A graduate of the highly rated Totnes School of Guitar Making, Sam McClaren has worked alongside inspiring master luthiers Peter Barton and Christopher Dean. They were able to share their vast knowledge and experience with Sam, which proved invaluable in his development into a highly skilled luthier.

Not content with learning from just two masters in Barton and Dean, Sam also completed the Guitar Making course at Newark College in 2012. He was immediately accepted and went on to win the top prize at the end of year show.

In 2015, Sam was the only English maker to be invited to showcase at ‘le Mani Sapienti’ at Castello Sforzesco, Milan.

This Concert Classical Guitar has been developed and designed over 10 years. It is lightly built, responsive and can be played with ease. Making this guitar very versatile and a joy to play.

With the shape of the guitar and the design of the bracing, the guitar creates a sweet tone, with a strong, clear and balanced sound. Using only the finest materials, each guitar is handmade by Sam, from picking the wood to the finish and polish.

Traditional Spanish design is at the heart of Ryan’s classical guitars which are based on Torres’ fan strut design. This Spruce/Indian Rosewood model features a 7 strut design with open harmonic bars inspired by Jeffrey R Elliott.

This particular model features a German spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood. The rosette and detailing are made from Scottish cherry, taken from a friend’s garden in Edinburgh and cut/processed by Ryan himself.

Another exquisitely designed and visually striking guitar by Ryan Gibson.

A guitar that needs no introduction. The José Ramirez 1A is a world famous instrument with an impeccable reputation for excellence.

Ramirez guitars have been the choice of many of the world’s greatest classical guitarists at various points in their careers, including Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, Narciso Yepes, Xuefei Yang, Christopher Parkening, Alirio Diaz and Antonio Lauro to name just a few.

Cedar top coupled with Indian Rosewood back/sides. The special interior design by José Ramirez III is tuned for both projection and warmth in equal measure. The standard 650mm scalelength will appeal to all players who demand superior playability. Gloss finished in the traditional Ramirez way, this is a fine instrument and one which will continue to deliver for many years to come.