Brazilian Rosewood

Ramirez 1a Flamenco Blanca, 1969

On June 6, 2023 /

This Ramirez 1a Flamenco Blanca is a wonderful rarity, built and signed by Antonio Martínez Ortega, one of Jose Ramirez III’s top craftsmen, during 1969. Over the last couple of years, this fine guitar has been modified to make it more ‘Performance Ready’: the original Rosewood friction tuning pegs have been replaced with geared Wittner tuners, and a Carlos VIPDM pickup set has been installed, with controls tucked under the bass edge of the soundhole.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Masaru Kohno Special Brazilian Classical, 1990

On April 5, 2023 /

This is something special – a Masaru Kohno Special Brazilian Rosewood guitar, at or near the top of his line. The ‘Special’ model was originally named the ‘No.50’ and its bridge has a distinctive forward sweep. Signed by M. Kohno and dated to 1990, this well preserved professional grade instrument features a seven-fan European Spruce top paired with Brazilian Rosewood for the sides, back, heel cap, head plate and bridge.

Used

This instrument has sold

Yamaha GC-20D Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 1972

On February 16, 2023 /

Here we have a lovely 1972 vintage Yamaha GC-20D classical guitar with a spectacular Brazilian Rosewood set for the sides and back. The ‘GC’ stands for ‘Grand Concert’ and these models were the top of the line for Yamaha classical guitars, and are seriously good instruments. As the GC-20D, this model was built from 1971 to 1973.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Gibson SJ Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Sunburst, 1946

On February 10, 2023 /

Here we’re looking at a just-post WW2, Gibson SJ Slope Shouldered Dreadnought Sunburst, 1946 built in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Introduced in 1942, the Gibson SJ has stayed in production to the present day though sometimes with name changes, including the ‘Country Western’ name.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Collings UT41K Tenor Ukulele Sunburst, 2013

On January 27, 2023 /

The Collings UT41K Tenor Ukulele is one of the best built, best sounding ukuleles we’ve seen, combining Hawaiian Koa for the top, back and sides, Mahogany for the body blocks and neck, and Brazilian Rosewood for the head plate, bridge and fingerboard.

Used

This instrument has sold

Gibson J-45 Sunburst, 1955

On January 23, 2023 /

The Gibson J-45 Slope Shouldered dreadnought, or Jumbo, was introduced in 1942 to replace the J-35, which had been built since 1936. It has remained in production ever since, and its rich warm tones make it a great match with a singer. Its basic finish has from introduction been a Sunburst top with darker stained back, sides and neck.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Brazilian Rosewood

Ramirez 1a Flamenco Blanca, 1969

Masaru Kohno Special Brazilian Classical, 1990

Yamaha GC-20D Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 1972

Gibson SJ Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Sunburst, 1946

Collings UT41K Tenor Ukulele Sunburst, 2013

Gibson J-45 Sunburst, 1955

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