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The Guitar Salon is a unique, one-person operation located in an historic brownstone building in the heart of Greenwich Village. The Salon is known worldwide for an outstanding collection of classical and flamenco guitars. It is a longtime haunt of renowned guitarists, specializing in unique classical and flamenco instruments. Prices start at $4,000.

The main room is in the old Salon tradition, filled with Beverly's private collection of photos and rare instruments.   The Salon is by appointment only and customers are given personalized service and encouraged to take their time, in privacy, with no pressure.

Beverly's important work as an appraiser includes Segovia's celebrated guitars, which are currently at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Hauser played by Julian Bream, and the musical instrument collection of Rose Augustine.

"The good woman/man is the only excellent musician, because she/he gives forth perfect
harmony, not with a lyre or other instrument but with the whole of her/his life."

- Plato

The Guitars Salon's Latest Inventory Of Instruments

new.gif (111 bytes) Manuel Velazquez: A Tribute To A Legend - This short beautifully executed DVD by Paul Polycarpou is a perfect tribute to the legendary Maestro Manuel Velazquez.

new.gif (111 bytes) This book is a perfect stocking stuffer for only $15.00. It has color
pictures and notes about acoustic, electric, and classical guitars.

Publisher's Editorial: Celebrate the world's most seductive instrument. Here are guitars that made history and inspired new generations of players and listeners. Here are milestones in the guitar's serach for its true self- Torres's classical, the amazing Gibson L-5 - and experiements that usherd in a new world of sound - Rickenbacker's "Frying Pan" and Les Paul's "Log." And the farout Gittler - no body, no neck, no peghead. It's an obsession of 500 guitars in full-color, plus builders, players, myths and legends. Warning: this book may cause G.A.S. (guitar acquisition syndrome).

new.gif (111 bytes) Jonathan Kellerman has a new coffee table book published called With Strings Attached. It has beautiful pictures of his collection of guitars, both steel and nylon strings. A must for guitar lovers.

“Jonathan Kellerman has assembled a stellar cast of guitars that serves not only the history and craft of the great luthiers but also whets the appetite for all of us who are mad about guitars. Long may he collect.”
–Andy Summers, from the Introduction

Private Lessons with Virginia Luque.

"I'm so happy I decided to collect guitars instead of stocks. The guitar prices all increased and will continue to.
Wake up guitarists; invest in guitars, don't gamble on the market." - Harry B.

new.gif (111 bytes) Virginia Luque's latest CD Release: - Por el Mundo. Click here for more info.

 

Dear Virginia,

I wish to congratulate you on your new release. Your playing is marvelous. As I hear "Rumores de la Caleta", it reminds of the beautiful landscapes and the warm natured people of our dear mother nation, España. While I listened with tears on my eyes, it brought me many wonderful memories of my early years and travels. Thank you for making this wonderful album. I believe that you are one of the most wonderful virtuosos of the guitar that the world has ever heard and seen. I wish you the best of this world and look forward to your next album.

Con mucha admiracion,
Manuel Velazquez

  
 
Virginia Luque plays Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albeniz
 

Click here for pictures of Sassy, The New Addition.

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