SOLD - 1971 Contreras Guitars Concert - Classical Guitar

The guitars of Manuel Contreras from the '60s and '70s are legendary and for good reason. They offer that deep, warm and powerful spanish sound. As a bonus this one also plays beautiful over the entire fingerboard, all you get is clear, articulate notes. The sustain and projection are wonderful and expected since the Brazilian Rosewood is top notch. A rare find indeed.

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Contreras Guitars Concert Brazilian Rosewood Spruce Concert Classical Guitar
Contreras Guitars Concert Classical Guitar

Builder: Contreras Guitars, Manuel Contreras II
Model: Concert
Type: Concert
Year: 1971
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: Brazilian Rosewood
Top: Spruce
Neck: Spanish Cedar
Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay:
Headstock Bindings:
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings:
Fret Markers: none
Frets to body: 12
Cutaway: None
Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
Pickguard: None
Body Bindings:
Top Trim: Violin Lines
Back Strip:
Rosette: Mosaic
Tuners: Gold Etched with Pearl Buttons
Case: OHSC
Pickup: none
Condition: Very Good++, 2 beautifully repaired top cracks and some finish crazy near neck. Otherwise very clean.
Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
Lower Bout: 14 5/8 in.
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/4 in.
Scale Length: 25.98 in. (660 mm)
Nut Width: 2.05 in. (52 mm)
Strings Spacing: 2.36 in. (60 mm)

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Dream Guitars Player's Review:
"One of those really special instruments from Manuel Contreras Sr. Every note is full of life and character. The Spruce top has nearly 40 years of maturity in it and is very vibrant and quick to response. The bass is full and powerful and the trebles clear and passionate. A wonderful Contreras in every way." - Paul Heumiller

Another Satisfied Dream Guitars Customer:
"In a kinder, more gentle paraphrase of AAARNOLD - "I'll be back." Be well." - Judith C.

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