The Classical Guitar Store

06/27/2024

We are saddened that our beautiful sign was stolen!!! This store has been serving our community since 1967 and has become somewhat of an institution and though it's just a sign, we feel a void!
This brass sign has probably been sold and melted already, but if anyone hears anything about it, please let us know.

08/23/2022

We're very happy to have Elijah Cole teaching at The Classical Guitar Store on Mondays. Check him out:

Jazz guitarist and pianist from the Washington, DC area.

11/27/2020

We're open! Call to make an appointment.

Pictured here is a recently acquired Jim Redgate concert guitar.

Australia, 2011, cedar, "Wave" model.

Cedar double top, CSA rosewood back and sides, German spruce lining. French polish top with matte lacquer overspray, lacquer back and sides. Elevated fingerboard, ported bridge, 650 mm string length, 52 mm nut width, Graf tuners.

Mint condition

06/18/2020

The Classical Guitar Store will re-open on Monday, June 15, by appointment only. Please call to make an appointment.

We will follow current standard procedures:

1.) Masks required (supplied by the customer).

2.)We will have hand-sanitizer available.

3.) Physical distancing.

4.) Only limited/emergency use of the restroom.

We are also available, as always, for phone/shipment sales, consultations, and help with guitar-related advice. Please call (215-567-2972), if we don't answer, please leave a message and we will call you back. Or email: [email protected]

For local Philadelphia-area people, we can do "curb-side" transactions at the door of the store. Please call first.

We are also offering on-line guitar lessons. Call or email us for information.

03/23/2020

We are closed to foot traffic but we are here for phone / shipment sales, consultations, and help with guitar-related questions. Please call or email; 215-567-2972, [email protected]

01/28/2019

We have in the shop this very special guitar from master luthier Gerard Audirac. This is his Cathedrale model grand concert guitar.

This model is without question one of the most powerful guitars we have ever carried. Its revolutionary design involves an enlarged and elongated soundhole, a unique interplay of bridge and headstock and a special bracing treatment under the soundboard.

The result is a full, penetrating projection with complete clarity and balance from the lowest to the highest notes. It also possesses a rich tone and long sustain. The sensation of playing this superb instrument is somewhat like that of performing on a cathedral organ. It is designed to fill a concert hall with its mellifluous voice.

Made in Le Selle, France (2005)

Western Red Cedar Soundboard, Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, Ebony fretboard with 650 string length.

Excellent condition.

01/28/2019

Masaru Kohno - Japan, 1976 No. 20

Spruce soundboard, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and beautiful Rodgers tuning machines.

This guitar is in very good condition. Now available.

01/17/2019

New to the shop is this wonderful guitar by luthier Tim Harris. Made in Vancouver, Washington (2018), this beautifully constructed guitar features a traditional Spruce soundboard, Black Limba back and sides, raised Ebony fingerboard, soundport, arm-rest, and Gotoh tuning machines.

09/24/2018

See below for a list of Philly area guitar concerts, posted by our friends at Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society

Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Address: 2038 Sansom street - Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: +1 (215) 567 2972 Email: [email protected] 

07/18/2018

Beautiful new guitars have arrived from Esteve, Castelluccia, Hanika, and Picado.

06/27/2018

We recently acquired a new John Ray guitar - an exquisite example of his art and craftsmanship. This guitar has a beautiful voice of great clarity, character, intimacy and depth.

German Spruce soundboard / Indian Rosewood back and sides. 650 mm string length, 52 mm nut width. Rubner tuning machines. French polish.

Made in Granada, 2018 ( #214) - John Ray Guitars