Casimiro Lozano is one of Spain up and coming luthiers, who has gained an international reputation over the past decade. After playing one of his guitars, I sold my 1a Ramirez. This guitar is in excellent condition, its only defects being a small cracks in the sides that occurred during shipping from the maker's shop. These have been expertly repaired and can barely be seen, and in no way affect its wonderful tone. Comes with a hardcase.