Madrid

Manuel Rodriguez e Hijos Model D Rio Madagascar Spruce Top, 2007

On January 25, 2023 /

The Manuel Rodriguez e Hijos line comes from celebrated Spanish builder Manuel Rodriguez, as affordable quality production models. These guitars, now discontinued, were built in a larger Rodriguez-owned shop in Esquivias, about 45 minutes south of Madrid.

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This instrument has sold

Alhambra Mengual & Margarit C Series Cedar Top Classical, 2011

On January 19, 2023 /

The Alhambra Mengual & Margarit C Series Concert Classical Guitar, built by master luthiers Jose Mengual and Javier Margarit, feature lattice braced tops and French Polish finish, with the highest quality materials used throughout. Two versions are offered by The Twelfth Fret, with Red Cedar or European Spruce for the top. The Alhambra site lists only the Cedar version, as seen here in this 2011 example.

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This instrument has sold

Ignacio M Rozas No. 114 CSA Rosewood Guitar French Polish, 1991

On November 8, 2022 /

Here we have the wonderful and very well preserved Ignacio M Rozas No. 114 classical guitar, built in Madrid during 1991 at Calle Mayor 66, a few doors from the Contreras shop. Ignacio M Rozas began building guitars in 1959, at age 16 as an apprentice to Jose Ramirez III and worked with him until 1969.

Used

This instrument has sold

Manuel Contreras Doble Tapa CSA Rosewood Classical Guitar, 1990

On November 4, 2022 /

From time to time we see spectacular examples of functional art, such as this Manuel Contreras Doble Tapa guitar, built in Madrid during 1990. Manuel Contreras’ career was spent in Madrid, Spain. For many years he was a respected cabinet-maker, but in 1959 began to work with Jose Ramirez III. In 1962 he opened his own workshop at Calle Mayor 80. The shop is now at Calle de Segovia, 57.

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This instrument has sold

Ramirez 1a Concert Classical Indian Rosewood, 1980

On October 25, 2022 /

Here we have a Ramirez 1a Concert Classical Long Scale guitar built during 1980, during the ‘golden era’ of Jose Ramirez III’s leadership of the Ramirez workshop at Concepcion Jeronima No. 2 in Madrid, Spain. This well-used instrument features a long scale of 665mm or 26.18 inches, intended to provide increased volume and projection for the professional concert performer.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

!!! Jose Romero Flamenca Concierta, 1995

On June 30, 2022 /

This Jose Romero Flamenca Concierta was built during 1995 in Madrid, Spain in the traditional Blanca form and signed by Jose Romero. Jose Romero is one of the most respected builders in Madrid, and began his career at 14 as an apprentice to Jose Ramirez III. After working with Ramirez for eight years, Romero opened his own shop.

Used

This instrument has sold

Madrid

Manuel Rodriguez e Hijos Model D Rio Madagascar Spruce Top, 2007

Alhambra Mengual & Margarit C Series Cedar Top Classical, 2011

Ignacio M Rozas No. 114 CSA Rosewood Guitar French Polish, 1991

Manuel Contreras Doble Tapa CSA Rosewood Classical Guitar, 1990

Ramirez 1a Concert Classical Indian Rosewood, 1980

!!! Jose Romero Flamenca Concierta, 1995

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