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:

2020 Batell Flamenco, Santos Hernandez model, #95

  • Soundboard: European Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Mediteranean Cypress
  • Neck: Spanish Cedar
  • Fingerboard: Gabon Ebony
  • Tuners: Wittner geared pegs
  • Weight: 1250 grams
  • Neck width at nut, at 12th fret: 52.5, 62
  • String length, spacing at nut-bridge: 650, 42.5-57
Inquire for price

This instrument is constructed in the Spanish tradition, light but strong. It possesses the shattering brilliance expected for authentic Flamenco. The geometry and resulting action are true to Flamenco tradition, the strings excetionally low to both fingerboard and soundboard. Combined with its exposive power, projection and speed of attack, the instrument has remarkable definition. Clarity is exceptional from the deep bass to the highest treble positions.

This guitar may be heard on the following video:

Video: Samuel Beluzán Rodríguez performs "Taranta" by Paco de Lucia





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Next Exhibition

Fri, May 24, 2024 - Mon, May 27, 2024
Paganini International Guitar Festival and Exhibition - Italy
Located in the historic city of Parma, concerts, masterclasses and guitar expo. I will have several of my instruments there and you are welcome to try them. Please join me.

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Next House Concert

Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Denis Bizhga - solo guitar
(gallery opens at 7:30 pm, concert at 8:00 pm)