1965 Contreras Guitars Class 2 - Classical Guitar
Here is a rare vintage Contreras Class 2 guitar purchased on Jan. 3 1966 in Madrid and offered here by the original owner. As a special treat this guitar comes with the original case and paperwork, including a receipt for the hotel stay in Madrid. Rosewood and Spruce, this guitar is loud and clear with beautiful character. The action is high, but the owner has allowed for setup work in the price which is very reasonable.
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
Here is a rare vintage Contreras Class 2 guitar purchased on Jan. 3 1966 in Madrid and offered here by the original owner. As a special treat this guitar comes with the original case and paperwork, including a receipt for the hotel stay in Madrid. Rosewood and Spruce, this guitar is loud and clear with beautiful character. The action is high, but the owner has allowed for setup work in the price which is very reasonable.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Brazilian, String Through
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Violin Lines
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Original Tuners
- Tuner Finish: Gold with Pearloid Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 11/14 mm (25.8 in.)
- Nut Width: 2 1/8 mm (2.15 in)
- String Spacing: 2 7/16 mm (2.45 in)
- Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/8 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good. Action is high and would require setup/refret for low action but that is accounted for in the price. $500 was deducted to allow for a professional setup.
Player Reviews:
"It's a true joy to get one like this in with the original paperwork from 1965 including the hotel receipt. One owner for all its life and lovingly kept. During this period 2 levels of Contreras were made, both are fine guitars. This is a Class 2. " - Paul Heumiller
"It's not often that you get a guitar like this from its original owner. This one has had year's of use and it has some wear, but it is lightweight and powerful with lots tonal character." - Al Petteway
"Here's a truly authentic instrument with a big Spanish sound. It's been well broken in by a single player but still has a lot of life left in it. It's well balanced across the entire frequency spectrum, has powerful basses, authoritative mids, and strong trebles. There's a ton of headroom in this one for the player who likes to express himself or herself dynamically. " - Al Schlimm
