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:

2022 Batell Cedar, Granada model #118

  • Soundboard: Cedar
  • Back & Sides: Makassar Ebony
  • Neck: Spanish Cedar
  • Fingerboard: Gabon Ebony
  • Tuners: Barnett brass engraved w/ Snakewood
  • Weight: 1515 grams
  • Neck width at nut, at 12th fret: 52.5, 62
  • String lenght, spacing at nut-bridge: 640, 42.5-57
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This instrument, constructed in the Spanish tradition, is a slightly smaller version of my own "Granada" model, approximately comparable to the Manuel Ramirez in size. Its response is effortless, with exceptional power, clarity, and ease of playing.

This guitar will be exhibited at 26. Aalborg Guitar Festival & Competitions, 11-19 November, 2023 - see exhibition page for details.

The guitar may also be heard on the following video:

Video: Takuya Okamoto: Passacaglia from Sandy's Portrait by Sergio Assad




Next Exhibition

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 - Sun, Nov 24, 2024
27. Aalborg Guitar Festival & Competitions - Denmark
This is a new don't miss festival for me since last year.I will exhibit for the 3 expo days of the festival. I look forward to seeing many old friends there and making new ones. I will have 3 of my newest instruments there and you are welcome to try them. Please join me.

Next House Concert

Sun, Nov 10, 2024
Duo Dosdois - BeleĢn Ferrer Thuillier & Vitor Noah
(gallery opens at 6:30 pm, concert at 7:00 pm)