Michael Gee Concert Level Classical Guitar

Up for sale is a very good condition, 1979 Michael Gee classical guitar. Hand-built in Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire, this instrument is a rare, early example from Gee’s first workshop built by his father in 1977. Created during his historic collaboration era with renowned luthier Martin Fleeson, this exceptional guitar beautifully delivers his signature powerful United Kingdom concert sound.

Premium Tonewoods & Craftsmanship

• The Top: Solid Cedar, offering a warm, complex, and highly expressive voice.
• Back & Sides: Premium solid East Indian Rosewood, delivering deep, resonant bass.
• Neck & Headstock: A comfortable Cedar neck capped with an elegant Rosewood headstock veneer.
• Binding: Expertly crafted Rosewood and Maple multi-line purfling.
• Fretboard: An Ebony fingerboard, recently refretted for flawless intonation and easy playability, featuring perfectly rounded and polished fret ends.

Condition & Restoration Notes

• The Finish: This instrument has been professionally refinished using a traditional coat of nitrocellulose lacquer, preserving the guitar's maximum natural resonance.
• Structural Condition: Very Good. The guitar has undergone professional restoration for strength and long-term stability. There are a couple of expertly repaired cracks at the base of the sides near the tail block area, two fine hairline cracks in the soundboard behind the bridge, and minor binding repairs around the soundboard. All repairs are completely stable and do not impact playability or tone. The back of the guitar remains completely crack-free.
• Cosmetic Wear: The soundboard displays a few small, honest dings consistent with a vintage instrument of this pedigree, all clearly documented in the photos.

Specs & Playability

• Scale Length: 655mm (provides an approachable reach with increased projection and driving power over a standard 650mm scale).
• Nut Width: 52mm.
• Tuners: Ornate gold tuning keys in excellent condition, operating smoothly and holding rock-solid tuning stability.
• Action Height: Setup comfortably for professional dynamic range at 3.5mm on the Low E and 3.0mm on the High E at the 12th fret.

What's Included

• 1979 Michael Gee Classical Guitar (signed original label intact)
• Good Quality Travel Case

Please see my other listings for more fine Classical and Acoustic guitars. This instrument will be carefully packed, fully insured, and safely shipped.