1969 Contreras I, Manuel Concert - Classical Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: 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
An excellent concert guitar from Manuel Contreras (1928-1994). This one features a set of dramatic and beautiful Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce top. Built in 1969 this is a wonderful vintage Contreras guitar and has the mature tone you would expect. A solid playing instrument with great tone. Truly a classic.
An excellent concert guitar from Manuel Contreras (1928-1994). This one features a set of dramatic and beautiful Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce top. Built in 1969 this is a wonderful vintage Contreras ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Cedar
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Binding: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Fustero
- Tuner Finish: Black/Gold with Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 660.4 mm (26 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.8 mm (2.1 in)
- String Spacing: 59.944 mm (2.35 in)
- Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 3/4 in.
- Serial #: N/A
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 1/16 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/8 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very good. Some light dings and a light scratch on top. Bridge has a professionally repaired in past.
Player Reviews:
"This vintage Contreras is a wonderful instrument. The Brazilian is spectacular and it adds true depth and warmth to the voice of this guitar. This is a solid guitar ready for years more of playing beautiful music." - Paul Heumiller
