1965 Contreras Guitars Class 2 - Classical Guitar

Here is a rare vintage Contreras Class 2 guitar purchased on Jan. 3 1966 in Madrid and offered here by the original owner. As a special treat this guitar comes with the original case and paperwork, including a receipt for the hotel stay in Madrid. Rosewood and Spruce, this guitar is loud and clear with beautiful character. The action is high, but the owner has allowed for setup work in the price which is very reasonable.

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Contreras Guitars Class 2 Indian Rosewood Spruce Classical Classical Guitar Vintage Contreras
Rosewood Bindings

Builder: Contreras Guitars, Manuel Contreras II
Model: Class 2
Type: Classical
Year: 1965
Artists who play Contreras Guitars: Pepe Romero, Angel Romero, Celedonio & Celin Romero, Jorge Cardoso, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Jose Maria Gallardo del Rey, Carlos Perez, Iliana Matos, Eduardo Baranzano, Andrei Parfinovich, Ayrtem Dervoed, Miguel Angel Girollet, Ernesto Cordero
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Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
Top: Spruce
Neck: Mahogany
Headplate: Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: None
Headstock Bindings: None
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: None
Fret Markers: None
Frets to body: 12
Cutaway: None
Bridge: Brazilian, String Through
Pickguard: None
Body Bindings: Rosewood
Top Trim: Violin Lines
Back Strip: Rosewood
Rosette: Mosaic
Tuners: Original Tuners Gold with Pearloid Buttons
Case: OHSC
Pickup: None
Condition: Very Good. Action is high and would require setup/refret for low action but that is accounted for in the price. $500 was deducted to allow for a professional setup.
Body Length: 19 1/4
Upper Bout: 11 1/8
Lower Bout: 14 5/8
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/8
Scale Length: 655
Nut Width: 54
Strings Spacing: 62

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Dream Guitars Player's Review:
"It's a true joy to get one like this in with the original paperwork from 1965 including the hotel receipt. One owner for all its life and lovingly kept. During this period 2 levels of Contreras were made, both are fine guitars. This is a Class 2. " - Paul Heumiller

"It's not often that you get a guitar like this from its original owner. This one has had year's of use and it has some wear, but it is lightweight and powerful with lots tonal character." - Al Petteway

"Here's a truly authentic instrument with a big Spanish sound. It's been well broken in by a single player but still has a lot of life left in it. It's well balanced across the entire frequency spectrum, has powerful basses, authoritative mids, and strong trebles. There's a ton of headroom in this one for the player who likes to express himself or herself dynamically. " - Al Schlimm

Another Satisfied Dream Guitars Customer:
"This instrument has gone beyond satisfying my expectations and there's not one thing about I would change. I started playing at sixteen and I'm about to turn sixty. I've upgraded guitars maybe fifty times along the way. Thank you for helping me complete this particular journey and thank you as well for your kindness and patience along the way. If I ever meet anyone who's looking not just for a guitar, but for 'The Guitar of a Lifetime', I now know exactly where to send them." - Russell G., Connecticut

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