LEGENDARY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL RS - LUTHIER MADE

Description: El Vito Professional RS (s.n.95/2021)El Vito “Professional” guitars are made by World Class Master Luthier. Their sound and playability will certainly satisfy every World Class Player. These guitars are made in quite limited numbers and only a lucky few will ever own them. Few dozens of those who already do, have expressed their amazement and gratitude in their reviews. By reading these statements you may do yourself a huge favor. This guitar is all solid woods, super high grade instrument, easy to play, very responsive, producing sweet, clear, resonating well balanced notes, at very high volume with great sustain. It will prove to you that very high grade instruments can be made anywhere in the world regardless of nationality of the luthier. It is an improved version of fan braced model Concert RS that I was selling in earlier years. This one has somewhat thinner walls, hence, is lighter, louder and more responsive, yet still with superb note clarity and separation and very impressive sustain. Each El Vito "Professional" guitar is individually finetuned, can be slightly different in some small details and may have its own unique cosmetic imperfections. Unfortunately, during the shipment, this guitar has developed 2 surface cracks within the finish on the top. These were sealed and smoothed. yet, I am sure, that this gorgeous instrument will be "a dream come true" for all highly advanced guitarists who can't afford paying $10000USD for the same class guitar. This model easily challenges all "luthier made" guitars available in major US stores within price range of $8000-$10000. All distributed in USA: Cordoba, M. Rodriguez, Esteve, Alhambra, Kremona, Almansa, Jose Ramirez, etc. classical guitars priced up to $5000 simply stand no chance against this guitar.You absolutely don’t have to believe my statement. But you will certainly believe your own senses. If you decide to read all comments written by experienced players who already own these guitars, you’ll know why I label these models as “Professional”. There is reason why these players put $6000-$8000 value on these guitars.This guitar plays easy and sounds wonderful enough to be appreciated by serious students or performing artists, who simply don’t want to spend several thousand USD for similar grade guitar. These players will surely admit that this guitar at this price is a true bargain. El Vito Professional guitars are made by a Chinese luthier Yulong Yu, who 25 years ago travelled to Spain and learned his craft while working at few guitar workshops. Since that time, he systematically travels to Spain and learns newest ideas and technologies used in guitar making. Right now, he runs a workshop with only 3 employees and makes several models, from medium to very high grade. His top models are made in very limited quantities, 10-15 guitars a month. The wait time for such guitar is at least 6 months. Many of his guitars are ordered by Spanish importers and later sold as “hand made in Spain”, naturally at much higher prices than El Vito guitars. I have to emphasize that only my direct cooperation with Mr.Yu (without any middle man or distribution chain) allows me to sell these guitars at very competitive prices.After arrival from China all "El Vito" guitars are inspected and set-up by me in Alpharetta, GA (USA) All El Vito guitars have straight and relatively slim necks, and neck/body angle allowing for experiments with lower than standard string action, hence playing them with great ease. Every experienced player knows it very well, that soon after the purchase of any guitar, its looks & brand name, tonality & volume, become quite irrelevant if they are hard to play due to high string action which can’t be corrected any simple way.El Vito guitars are made for true guitar enthusiasts, who are not only advanced players, but also have already experienced far more expensive guitars and have deep understanding about the purpose of a guitar, know how guitar works and that there is no “one fits all” string action. Only such people will be able to recognize fantastic value of these guitars. Specifications:Top: Thin (1.8 mm) AAA Grade Engelmann Spruce with fan bracing/ Gloss finishBack and Sides: Solid AA Grade Indian Rosewood/ Gloss FinishBinding: RosewoodNeck: Spanish Cedar with Ebony (+ 2 carbon fiber rods) Reinforcement Fingerboard: EbonyBridge: Indian RosewoodHigh Grade Der Jung Tuning MachinesNut & Saddle: BoneNut width: 52mmString Scale: 650MMStrings: Savarez Alliance Tension ForteCurrent action is set to 3.50 mm under E6 & 3.00 mm under E1. This action is already below the standard for classical guitars, but if this is your desire, you may easily lower this action. Guitar will be shipped in brand new ABS case IF YOU BUY ANY GUITAR, YOU MUST ANTICIPATE TAKING IT TO YOUR LOCAL GUITAR SHOP FOR FINAL ADJUSTMENTS CALLED “SETUP”. STRING BUZZ DOESN’T MEAN THAT GUITAR IS DEFECTIVE. Here is what owners of El Vito guitars say: HEAVENLY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL BM - WORLD CLASS - LUTHIER MADE - CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR Buyer: Lynn R. Sold On Reverb: 03/30/2024 Absolutely fabulous! These are amazing guitars for a bargain price. Knowledgeable and cooperative seller! Thank you!! Lynn R. MAGICAL "EL VITO" CONCERT JS - FINE CLASSICAL GUITAR - SPRUCE/SANTOS ROSEWOOD Buyer: Nate V. Sold on Reverb: 03/30/2024 Fantastic!!! HEAVENLY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL JC - WORLD CLASS - LUTHIER MADE - CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR Buyer: Hai V. Sold On Reverb: 07/07/2023 El Vito pro heavenly model JC looks beautiful and sounds amazing, as described, feel like Jose Ramirez 1a Segovia guitar, very sweet, clear like a bell, rich in color, would recommend. Thank You so much Victor! - Hai V. CUSTOM MADE WONDERFUL "EL VITO" CONCERT RS - SOLID SPRUCE/SOLID INDIAN ROSEWOOD (#204079469096) Buyer: Latinmelody64 Sold: 04/28/2023 I would recommend buying from Victor to anyone. I didn't have to wait too long for my guitar to be ship the delivery was prompt and pleasant. also never had the most comfortable guitar to play with my church choir it's tone response and clarity with voicing were amazing. Thank you Victor sincerely, Hermes Gerena p.s. looking forward to buying from you again HEAVENLY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL RC - WORLD CLASS - LUTHIER MADE - CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR Buyer: Tom T. Sold On Reverb: 02/19/2023 Victor has great selection of those vintage classical guitars I was seeking. On this purchase, Victor suggested an El Vito with great quality and great prices for the buyers. Very happy with the instrument he suggested. A terrific seller. Very quick shipment and careful packing. My purchase worked out so well. Would highly recommend. - Tom T. HEAVENLY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL JC - WORLD CLASS - LUTHIER MADE - CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR Buyer: Tom T. Sold On Reverb: 02/09/2023 Victor suggested me his wonderful El Vito guitar line, as a seller, Victor cared for me more, a customer, to get a guitar that I would enjoy than for him to make a sale. In the end I love what I got and we both had a great transaction. Terrific seller. Highly recommended! - Tom T. HEAVENLY "EL VITO" MASTER S - LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL CONCERT GUITAR WITH CUTAWAY Buyer: Frances A. Sold On Reverb: 11/17/2022 This guitar I purchased here turned out to be very good quality and sound is quite nice. It plays really smooth. The seller obviously knows guitars very well. - Frances A. HEAVENLY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL JS - WORLD CLASS - LUTHIER MADE - CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR Buyer: Shan K. Sold On Reverb: 09/08/2022 Great guitar. Sounds as good as described. I've enjoyed getting to know victor during this purchase and his extended knowledge about Hi end master built guitars, most notably Japanese luthiers. - Shan K. Congratulations, you've received feedback on your sale of MAGICAL "EL VITO" CONCERT JS - FINE CLASSICAL GUITAR SPRUCE/SANTOS ROSEWOOD! SOLD 03/17/2022 El vito JS. Excellent guitar, this is certainly the most beautiful sounding classical guitar i have played in a long time! The sound reminds me of that typical ramirez 1a spanish sound and beyond. Lots of overtones and tremendous sustain! I m baffled with the sound quality and i could not put the guitar down. This guitar is a work of art and much attention is given to detail. The neckof the guitar is super smoothand narrow. Thank you victor for sending me a dream guitar! - Vincent Vanboekhout LEGENDARY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL F - WORLD CLASS - FLAMENCO GRAND CONCERT GUITAR Buyer: Gabriel V. Sold On Reverb: 02/12/2022 Amazingly sounding guitar, can't wait for it to open up. Sustain is unreal and the guitar is also beautiful! MAGICAL "EL VITO" CONCERT JS - FINE CLASSICAL GUITAR - SPRUCE/SANTOS ROSEWOOD (#192875455886) Buyer: stephenripp Sold On: 01/10/2021 What a beautiful guitar! LEGENDARY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL F - LUTHIER MADE FLAMENCO GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#193695293209) Buyer: bobbytrailor Sold On: 12/16/2020 LEGENDARY "EL VITO" PROFESSIONAL F - LUTHIER MADE FLAMENCO GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#193610177089) Buyer: bobbytrailor Sold On: 12/24/2020 Such a pleasure to spend time with this instrument - I bought two! Message from: bobbytraylor 12/21/2020 Victor – Guitar arrived safely. Such a pleasure to be able to spend time with this instrument. Thanks for the recommendation. The eruption of sound from the lows and mids is quite an experience, along with the various harmonics. I pick with national picks now, as my nails kept breaking, and instrument seems to love it. Also, in D tuning (or even standard tuning) I haven’t heard the roar or what you call “raspier” sound from a nylon string before. The instrument is so sensitive, I don’t have to blast on the base to get volume. And haven’t experienced high notes with such little effort getting all the overtones. I don’t play flamenco guitar, but this instrument is perfect my fingerstyle without hurting my old fingers. The overall experience is special and amazing to me you can get this level of refinement at this price point. Nothing in Guitar Center could get anywhere near this, and I’ve played them all. Keep being incredible. I’ll write a review after spending some time. All 3 guitars I have from you, the 2014 Concert JS, 2015 Concert BM and this Professional F are special in their own ways. But I can see. I am going to be a little bit addicted to this F model, as when I perform outside, it just seems to deliver the satisfaction of each note and harmonic to the audience with such effortless ease. Amazing. Action is low and perfect for me. As you say “This Professional F is just a fantastic guitar from Mr. Yu” Your fan, Bob ULTRA RARE "EL VITO" CSM2-S - TERRIFIC CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH CUTAWAY & PICKUP (#202650700462) Buyer: larivera Sold On: 11/01/2020 This guitar is my second purchase. It is amazing! Buy with confidence!! Message from larivera 12/18/2020 Hi Victor, Thanks for the info. I just have to tell you how much I love my collection of THREE El Vito guitars. They each have their own personality. There are joy to play! The two with the spruce tops sound better and better the more I play them. And the one with cedar top has the warm sound that I am used to. Thanks again, Lynn MAGICAL “EL VITO” PROFESSIONAL RLS – LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (Reverb order 9077893) Sold On: 07/21/2020 Hey victor, My son opened up the El Vito yesterday to make sure it arrived okay. He said it was packaged super well and said it is absolutely gorgeous !!!! I will get to see and play it about mid september when work here is finished !!! Hope you are doing well. I intend to follow your listings from now on. It is so interesting to read about stuff. Regards Mike up North MAGICAL “EL VITO” PROFESSIONAL RLS – LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#202680921847) Sold On: 03/21/2020 Dear Victor, I am very pleased with my El Vito Professional RLS. I am working on some lessons from Tavi Jinariu for Andante by Sor. This guitar has a wonderful tone and is easy to play. I have just sold my Cordoba Esteso which was no comparison to your El Vito lattice braced model. I took these attached photos today and wanted to offer them to you in case you might find any of them that you might like to use on your website, if they might be different than the other photos you list on Reverb. I put three small, lit flashlights within the body and covered the sound hole with one of those round rubber grips that helps you take the lid off jars. With the lights turned down in my office, you could easily see the illuminated outline of the Lattice bracing and the additional wood around the sound hole, through the thin 1.8 mm Spruce top. I can see now why this guitar is lighter and louder. Feel free to use as my review, how easy your guitar is to play as well as my complete satisfaction with the great sustain and separate tone that each of the strings has. You told me this guitar would speak for itself when I played it and you are completely correct. I am overwhelmed how much this guitar has inspired me to practice more, just to hear the tone alone. I hope you remain well during this quarantine. Good luck to you. Please let me know if I can ever help. Thank you! Sincerely, Bob Ailion Avondale Estates, GA MAGICAL “EL VITO” PROFESSIONAL RLC – LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#193318433147) Buyer: montyhast28 Sold On: 01/26/2020 Good Product! Easy to work with. I would advise others to buy one. CUSTOM MADE WONDERFUL “EL VITO” CONCERT RC – SOLID CEDAR/SOLID INDIAN ROSEWOOD (#202805848648) Buyer: nerspuraa Sold On: 01/02/2020 I received this guitar today. It absolutely is the most beautiful guitar I've ever had...thanks for introducing me to this brand. I had searched for a Ramirez over and over, and wound up with junk. Then I decided to switch back to Takamines. I've had good luck with those... and then I found your ad on eBay. I can quit searching finally. Thanks again, RaAnn. MAGICAL “EL VITO” PROFESSIONAL RLC – LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#192918613456) Buyer: wilmaehre_0 Sold On: 10/16/2019 Best advice from the Seller. Best service. He took really care of all needs! Bravo! HEAVENLY “EL VITO” PROFESSIONAL JC – LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#192887519189) Buyer: japadogg Sold On: 08/09/2019 Best guitar I've ever played. Excellent communication, packing and delivery. MAGICAL “EL VITO” PROFESSIONAL MRS – LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#192887519190) Buyer: larivera Sold On: 06/05/2019 Well, the honeymoon has begun. I really like the guitar. It has a brighter sound and longer sustain than my Takamine. I saw in one of your comments "My Yukinobu Chai seems quite tired after listening to the new El Vito". I know what it means now. It has a lively, very energetic sound that I miss when I pick up my other guitar. I have had limited time to play it, but will continue to follow up and let you know how it is going. Thanks again for your advice. i think you steered me in the right direction. Yours, Lynn HEAVENLY “EL VITO” PROFESSIONAL JS – LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#202651792034) Buyer: sacastellan-0 Sold On: 04/29/2019 Victor, I received the guitar and have been playing it. It is as you said, a superior instrument in every sense, especially volume and sustain. As you have said being spruce it understandably has a raw, subdued quality, but that is getting better rapidly with playing. It is on pair but does not surpass Shinano K3 and Ramirez's. Thus I have reached the pinnacle of guitar quality and quite probably will never find any better than what I have. Many thanks for giving me tremendous gratification and intelligent respect in our dealings! Sam C. SIMPLY AMAZING CLASSICAL GUITAR – “EL VITO” CONCERT TS CUTAWAY – SOLID CEDAR/SOLID INDIAN ROSEWOOD (#202621924890) Buyer: ro1986-2007 Sold On: 03/18/2019 Took too long in shipping. Plays and sounds great. Like the armrest and guitar! SIMPLY AMAZING CLASSICAL GUITAR – “EL VITO” CONCERT TS CUTAWAY – SOLID CEDAR/SOLID INDIAN ROSEWOOD Buyer: Joseph M. Sold On: 12/31/2018 WOW. I played many classical nylon string guitars before settling on Victor’s El Vito, and it was well worth the effort. I cannot put this baby down. In addition to a sweet, Claptonesque tone, it is a work of art to behold as well. The binding, rosette, headstock, and fretboard are stunning, and it plays like a dream. Victor – thanks for a great guitar at a very fair price, and for a smooth transaction, and great communication. A++++!!! BEAUTIFULLY SOUNDING "EL VITO" CONCIERTO RC - SOLID CEDAR/SOLID INDIAN ROSEWOOD (#202524034654) Buyer: mosrite69 Sold On: 12/07/2018 “Accurate description. Good job packing and fast shipping. It's all good. Thanks!” BEAUTIFULLY SOUNDING "EL VITO" CONCIERTO RC – SOLID CEDAR/SOLID INDIAN ROSEWOOD (#192711679363) Buyer: glengatkisom Sold On: 11/03/2018 “Awesome, Thank you.” LUTHIER MADE EL VITO "PROFESSIONAL JC" - SOLID CEDAR/SOLID SANTOS ROSEWOOD (#192711410555) Buyer: heyiamchris Sold On: 11/03/2018 “The El Vito is absolutely magic. A world-class guitar. Thank you so much Victor!!” New message from: heyiamchris 11/26/2018 Victor, I’ve given it some time to settle in with my new guitar before sending you this email. Love at first site. The El Vito is exquisite. From the finish to the playability to the amazing tones that this wonderful instrument produces. Thank you very much Victor. I’m absolutely over the moon with this purchase, and I’m glad you mentioned this El Vito over my original interest in the Japanese makes. A beautiful relationship has been forming and my guitar playing time has doubled, if not tripled, having this guitar in my hands. I’m looking forward to sharing it’s magic with Cam, Jamie, River and others. Many well wishes Victor. Chris MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT RF-S LUTHIER MADE ALL SOLID WOODS CLASSICAL GUITAR (#202229708228) Buyer: camandbear Sold On: 2/20/2018 “thanks…” New message from: camandbear 03/12/2018 Dear Victor, Thank you so much for your sound advice, care and understanding of our needs and vision. My wife loves the new El Vito ( and so do I ). I’ll be back !! It’s an absolute pleasure doing business with your Victor. Blessings to you, Cam xx AMAZING EL VITO "PROFESSIONAL MRC" - LUTHIER MADE CLASSICAL GRAND CONCERT GUITAR (#202253400903) Buyer: camandbear Sold On: 3/18/2018 New message from: camandbear Hello again Victor, Hope all is well and good in your world. :) We are well here and my wife is very much enjoying her new El Vito RFS, she’s just signed up for classical training guitar lessons. !! I am falling in love with her guitar too ! My Yakinobu Chai seems quite tired after listening to the new El Vito. Ha ha.. I guess its a common illness among guitarists :) I have been tuning in with your guitars and this one “ the pro JS ” really calls to me. It’s a bit out of my price range after purchasing the wifes guitar last week but I am very drawn to this one for some reason. The one with the chip near the tuning peg. Is it wise to purchase a new guitar with a cosmetic flaw in case I have to sell it for some reason ? Also, can it be strung left handed ? Thank you….. Cam…. xx New message from: camandbear Dearest Victor, It has taken me a while to get back to your in regards to the El Vito MRC guitar as I have had a local luthier make a new nut and bridge for my left handed ways. Finally got to play it last night. Wow!! It feels like it has been played for years and has a maturity and warmth to it that just melts my heart. I love the cedar. Thank you so much for your advice, patience and ever present support. Your knowledge and wisdom and heartfelt care for those wanting to connect to a truly beautiful instrument. Wishing you all the best Victor. My friends, wife and myself are all very happy with your service and El Vito quality and magic. …. Peace…….Cam xx MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT RF-C LUTHIER MADE ALL SOLID WOODS CLASSICAL GUITAR! Buyer: Danny Marshall Sold On: 07/07/2018 It’s lucky to find a seller of classical guitars with such a personal dedication to quality, such an enthusiasm for the instrument, such an interest in helping a player plan and complete a satisfying transaction. Although my acquaintance with my new guitar is new, it’s not too early to let other buyers from Victor’s online shop know that they can rely on—trust—Victor: quick and ample communication, honest opinions, attention to needs, timely and safe shipping. - Danny Marshall MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT RL-S LUTHIER MADE ALL SOLID... (201888481267) Buyer: Dave Satre Sold On: 05/15/2017 The RLS came yesterday in great shape, just before the weather turned back rainy and cold. Beginning of the week was “20* F above normal” said the weather person. As soon as the guitar was delivered Wed. noon, it began to drop and now it’s “12* below normal!!” Your prompt shipping saved the baby from harm here at the end of the week, Victor –thanks for the loving care of your instruments to make it happen – really makes your customers trust you again and again!! This guitar is magnificent!! It’s nice and loud but still (given the lattice bracing) can be played quietly and has great note separation/definition across the fingerboard!!! If I take good care of it, it should only grow in depth and resonance over the years. Speaking of the fingerboard, it is the finest I’ve owned (or played, for that matter) on a classical instrument!!! I don’t know if you lowered the action, knowing my preference, but its extraordinary!!!!!!!! As I mentioned, practicing for forty years horizontal picking style —strictly parallel to the top – I had zero problem with buzzing at all, anywhere on the neck, even though the action was set quite low. (Me and Segovia, ya know!!! Sorry – I’m a little excited here. But I express in music – I paint for myself, emotionally, and this instrument is my brush and palette!) Thank you!!! This could be the ultimate “holy grail” I’ve been looking for across the decades!! Have good days! Thank you again!! Dave Satre MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT RL-S LUTHIER MADE ALL SOLID WOODS CLASSICAL GUITAR (#201866385351) Buyer: adrianisbored Sold On: 04/11/2017 “Unbelievable guitar! Better than everything at guitar center. You need to try one” New message from: adrianisbored Hi Victor. I love the guitar, its sound its just incredible. Adrian. STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT BM - LUTHIER MADE, ALL SOLID WOODS, CLASSICAL GUITAR (#201692616527) Buyer: diemquyenle Sold On: 11/17/2016 “I bought this guitar for my sister who is a guitarist because she’d been watching it for a while on eBay. She loves how it looks and sounds but she thinks it sounds like the other guitars that she already has. She already owns 6 guitars that she uses to play both classical and flamenco music extensively. She’s really looking for a pure classical guitar. I don’t really understand it because I don’t play guitar. Other than that, this guitar looks stunning and sounds great. I really appreciate the super fast shipping and the courteousness of Victor, I wish it had work for us both ways!” New message from: diemquyenle Hi Victor, I’m back again. Last time I got this guitar for my little sister but I had to return it because she could not make up her mind and time had run out. But ever since it was returned, she has been going back on eBay to look at it every single day! I know she was too shy to ask for it again, but today she finally said she wants it back. Any chance I can get it again for the same price for my sister? I’m sorry for the lack of communication on my part last purchase. I knew my sister was very picky and I didn’t want to get my hopes up because I did not like returning things. But it seems she has bonded with this beautiful guitar! Please let me know. Thank you Victor. STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT BM - LUTHIER MADE, ALL SOLID WOODS, FLAMENCO GUITAR (#191930446975) Buyer: bobbytraylor Sold On: 07/26/2016 “Victor continues to amaze – especially with this birdseye model.” New message from: bobbytraylor Hey Victor – hope all is super with you. I was hesitant to order your Concert BM Maple guitar, as I enjoy your Brazilian Rosewood model so much. I now see why your professional endorser does so many arrangements with it. A bit crisper in the highs, yet still rich, full and “pearly”, tons of overtones, without losing much in the lows at all. The low action set up you did is perfect for my picking style. It’s a very different and unique sound that I absolutely love. Haven’t been able to put the thing down since it arrived. Nick is thin and true as usual – Nice touch on the pearl inlay headstock too – The best, Bob P.S I tried to pick up a cheap $600 guitar at Guitar Center to keep at my summer place, but returned it. I have been spoiled with your level of refinement on these guitars! Bob MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT RS - LUTHIER MADE ALL SOLID WOODS CLASSICAL GUITAR (#191908343441) Buyer: jc2005apx Sold On: 07/27/2016 “Everything including communication with seller went so very well.” New message from: jc2005apx Hello Victor, I’ll have to send this message in two parts. This is Part One. The El Vito Concert RS is excellent. It only took 15 minutes to do a preliminary assessment. I have by now set it up according to my personal requirements, and it is just so very good, I am very pleased with the guitar and also your help. Here’s some things about it you will find interesting. Keep in mind that I’ve been a guitarist since 1964 and a classical guitarist since 1970. During that time I’ve had numerous not-expensive classicals and two Robert Ruck guitars, a 1976 and a 1980, both of which I (regretfully) sold long ago. So I have a wide base for comparison. This El Vito RS is the best guitar I’ve had since I sold the 1980 Ruck. Here’s what I see: The top spruce is very high grade, with a tight, straight grain, and the rosewood sides/back are also very high grade. It looks very nice. The guitar’s finish is very well done, very smooth to the touch. The nut was set at the proper height so the string height at the nut was very low and easy to the touch. I did however, install another nut with 1mm more overall string spacing. I also lowered the bridge saddle action to almost level with the actual bridge, and then the neck really opening up for good playing technique. The volume might work well in ensembles, I will not be doing ensembles though, so I can’t fully tell. But the volume definitely adequate for home playing. Here is Part 2. The tone is very good, sharp and bright, and that's only with my keyboard-length nails so far. If I were to let them grow out to guitar-length, the volume and tone would open up even more, and with a good thumbnail, the basses would then be very sharp. But even with short nails, this guitar responds very well, the notes are well separated and ring out clearly. When I got my 1980 Ruck, Bob said to play it with force and it will gradually increase in volume until it reaches maximum. So I will be doing that. The only problem I had was that the treble side of the tuners were very difficult to turn. I replaced the tuners with another set I had around, and then put ebony buttons on that set, so that worked out OK. In general, this guitar is far superior to the $1,700 Cordoba C12 and the $1,900 Hanika PF56, both of which were so volume-deficient that I returned them. In all my recent very extended research, in my opinion, the only other affordable guitar that could top this would be a higher-level El Vito. They are doing very excellent craftsmanship in their building and it shows. Thank you again. If I ever decide to buy another guitar, I now know exactly where to look. John Crimi New message from: jc2005apx I'm going to do feedback right after this. I played the guitar extensively last night, it's certainly working out just great. I am doing fingerstyle jazz, but this guitar has encouraged me to go back and replay some Sagreras and Carcassi studies while I'm at it. One thing I did notice and forgot to mention: The frets. They are a good proper size, round, and NOT filed like what I see on Cordoba and others. They have been properly installed and are level. Fret filing after installation is done I guess to eliminate buzzes, but work against someone like me who likes very low action, and also make the frets look bad. The El Vito frets were also properly end-dressed, no rough edges sticking out. All that makes for a good fretboard but is also an indication of quality craftsmanship. I have also noticed that Cordoba, maybe some others, show saw cut riffs on the fretboard whereas the El Vito ebony was properly sanded. The important thing is that this guitar encourages practicing and playing like no other I have ever had since my 1980 Ruck. Thanks again, John MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT RC - LUTHIER MADE ALL SOLID... (201575419756) Buyer: David Sold On: 05/15/2016 “Great guitar for the money. Excellent balance, projection and sustain. Beautiful trebles and strong bass. Very resonant with overtones. I put a Tone Rite on it to help her open up. Upped my playing time to over two hours a day because of how beautiful it sounds and how easy playing it is. Intonation seems perfect. My guitar instructor was impressed with it. Working on Prelude 1 by Villa Lobos and loving it. Excellent intermediate player guitar, don t be scared off by it being made in China. Wish I could play the higher level, bet it is awesome. Will send a audio recording later.” David BREATHTAKING "EL VITO" STANDARD C - LUTHIER MADE HIGH GRADE CLASSICAL GUITAR (#191840747497) Buyer: jane_lega Sold On: 04/16/2016 “Sellers website extremely well done,very fast shipping,guitar arrived as perfect.” New message from: jane_lega Hello Victor,we just received my new guitar and i'm extremely pleased with it. It's even more than I had hoped for. I'm moving up from a Yamaha CG 162s. A HUGE jump in quality of sound and construction. I will be leaving you excellent ratings for my purchase. Thank you,Gary and Janet Legates.... "EL VITO" F2N - TERRIFIC FLAMENCO GUITAR WITH SOLID SPRUCE TOP AND ROSEWOOD B/S (#201523328132) Buyer: rohmon Sold On: 03/14/2016 “Got the El Vito FN. Best guitar I bought for the money. I'm impressed. Thanks.” El Vito Concert BM Buyer: Felix Sold On: 03/10/2016 Hey Victor, In all honesty these guitars are underpriced when compared to a lot of other big name brands or luthier built made to order guitars. I don't have to tell you because you know this business way more than I do. Like you I have seen the same guitars with these designs and woods made by luthiers in Germany, England, or Australia going from 6000.00 to 9000.00. I spent a few hours yesterday and today doing the 3 attached recordings. "Horses Running Free" is a song I composed over twenty years ago partly in my head while driving to work. I was an aircraft mechanic then LOL. I don't know why this type of song came to me. I actually can hear an orchestra playing along with it. Sounds kind of cinematic? Anyway I was able to keep it in my memory until I got home to find it on my guitar. I didn't know how to write music so I had to rely on memory. I have never recorded it before. This is the first time. I used the new El Vito Maple guitar for the lead and rhythm. I arpeggio second rhythm is the El Vito JS. I have dedicated this song to you because it makes me picture wild horses running free across rolling hills. And I think of how resilient you are and that you are able to keep moving even with the toughest of circumstances. Crystal City is also an old song. The Bach piece I have done many times. But I do it because guitarists want to hear classical so I try to record and see how it sounds as a purely classical guitar recording. There are a couple things I noticed about this particular guitar. One is the deep bass it has - which I think is unlike a maple backed guitar. This guy - your luthier did not fall into the trap of making a maple guitar which lacks low end. In fact, he somehow created it with very deep bass - the bass is full of power. You hear it in the rhythm and even lead. This by itself was quite amazing. I also love the clarity/transparency across the midrange. For lead it does wonderful because it is punchy. I could go on and on - this guitar sound very different from my rosewood guitars - different great qualities and is fun to explore what it can do. Felix MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT RC - LUTHIER MADE ALL SOLID WOODS CLASSICAL GUITAR (#201455976969) Buyer: caeserwillow Sold On: 11/24/2015 “Excellent guitar, bargain price, as always! Many thanks Victor!” Dear victork1962, Hi Victor, Just to give you some proper feedback on the El Vito Concert RC. It really is, as you say, a magnificent guitar for the price, indeed at any price. It easily blows away the equivalent Ramirez or Alhambra you can get at this price point. I can't wait to try your other models if they are better than this! Regards Curt "EL VITO" CONCERT RS Buyer: holldocke Sold On: 09/22/2015 Dear victork1962, “So, he picked up the package at the post office today...he opened it and said I should see his smile- like a kid at Christmas!” - holldocke STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT MRC - LUTHIER MADE, ALL SOLID WOODS, CLASSICAL GUITAR (#201433206953) Buyer: hum_au2014 Sold On: 09/30/2015 “A beautiful guitar, seller very helpful and patient with my many questions.” Dear victork1962, Victor..., sounds& feels beautiful!! Muchas gracias! Hume hum_au2014 STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT JS - LUTHIER MADE, ALL SOLID WOODS, CLASSICAL GUITAR (#191610703002) Buyer: jazzyeddy Sold On: 07/20/2015 “Super-fast delivery, gorgeous-looking, sounding guitar! Awesome, very pleased.” Dear victork1962, Hello Victor, I thank you again for your excellent service, super-fast delivery and I wanted to comment on my new beautiful 'El Vito' Concert JS, it is an exquisite guitar, I needed some time to let the strings settle in to properly evaluate it, it plays like 'butter', great neck, and has a very nice tone, sustain and volume. It is such a thrill to play it, a delicious experience. Thank you for offering these beautifully hand-made instruments at such a great price. I highly recommend you to others. My best, Ed - jazzyeddy (07/25/2015) Message from Phil, already owner of El Vito Concert F and El Vito Concert JC guitars, who decided to purchase the last El Vito Concert JS guitar. Victor, Words cannot describe how beautiful and sweet sounding this guitar is. The combination of the Engelmann spruce and the jacaranda produces such a heavenly tone! The build quality is absolutely superb. I just dropped the action by a 1/2 mm and it plays like butter. I plan on making years of music with it. Thank you for your great service! -Phil Here is a letter from Felix Marin (07/20/2015) Hello Victor, Hope your family and you are well. Just wanted to say hello and share a couple thoughts with you. The other day I did a blind test with my son. He used to take classical guitar lessons from the same concert classical guitarist I used to take lessons from. I took lessons for much longer but my son didn't continue pursuing classical guitar although he still plays now and then. He is in college studying computer programming. Anyway I asked him to listen to me play the exact same piece of music, first on one guitar and then on the other. I had him listen across the room without looking at which guitar I was playing. I told him one was my new el Vito JS and the other is a Hanika with several years of play-in which, new, runs about $3200.00. But I didn't tell him which was which. Remember the El Vito is still very new. All 3 times I played the same thing on them one after another he picked the El Vito. He thought he was picking the Hanika because he knows the Hanika is a powerful and rich sounding guitar. But when I told him he had picked the El Vito he looked surprised. He told me that although the Hanika sounded like it was slightly louder with a little more bass, the El Vito sounded clearer and the trebles sounded richer and he said it just sounded better. I'm sure this is no surprise to you. I know the El Vito is much higher because it is still brand new and it wasn't really a fair comparison. The bass is the last thing that develops as guitar opens up. But it still won. Also a lattice braced guitar is very different than a fan-braced guitar so maybe the comparison is somewhat off? But I should also clarify is that the neck profile is flatter on the El Vito making it more easy to play with lower action while having no fret buzz. You can say this but it's different when you are comparing it with another high quality guitar and see/feel the difference. The other thing I'll have to mention is I can tune this guitar to alternate turnings such as open G, open D, and even a low C and the guitar still sings. It's very difficult to describe sound but it wasn't until I got these two el Vito guitars that I came to understand that the most important qualities in a guitar are first ease of playing when you consider the amount of hours you may spend practicing on it. And next that a guitar sounds clear and balanced across fretboard so that it records well and sounds well when it is heard from a distance. I am sure you are familiar with all this since you have handled a lot of high end guitars. I would like to hear your opinion or insights you have gained from working with so many guitars. I hope I don't come across as over enthusiastic about these guitars. I don't mean to overstate these guitars as I am sure there are many great guitars but it is just that I can't believe how good they sound in my recordings and how harmonious they sound. I have several classical guitars of varying qualities and there are things I like in each of them. But the two el Vito's sing with a harmony I haven't heard in other guitars. I wonder what is it about them that allows them to have such a great balance? My other guitars are fan braced and I think maybe the fan braced guitars tend to have more depth inside and more low end whereas the lattice braced guitars tend to have more clarity, balance, and the sound seems to exist more at the top than inside? Both I have are real beauties. But again these el Vito guitars are to me at a much high lever. These guitars might be even better than you realize? Please tell me what you think about my observations and how do they compare to some of the top guitars you have handled. Are they close to or do some of these super high end guitars sound much different? I'm sure some of the guitars you have that sale for several thousands are wonderful. But I imagine sometimes it is the history and name that brings up their value. Hey there is one more thing I want to mention. And I'll share this just with you. I like my el Vito JS slightly more than my RS but they are very close. They have some difference but both share similar great qualities. And they both show that someone really knows what they are doing. I can't believe it is luck or coincidence that both these guitars are so great. Okay I rambled on and on. Please tell me your thoughts. Regards, Felix Here is a review from a new owner of El Vito Concert JS (sold 06/06/2014) Hello Victor, Hey it’s been about two weeks since I received the new El Vito Spruce Jacaranda guitar. I wanted to give myself some time to play it before I wrote you back to tell you what I think: I've had a change to play it and even compare it to my other existing guitars. I'm afraid to say this one beats all of them in rich color and sustain. And it’s so much fun to play. A little bit about myself: I'm 51 and have been playing since my teens. I also had a few guitar teachers over the years including one who was a concert classical guitarist who was very strict. I have also had a chance to own and sample a number of classical guitars over the years including a couple high end guitars so with that I offer my opinion of this guitar. The trebles are crisp sweet and bell-like without sounding thin. The mids and basses are all very rich and full but never overpowering. The sustain and overtones just go on and on. I don't believe there is any guitar that does it all and each good guitar has its particular strengths. But man this guitar has a bunch of winning points. This is a keeper! It is lightweight and looks even better in person than in the pictures. The action is extremely easy and comfortable. And to think this guitar is new and in my experience, new guitars improve as you play them - I wonder how this guitar can get any better! LOL! Thanks Victor! Regards, FMJ LUTHIER MADE STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT Js CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH JACARANDA B/S (#201325487642) Buyer: pjolly1953 Sold On: 05/05/2015 “Quick delivery. Excellent communication.Very happy!” Dear victork1962, Hi Victor, I wanted to thank you for the very quick delivery of the Concert Js. It arrived within 5 minutes of the exact time you mentioned in your email. It is truly a beautiful instrument, and it is as you described it: easy to play, excellent volume, and gorgeous tone. I especially like the clarity of the individual notes – they sustain well and don’t get muffled or covered in a woofy bass sound. Of course, I like the brilliance of spruce and the jacaranda back and sides are ‘stunning’. There is a depth, or body to the sound compared to my other guitars. It is difficult to find the words, but it sounds elegant, refined, or regal. Knowing the nature of spruce, it will just get better sounding. In any case, I have felt comfortable dealing with you. You even tried to talk me down from the Convert Js because I am not a concert guitarist. This developed my trust in you; you aren’t after a sale, but are actually attempting to supply the right and perfect guitar for an individual. I probably would have been happy with your CAS2-S, as you originally suggested, but I wanted the best guitar I could afford. I am the minister at our small church and I am also the ‘minister of music’ as well. I accompany my singing with the guitar so I thought the congregation deserved the finest music I could offer. This instrument will help to serve that purpose nicely. You are providing a wonderful service and product. I am glad you are able to pursue your dreams as you bring joy to your clients, and I wish you much success and happiness on your journey. Patrick Jolly Message from a buyer of El Vito Concert JC guitar sold on 05/05/2015 Victor, Words cannot describe how wonderful this guitar is !!! The sound is tonal heaven, and it is unbelievably loud !!! It is so beautifully made !!! This is by far the best sounding guitar that I have ever owned !!! It is a keeper !!! Thanks for the deal !!! -Phil Message from the owner of first ever sold El Vito Concert RS guitar (s.n.0000) Hello Victor, April 24th, 2015 I hope your family and you are all doing well. I was looking at guitars on eBay and saw some of the guitars you are selling so I decided to send you an update on the one you sold me about a year ago. When I first got it I was very happy with it but I have to tell you about a month ago I was playing it for a few hours straight and I noticed a change in the trebles. It is hard to describe but the trebles seem to have developed a sweetness that exceeds all the other guitars I have or have ever owned. The guitar also has a harmonious sound that is very smooth. Again it is very hard to describe but it has improved. And the low e bass has become stronger. I have heard that guitars open up in the first year or two but since this guitar already sounded so good I didn't expect it to change any. I am so glad I bought it. I expect it will mature a little more over time. I have researched online about spruce tops changing over time. Although there are debates about it, most luthiers and guitarist say that spruce tops take about a year or two to open up. They also say that there will be some dramatic shifts and then mostly gradual changes as it is played in. Thanks again for the great service and business you run. This had made me think when I look for my next guitar I will need to look you up. LOL! Take care, Felix Dear victork1962, Victor, April 15th, 2015 I want to give you some more good feedback. I had one of my friends who plays classical guitar and is a real guitar enthusiast over with me yesterday. He has a Jon Price lattice braced guitar that he got a few years ago for ~$10K. It is cedar top, has a very nice arched back and is really a nice (both aesthetically and soundwise) instrument. I had not seen his guitar close up until yesterday. We both played both guitars (his Jon Price and my El Vito Jc). Similar to other lattice braced guitars, his guitar certainly felt heavier than El Vito Jc. We both agreed that the sound of El Vito Jc and his Jon Price had a lot of similarity both in tone and in brightness. His guitar sounded a bit louder and richer, and had slightly more clear note separations to my ears. Their sustains felt otherwise very similar to me. I thought you were interested in the comparison. He commented that in his mind El Vito easily competes with guitars that he had come across in the price range $5K-$8K. He was advocating that I should consider replacing the tuners with a more advanced type of tuner that he had got on his guitar. For me, those kind of things are secondary, although they could influence the accuracy of the instrument. Thanks for the guitar and for making it available to a lot of folks. I will be in touch. -MG - mitrag-0 LUTHIER MADE STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT Jc CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH JACARANDA B/S (#191539826754) Buyer: mitrag-0 Sold On: 03/28/2015 “Very knowledgable, honest and transparent, and forthcoming seller.” Victor, I have been playing your Jc guitar for the past two days. First of all, let me give both Youlong Yu and you big kudos for this creation; for its superb playability, tone brightness and warmth, and excellent sustain both in the base notes and overtones (some people may not like this but I do). My database for the guitars that I have touched and played is very limited (Ramirez R1, R2 and NE; Matsuoka M-100, Francisco Navarro Student Concert and Grand Concert, Yulong Guo Soloist) and does not include any fancy or very high-end guitars. For whatever it is worth: I would certainly put El Vito Jc playability and responsiveness above all these guitars. Comparing the sound of different guitars is a matter of taste (if you knew German, the term "geschmak sache" is the best descriptor). To mine, and without any hesitations, I would put the tone color of El Vito above those of Ramirezes, Matsuoka, Guo and Francisco Navarro Concert series. El Vito Jc is certainly a valuable asset, not only at its current price range, but even competing with guitars out there at 3X this nominal value. I am sure you know that well and you have got the same feedback from many other buyers. For the past two days, I have played on your guitar Prelude No. 1 from Lobos, Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Caprico Arabe and El Testament de Amelia. Each time I play these on this guitar, I hear and discover tones that are kind of new. The sonorities on the 5th and 4th strings in Prelude no.1 come out so beautiful on this guitar. The sound of this guitar make even someone like me sound good! It simply fills the space. I can't wait to find someone to play this guitar for me and I become the audience. I can get back to you with more feedback on this guitar as I become more familiar with it. For now, a big THANK-YOU. I wish I could try your Js as well but am unsure if that could work for you in any form. I am unable to keep both guitars. -MG PS: Needless to spell it out that I am keeping this guitar. Feedback from a buyer who on March 28th,2015 ordered Teruaki Nakade C15 and El Vito Concert JS guitars, and tested them against each other. He decided to keep far more expensive Nakade guitar: Victor, I just want you to know that I am extremely happy with my purchase and with the Nakade guitar. It has been an absolute pleasure to deal with a person who is completely, 100% transparent and sees his client's happiness as a number one priority. I was very hesitant to spend several thousand $ on E-bay. It has been a pleasure to deal with a person who absolutely does NOT pressure his clients, gives very ample time to test the guitar, and provides guidance during the whole time. It is also a pleasure to deal with someone who is not only knowledgeable in how the guitar should sound (when I asked for trebles to my play La Catedral, you showed me the perfect guitar), but also knowledgeable in guitar construction, hardware and setup. From my experiences with you I realized that you live by a motto: "if someone does not love the guitar I don't want them to buy it". You really want your customer 100% happy with their guitar purchase. Keep up the great job!!! I have been playing guitar for a while and has been playing many guitars at: GSP in San Francisco, stores in Philadelphia, Boston and Seattle. The guitars that you sell and praise completely deserve your description. El Vito guitar was outstanding, top level craftsmanship, beautiful spruce top and Jacaranda. I can tell you without hesitation that El Vito has the best playability that I have ever seen. Minimal action, zero buzz. Easily a $5000-$8000+ instrument. There is ABSOLUTELY NO FACTORY guitar that can even closely match EL Vito. Giambattista, Alhambra, Asturias and Cervantes don't come close. This is really Kenny Hill Signature / Kohno level guitar. Thank you very much, if I am ever in GA, I would love to stop by and shake your hand. It’s a pleasure to deal with a professional. DP Feedback from the owner of El Vito Concert RC guitar, sold on March 15th,2015 Victor, Been playing your new creation. Wow, can't put it down!! But on to my thoughts, as I'm sure you are always interested in feedback. Playability: Top notch. You really have a winner here. Your setup is right on target! At least for now I have absolutely no need to change anything. The string spacing and neck size (thin) has an outstanding feel. I just fell right into it like I'd been playing it for years. The high tension strings I really like. Much easier to be accurate with timing, but also a bit more sensitive to finger placement, so I'll have to clean up my act in that regard. Very, very responsive, and sings with a very light touch. My previous guitar was fairly dead in the high range, so I became accustomed to much more emphasis on the melody notes. I'll have to learn to back that off a bit, but it's a good thing, and makes playing chords feel more balanced physically. No unwanted overtones, probably best described with the phrase "good note separation", with just the right amount of sustain for my taste. But that's getting into my next topic... Tone: Well, now I know what you meant when you said "they have a sound all their own." It's unique. In comparison to the Matano, I would classify it as the sound of a new instrument, as opposed to one that has aged for 40 years. The Matano had a more mature sound, but to produce that sound it had to be played very aggressively, and that may be the reason for it having been made with a very high action. The El Vito, on the other hand, while having a somewhat less mature sound does not, as you put it, "require you to muscle a tone out of it". The light touch with the right hand is much more forgiving for those of us with less technical experience. Quality of the build: Top notch! 99.9% flawless. Beautiful instrument! Although by nature I am a perfectionist, I have learned over the years that perfection is an elusive thing. In fact, I don't think it actually exists. What matters is that you at least try to attain perfection in all that you do, and no one (with any intelligence) will ask any more of you, regardless of your skill. Totally happy!!! You called it, and so it is. A big thank you my friend, this one's a keeper!!! Joe LUTHIER MADE "EL VITO" CONCERT FC - ALL SOLID WOODS FLAMENCO GUITAR WITH CUTAWAY (#201309379266) Buyer: sethd2303 Sold On: 03/16/2015 “Honest & accurate ebayer, great El Vito guitars at great price's,AAA+” LUTHIER MADE STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT Js CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH JACARANDA B/S (#191511228435) Buyer: mattsuperfly Sold On: 02/19/2015 “One of eBays best, fast shipping, simply awesome customer service A+++” HAND MADE ALL SOLID WOODS "EL VITO" CAS2-S CLASSICAL GUITAR with HARD CASE (#201270997855) Buyer: cuatropicker48 Sold On: 1/23/2015 “Outstanding jazz design! Exceptional service!” LUTHIER MADE "EL VITO" CONCERT F - POWERFUL AND PUNCHY FLAMENCO GUITAR WITH HSC (#191450706018) Buyer: phil204011 Sold On: 01/13/2015 “Wow! What an incredible guitar! Quick shipping! Thank you Victor!” Dear victork1962, Victor, I just want to tell you how happy I am with this El Vito guitar! The sound and quality it top notch. It is perfect in every way, including playability. This will be one that I keep for the rest of my life. Thank you so much! -Phil - phil204011 LUTHIER MADE STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT Jc CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH JACARANDA B/S (#201260867960) Buyer: 717rooster24 Sold On: 01/12/2015 “AAAA+AbsolutelyRemarkableInstrument IncredibleSoundQualityBestSellerEver.” Dear victork1962, Victor, I want to thank you for making this the absolute best eBay purchase I've ever made. This guitar has a tone and sustain that far exceeds everything I expected or have ever had the pleasure to play. Words cannot describe it...one must hear for themselves to fully appreciate. I never heard or played a $10,000 instrument but its impossible to imagine there could be any improvement. The quality is top-notch right down to the tuners. They are simply gorgeous and actually a joy to turn. Waiting for the strings to stretch is now going to be a pleasure because I get to turn em. The rosette is beautiful. The neck shape and your setup of the string action is incredible. It fingers so much better than my other classical it is like night and day. My playing and practice time will definitely increase. Your communication, knowledge, advice, and packaging for shipment are second to none. This will definitely not be the last purchase I make from you. You will be selling me a Flamenco guitar in the future as soon as I replenish my wallet! My 3 year old Yorkshire Terrior is my most prized possession. This guitar has taken over 2nd place. She cannot be dethroned by any guitar or person! I know you'll understand. The day will come when the right person plays or buys one of these fine instruments. The word will spread through the proper channels and you will be able to charge what these guitars are actually worth. That will be several thousand dollars more. I wish you the best of luck and will grab another before that day arrives. Thanks again, Todd - 717rooster24 LUTHIER MADE STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT Jc CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH JACARANDA B/S (#191450703491) Buyer: tedhill154c4 Sold On: 12/28/2014 “AAAAA.i strongly recommend victor as an honest knowledgable guitar man.” Dear victork1962, Hi Victor. I have decided to keep the guitar.You are right when you say that it is better than khono.I had a 1980 no.10 some time ago and was not that impressed. I know a very respected guitar dealer here who also thinks that most Spanish guitars are mostly made in a couple of factories in spain and leading names have their labels applied and sell them for what the buyers will pay for a famous name. one has to pay well over $10,000 to get a luthier made guitar from spain these days. i think I will be very happy with the el vito as it improves with playing.Thank you again.you deserve to do well. Regards Ted - tedhill154c4 "EL VITO" STANDARD FP - HAND MADE ALL SOLID WOODS FLAMENCO GUITAR w. EBONY PEGS (#191443074630) Buyer: **ranma-chan** Sold On: 12/31/2014 “This is a great guitar with a spectacular sound. Will do business again.” LUTHIER MADE "EL VITO" CONCERT F - POWERFUL FLAMENCO GUITAR - AT REDUCED PRICE (#191413357674) Buyer: argylegolf Sold On: 12/13/2014 "I Love This Guitar....Better Than Expected" Plays like Butter.” HAND MADE SOLID TOP "EL VITO" F2N CLASSICAL FLAMENCO GUITAR WITH HARD FOAM CASE (#191307324053) Buyer: mondoglobe Sold In: December 2014 “it' is a great guitar. sorry for the late feedback, unexpected problem in my pc.” LUTHIER MADE MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT Rc CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH HARD CASE (#201164088720) Buyer: jzsfrk34 Sold In: November 2014 “This guitar has Extremely clear tones.Projects very well.Try and save Thousands!” LUTHIER MADE MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT Rc CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH HARD CASE (#201149198659) Buyer: gail_va Sold In: November 2014 “Great dealer! Offers wise advice and excellent prices.” Dear Victor:Sold 09/05/2014 The El Vito Concert RC guitar arrived this week in perfect shape. I would say it lives up to your billing entirely--perhaps exceeding anything you led me to expect. This is a stunning instrument. It is in the same class, though only slightly bettered by my old 1972 Kohno #30. Its voice is different--stronger, less mellow, but precise and lovely in its own way. The action is just wonderful. Every classical guitar student should have the chance to work on an instrument that responds to ones touch so readily and accurately. In hindsight, the price of the El Vito seems very reasonable, even amazingly low. You were right when you said I would not want to think of returning this instrument after I had the chance to work with it. Thanks for pointing me in a right direction. Good wishes, Robert Weigl (Alexandria, VA) LUTHIER MADE STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT Jc (201145854896) Sold On: 08/16/2014 Dear Victor, I have received the specification by email on 26 Aug. Thank you so much. I have also received my new baby on 27 Aug. It is as what you describe "incredible". The more I look at it the more I love it. The wood is so beautiful. It is a piece of art. This guitar is really singing. The 1E is ringing with metallic sound and so clear and sweet. It has good power and sustain is really incredible. I am so happy with this guitar. It is what I am looking for and you save me thousands $$$$$. You thank me for my trust. I thank you for your kindness and honesty. I wish you well and I am looking forward for you next level "EL VITO" guitar. Best regards William LUTHIER MADE STUNNING "EL VITO" CONCERT Js CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH JACARANDA B/S (#201145852214) Buyer: bobbytraylor Sold On: 08/19/2014 “For my money, sound close to Smallman, yet 5 times less expensive. A rare find.” Victor, Got the Guitar. Wow! I played every single classical in Guitar Center in Boston and walked out totally discouraged. Even the Kremona Coco wood. I have two Martin D-41's and have played all over the Country for years but never owned a good classical guitar. Wow. No substitute for the Brazillian Rosewood, Engleman or Adarondack Spruce and Lattice Bracing. I heard that $22,000 guitar that Smallman or whatever his name is makes and was hoping for something close to that sound. And this guitar has it. Wow. Thos transparent haunting highs with the overtones without losing the base or midrange. Tough to do. I will send you a sound clip on an unaltered recording that you can put on your website. People should hear this guitar. And unlike alot of the videos, this one sound better in person. Enough of the "well it's all subjective". World class gorgeous will always be world class gorgeous. And this has the magic in spades. Amazing. Bob LUTHIER MADE MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT Rc CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH HARD CASE (#191278639952) Buyer: wmcg5340 Sold On: 08/19/2014 “honest , a good man and expert guitar seller!!” MINDBLOWING "EL VITO" CONCERT Rs HAND MADE CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH LATTICE BRACING (#191248508104) Buyer: jzsfrk34 Sold On: 07/29/2014 “Crisp clear sweet highs.Rich full bass.Responsive and sings for days.Quality A+” Here is the feedback from a Swiss buyer, who purchased "El Vito" Concert Rs serial#001/2014 for his daughter: Victor, Here is the feedback on the guitar. Katherine tried it out for several days and we could tell when she played the same tune on the new and old one that the sound of her old guitar was quite fuzzy and imprecise. Yesterday she showed it to her guitar teacher and he loved it so much that he took it over for half an hour to give his lesson with it ! Apparently it is in par with his 5000 even his 7000 franc guitar. But not as good as his 14'000 franc guitar. I thought you would be happy to hear that :) Best, Luiggi HAND MADE SOLID SPRUCE TOP "EL VITO" C17CE-S CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH CUTAWAY (#191249341082) Buyer: topbadger Sold On: 08/5/2014 “A terrific guitar for a excellent price. I highly recommend "El Vito" guitars.” HAND MADE ALL SOLID "El VITO” MASTER SERIES F1/2013 CLASSICALl/FLAMENCO GUITAR (#191198109317) Buyer: torero311 Sold On: 06/26/2014 “Exceptional very trustworthy seller. High quality guitar with Duende. fast ship.” HAND MADE SOLID SPRUCE TOP "EL VITO" C17CE-S CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH CUTAWAY (#201096236185) Buyer: nole-fan84 Sold On: 05/31/2014 “Great guitar and great service and communication! Highly recommended seller!” POWERFUL "EL VITO" CSM4-S CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH SMALLMAN BRACING & HARD CASE (#201064876301) Buyer: sale8532 Sold On: 04/13/2014 “Honest Ebayer! Great guitar. Great communication. Thank you!” "EL VITO" CAS2-S HAND MADE ALL SOLID WOODS CLASSICAL GUITAR with Hard Case (#201046938666) Buyer: dawidhudziak Sold On: 03/23/2014 “"El Vito" guitar are an outstanding value, and Victor is a joy to deal with. A+” Vito Ninivaggi owns 2 “fantastic” Cordoba C10 guitars, SP and CD (also made in China). Why has he decided to look for another guitar, purchase “EL Vito” CAS1 model and keep it? Moreover, 2 weeks later he purchased “El Vito” CSM model. What has he discovered in these unknown “El Vito” guitars? This is what he says about them: “My best purchase ever on EBay. When Victor tells you guitar will sing, it does.” "EL VITO" CAS1-S HAND MADE ALL SOLID WOOD CLASSICAL GUITAR with Hard Foam Case (#200980886598) Victor, the guitar arrived today and I had to tell you straight away that it just sings and is everything you said it would be. I will leave feedback on E-Bay, of course. You are a very rare human being in today's world. It was delightful just talking with you. You have put a smile on the heart of an old man. After all these years to finally get a guitar that I could afford with "that" sweet sound. I will heartily recommend you whenever I get the opportunity. Vito Ninivaggi This is what others say about these guitars: "EL VITO" C17S HAND MADE SOLID SPRUCE TOP CLASSICAL GUITAR with Hard Foam Case (#200980886597) Buyer: camowen05 Sold On: 11/30/2013 “This seller really knows classical guitars. He helped me select the best guitar.” "EL VITO" F1N HAND MADE ALL SOLID WOOD CLASSICAL FLAMENCO GUITAR with Hard Case (#200975447080) Buyer: ikfl2002 Sold On: 10/29/2013 “Excellent transaction.Considerate and attentive seller.A+++++” "EL VITO" A1-ST SOLID SPRUCE TOP ACOUSTIC GUITAR with CUTAWAY (#200973428190) Buyer: 4040fuds Sold On: 10/30/2013 “This seller is the best , totally honest and it's been my best experience.” "EL VITO" F1 HAND MADE ALL SOLID WOODS CLASSICAL FLAMENCO GUITAR WITH HARD CASE (#200963840898) Buyer: basjam Sold On: 11/11/2013 “Brilliant, balanced sound, wonderful instrument, excellent workmanship!” "EL VITO" F1N HAND MADE ALL SOLID WOOD CLASSICAL FLAMENCO GUITAR with Hard Case (#200963842576) Buyer: basjam Sold On: 11/11/2013 “Fine, rich, strong and balanced sound over all strings, a joy to play!”Return Policy Buyer has the right to return purchased guitar within 2 days from receipt. General Terms Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described. Fees and Charges Buyer receives full refund in their original payment method, less any shipping costs. Special conditions You have 48 hours of trial after receiving the guitar. 48 hours is enough time to inspect the guitar. 1 hour is usually enough to evaluate the guitar’s tonality and if you don’t like it right away you won’t like it a week later. If you realize that you don’t like the guitar enough to keep it, you have the right to return it. If you find a real problem not disclosed in my description, you are covered by eBay’s Money Back Guarantee. If that problem is damage that likely occurred during the shipment I will file an insurance claim with eBay’s Ship Cover Program. If you decide to return the guitar you must notify me within 48 hours after delivery, pack it and ship it back within 24 hours after "return notification". If you expect to receive a full refund, the guitar must be returned in the same condition as I have shipped it to you. If it arrives back to me damaged, I will not issue any refund but cooperate with you on your insurance claim. It is therefore very important that you ship the guitar fully insured. Victor K.

Price: 4500 USD

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-30T12:35:04.000Z

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