MGS Members’ Marketplace
Marketplace ads are free to MGS members, run for one year. The ads also appear in our quarterly print newsletter, Guitarist, which is mailed to members and distributed at our concerts and events. Click on the JOIN/RENEW button (above) to join the MGS. Email editor@mnguitar.org for information about classified ads and/or running display ads in Guitarist. Any MGS member can self-identify as a “guitar professional” and be listed here. The MGS does not endorse any of the advertisers listed.
To contact a seller, call the number listed in the ad or click on “email” to open a form.
MGS Guitar Professionals: Teachers
LESSONS. Suzuki Guitar and Suzuki Early Childhood Education Music classes for kids! Call Chris at (651) 283-0396.
Study with MATEO: Flamenco, Tango, Latin, Improv. It's the real deal. Scott Mateo Davies (612) 749-2662 or scottmateodavies@YouTube.com
MGS Guitar Professionals: Luthiers & Repairs
TIM REEDE GUITARS. Makers of fine, custom string instruments. Visit reedeguitars.com for details and contact information.
MGS Guitar Professionals: Guitarists for Hire
If it's flamenco, Argentine tango, or Latin Jazz you're seeking, call MATEO (Scott Mateo Davies). It's the real deal (612) 749-2662. I have ROGUE Tango, also shows with flamenco dancer(s). Solo.
Guitars for Sale
2001 Simon Marty guitar. Reduced neck length (640 mm) and width. Solid cedar top with scratches. Previous owner Franz Halasz (many recordings available). Contact Alvaro Henrique at (763) 329 8070 or alvaroguitar@gmail.com for more details.
2015 Benjamin Garcia Lopez Grand Studio Model classical guitar, 650 scale. Cedar top, Mexican rosewood back and sides. Made in Paracho, Mexico. Purchased from Gringo Star Guitar. Asking $1200, includes case. Email for specs/interest.
Lowden S-23 in mint condition. Includes original Ameritage hardshell case and Provenance warranty booklets. 1-3/4″ nut width, 24-51/64″, scale length, and 2-1/4″ saddle spacing. Red cedar top, figured walnut back and sides, ebony fretboard, mahogany and rosewood neck. Asking $3,500. Contact Ben via email.
Handmade classical guitars imported directly from Spain. Solid spruce and cedar tops in various scale lengths and all solid spruce/rosewood models. Call Chris Moody for pricing and availability at (651) 468-1942.
2023 Cordoba Hauser, spruce, Indian Rosewood, 650 mm, mint condition, $3,499 ($1,000 off new retail). If interested, email Paul at BachBeethoven@Mail2World.com.
2015 Benjamin Garcia Lopez Grand Studio Model classical guitar, 650 scale. Cedar top, Mexican Rosewood back and sides. Made in Paracho, Mexico. Purchased from Gringo Star Guitar. Asking $1200, includes case. Email for specs/interest.
Paul Beard Signature Series Gold Tone PBS Mahogany Square Neck Resonator Guitar. Purchased new in 2016. Lightly used. Sunburst finish. Guardian deluxe hardshell case. Scheerhorn stainless steel slide. Thumb and finger picks. Music book and TABs. Asking $700. Call Steve at 651-442-2351 or email.
2011 Martin DCPA3. Dreadnaught (D-14 Fret Cutaway). Solid Indian Rosewood back & sides, solid spruce top. Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura w/Tuner. Asking $1200. Call/text Jeff (651) 276-0030 or email.
1975 Thomas Humphrey No. 27, 653 scale pre-Millennium model. Top is spruce; back and sides are Brazilian rosewood; mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, and Jorg Graf tuning machines. Single owner. Excellent condition. Soundboard has 3 well-repaired cracks. Guitar: $10,000.00 firm. A Hoffee hard-shell travel case is available separately. Guitar case: $1,300.00 firm. Call Mark @ 612-322-0023 or email.
2005 Stephen Kakos. Cedar top, Brazilian back, and sides, 650 mm scale length. Custom Jorg Graf tuners. 12-hole tie block. Sagework magnetic guitar support. Custom fitted Hoffee travel case. Excellent condition. Only cosmetic repair work has been needed, and was completed exclusively by Mr. Kakos. Price: $10,000 firm. Call Mark @ 612-322-0023 or email.
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