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Model: Manuel Reyes Concert Flamenco Guitar Top: German Spruce Back and Sides: Spanish Cypress Scale: 654mm Nut: 52mm Finish: Lacquer Tuners: pegs Country: Spain Year: 1974 Condition: Good Item number: Reyes74 Price: $6500 Currency converter Manuel Reyes is among the finest flamenco builders in Spain. Manuel Reyes began building guitars professionally in 1949. Manuel's stature is such that Luis F. Leal Pinar devotes an entire chapter in "Guitarreros de Andalucia" (2004) to him. His flamenco guitars are in such demand that he has a waiting list of ten years, and is no longer taking new orders. This guitar has been well-used for a flamenco, but has some nail marks, back scratches, binding edge dings, and a high e string burn. There is a filled hole on the heel cap where a strap pin once existed. There is a strap pin on the end. The guitar has had a couple of repairs: a crack near the seam from the bridge to the bottom has been repaired and cleated. And, back cracks have been spline filled. The action of this guitar is currently set at the 12th fret at 3.5 and 3mm on the 6th and 1st strings respectively. There is enough bone showing in the saddle to lower the action if so desired. |
