Ramirez 1A Brazilian Rosewood Cedar 1972

The José Ramírez 1A is built according to the principles of the legendary and classic model designed by José Ramírez III in the 1960s. This period marked the golden age for Ramírez, during which his beautiful creations influenced guitar designs and construction methods worldwide.

It was also during this period that Ramírez discovered cedar as a phenomenal tonewood for his guitars. Its excellent bass response and high volume made this wood a huge success among classical guitarists. This led to cedar being used by almost all builders, resulting in the wood becoming inseparably associated with Spanish guitar making.

The 1A combines age-old construction methods with modern technology, giving the guitar a deep, powerful, and rich sound. This guitar features a Brazilian rosewood body, a cedar top, a mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard, and a rosewood bridge. The long scale length of 664 mm gives the guitar somewhat higher string tension, resulting in a bright sound and better articulation of the notes.

This 1972 Ramirez 1A is in very good condition. The top features several very skillfully repaired cracks, with cleats applied to the inside of the body. We also find playing marks and dings on the top, just like on the body and neck. This makes this Ramirez a very neat vintage classical guitar that has been well maintained and has clearly always been treated with respect!

This instrument has been carefully inspected for originality, condition and playability, then set up to our Gold Standard by a luthier. We make sure it arrives in your hands exactly as it should: sounding its best, playing effortlessly and ready to be enjoyed from the very first note.

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