{"product_id":"✨ex-demo✨-santos-martinez-sm440ts-thin-body-electro-classical-nylon-guitar","title":"✨EX-DEMO✨ Santos Martinez SM440TS Thin Body Electro Classical Nylon Guitar!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSantos Martinez SM440TS Thin Body Electro Classical Nylon String Guitar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really attractive and slightly unusual thin-bodied electro-classical from Santos Martinez, finished in natural and fitted with a cutaway for much easier access further up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ex-demo example which has never been privately owned. It has been displayed and handled in-store, so there are a few light handling marks and some minor hand\/oil marks from shop use, but nothing significant. Overall it presents very nicely and remains in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slimline body makes the SM440TS particularly comfortable to play, especially for players more accustomed to electric or steel-string acoustic guitars, while retaining the traditional nylon-string feel and wider classical-style fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also fully equipped for amplified use, with an onboard preamp offering volume, bass, middle and treble controls, phase switching and a built-in tuner. That makes it a very practical option for live performance, recording, rehearsals or simply plugging into an acoustic amplifier at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venetian-style cutaway gives much better upper-fret access than a traditional classical guitar, while the understated natural finish, dark fingerboard, slotted headstock and black binding give it a really smart contemporary look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Thin-body nylon-string electro-classical design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Cutaway body for improved upper-fret access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Traditional slotted classical-style headstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dark fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Onboard pickup and preamp system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Built-in chromatic tuner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Volume control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Bass, middle and treble EQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Phase switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Natural finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Comfortable slimline body depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ex-demo and never privately owned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx-demo condition. The guitar has never been privately owned, but has been displayed and handled in-store. There are some minor handling marks and light hand\/oil marks from shop use, but overall it remains in excellent condition and presents extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt £179, this is a lot of guitar for the money and a great option for anyone wanting the feel and sound of nylon strings without the bulk of a traditional full-depth classical guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCases, gig bags and accessories are only included where explicitly stated in the description or shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock a selection of hard cases and gig bags which can be purchased separately. Please get in touch if you’d like us to recommend a suitable option for this guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent, family-run guitar shop based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open seven days a week, with a friendly, knowledgeable team always happy to help\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Specialising in carefully selected new and used guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Every used guitar is thoroughly checked over and cleaned before sale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Any setup or adjustment work required is carried out where appropriate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Honest, detailed condition descriptions so you know exactly what you’re buying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• £50 deposit secures any guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAny import duties, taxes, VAT, customs charges, or other local fees are not included in the sale\/shipping price and are the responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chordplay Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55388285927766,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4144\/2390\/files\/AAF1F68C-3D11-482D-B3B3-6E11EDA204D6.jpg?v=1789513051","url":"https:\/\/www.chordplay.co.uk\/products\/%e2%9c%a8ex-demo%e2%9c%a8-santos-martinez-sm440ts-thin-body-electro-classical-nylon-guitar","provider":"Chordplay Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}