1972 Oribe, Jose Concert - Classical Guitar
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Jose Oribe is a fine American builder who began his career in 1962. Known for his attention to detail and efficiency of production, Jose Oribe's guitars feature superb construction and remarkable tone. This '72 Concert is big and robust sounding, with both excellent volume and projection. The bass, mid, and treble frequencies are wonderfully balanced and musical thanks to the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Cedar top. This is an extremely fine classical guitar.
Jose Oribe is a fine American builder who began his career in 1962. Known for his attention to detail and efficiency of production, Jose Oribe's guitars feature superb construction and remarkable tone. This '72 ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Red Cedar
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Binding: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Bronze Etched
- Tuner Finish: Bronze with Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 654.05 mm (25.75 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.1 mm (2.05 in)
- String Spacing: 56.896 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 1/2 in.
- Serial #: None
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/8 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Good. Frets show very little to no wear some scuffs and fingernail marks on front. Back in excellent condition. One or two small finish dings on bass side of body.
Player Reviews:
"Just wonderful. Jose Oribe guitars always strike me as clear and alive. This one certainly is. The bass is round and warm and the treble are smooth and full. You can pull an array of colors from this world class guitar. " - Paul Heumiller
