The label on this 2006 Kenny Hill says it all: “Special.” From the gorgeous Indian Rosewood back and sides and Engelmann Spruce top to the dual soundports flanking the heel of the neck, this is not a classical to trifle with. The voice of this guitar is vigorous, vibrant, capable of great projection without any loss of fidelity when you really dig into the strings. If the power of the trebles is a standard test for the quality of a classical guitar, then this one passes with flying colors (the B string, in particular, has great body and energy). Not to be outdone, the low-end is warm and enveloping, and the dual soundports help to send that big bottom end right to your ears. For ease of play, Hill added an elevated fretboard and introduced a subtle taper across the body from the high E to the low E, tilting the top back slightly in favor of the player’s chest, to enable easier fretting while standing. This is definitely a gigging nylon string–between the B-Band pickup, body taper, and strap buttons, the Special is ready to be played in any position, for any piece, sounding like a guitar that has opened up after 40 years, and not just nine. Moreover, this is the first Signature Standup model that Kenny played in 2006! A bit of history you can play seated or standing. Below is a link to Hill’s website, where he explains the innovations of his Standup model and this guitar in particular.
http://www.hillguitar.com/showroom/guitars/2469standup.html
http://www.hillguitar.com/website/catalog/standup.html
Kenny continues to do great things for the world of Classical luthiers. This one's fiery expressiveness is matched only by its epic sustain, and the fact that it was Kenny's first Standup guitar, one he played personally, makes it pretty collectible. | Scale Length | 25.63 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 2 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian |
The label on this 2006 Kenny Hill says it all: "Special." From the gorgeous Indian Rosewood back and sides and Engelmann Spruce top to the dual soundports flanking the heel of the neck, this is not a classical to trifle with. The voice of this guitar is vigorous, vibrant, capable of great projection without any loss of fidelity when you really dig into the strings
Kenny continues to do great things for the world of Classical luthiers. This one's fiery expressiveness is matched only by its epic sustain, and the fact that it was Kenny's first Standup guitar, one he played personally, makes it pretty collectible. 