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Eduardo Ferrer Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 1970

On July 19, 2019 /

Flamenco has very deep roots in Spanish culture and there have been many influential Spanish builders of both and Flamenco and Classical guitars. There are two basic types of Flamenco models, Blanca and Negra – light and dark. Flamenco Blanca guitars are typically built using Cypress for the back and sides, a light, brilliant wood while Flamenco Negra instruments often use Palisandro, more commonly known as Rosewood.

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Jean Larrivee Classical Guitar, 1974

On July 9, 2019 /

Here we have a Jean Larrivee classical guitar with Cedar top and Indian Rosewood back and sides, built during 1975 at the Toronto shop. At this time, Larrivee and others were working with the late Edgar Monch, who was still in Toronto and the influences are visible on this Hauser style guitar. Jean Larrivee has been one of the more influential Canadian guitar builders. Building his first instruments in his home in Toronto during the late 1960’s, Larrivee worked with and learned from Monch. As his interest, skill and collection of tools and wood increased, he moved to ever-larger quarters and attracted his own trainees.

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Kohno Model 20 Classical Guitar Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood, 1975

On June 26, 2019 /

The Kohno Model 20 was one of several professional grade classical guitars built by the late Masaru Kohno, survived by his nephew Masaki Sakurai, who runs the Kohno / Sakurai shop in Tokyo, Japan. Masaru Kohno was born during 1926 in Mito City, and graduated from Tokyo College of Arts and Crafts in 1948. Having developed a strong interest in guitar construction, in 1960 he travelled to Spain and apprenticed at the workshop of Arcángel Fernández for six months.

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William Laskin Classical Guitar, 2003

On June 17, 2019 /

This William Laskin classical guitar with Laskin armrest was built in Toronto during 2003 with Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood. This custom ordered guitar features Celtic Knot decorations on the headstock, fifth and seventh frets, using engraved Copper, Marcasite, and Mother of Pearl. In addition to the Knot markings, there’s a discreetly small copper triangle inlaid on the edge of the fingerboard marking the seventh fret.

Used

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Yamaha Grand Concert FC10 Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 1983

On May 13, 2019 /

The Yamaha Grand Concert FC10 was part of Yamaha’s efforts to create top quality classical and flamenco guitars, an effort that began in the mid 1960s. At that point, Yamaha arranged for three luthiers – Hiroshi Harada, Hideyuki Ezaki and Toshio Kato, to learn from Spanish master Eduardo Ferrer. Ferrer subsequently travelled repeatedly to Japan to aid in the production setup.

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Yamaha GC20A Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, 1982

On April 22, 2019 /

The Yamaha GC20A was built as part of Yamaha’s Grand Concert line, reflecting their desire to create top quality classical guitars. This effort was made with the assistance of celebrated Spanish luthier Eduardo Ferrer, who travelled to Japan repeatedly to instruct and supervise a small group of Yamaha craftsmen.

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Eduardo Ferrer Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 1970

Jean Larrivee Classical Guitar, 1974

Kohno Model 20 Classical Guitar Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood, 1975

William Laskin Classical Guitar, 2003

Yamaha Grand Concert FC10 Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 1983

Yamaha GC20A Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, 1982

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