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Jose RAMIREZ

Madrid, Spain, 1974
Canadian cedar Soundboard, Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Ebony fretboard with 664 string length
$ 5500 Segovia model

A powerful traditional Ramirez in quite good condition. Minor scuffs from normal playing wear and a five-inch well-repaired crack on the lower back.

The rich tone and strong projection of older Ramirez guitars have been famous since the days when the father of modern classical guitar playing performed on one during the high point of his long career on the world's stages. Andres Segovia made these guitars perhaps the most sought after of any classical brand.

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Jose RAMIREZ

Madrid, Spain, 2002
Spruce Soundboard, Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Ebony fretboard with 650 string length
$ 9000 Price reduced

This "Elite" model, of limited production, was conceived to satisfy the wishes of the many Ramirez clients who want to have an instrument similar to the Centenario model, both insofar as ornamentation and selection of wood, but at a more accessible price.

Talk about "a more accessible price," considering that this is an unplayed guitar that currently sells for $14,000, it has to be one of the best bargains on the guitar market.

The condition is pristine, like new. The workmanship is exquisite with great attention to detail. For the player or collector who is looking for the best of the best.

Jose RAMIREZ

Madrid, Spain, 1976
Cedar Soundboard, Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Ebony fretboard with 664 string length
$ 4000

A great example of the peak of Ramirez guitar making with all the richness of tone and projection associated with the instruments used by Andre Segovia, Narciso Yepes and Oscar Ghiglia.

This is a guitar for a player with big and strong hands since the string length and action are large, the typical Ramirez setup of that period. But the resonance and largeness of sound are worth the effort if you love the tonal richness of those great performers.

The condition of this guitar is good, with only a few dings on the finish. There is a transducer installed under the soundboard for amplification if desired.