I have just purchased my Savage model 10 and I love everything about this guitar. Rich has been a great help with the selection and answering all my questions. It's a great help when dealing with someone that has Rich's expertise. I highly recommend him and his guitars. Randy read more

(Re-posting my review here that I wrote on Facebook from March 2020)** Just purchased a wonderful vintage Ramirez from Rich. He is the guy to visit if you're looking for a fine instrument, seriously, I mean this, he is the guy you want if you're looking for pristine condition instruments at honest prices with transparent and thorough descriptions. A skilled luthier, he sets up most of is instruments himself, and all around ensures they are in prime condition (both in look and sound). He is honest, straightforward and incredibly helpful. If you get to visit his studio, he gives you time alone to discover the instruments and all around ensures that the buying experience is a pleasure from the time you walk in to the time you walk out with your new axe in hand. Thank you Rich, I look forward to enjoying my new guitar for many years. UPDATE: August 2020: After months of playing my guitar the I acquired from Savage back in March, one of the tuning machine gears stripped out (from normal wear, as these are original hardware from nearly 50 years ago). Rich was available via both email and phone. He took time to consult me on replacing the hardware including back and forth communications as I had questions and uncertainties. He is there to help with ongoing service over the course of owning the guitar. Highly recommended! read more

Rich Sayage at Savage Classical Guitars is a man of integrity and very knowledgeable about classical Guitars. He has an extensive inventory of high quality classical guitars. I just did a transaction with him for one of his high quality classical guitars from Germany, sight unseen, based on Rich's personal description. Every detail of our transaction was handled professionally and efficiently. He shipped the guitar overnight packed to withstand being run over by a tank. Rich included all the CITES paperwork from Germany and included three packs of strings made especially for the famous German guitar maker. The instrument is even better than his description and sounds and plays like a dream. I don't have enough adjectives to describe the new guitar and I give Savage Classical Guitars and Rich Sayage my highest recommendation. If you're shopping for a new or used guitar pick up the phone and call Rich and trust that he'll provide you with personal service and a top quality guitar. The five star rating system doesn't do him justice!! Maybe 5 times that or 10 would be better! Needless to say, I am a very happy customer of Savage Classical Guitars. read more

I chose Savage Classical guitar when I decided to upgrade and get a high end classical guitar. Rich was fantastic, took the time to ask me questions and help me select the perfect guitar. I highly recommend Savage for your next guitar- it's well worth the trip. read more

I just purchased a guitar from Rich. I used to play classical guitar years ago, and last summer got heavily back into it. The guitar from my college days wasn't cutting, so I have been on the hunt for a new guitar. It was recommended to me to check out Savage Classical Guitars. I made my appointment, and I was not disappointed. My wife accompanied me, Rich greeted us at the door, and brought us to the back room. He was most hospitable to us, made us feel extremely comfortable. Rich asked me what I was looking for, and then the fun began. He brought out many different guitars, giving me as much time as I wanted to try each one. He pays so much attention to your needs, measuring my hand, finding that a 640 mm was a better fit for me than a 650mm. He'd leave the room, come back, see what I thought of the guitars. This went on for several hours. I narrowed it down to 3 guitars, and again, he gave me time to work with them. At the end, I purchased a Kenny Hill guitar, marvelous instrument. I cannot give a high enough rating, all class, it's all about the customer! You will not be disappointed if you work with Rich - I walked out of there extremely happy with my purchase, and the generous goody bag too. Thank you again Rich Sayage!!!!! read more

Just visited Savage Classical Guitar. I was in the market looking for a concert quality 640mm classical guitar. I had visited his website and saw several candidates. Rich (the proprietor) greeted me at the door. He immediately reviewed my needs and came up with a few suggestions. He individually presented and demonstrated each guitar. He patiently sat with me as I played a small repertoire on each guitar thus giving me the musical space I needed to assess each instrument. We narrowed down the guitars to 3. He again patiently gave me the time and space to make my selection. On my selection I requested a small change to a few frets. Rich immediately attended to my request perfectly! He is a an exemplar classical guitar provider! Bravo! read more