate

Multi-Ply/ Maple

Mahogany/
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Classical Type
Gold Plated
Fishman Presys +
Satin


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Santos Martinez Classic Guitar SM475CEA
 

 

 

 

Fishman EQ

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Presys + Features:

• Brilliance control for additional tone shaping
• Notch, onboard anti-feedback control
• Smaller footprint than standard size preamps
• Volume control
• Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs
• Phase control button
• Low battery indicator (9V battery)
• Flip-top housing to access integrated battery compartment
• Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup
• Low profile control knobs

SM475CEA Features:
• Fishman® Sonicore Pickup

SM475CEA £349.00


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SM475CEA
Solid Cedar

Rosewood

Multi-Ply/ Padauk

Mahogany/
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Classical Type
Gold Plated
Fishman Presys +
Satin


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Santos Martinez 4/4 size Classic Guitar SM600

SM650CEA

Specifications:

• Solid Spruce Top
• Solid Sonokeling Back & Sides
• 648mm Scale Length
• Mahogany Neck
• Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
• Nu-bone Nut
• Indian Rosewood Bridge
• Nu-bone Saddle
• White/Black/White/Black/Sonokeling (1.5mm) – Top Binding
• Black/White/Black/Sonokeling (6mm) – Side Binding
• Black/White/Black/Sonokeling (1.5mm) – Back Binding
• Fisherman Aero-301 EQ
• High gloss finish


£529.00

     
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SM650CEA
£529.00
The senior model in the Santos Martinez range presents a structured air of purpose for the guitarist thanks to an impressive level of specification. The quality of tonewoods used for this versatile electro acoustic guitar, combined with the expressive, contemporary cutaway body style makes this instrument very much a guitar to be played.
Fishman Presys
Onboard easy to read 7-segment LED tuner, Smaller footprint than standard size preamps, Volume control, Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs, Phase control button, Low battery indicator (9V battery), Flip-top housing to access integrated battery compartment, Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup and Low profile control knobs.



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Santos Martinez Classic Guitar
Fishman EQ

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Onboard easy to read 7-segment LED tuner
• Built-in microphone with mic blend control
• Brilliance control for additional tone shaping
• Notch, onboard anti-feedback control
• Smaller footprint than standard size preamps
• Volume control
• Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs
• Phase control button
• Low battery indicator (9V battery)
• Flip-top housing to access integrated battery compartment
• Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup
• Low profile control knobs
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Santos Martinez Classic Guitar

SM675CEA £529.00
The high spec Bossa Nova’s lively, full toned response and fluid performance come from its solid cedar top and elegant solid rosewood body. The Bossa’s neck is luxurious mahogany with rosewood centre section, while bridge and fretboard are ebony.
Plugged in, Shadow’s acclaimed, comprehensively-equipped onboard Dual Natural Pro Preamp expertly reproduces
the Bossa’s smoothly toned and beautifully rounded delivery.

Fishman Presys Blend
Onboard easy to read 7-segment LED tuner, Built-in microphone with mic blend control, Brilliance control for additional tone shaping, Notch, onboard anti-feedback control, Smaller footprint than standard size preamps, Volume control, Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs, Phase control button, Low battery indicator (9V battery), Flip-top housing to access integrated battery compartment, Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup and Low profile control knobs.


MODEL
TOP
BACK & SIDES
BINDING
NECK
F/BOARD
BRIDGE
MACHINEHEADS
EQ
FINISH
SM675CEA
Solid Cedar

Solid
Rosewood

Multi-Ply/
Flame Maple

Mahogany/Rosewood
Ebony
Ebony
Gold
Plated
Fishman Presys Blend
Satin


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