Arriving Spring 2025

A concert grade guitar aimed specifically at students and those with smaller budgets.

Steve has taken his immensely popular concert model and stripped back the decoration and more time consuming construction tasks, whilst maintaining all of the most important features such as the highest quality tonewoods and of course, his masterful craftsmanship.

Inizio (translating as ‘Start’ or ‘Beginner’ in Italian) is very much an introduction into the world of concert guitars. Steve uses the same top quality woods as those found on his concert and doubletop models. The construction is based on his concert model and therefore the tone, projection and overall character bear striking similarities with those found on his more expensive model (RRP approximately £4,000).

Steve has opted for a pre-built rosette, which cuts down on his own labour time/costs dramatically. He has also chosen simple bindings rather than the more decorative binding and purfling found on his concert model. These have no bearing on the tonal quality of the instrument and have minimal impact on the aesthetic too, making it a wise choice to help reduce the cost.

This is a remarkable guitar, especially considering the price. It offers customers the opportunity to acquire a genuine, high quality concert guitar for around half the price of a typical concert model.

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£2,083.33

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More Information

Brand

Model

Serial Number

109-2023

Year of Construction

Condition

New

Top

Back and Sides

Scale Length

650mm

Nut Width

52.4mm

String Space at Nut

42mm

String Space at Saddle

57.2mm

Air/Body Resonance

F#/G

Weight

1452 grams

Our Customers

“I just wanted to thank you again for you time, knowledge and advice last Saturday.  It really is much appreciated and helped make a big purchase for me a lot easier (or at least less stressful!)”

Mat Woolrich, CGA Customer

“Classical Guitar Academy is pure class! I received this superb guitar, hard case & accessories very quickly and in really secure packaging. If you’re looking for excellent quality products and customer service, then look no further than CGA.”

David Lees, CGA Customer

“Excellent customer service. Appointment service giving you the opportunity to try out range of quality classical guitars with no pressure. Highly recommended!”

Catherine Evans, CGA Customer

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Endorsements and Happy Customers

“I taught Ed Peczek (Director of Classical Guitar Academy) whilst he was a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He is a fine musician and guitarist with a keen musical insight. Ed is a young man of real integrity who will offer unbiased advice on purchasing a quality instrument. I can think of no one better equipped to direct a centre such as Classical Guitar Academy.”

Phillip Thorne, MBE

Senior Lecturer, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (1978-2016)

“Excellent guitar and very good service. Highly recommended!”

Joe Scarffe

Classical Guitar Academy Customer

“We were looking for a guitar for our son but had no idea where to start based on the level he’s working at/age etc. I contacted Classical Guitar Academy for some initial advice and received a detailed email response. More questions followed from our side and Ed took the time to give his thoughts and opinions. Once the order was placed we were kept very much in the loop about expected delivery times. On collection of the guitar, Ed spent time with us and our son had the chance to play a couple of guitars and make an informed final choice! Can highly recommend Classical Guitar Academy for non-pushy, knowledgeable advice with regards to the purchase of a high quality guitar. Local independent seller providing an excellent service – can highly recommend!”

Jo Lloyd

Classical Guitar Academy Customer

“Classical Guitar Academy is pure class! I received this superb guitar, hard case & accessories very quickly and in really secure packaging. If you’re looking for excellent quality products and customer service, then look no further than CGA.”

David Lees

Classical Guitar Academy Customer

“Just received an Amalio Burguet 2M by mail. Arrived, beautifully packed, in superb condition. After tuning had my first acquaintance with it. Lovely tone which I am sure will improve with playing time. Turned the instrument over in my hands for close inspection. First-rate construction under superb high-gloss finish. Thanks for swift supply & responses via email.”

Roger Watts

Classical Guitar Academy Customer

“Been playing guitar since I was 15 (am now 59), bought my first classical guitar in 1985 and recently decided I needed a better one. After some discussion with Ed at the Classical Guitar Academy about all things guitaristic (Ed is very knowledgeable and always enthusiastic) I tried a few of the guitars Ed had in stock. I knew what I was looking for and Ed understood what I was looking for and I have ended up with a superb Antonio Sanchez guitar. I had also tried a few guitars in a few of the mainstream shops but did not get anything like the help and advice I got from Ed – he understands what it’s all about!”

Duncan Adamson

Classical Guitar Academy Customer

“Excellent customer service. Appointment service giving you the opportunity to try out range of quality classical guitars with no pressure. Highly recommended!”

Catherine Evans

Classical Guitar Academy Customer