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Manuel Contreras II Guitars, 2007 Contreras 10th Anniversary, Premium: This model is among Contreras' finest instruments - it was the first-prize winner of the Joaquin Rodrigo competition in October of 2000. This particular guitar is his "premium series" version of the instrument, which indicates top selection of materials and workmanship. The materials used are exquisite, featuring his best well-aged Brazilian rosewood and very dark, elegant cedar for the soundboard. Workmanship is to the highest standards - this can be instantly detected even with a quick glance at the detailing, particularly in the purfling and rosette. In the innovative Contreras spirit, this model is uniquely constructed with an inner-sounding back support, which allows the back to resonate freely - eliminating much of the normal dampening caused from contact with the players` body. The sound is penetrating and has exceptional sustain. It has huge projection and can fill any sized concert hall. A true "concert-grand" of an instrument. This instrument features:
  • Builder: Conteras Guitars, Manuel Contreras II
  • Artists Who Play Conteras Guitars:
    Pepe Romero
    Angel Romero
    Celedonio and Celin Romero
    Abel Carlevaro
    Jorge Cardoso
    Atahualpa Yupanqui
    Jose Maria Gallardo del Rey
    Carlos Perez
    Iliana Matos
    Eduardo Baranzano
    Andrei Parfinovich
    Ayrtem Dervoed
    Miguel Angel Girollet
    Ernesto Cordero
    Marcyn Dilla
    Denis Azabagic
    Juan Serrano
    Paco Peña
    Costas Cotsiolis
  • Model: 10th Anniversary, Premium
    With Sounding Back Support Feature
  • Type: Classical, Concert
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair of ADK SC-T, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2007/8
  • Serial #: 91445
  • Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Red Cedar
  • Neck Wood: Honduran Cedar
  • Headplate: Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood with birdsfoot center strip
  • Backplate: none
  • Headstock Inlay: none
  • Headstock Bindings: none
  • Fingerboard: ebony
  • Fingerboard Bindings: none
  • Fret Markers: none
  • Frets to body: 12
  • Cutaway: none
  • Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Pickguard: none
  • Body Bindings: Rosewood
  • Top Trim: Perfling to match the Rossette
  • Backstrip: none
  • Rosette: Custom 10th Anniversary Mosaic
  • Tuners: Fustero Gold etched with Pearl buttons
  • Case: Cibeles
  • Pickup: none
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 19 3/4 in
  • Upper Bout: 11.5 in.
  • Lower Bout: 15 in.
  • Body Depth @ Heel: 3 7/8 in.
  • Body Depth @ Tail: 4 1/4 in.
  • Scale Length: 650 mm
  • Nut Width: 52 mm
  • Strings Spacing: 56 mm
  • Comments: "This is a great example of one of the finest guitar families in Classical Guitar History. The 10th Anniversary Premium features Manuel's finest woods and his amazing Sounding Back Support design. The key feature is a Cedar sound board that is positioned above the back braces allowing it to be unimpeded by the players body and to freely move with the energy of the guitar. This makes for enhanced projection and tone. You can really sense the added volume and resonance. I really like that you can hold the guitar close and still get all the tone. The woods here are simply the best, just look at the Brazilian Rosewood back, they do not come any finer and it is dramatic as well as quarter sawn for tone. The top is a very dark and old piece of Cedar, clearly saved for a special guitar like this. Manuel Contreras is at the top of his game and we are thrilled to be a part of bringing this guitar to the musician who will make it complete." - Paul Heumiller


10th Anniversary Mosaic Rosette


Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Headplate
Multi-Layer Headplate


Gold etched Fustero tuners with Brazilian Rosewood Buttons


Brazilian Rosewood Bridge
Tie Block Matches Rosette

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Manuel Contreras II 10th Anniversary Premium


Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood With Brick Red Hues
Clearly Very Old Brazilian Rosewood


Perfect Cedar Top, Dark and Old
Note Sounding Back Support Through Soundhole, It is a Cedar soundboard that sits above the back braces and moves freely avoiding the players body


Really Special Grain, As Alive As The Sound It Makes


Back becomes Heelcap


Luthier's Note Reads Signed By Manueal Contreras II
Note the 'Premium' Designation At The Bottom
MAP Price: $19,500 Call For Best Price! For further information or to purchase please phone us at (828) 658-9795 or email us
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