Ryder Guitars - Help

[wrong fingers]

Hi,

I enjoy trying to play the guitar and I have been trying for more years than i can remember.  I have recently bought a Ryder classical guitar about which I know nothing.  On the internet I have found a Ryder Guitars site but it is no longer in business   -   http://www.guitarsite.com/database/Makers/rec/8988/ .   The site says "A fantastic collection of guitars based on vintage styles and developed in the UK by leading professional guitarist, Mark Griffiths". Can anybody offer any advice please.

 

Thanks

Edited January 18, 2019 by wrong fingers
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[SpondonBassed]

Welcome Wrong Fingers.

[obbm]

You might find some info at this old thread.

 

[josie]

Welcome!

[Shazeroo]

 

[Shazeroo]

Hi - having just got a Sue Ryder classical guitar myself to learn on I've been trying to find out more information about it too.   I eventually found the original Sue Ryder guitar catelogue archived listings and it says this... Ryder RC-1 Classical Guitar  Description  A Ryder RC-1 classical cutaway guitar.   Bridge: rosewood.  Hardware: traditional.  Body: Top: solid spruce. Back & Sides: rosewood laminate.  Neck: mahogany.   Fingerboard: rosewood.     Ref: 5437   £139.99                  I got mine yesterday so am a complete beginner - but the sound just from strumming the strings (as yet untuned) is wonderful, a really lovely tone.

[Manwithvan]

Interesting coincidence - I was playing a gig with Mark Griffiths the weekend before last. We had a friend in common who died recently. I didn't know of his involvement with Sue Ryder, but will pass on Shazeroo's comments on the tone.