08 Aug Ryan Gibson Guitars
Ryan Gibson, based in Falkirk, Scotland makes classical guitars using traditional Spanish construction techniques. All his guitars are made to the individual requirements of the customer including nut sizes, string spacing at the bridge, scale length and neck shape.
Guitar Construction
Traditional Spanish design is at the heart of his classical guitars, with the work of Torres and his contemporaries having a great influence on his builds, where he uses the same methods and materials that have been passed down for generations. His classical guitars are built for the most part using hot hide glue.
Tonewoods
Ryan uses the finest well-seasoned quarter sawn timber, fundamental to building a stable instrument. Woods are carefully selected for the type of guitar to be made, the players playing style and tastes as well as the aesthetic qualities.
Guitars and Prices
Below are the current base prices for standard models.
Concert Classical or Jazz Nylon Model £2900
The price includes:
Top – Cedar or Spruce (choice of European and Sitka)
Back and sides – Indian Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut, Maple
Neck – Spanish cedar
Fretboard and Bridge – Rosewood or Ebony
Solid wood bindings
French Polish or Oil finish (lacquer back, sides and neck option for Jazz Nylon)
Ruben tuners or equivalent (certain colour options cost more)
Hiscox case
Steel String Models £2750
This starting price is for all sizes of steel string acoustics excluding the baritone guitar.
The price includes:
Top – Cedar or Spruce (choice of European and Sitka)
Back and sides – Indian Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut, Maple
Neck – Mahogany, Maple
Fretboard and Bridge – Rosewood or Ebony
Solid wood bindings
French Polish, oil or lacquer finish
Gotoh tuners or equivalent (certain colour options cost more)
Hiscox case
Baritone Acoustic Model £3100
The price includes:
Top – Cedar or Spruce (choice of European and Sitka)
Back and sides – Indian Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut, Maple
Laminated Neck – Mahogany, Maple
Fretboard and Bridge – Rosewood or Ebony
Solid wood bindings
French Polish, oil or lacquer finish
Gotoh tuners or equivalent (certain colour options cost more)
Hiscox case
Contact: mail@ryangibsonguitars.com
Telephone +44 7939 434882
Website:www.ryangibsonguitars.com
Links to other pages
Best Acoustic Guitars under £1000
Choosing an acoustic pickup
Tone woods explained
