Methods:

'Michael P Nalysnyk started making Classical guitars in the early 1980's. Although largely self-taught he
 travelled extensively throughout Spain visiting a large number of the well-known guitar makers in the
various 'schools'. Over the years his interest has diversified to include instruments from the
Renaissance Lute and Vihuela through to the modern Classical  guitar'.

Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire (UK) I make a small range of guitars that are based on some of the
finest examples of  the Luthiers craft.

Methods of construction are traditional in nature and I closely follow the original form of construction
for that particular instrument.
My modern Classical guitars are built using the traditional Spanish method of a Solera and are built 
‘freeform’, closely following the very same methods and procedures that Torres used.

The French or Lacote instruments are built with respect to the methods that Lacote employed. 
The back is of a laminated Spruce/ Hardwood combination – an important feature when producing a 
Lacote copy. 

All instruments are made using hand tool methods including thicknessing the plates and the cutting of
the purfling channel.  Whilst I do not claim this as being some pure romantic ideal I much prefer the feel 
and ‘unhurried’ approach that this affords me. It does limit the number of instruments that I can make to 
approximately 12 instruments per year.

All inlays and Rosettes are produced in workshop and are of natural woods with the exception of Black 
stained Pear or Maple. All my Parchment roses are made using special hand punches to form the various 
cut -outs.  

Traditional Hide glue is used throughout the construction of every instrument including the modern
Guitars.  I have no doubts that this is the most appropriate type of glue for making musical instruments.
I offer a choice of two types of finish, French Polish and an Oil Varnish made from Pine Resin and 
Linseed oil.

Materials are of the highest order and all Spruce tops have been seasoned in the workshop for a 
minimum period of 8 years. The less decorative and simplified versions of the Baroque guitar and
Vihuela use the very same quality of materials used in the more elaborate instruments. The price 
differential simply reflects the time spent making each instrument  and is not an indication of lower 
quality materials.

Nylgut strings are supplied on both the Vihuela and Baroque guitar. Aquila pure Gut can be supplied 
at cost.

Prices quoted do not include an instrument case although I can supply many of the well known brands.
Shipping, packaging and insurance are charged at cost price.

Occasionally I have instruments available for sale immediately, either direct from myself or through
dealers such as The Early Music Shop in Saltaire near Bradford.

Please use the 'Contact' page for enquiries and full terms and conditions.