Acoustic

Ramirez 130 Anos Spruce Top Classical Guitar, 2013

On March 7, 2019 /

The Ramirez 130 Anos model was the last Ramirez ‘Anniversary’ model before it evolved into the present del Tiempo for their fifth generation, 135th anniversary. Like other Anniversary models, it was built for a five year period – here from 2012 to 2017. These models are part of the Ramirez Studio line, intended for advanced students and semi-professional players.

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Santa Cruz D Model Guitar Natural, 2012

On March 5, 2019 /

Here we’re looking at a Santa Cruz D model built during 2012 in Santa Cruz, California. This guitar features a Sitka Spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood for the back, sides and headp plate. The bridge and bound fingerboard are Ebony, and the neck and body blocks are Mahogany. This example is in overall good clean condition, with minor wear. There is a small mark below the ‘belly’ of the bridge, possibly from an errant string change.

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C. F. Martin OM-21 Steel String Guitar, 2012

On March 4, 2019 /

The Martin OM or Orchestra Model design appeared in 1930, and has been built in various forms. The C. F. Martin OM-21 uses ’21’ level appointments – Indian Rosewood back and sides, single layer binding, and Ebony for the bridge and bound fingerboard. The OM design fits between the full size ‘D’ body dreadnoughts, and the smaller, rounder single or double ‘O’ b body guitars.

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Ethan Deutsch Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2018

On February 28, 2019 /

Here we have a wonderful recent Ethan Deutsch Flamenco Blanca guitar, built during 2018 in Seattle, Washington. This outstanding instrument features traditional Flamenco construction, with the goal of being very light and extremely responsive. The top is Engelmann Spruce paired with Cypress for the back and sides. The neck and body blocks are Spanish Cedar (Cedrela Odorata). The fingerboard is Ebony, and the headplate and bridge are Bolivian Rosewood. Bindings are Rosewood.

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Lowden S25J Jazz Series Nylon String Guitar, 2003

On February 27, 2019 /

The Lowden S25J is part of the Jazz Series, built on the cutaway Small body but built for use with nylon strings and aimed towards jazz and latin players who need the expressiveness of nylon strings. There is another model in the Jazz series, the S32J, and the primary difference is that Alpine Spruce is used for the top instead of Cedar. Both models are available with a number of optional woods for the back and sides.

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Ramirez Model 1a Classical Guitar Cedar Top Brazilian Rosewood, 1971

On February 25, 2019 /

The Ramirez Model 1a is the benchmark for professional grade concert classical guitars. Available in full 650 and longer scale lengths, this is one the instruments that brought the style to prominence in the 1960s. Here we’re looking at a long scale – 664mm – Ramirez Model 1a built during 1971 at Concepcion Jeronima No. 2, the shop Ramirez occupied from 1882 to 1971. In the early 1960s, growing demand required that the real production move to a new location, on Calle del Gral. Margallo, and in 1971, the storefront was moved across the street to Concepcion Jeronima No. 2.

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Acoustic

Ramirez 130 Anos Spruce Top Classical Guitar, 2013

Santa Cruz D Model Guitar Natural, 2012

C. F. Martin OM-21 Steel String Guitar, 2012

Ethan Deutsch Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2018

Lowden S25J Jazz Series Nylon String Guitar, 2003

Ramirez Model 1a Classical Guitar Cedar Top Brazilian Rosewood, 1971

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