1971 Contreras I, Manuel Concert - Classical Guitar
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Audio played by David Stevenson
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
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.
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 ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Binding: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Violin Lines
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Waverly Style
- Tuner Finish: Gold Etched With Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 660.4 mm (26 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.3 mm (2.05 in)
- String Spacing: 59.944 mm (2.35 in)
- 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.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Good. 2 repaired top cracks and some finish crazing near neck. Natural wear for a 40 year old instrument.
Player Reviews:
"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
