Classical Guitar Inventory of Fine Concert Guitars

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Zavaleta's La Casa de Guitarras specializes in flamenco and classical guitars made in Spain. We know classical guitars and carry carefully selected inventory of fine handmade concert guitars by individual Spanish luthiers. Because we are a guitar dealer not a retail store, our concert guitars are not those left after thousands of buyers have looked at them. We have no pound puppies. If we do not have what you want in stock, we can easily place an order for you with any of the Spanish guitar makers we handle. For our overseas clients, while you are welcome to buy from our U.S. inventory, we can offer you substantial saving by shipping directly from Spain. Arizona residents are subject to state sales taxes. Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

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Featured Classical Guitar

2008 Ruben Moises Lopez Concert Classical Guitar. Rúben Moisés López is the son of Marcelino López Nieto-- one of Spain's most respected luthiers whose concert guitars are widely sought after by players and collectors alike. Starting at the age of five, since his father's workshop was in their home, Ruben Moises began learning about tools and woods, and guitar making. He continues to work in his father's workshop, faithfully following the tradition of his father and teacher. This guitar was made with Indian rosewood that Marcelino purchased in 1970 (receipts included). The aged top has striking pattern of bear claws. If you are looking for a handmade concert classical guitar with great quality sound, this guitar has wonderfully rich and complex basses, and clear sweet trebles with depth that sing even in the highest registers. It offers great balance and separation, evenness, and correct intonation.

2008 Ruben Moises Lopez concert classical guitar played by Guilherme Vincens

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Classical Guitars

	Antonio Sanchez Concierto Series Model 1030 Classical Guitar. The Spanish luthier Antonio Sanchez after many years of working in different factories founded his own firm in 1984. Since then he has systematically pursued investigations of materials and bracing systems aimed at continually improving craftsmanship and quality of sound, efforts which have earned him awards in 1990 and 1996. While his shop employs some 20 craftsman, Antonio selects all the woods personally, and personally supervises the construction of all guitars. He offers a range of estudio, professional, concierto, and grand concierto models. The model 1030 is a concierto series model that offers a winning combination craftsmanship, tonal quality, and affordability. This particular guitar is one that he brought to the NAMM (North American Music Merchants) show to demo this model, and as one might expect is a particularly fine example. Antonio Sanchez Model 1030 Classical Guitar played by Guilherme Vincens	$1,800 US
	2009 Manuel Adalid, Viviana Model Classical Guitar (spruce). Manuel Adalid (b. 1951) is a second generation luthier, and head luthier at Esteve. He is widely respected in Spain as among the most experimental and innovative guitar makers in Spain. Although the Esteve makes production guitars, Manuel Adalid maintains his own workshop within Esteve, where he carries on experiments and personally makes the guitars that he sells under his own name. The Viviana concert classical guitar is a model that Manuel Adalid has designed to our specifications and builds for us exclusively. It offers a concert quality sound at an affordable price. It is impeccably made-- and has the characteristics that professional players demand: balance, evenness, true intonation, responsiveness, a great pallet of color, power, projection, and refinement. The basses are firm and quick. The trebles have great clarity, good body, and focused, polished, lively, and sing very nicely. 2009 Manuel Adalid Viviana Classical Guitar #1 played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$2,600 US
	2009 Manuel Adalid, Viviana Model Classical Guitar (spruce). Manuel Adalid (b. 1951) is a second generation luthier, and head luthier at Esteve. He is widely respected in Spain as among the most experimental and innovative guitar makers in Spain. Although the Esteve makes production guitars, Manuel Adalid maintains his own workshop within Esteve, where he carries on experiments and personally makes the guitars that he sells under his own name. The Viviana concert classical guitar is a model that Manuel Adalid has designed to our specifications and builds for us exclusively. It offers a concert quality sound at an affordable price. It is impeccably made-- and has the characteristics that professional players demand: balance, evenness, true intonation, responsiveness, a great pallet of color, power, projection, and refinement. The basses are firm and quick. The trebles have great clarity, good body, and focused, polished, lively, and sing very nicely. 2009 Manuel Adalid Viviana Classical #2 played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$2,600 US
	2010 Manuel Adalid, Viviana Model Classical Guitar (cedar). Manuel Adalid (b. 1951) is a second generation luthier, and head luthier at Esteve. He is widely respected in Spain as among the most experimental and innovative guitar makers in Spain. Although the Esteve makes production guitars, Manuel Adalid maintains his own workshop within Esteve, where he carries on experiments and personally makes the guitars that he sells under his own name. The Viviana concert classical guitar is a model that Manuel Adalid has designed to our specifications and builds for us exclusively. It offers a concert quality sound at an affordable price. It is impeccably made-- and has the characteristics that professional players demand: balance, evenness, true intonation, responsiveness, a great pallet of color, power, projection, and refinement. The basses are firm and quick. The trebles have great clarity, good body, and focused, polished, lively, and sing very nicely.	$2,600 US
	2009 Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Model Santos, Classical Guitar. Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. (b. 1962) is a third generation luthier, son of Manuel Rodriguez, Sr. (born 1926-2008), and grandson of Manuel Rodriguez Pérez (1887-1958) who began building classical guitars in 1905. Manuel Rodriguez Jr is now building an exclusive line of guitars for Zavaleta's inspired by those of the old Madrid School masters: Santos Hernandez, Domingo Esteso, etc. My instructions to Manuel were to build a light bodied instrument which feels alive in ones hands and captures characteristic sound of these master luthiers. The guitars Manuel made for me exceeded my expectations. 2009 Manuel Rodriguez Jr, Model Santos Classical Guitar played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$2,750 US
	2009 Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Model Manuel, Classical Guitar. Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. (b. 1962) is a third generation luthier, son of Manuel Rodriguez, Sr. (born 1926-2008), and grandson of Manuel Rodriguez Pérez (1887-1958) who began building classical guitars in 1905. Manuel Rodriguez Jr is now building an exclusive line of guitars for Zavaleta's inspired by those of the old Madrid School masters: Santos Hernandez, Domingo Esteso, Manuel Ramirez. My instructions to Manuel were to build a light bodied instrument which feels alive in ones hands and captures characteristic sound of these master luthiers. The guitars Manuel made for me exceeded my expectations. 2009 Manuel Rodriguez Jr Model Manuel Classical Guitar played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$2,750 US
	2010 Manuel Adalid Model Torres Concert Classical Guitar. Manuel Adalid (b. 1951) is a second generation luthier, and head luthier at Esteve. He is widely respected in Spain as among the most experimental and innovative guitar makers in Spain. Although the Esteve makes production guitars, Manuel Adalid maintains his own workshop within Esteve, where he carries on experiments and personally makes the guitars that he sells under his own name. This guitar is a copy of a Antonio Torres (1817-1892) classical guitar and captures more than a little of the character of the original. It possess trebles that are focused, wonderfully clear, and truly sing. The mid-range is outstanding, and the the basses match and balance the other strings perfectly. I am very tempted to keep this one myself, and will be reluctant to part with it.	$3,200 US
	2004 Pedro Maldonado 1a Concertista. Pedro Maldonado was born in Loja, Granada in 1929. He apprenticed first with Manuel de la Chica, and later with Miguel Robles, who he credits as being his primary teacher. In 1959, he open his own workshop, and currently builds with his sons Pedro and Luis. His classicals are highly esteemed. The Concertista is a new 1a Concert model made exclusively for us. Not only is the craftsmanship superb, but this guitar possesses all the qualities one expects in a true concert guitar: power, color, and balance, as well as refinement and loveliness of tone. These qualities have led many classical artists such as Eliot Fisk to buy his instruments. 2004 Pedro Maldonado concertista model played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$3,300 US
	2004 Pedro Maldonado 1a Concert Classical Guitar. Pedro Maldonado was born in Loja, Granada in 1929. He apprenticed first with Manuel de la Chica, and later with Miguel Robles, who he credits as being his primary teacher. In 1959, he open his own workshop, and currently builds with his sons Pedro and Luis. His classical guitars are highly esteemed. This exquisitely made guitar has all the qualities one expects in a fine concert instrument. It has power, color, balance, and sustain, as well as refinement and loveliness of tone. These qualities have led many leading classical artists to use his instruments, including Elliot Fisk, one of Segovia's favorite students. 2004 Pedro Maldonado 1a concert classical played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$5,625 US
	2009 Jesus Bellido 1a Concert Classical Guitar, (cedar). Jesus Bellido is the son of Manuel Bellido, and a fine luthier in his own right. This 1a concert classical guitar is model that he is making exclusively for us, using master grade wood for the top. It has everything one could ask for in a concert guitar: power, great tone, and character- a wonderful, vibrant, full-bodied basses, and substantial lovely singing trebles. 2009 Jesus Bellido Concert Classical Guitar (6) played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	Just in $4,500 US
	2006 Antonio Raya Pardo XXXth Anniversary Model Concert Guitar. This guitar was made by Antonio Raya Pardo to celebrate his 30th year as a guitar maker. The whole guitar breaths quality: from his choice of premium grade woods, to his care in craftsmanship, to its quality of tone. The label is signed and dated, and numbered. This is a concert classical guitar with a true Granada school flavor--beautifully balanced, excellent separation, power and sustain in every register, romantic rounded clear trebles, and nice firm basses. The action is very comfortable, and is a real joy to play. 2006 Antonio Raya Pardo XXX anniversary model played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$6,375 US
	2009 Manuel Adalid Emperor Model Concert Classical Guitar. Manuel Adalid (b. 1951) is a second generation luthier, and head luthier at Esteve. He is widely respected in Spain as among the most experimental and innovative guitar makers in Spain. Although the Esteve makes production guitars, Manuel Adalid maintains his own workshop within Esteve, where he carries on experiments. Made exclusively for Zavaleta's, the Emperor model concert classical guitar is a product of his investigations. It is built using the latest techniques, raised 20 fret fingerboard, (nomex sandwich tops, with carbon fan bracing) to produce an instrument of great power and volume, without sacrificing the distinctive character and bold sound of a Spanish guitar. The trebles are focused, sweet, and polished. The basses are crisp and firm. It is well-balanced, even, and sings in every register. It has great intonation, and is setup perfectly. It is a guitar truly worthy of a professional player. 2009 Manuel Adalid Emperor Model Concert Classical Guitar played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$6,500
	2008 Jose Ruiz Pedregosa Concert Classical Guitar. This handmade concert classical guitar by Jose Ruiz Pedregosa is a splendid example of the luthier's art with a carved headstock and bridge, beautiful mosaic rosette, and inlays in the back of neck has a tone that is as lovely as the guitar is handsome. It is a responsive, powerful, balanced, with a rich full bodied tone. 2008 Jose Ruiz Pedregosa concert classical guitar played by Guilherme Vincens	$6,650US
	2008 Ruben Moises Lopez Concert Classical Guitar. Rúben Moisés López is the son of Marcelino López Nieto-- one of Spain's most respected luthiers whose concert guitars are widely sought after by players and collectors alike. Starting at the age of five, since his father's workshop was in their home, Ruben Moises began learning about tools and woods, and guitar making. He continues to work in his father's workshop, faithfully following the tradition of his father and teacher. This guitar was made with Indian rosewood that Marcelino purchased in 1970 (receipts included). The aged top has striking pattern of bear claws. If you are looking for a handmade concert classical guitar with great quality sound, this guitar has wonderfully rich and complex basses, and clear sweet trebles with depth that sing even in the highest registers. It offers great balance and separation, evenness, and correct intonation. 2008 Ruben Moises Lopez concert classical guitar played by Guilherme Vincens	$6,900 US
	2008 Abel Garcia Concert Classical Guitar. This is a brand new, hand-crafted guitar made by the master luthier Abel Garcia Lopez who is widely to be the best luthier in Mexico. I first heard of him from the great Spanish luthier, Felix Manzanero, who in the mid-1970s was the first of many master luthiers to go to Paracho to give workshops. While Felix told me that Abel Garcia was the best of his students, this instrument shows that he is a true master. Pepe Romero is among the many professional players who have bought from him. Abel Garcia has a three year waiting list, so we consider ourselves very lucky to have gotten him to make this guitar for us. The plantilla (shape) is based on a Hauser-- but as Abel put it the bracing has evolved into his own. While it is a small-bodied classical guitar, it has tremendous power, great projection, perfect balance, and a wonderfully complex sonority. The basses are bold, deep, yet refined. The trebles are clear and polished. This guitar's setup is outstanding, making playability effortless. 2008 Abel Garcia concert classical guitar played by Cale Hoeflicker	$6,950 US
	2009 Angel Benito Aguado 1a Especial Concert Classical Guitar. We are proud to be able to offer this handmade instrument from the Spanish luthier Angel Benito Aguado. This model is based on a pattern inspired by Madrid school of guitar building. The system of construction is based on the low bridge of the Madrid school, and is the final result of careful experiments with proportions and weight, that also includes his own system of bracing. Aside from exquisite workmanship, this classical guitars possess a rich, refined tone, and is wonderfully playable. It is a true concert guitar instrument: powerful guitar with great depth of tone, wonderful, deep, rich resonant basses that are nicely balanced against full rounded trebles. It sings even in the highest registers. This is an exceptional instrument, one of the finest that has come through my hands in years. 2009 Angel Benito Aguado 1a Especial Concert Classical Guitar played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	Just in $9,950 US

Used Instruments

	1972 R S Gale King 8-course (15 strings) Renaissance Lute. This lute is in excellent condition with hardly a mark, apart from 2 slighlty bleached spots (see top photo). The neck is dead straight. Thhere is no case, but the lute will be encased in styrene, cardboard and 3ply panel. Note this instrument is in Australia. Postage and packaging within Austrialia is $75 US. Overseas buyers should inquire about shipping costs.	$1,250 US
	2006 Juan Hernandez Model Concieto Classical Guitar. The Spanish luthier Juan Hernandez was born in 1948 in Turis, Valencia. When he was 15 he began as an apprentice in the Esteve factory, eventually he became one of their master craftsmen, and rose to become manager of production. Now working under his own name, he heads a small shop and works with five artisans to produce a line of well-made guitars. This guitar is his concierto model. With the exception of a couple of tiny dings in the top, this guitar is in nearly perfect condition. The owner has added a clear tap-plate to the top, similar to ones used on flamenco guitars, but made of a thinner material. It is finished with French polish, rather than lacquer which is stock for the model. The owner says that when he bought it he compared it to two Contreras guitars made in the 1970s, and the sound of this guitar was far superior to them, and played even better.	$2,000 US
	1998 Martin Proteau Torres Model Classical Guitar Martin Proteau is a Canadian maker who was trained at the Ecole de Luthierie Artisique du Noroit. Although the neck profile is modern, this guitar is based on an 1865 Torres design, with 7 fan braces. According to the owner, this guitar has a very pure classical tone, perfect intonation, and balance between trebles and basses. With the exception of nail marks on the top, the guitar is in excellent condition. It is set up to normal classical standards, and there is plenty saddle should one ever need or desire to adjust the action. This guitar is in Canada, so the price is expressed in Canadian dollars.	$2,800 Canadian Convert
	c. 2001 Rodrigo Moreira Classical Guitar. Rodrigo Moreira is a Brazilian luthier, whose guitars are becoming well-known, and now sell new for $4500-5000. Although he learned his craft in Brazil from his grandfather, he now resides in Massachusetts. He is also the president of the Brazilian Rosewood Foundation which exports legal Brazilian rosewood from stumps left over in old logging areas. This guitar is generally in good condition. There are some minor marks in the finish consistent with use. The owner reports that there are a couple of "cracks" which he describes as about 1/2 inch long on the lower bout, they are too small to photograph well, and have been stable in the years he has owned the guitar. He adds "I don't even know if the go through" the wood. The action is set up nicely and there is sufficient bone showing above the bridge to adjust the action should this ever be required.	$2,875US
	1992 Josep Ferré Classical Guitar. Josep González Farré was born in 1922 in Barcelona. He began his career as a cabinet-maker, but in 1954 turned to making guitars. From 1956 to 1964 he worked for the Juan Estruche factory. Leaving Estuche, he became the formeman for the Taurus factory. In 1975, he set up his own workshop on the Calle San Félix, where he continued making guitars, laudes, and bandurrias until his retirement. His guitars show influences of Jose Ramirez and Ignacio Fleta. The guitar is generally in excellent condition, and needs no repairs. As with most guitars of this age, there are assorted player's marks, particularly near the bridge.	$3,000 US
	1910 Max Amberger Classical Guitar. This very well-made guitar is from the Max Amberger workshop. Max Amberger, (1838-1889) was a luthier in Munich who founded a company that built zithers, violins, and guitars around 1860. When he died, his son, Henry Amberger (1863-1910) took over company and continued building under his father’s name (R.Vannes 1951:8). After his death, Henry's widow took over the company. The Amberger’s were close friends of the Hauser’s and some writer’s claim that Hermann Hauser worked for Max Amberger before opening his own shop. Hermann Hauser III denies this. “My grandfather never worked in the shop of Max Amberger, rather Hermann bought the company from Amberger’s widow in 1921, and moved his workshop from Bayerstr. 33 to the Amberger workshop on Müllerstr. 8” (personal communication). Under Hauser, the Max Amberger company continued to build zithers. Hauser Sr. simply added “Inh Herm. Hauser” to the label as its proprietor. In fact, the Max Amberger company now under Hauser III continues to manufacture zithers even today. This guitar was probably built between 1895 and 1921, and is a Munich style guitar which is nearly identical those that Hermann Hauser built into the 1920s. Hermann Hauser III has a Max Amberber guitar much like this one in his own collection that he has photographed next to his grandfather’s Munich model for comparison. 1910 Max Amberger Classical Guitar played by Cale Hoeflicker.	$3,000 US
	1999 Jean Rompré Concert Classical Guitar. Jean Rompré was born in Montreal in 1970, and began building guitars at age 13. In 1987 he enrolled in the Montreal School of Luthierie and latter apprenticed with Neil Herbert, Linda Manger and Michael Dunn learning from them advanced techniques of classical guitar design and construction including computer analysis of frequencies. In 1992, he opened his workshop in the center of Montreal. He produces about eight classical guitars a year, and has gained a increasing reputation in North America, France, and Asia. This guitar is patterned after a 1962 Bouchet. The owner, who is a luthier, has re-fretted the guitar, and modified the neck profile (width and thickness), and has refreshed the French polish. Although the set up is comfortable, he will include extra nuts and saddles should you wish to change the set up. I have inspected this guitar, and am impressed both by the quality of tone, and by the high level of craftsman ship it exhibits. New his guitars sell for in excess of $6000.	$3,500 US
	2009 Pimentel Custom Grand Concert Model Classical Guitar. This lovely guitar was made in 2009 by Robert Pimentel, son of Lorenzo Pimentel (b.1928) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pimentel guitars have been bought by such luminaries as Pepe Romero, Johnny Smith, Ottmar Liebert, Manuel Lopez Ramos, and many others. This guitar is a custom grand concert model. The guitar signed on the back of the headstock.	$4,200 US
	1968 Antonio Marin Montero Concert Classical Guitar. Antonio Marin is the dean of the Granada school, and still a great master. Now in his 70s, he makes only a few guitars a year. The guitar is in generally is very good condition, but its French polish needs to be refreshed. The action is currently set on the low side, 3.5mm to 3.0mm at the 12th fret, on the 6th and 1st strings respectively, making this a very comfortable guitar to play. NOTE THIS GUITAR IS IN FRANCE.	3,000 EUROS
	1981 Manuel Contreras 1a Concert Classical Guitar. Born in Madrid in 1926, Contreras joined the Ramirez workshop as a senior journeyman in 1959. It was Contreras who made the first José Ramirez guitar Andrés Segovia bought in 1960. After three years with Ramirez, Manuel opened his own guitar workshop in the center of Madrid. He soon earned a reputation as one of the finest and most innovative luthiers in Spain. Contreras died in 1994 of cancer. This guitar is in very good condition, but does have a few string scars and expected finish checks behind the bridge.	$4,496 US
	2004 Ricardo Louzao Millenium Concert Classical Guitar. Ricardo Louzao is a luthier in Argentina who is earning an international reputation for his lattice braced, millenium style guitars. This guitar is in nearly perfect condition, no cracks, no repairs. The owner has played it for just one year. It has a millenium style raised fingerboard, a cedar latticed braced top, as well as nice touches such as an arm rest, and golpeador to protect the top. This guitar is currently in Paris, France.	3,000 EUROS Convert
	2006 Ignacio M. Rozas 2a Concert Classical Guitar. Ignacio Rozas retired in February of 2008. While this is his 2a model, it is unusual in that unlike most 2a models, Rozas signed this guitar, something he reserved for only for guitars that he made entirely by himself. His concert guitars are known for their refined classical tone. According to the owner, this guitar is essentially in new condition. NOTE: This guitar is in Germany.	4700 EUROS Convert
	1977 Manouk Papazian Concert Classical Guitar. Manouk Papazian was born in Armenia in 1911 and died in New York in 1999. He learned his basic woodworking shills from his father, a furniture maker by the age of twelve. As refugees, his family moved from Turkey to Greece. And after WWI he moved to Argentina, where he began his career as a luthier when a music wholesaler asked him if he could make guitars. After examining a guitar, he agreed, and eventually made 100 or more for this man. In 1956, he moved to Manhattan, and began building about 30 instruments a year in his shop located at 24 West 30th Street. His opus includes 900 guitars, 40 renaissance lutes, numerous vihuelas, violins and three cellos. Using Spanish construction techniques, Papazian viewed instrument making as "a blend of art and science," in which "the wood is God." He insisted on using only the best woods regardless of price. His guitars are easy to play and exude an elegant simplicity of restrained, refined design.	$6,000 US
	1967 Felix Manzanero Concert Classical Guitar. Felix Manzanero is among the finest guitar makers in Spain. Felix entered the Ramirez shop in 1952, and quickly rose to become one of their master craftsmen. He left Ramirez in 1964, and opened his own shop. This handmade concert classical guitar made in 1967. The current owner purchased directly from Felix in 1970. At the time, the guitar had apparent cracks on the back and bottom (see photos) that Felix had repaired and assured the owner would not affect the sound, and would remain stable, which they have for forty years. As with most guitars this age, there is some minor wear and tear to the finish-- string burns below the bridge, assorted minor scratches on the sides, and some dulling of the French polish in several places such as where on rests on arm while playing. Overall, however, it is in excellent shape, and requires no repairs. NOTE Until 10th May 2010 this guitar will be in Australia, and from June 1st to August 15th, 2010 in Southern France. For overseas buyers the Guitar case will be enclosed in a reinforced plywood box. Free insured shipping to Europe, Canada, and the USA. Shipping (with insurance) to other areas, purchaser to pay $100 extra.	$6,000 US
	2005 Brian Dunn Concert Classical Guitar. Brian Dunn is a luthier in Tucson, Arizona who is rapidly rising to national prominence. Although he has been a luthier for many years, he only recently turned his hand to building classical guitars in 2001. Right from the start, Professor Tom Patterson, who heads the guitar program at the University of Arizona, bought one of his first instruments, and promoted them to his students. Brian now has a waiting list of over three years. This is Brian Dunn 25th classical guitar. It is a first rate concert instrument. Guitar making is something of a religion for Brian. He approaches the work, armed with years of study, experience, and exacting levels of craftsmanship. German spruce top is perfectly quarter sawn. The Indian rosewood likewise is master grade. He used rare straight grained Honduran mahogany for the neck. Brian takes special pride in his setups. The intonation is perfect and playability is excellent. This handmade guitar is in excellent condition. 2005 Brian Dunn	$6,400 US
	1927 Juan Galan Concert Guitar. Juan Galán Rodriguez was born in Malaga in 1876. He was the son of the distinguished luthier, Juan Galán Caro, also a native of Malaga, who had in turn learned his art from Antonio Lorca, the father. Working with his father, Juan became a master guitar maker. In 1906, he decided to move to Buenos Aires, and beginning in 1908 he began building guitars in Argentina. In Argentina, he became a grand figure in the guitar world, and all the great artists of his day were drawn to his workshop. His guitars were specially prized not only for their excellent sound, and workmanship, but because they were especially playable, and required little effort of the left hand. This guitar represents his best work, the back and sides, are adored by marquetry matching the tiles in the rosette. While not the loudest instrument, it possess more adequate volume for most concert halls. It possess wonderful clarity, great presence, amazing separation such that even in chords, every note is heard, every note is balanced. The basses have a cello like quality. The trebles are full and sweet. 1927 Juan Galan played by Cale Hoeflicker	$6,500 US
	2003 Angel Benito Aguado Concert Classical Guitar. We are proud to be able to offer this handmade instrument from the Spanish luthier Angel Benito Aguado. Although his concert classical guitars are inspired by those of Antonio Torres (1817-1892), they are not copies. Although he has drunk deeply from the work of Torres and Madrid school of guitar makers, he has developed his own unique bracing system. Aside from exquisite workmanship, his classical guitars possess a rich, refined tone, and are wonderfully playable. They are true concert guitar instruments. This guitar was originally purchased by a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ), who selected it himself at the maker's shop in Madrid, who later sold it to the current owner, who is one of his students. The guitar has had one, expertly done repair to a thin crack in the headstock, which should present no future problems.	$5,300 US
	2000 Manuel Contreras II 1a Especial Concert Classical Guitar. Manuel Contreras II is the son of Manuel Contreras I (1926-1994). It was the elder Contreras who made the first José Ramirez guitar Andrés Segovia bought in 1960 when he worked for Jose Ramirez III. Contreras earned a reputation as one of the finest and most innovative luthiers in Spain, a tradition that his son continues. The finish on the guitar show some light wear: light scuffs and a pencil lead size ding on the lower bout of the top, and small flaw in the lacquer on the back that can't be seen in the photographs, some small marks on the sides and headstock. The saddle has been replaced with a compensated saddle. The frets have been recently dressed by a professional luthier, so the guitar's action is easy and buzz free. This guitar sells new for $12,500, making the asking price a considerable bargain.	$7,000 US
	1997 David Daily Concert Classical Guitar. This distinguished American luthier who have been building for over 30 years has earned a great reputation for his fine work. This is a concert guitar with a red cedar top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides. It is French polished. The guitar is in excellent condition, with exception of some minor scratches and playing wear, nothing that could not be easily touched up with French polish.	$7,000 US
	2004 Antonio Marin Montero Concert Classical Guitar. Antonio Marin’s reputation as a guitar builder certainly speaks for itself, and his guitars are constantly in high demand. He is one of the most acclaimed builders in Spain today, and is considered by many to be the founding father of the Granada school of guitar building. Marin’s guitars represent the quintessential Spanish sound to many players, with an emotional content that is truly heart warming. This guitar is an excellent example of the master’s work, with clear, full, romantic trebles perfectly blended with lush yet full basses. There was a crack beneath the bridge that has been recently repaired by an expert luthier, who also refreshed the French polish, leaving this instrument is in immaculate condition.	$7,500 US
	2001 Ignacio M. Rozas 1a- Especial. This is a true concert guitar. Rozas guitars are known for their that has highly refined classical tone, deep and resonant basses, and nicely balanced polished and focused trebles. The set up is ideal-- effortless even in the highest registers. This is his especial model, with his special headstock, and other decorative touches he uses to show off the luthier's art on the model 1a-especial. According to the owner, this guitar has been in a Paris bow maker's shop, and is essentially in new condition. Ignacio Rozas retired in February of 2008, so this guitar (No 321) is a rare bargain.	5000 EUROS
	2003 Sergei De Jong Seven-String Classical Cutaway Guitar. Sergei De Jonge is a Canadian maker who has been building guitars since 1969. He apprenticed with Jean Larrivée, when he was making only classical guitars by himself, and with Patt Lister, but within a couple of years was building guitars on his own. He has since become one of the most respected makers in Canada. This cutaway 7 string classical is a special item, made with the finest materials available-- old growth Brazilian rosewood, master grade German spruce, french polished. The setup is low and very comfortable, and there is ample bone in the saddle showing should adjustments ever be desired. Please note this guitar is in Australia.	$8,500 US
	2007 Pepe Romero Concert Classical Guitar. Pepe Romero Jr. (b. 1978) is the son of the guitarist, Pepe Romero and grew up playing some of the world's greatest guitars from the incredible collection of his father: Torres, Esteso, Santos Hernandez, Hauser, and Miguel Rodriguez. Drawn to making guitars, Pepe made his first guitar under the tutelage of Drake Traphagen, and at age 18 decided to become a luthier. In 1997, Pepe spent some time in the workshop of Miguel Rodriguez Jr shortly before he passed away, and since has benefited from guidance from Jose L Romanillos, Manuel Contreras II, Yuris Zeltins, and Edmund Blöchinger. Although Pepe's construction techniques are heavily influenced by Miguel Rodriguez Jr, his instruments also draw inspiration from the elegant look and lovely tone of Santos Hernandez and Domingo Esteso guitars. This guitar made in 2007 is number 113. His guitars are in great demand by concert guitarists and collectors worldwide. He has a waiting list of about 4 years for new guitars. This guitar was previously owned by Pepe Romero, and was according to documentation used both by his brother, Celin, and himself in concerts over the course of a year. It is lightly built, and evocative of guitars from Cordoba. It has the playability and response according to its owner of a flamenco guitar. It has excellent separation, purity of sound, yet with the warmth and fat that an exceptional cedar top provides.	$11,500 US
	1961 Manuel Velazquez Concert Classical Guitar. Manuel Velazquez was born in 1918, and began building in the 1930s, he is widely consider a world class maker, and his guitars have been played by Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, and many others. This guitar was made in 1961 with magnificent German spruce top, of a quality that is rarely seen these days. The back and sides are build of Brazilian rosewood. Normal finish wear for a guitar of this age, very clean in appearance, with no notable discolorations. The top has a rich, aged color. The guitar has been stored since 1983 in a closet, un-tensioned. The neck is straight. There are no cracks, or bellying up, or seam separations, it does need a tiny repair-- a re-glue of a back brace, which should be done by a professional luthier. Even with old strings, this guitar has a rich stone, responsive action, and is easy to play. The set up is a hair over 3mm at the 12th fret. This is a very nice concert guitar from a noteworthy luthier.	$18,000 US
	1934 Domingo Esteso Concert Classical Guitar. Domingo Esteso Lopez, born in San Clemente in the province of Cuenca in 1882, was one the most famous and respected classical and flamenco guitar makers of the early 20th century. In the 1890s, he began as an apprentice in the shop of Manuel Ramirez in Madrid, working along side such great Spanish luthiers as Santos Hernandez and Modesto Borreguero. When Manuel Ramirez died in 1916, he continued to work for Manuel's widow for about a year. In 1917 he opened his own shop on the calle Gravina, where he was joined by his nephew, Faustino Conde in 1926. After his death in 1937, Faustino and his two brothers, Mariano and Julio, took over the shop, building under Vda y Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso (Widow and nephews of Domingo Esteso. Following the widow's death in the 1960s, they became Hermanos Conde, sobrinos (nephews) of Domingo Esteso. This concert classical guitar made in his shop on Gravina has a German spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. The scale is 650mm with a 52mm nut. This guitar has several cracks in the top, and one on the side. They have been recently repaired by a fine Italian guitar maker, and so overall this guitar is in very good condition, and requires no work.	15,000 EURO
	1911 Hermann Hauser Sr. Classical Guitar. This instrument is a Hauser copy of a Guadagnini, of the sort that Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) would have played. According to the Hermann Hauser III, it was one of several instruments that his grandfather, Hermann Hauser I, built for Prof. Heinrich Scherrer, "a famous lute and classical guitar player (the king of the lute and guitar in Munich in the period from 1900 to 1920)." Like all the instruments, Hauser Sr. made for Prof. Scherrer the top was not varnished, but left nearly natural. The fingerboard is scalloped and has metal frets to 9th fret, with ivory used for the upper frets. Everything is original. In this instrument this master luthier achieved a tone that is typical of Guadagnini's concert guitars: balanced, refined, dry yet clear, with concentrated lively trebles and resonant basses. The separation is excellent, but the strings blend perfectly in chords. 1911 Hermann Hauser played by Maya Rafajlovic	$16,500 US
	1983 Ignacio Fleta Concert Classical Guitar. This guitar is in excellent condition, and has the wonderful kind of sound that attracted Segovia, and John Williams early in his carrier among many other professional players to Fleta's instruments. The guitar has been refretted, and the original machines replaced with what appear to be Rubner Hauser style tuners. The guitar is in very good shape, and needs no repairs. The neck is straight. As it has been used for 25 years in concerts, there are some traces of nail marks on the top. This guitar is presently in France.	SOLD
	1930 Francisco Simplicio Concert Classical Guitar. Francisco Simplicio was born in Barcelona in 1874. As a youth he apprenticed as a cabinet maker producing fine furniture. Around 1919, based on their longstanding friendship, Francisco went to work for Enrique Garcia, who one of many fine luthiers to come out of Manuel Ramirez's shop. Simplicio under Garcia tutelage soon became a master luthier. When Enrique Garcia died in 1923, he left his shop to Francisco. In 1929, Simplicio exhibited some of his guitars at the International Exhibition in Barcelona, winning a gold medal. During his life he produced around 340 instruments. This instrument, no 290, has been recently restored. There were several cracks in the top, and back with have been nicely repaired (see photos). I had the privilege of playing this instrument. It is nicely set up, and has a particularly rich tone. The bases are dark, smooth, and remind me of chocolate. The trebles are a clear, sweet, and have good body. This guitar's age means also it has a wonderfully open tonality.	$27,500 US
	1970 Miguel Rodriguez Concert Classical Guitar. If I were trying to pick one guitar with a quintessentially Spanish tone, it would be a Miguel Rodriguez. This handmade concert guitar was built while Miguel Rodriguez Sr (1888-1975) was still alive, but was probably built his son Miguel Rodriguez, Jr (1921-1998). While it seems to have been used as a flamenca negra, hence the tap plate, this is a classical guitar. Generally it is in excellent condition, there was a hairline crack in the top was recently repaired by Arnie Gamble. Miguel Rodriguez guitars have an intensely bold Spanish voice, and are simply wonderful to play.	$35,000 US
	1935 Santos Hernandez Concert Classical Guitar. Santos Hernandez (1874-1943) was one the guitar great makers of the early 20th century to come out of the shop of Manuel Ramirez. He is credited with being the maker of the 1912 Manuel Ramirez that Segovia played until 1938. After Manuel Ramirez died, he worked for Manuel's widow until 1918, where upon he opened his own shop on the calle Atocha. Under his own name between 1916-1943, he made some 300 classical and flamenco guitars. This guitar was made by Santos Hernandez in 1935. While it has had a few well-done repairs over the years, overall it is in remarkable condition. It appears to have its original french polish-- perhaps refreshed at some point. Although the saddle and nut have been replaced, the owner has the original parts. This rare guitar is great instrument, would be a wonderful addition to any collection. 1935 Santos Hernandez Concert Classical Guitar played by Eduardo Minozzi Costa	$37,500 US

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