Classical & Flamenco Guitars

Michael Batell, Instrument Maker

Introduction

Michael Batell classical guitars are concert instruments designed for the demands of professional performing and recording guitarists, students at conservatory level, and serious amateurs and collectors. They are constructed according to a considered integration of traditional aesthetics and design with modern and often innovative methods and techniques. My guitars have always been constructed in the traditional Spanish method, with tonality and aesthetics influenced by the greatest guitar makers of Spain - Manuel Ramirez, Santos Hernandez, Antonio de Torres, and many more.

Gallery/workshop visits are welcome, please call or email for appointment.


Selected Offer

Available

2024 Batell Cedar double-top, Granada model #127

  • Soundboard: Cedar/Nomex
  • Back & Sides: Makassar Ebony
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Gabon Ebony
  • Tuners: Barnett Brass plates, Snakewood buttons
  • Weight: 1615 grams
  • Neck width at nut, at 12th fret: 52.5, 62
  • String lenght, spacing at nut-bridge: 650, 42.5-59

This instrument is constructed in the Spanish tradition and possesses every aspect of color palette, sustain, balance and harmonic response one expects from the best traditional guitars, but it is augmented by the additional power, projection and speed one expects from double-top construction. Its response is effortless and immediate throughout its wide dynamic range.

This guitar may be heard in the following video:

Video: Samuel Beluzán Rodríguez performing "Lamentos do Morro" by Garoto*




Next Exhibition

Mon, May 26, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Paganini International Guitar Festival and Exhibition - Italy
Located in the historic city of Parma, concerts, masterclasses and guitar expo. I will exhibit for the 3 expo days of the festival, Friday through Sunday, but I will arrive in Parma on Wednesday to enjoy some extra days at this fantastic festival. I look forward to seeing many old friends there and making new ones. I will have 2 of my newest double-top guitars there as well as a couple of traditional guitars from my previous 3 years work. You are welcome to try them. Please join me.