The flamenco guitars of Marcelo Barbero are regarded by many collectors and players as among the finest instruments ever produced in the history of guitar making. This particular guitar certainly qualifies as such Spruce Soundboard/Brazilian Back & Sides This is the top of the line Conde Hermanos from the shop at Felipe V in Madrid. These two brothers have made some of the best flamenco guitars available anywhere. Workmanship and materials are absolutely stunning, an example. It is in completely original condition with no with extremely lush Brazilian rosewood for the back and repairs or damage despite the fact that it has been played sides, and high-grade, perfectly quarter-sawn German heavily throughout its lifetime. The sound is strong and spruce for the top. The added detailing is very elegant, clear, raspy yet charming. A testament to this maker ’s with exact attention paid to the mosaic and inlay work. genius, it would be a superb choice for the serious The sound rivals the best flamenco instruments we’ve performer or flamenco recording artist. seen from any builder. Item #3244 Price: Inquire Item #2980 Price: Inquire
1974 Manuel Reyes
José Ramírez 1AF Spruce Soundboard/Cypress Back & Sides Spruce Soundboard/Cypress Back & Sides An excellent example from one of the greatest and most This guitar is the top-of-the-line sought after makers in the world today. Reyes is known flamenco model from the esteemed for his superb workmanship and authentic flamenco Ramírez workshop. Suitable for both sound. This guitar is easy to play and has all the richness performance on a concert stage and necessary for solo performing. Since this maker ’s for traditional flamenco playing with instruments have been so popular among working dancers and percussionists. It is a professionals, it is very hard to find them in such near- very lively instrument with excellent perfect condition. playability and volume; and has an Item #2886 $9,500 authentic Spanish sound with a lot of bite, making it one of our favorite choices for the serious flamenco guitarist. Item #2481 $8,019 Special: $7,209
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