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Okay, I’m on a roll. 2 brand new guitars in one month.
But I saw this one and just had to have it.
Lyon & Healy are known for making Harps and acoustic guitars. During the early 20th century they were the place to go for made in America nylon guitars. Those guitars today will cost as much as 2 L5’s.
A few years ago the company, still in Chicago, decided to enlist a Spanish luthier to build them today’s version of a Classical guitar.
All I can say is, the builder delivered.
It’s funny how you can make an impulse buy based upon looks, and yet at the end of the day it’s the sound that gets ya.
This small guitar produces so much volume as if it thinks it’s a Dreadnaught.
It’s that loud. Time to head into the luthier for a setup and get the action lowered.
Specs:
Top: Spanish Cedar
Back & Sides: Grenadilla
Neck: Mahogany
Bridge: Walnut
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 25.19”
Truss Rod
Made in Spain
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12-09-2025 09:10 PM
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Beautiful guitar.Enjoy it my friend.
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Gorgeous!
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2B, may she inspire your playing for many years to come!
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beautiful! i especially like the rosette
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Dude, looks really nice.
I’m getting into classical guitars right now thanks to my passion for Samba. Wish I could have a go on that.
My money currently gets me an old Yamaha lol
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Wow, that one does sound good just looking at it! I can see why it caught your eye. Extra cool that it pleases your ear!
Congrats!
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When you lower the action on any acoustic guitar it will loose some volume. Unfortunately one cannot have a note-cannon that is really comfortable to play…. Your luthier has to find the sweet spot and you should plan for some extra time in the shed … ?
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Lovely guitar! I don't see any mention of classical guitars on their website, did you get it from Lyon & Healy or somewhere else?
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Thx for that. But even a slight adjustment I’m hoping will be an improvement. As you say I need to adjust.
Originally Posted by gitman
Yes, I purchased it directly from the main company. There are a few on Reverb I believe. Originally Posted by jim777
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Here’s this guitar: Originally Posted by jim777
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I usually avoid NGD posts, but 'The loudest nylon guitar I've ever heard' is an irresistible title.
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Hey that's not a brasswind!
On a roll lately I see!!
Congrats on the guitar, it's a real beauty. I've wanted a Lion and Healey lever harp for about a decade but 10k-20k is above my pay grade.
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@2b...Congrats on your new, awesome, beautiful classical.
Does it have onboard electronics? If so the natural body volume may be a feedback demon.
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Thx, bro! Yes I’ve seen some of their harps that appear very modern, and expensive. Originally Posted by DawgBone
Thx brother, no it doesn’t possess any electronics. I won’t be performing for anyone, but if I ever did, its volume is loud enough that there would be no need for amplification. Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
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I bought this exclusively to soothe my passion for Bossa Nova. Same neighborhood. Originally Posted by Archie
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Wow, that’s a beauty! As you know, I’m partial to Spanish classical and flamenco guitars. I’m curious who the builder is.
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My favorite part of a great classical git is the huge volume. Then you can coax the tone out of it with your fingers. Looks great.
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In the world of classical guitars sheer volume and projection were the two most important qualities for a professional player since they performed without any amplification and still had to fill a room. Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
These instruments often have a rather harsh sound, not very pretty or charming. In our time there really is no more need for such note-cannons since we have wonderful mics that are small, un-obtrusive and they usually convey a natural sound. The modern luthier strives for tonal balance,
dynamics and easy playability by employing doubled top plates, lattice bracing, elevated and (ever more often) slightly curved fingerboards and an second small sound hole in the upper side as a monitor for the player.
When I need to take a nylonstring guitar to a gig where I have to compete with horns and /or drums I take my Cordoba Fusion-12 with a very nice sounding Fishman piezo/mic system built in. That guitar does have a solid top but played acoustically it really doesn't convince any critical listener - plugged in however it shines and I make the sound engineer happy. My good classical guitar stays at home unless I play a solo gig - then I use a small condensor mic pointed towards the lower right bout and I place my amp (either a BUD6 or a Bose S1 pro) behind my chair on the right side, just loud enough so I can hear myself. When playing at home I don't need an extra loud guitar.
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I also have that curiosity. All I know is the sound hole stamp states “made in Spain.” Originally Posted by Mark M.
Thx WS! Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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