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Brand New Michael Kennedy Concert, Crelicam Ebony/Torrefied Sitka Spruce
There are many descriptors and superlatives we could use to describe the guitar wizardry of Michael Kennedy. Put quite simply this guitar is epic. A sound as profound as its appearance, and man oh man is this instrument handsome. Crelicam Ebony for the back and sides, Torrefied Sitka Spruce on top. The back and sides are laminated which not only provides structural stability, but sonic stability as well. Michael’s guitars are powerhouses, and this is in part why. We also have a multiscale setup on this creature, so exploring tunings far and wide will be no hindrance! Take a look at the photos, the video and listen to the audio to fully be immersed in what makes this instrument so special. It speaks for itself.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, evo, tornavoz, canadian, 56, pinless
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Ebony - Crelicam Add to CompareBrand New Michael Kennedy GC Multiscale, Ziricote/Sinker Cedar
Here’s one you’ll struggle to put down. Logan spec’d out this powerhouse with Michael Kennedy with the goal of landing a resonant, responsive, engrossing multiscale guitar. Clearly, Mike nailed it. The voice is crisp and clear, with bell-like trebles and a resounding bass response. Instant success for fingerstyle. Soaks up C tunings like it was made for it (and it was). We paired a striking set of Ziricote for the back and sides with Sinker Cedar on top, a 26.25-25.5″ multiscale fretboard, beveled bindings, soundport, tornavoz–the works! If you’re looking for a livewire that holds its own in a wide range of tunings and attacks, our latest Michael Kennedy GC simply will not disappoint.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bespoke guitar, 49, multi scale, multi-scale, fan fret, fanned fret, gotoh, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Sinker, Ziricote Add to CompareBrand New Indian Hill/Michael Kennedy GC, Tamarindo/Lutz Spruce
Our latest Indian Hill GC comes with a few creature comforts to set it apart—and a gorgeously balanced and expressive voice to match. Figured Tamarindo back and sides pair up with Lutz Spruce on top, plus venetian cutaway for playability (and micro beveled bindings throughout for smooth contact with your body), and a soundport at the upper bout for a little extra “me in the monitor.” The satin neck feels effortless in-hand, and the GC body is big enough to handle a wide range of attacks with aplomb. Michael Kennedy also built this beauty with a wooden tornavoz inside the soundhole, which to our ears enhances the bass response and gives the voice a lovely touch of darkness and color in the mids.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, canadian, fingerpicking, alternate tunings, gotoh, 45, 2021, tamarand
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Tamarindo Add to CompareBrand New Indian Hill Concert, Black Limba/Lutz Spruce
Michael Kennedy of Indian Hill Guitars has pulled off a mean feat: this Concert model is vocal, articulate, and sweetly balanced. All wrapped in a gorgeous package with Black Limba back and sides and Lutz Spruce on top, soundport, and a tornavoz installed in the soundhole. The voice really is so, so crisp and well defined; it’s an excellent fingerstyle instrument in Standard as well as DADGAD and other more arcane tunings. The neck is finished in satin for a silk-smooth play feel. The body bindings are delightfully rounded for a comfortable instrument-body connection. Really, from tuner to tail this Indian Hill is a bombshell.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, canadian, fingerpicking, alternate tunings, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Limba - Black (Korina) Add to CompareNew Indian Hill Concert, Mahogany/Engelmann Spruce
Definition, power, and playability—we don’t know how Michael Kennedy builds such energetic guitars, but we’re sure glad he does. This is our latest Indian Hill Grand Concert in Mahogany and Engelmann Spruce, with a few extra features under the hood. Namely, a small upper bout soyndport to keep the player in the know, and the installation of a tornavoz around the inside of the soundhole.
This GC is a particularly lively and loud guitar, exhibiting all the woody, dry characteristics of Mahogany that make for a quick and responsive instrument. Played with either flatpicks or fingertips, this Indian Hill is immensely fun; it’s easy to lose track of time. The back and sides and neck are finished in satin, and your left hand slides oh so smoothly along the neck. It’s really one of those guitars that practically plays itself. The pinless bridge makes for quick string changes and eliminates the risk of launching a bridge pin off the top and into your audience—set off with spalted appointments here and the rosette.
Brand new but already a livewire tone machine! Our latest Indian Hill GC is a hearthrob you won’t want to miss.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, canadian, fingerstyle, dadgad, alternate tunings, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 35.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany Add to CompareNew Indian Hill Concert, Mahogany/Torrefied Sitka Spruce
We haven’t had an Indian Hill from Michael Kennedy for some time, and there’s definitely been a gap in our inventory as a result. That’s why it’s such a pleasure to reconnect with such a powerhouse as this brand new Indian Hill Concert in Mahogany and Torrefied Sitka Spruce. Mike installed a wooden tornavoz to the soundhole, lowering the resonant pitch of the guitar and giving it an incredible amount of energy in the voice. You can easily tap into it with even a gentle attack, but this Concert also loves an aggressive right hand.
The bass response is crisp and focused, and you better watch out for those trebles! They’ll bite! They’re very energetic and expressive, and we love how they seem to fire right out of the soundhole. There’s a small soundport in the upper bout to give you a little more “me in the monitor,” and Mike finished the back, sides, and neck in satin to keep weight down (and make the neck so swift in your left hand).
If you want a balance of power and clarity, in a very comfortable package, our Indian Hill Concert will do nicely. Very nicely indeed.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, mahagony, baked sitka, baked wood, baked spruce, torrefied spruce, tornavos, hog, mahog
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany Add to CompareNew Indian Hill Grand Concert Indian/Sitka
We consider ourselves lucky when an Indian Hill guitar comes to our shop. Michael Kennedy‘s craftmanship is superb, and his aesthetic tastes are unquestionably sound. This Grand Concert Prototype was made in 2012 and has some juicy features to set it apart. For starters, Kennedy has included a soundport in the upper bout of the Indian Rosewood sides to provide the musician with instantaneous feedback from their playing, and the Sitka Spruce top is bound in Indian Rosewood which has a slight bevel to it, making the entire body of the guitar smooth to the touch and comfortable to play. The inlay on the Ebony bridge is stunning, as is the custom rosette–Kennedy‘s appointments are perfectly mated to the color palette of the Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood. This guitar practically plays itself. The action is perfect, and the guitar holds up well in dropped tunings, maintaining its great articulation even in DADGAD or C# tuning. Kennedy also added one of his trademark options, an elevated neck, which serves two purposes, 1) increasing the pulling tension of the strings on the bridge, which translates into a more efficient energy transmission and a more powerful sound, and 2) allowing the player to reach higher frets without the use of a cutaway. Lastly, as with all Indian Hill guitars, this Grand Concert Prototype has a traditional French polish, or varnish, which yields a thinner finish to let the tonewoods vibrate more freely and creates one of the smoothest surfaces in the world of lutherie.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian Add to CompareNew Indian Hill Grand Concert Claro Walnut/Western Red Cedar Fan Fret
We first began working with Michael Kennedy, the luthier behind Indian Hill Guitars, back in the infancy of his company’s name. Michael apprenticed to renowned Canadian luthier Sergei De Jonge, and has gone on to do increasingly impressive work. This latest piece is one that we espied and tried at the Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival and absolutely had to have in the shop. And when we brought it back to record, it was Al Petteway’s pick of the day–even when pitted against more than ten other Dream Guitars we had him play. This Grand Concert pairs the warm, open tone of Western Red Cedar with the dry, reflective voice of Claro Walnut. In Michael’s hands, these two woods have truly become more than the sum of their parts. This is an instrument that plays effortlessly. It will interpret and sing and dance along with your slightest movements, sounding ample and satisfying and whole. The soundport really puts the player directly into the sound–which means you hear every shimmering, nuanced note that you play. It handles altered tunings like a champion, thanks to its slight Multiscale design with 25.39″ on the trebles and 26″ on the bass, but the 0.6″ difference is so slight that you never even notice it as you’re playing. Add to that a Macassar Ebony arm bevel for added player comfort, an elevated neck, and soundport, and you’ve got a guitar with every option available. This is the kind of guitar that, once picked up, simply won’t be put back down for a long, long time.
SOLD Sale! Read moreNut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Walnut - Claro Add to CompareNew Indian Hill Concert Kauri/Sitka
Michael Kennedy of Indian Hill guitars is a young builder with serious acumen for guitar making. He apprenticed for 3 years with Master Luthier Sergei de Jonge and has developed voice of his own. This Concert model in Kauri and Sitka is amazingly alive, the body vibrates strongly in your arms and the notes are powerful and clear. The top strings are easy to produce full and loud melodies on. The side soundport insures you’ll enjoy it as much as your audience. This Indian Hill Concert guitar has a voice much larger than it’s OM size. We love it!
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Kauri Add to CompareNew Indian Hill Tenor Maple/Sitka
Every once in a while a unique instrument is put in our hands that is pure fun! This Indian Hill Tenor guitar has us grinning from ear to ear. Tenor guitars have been around for a long time, but became less popular when the 6 string spread across the world. But with a short scale, light strings and a it’s powerful bell-like voice the Tenor guitar offers a lot of color to the modern guitarists. It’s very easy to play and can be tuned several ways from it’s typical CGDA to ‘Octave Mano tuning’-GDAE to ‘guitar tuning’-DGBE. This Maple/Sitka body from Michael Kennedy at Indian Hill Guitars has power and energy like a banjo, the sound shoots out and rings and rings. Add a new color to your arsenal, your group and your music. Like we said pure fun!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 22.5 in Nut Width 1.13 in String Spacing 1.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple
My love affair with the guitar first began while studying mechanical engineering at Cornell University. After shelling out $199 for an electric guitar/amp combo during my junior year, I spent every day working on Led Zeppelin riffs whenever I wasn’t attending lectures or crunching through problem sets. My interest in music and the guitar steadily progressed to the forefront and after graduating I decided to rethink my future in engineering. Around this time the previously dormant mechanical engineer was itching to show his face again and after meeting a few local luthiers, the building seed was planted. Looking through luthier books was incredibly intimidating from both a skill set and tools perspective. So, after spending a few summers in the mountains outside of South Lake Tahoe and managing to save some money, I found Sergei de Jonge’s guitar course in Chelsea, Quebec. My knowledge of luthiers at that time was essentially non-existent and my primary reason for choosing Sergei was because he offered vegetarian meals! Little did I know that I had inadvertently landed in the shop of one of the world’s most respected luthiers!Over the past few years I have been incredibly fortunate to have my guitars receive more and more recognition in the world of high-end instruments. In addition to participating in many of the best luthier showcases and my guitars have also been for sale by some of the top dealers in North America and the UK.
Every once in a while a luthier comes to show us there instruments and we are simply blown away. Michael Kennedy and his Indian Hill guitars are special. He has created designs that really pull all the possible tone from an instrument and inspire the player. We are delighted to be working with Indian Hill guitars.