Here’s a traditional 1a Concert guitar from Ramirez Guitars in Madrid, Spain. This one is crafted from Indian Rosewood and Red Cedar for a lush, disinctively Spanish voice. Built in 2000, its voice is open and lyrical. If you are seeking that wonderful Spanish sound, then Ramirez is second to none.

The Ramirez Elite model is a limited edition handcrafted in Madrid, Spain and what sets the Elite apart first and foremost is the sheer quality of the materials. All woods used on an Elite are at least 50 years old and this model also has additional wood perfling on the back, side and top that really adds elegance and natural beauty. The headstock is adorned with a wooden shield inlay and the Rodgers tuners are sublime. The quality of the woods comes through in the tone which is ultra rich and full of life. This is the Spanish concert guitar you’ve dreamed about.

This Centenario, the premier instrument made by Ramirez, was hand selected by our own Paul Heumiller. He chose this guitar not just because it is the finest model Ramirez makes, but for it’s uniquely amazing voice. It is rich and clear with wonderous sustain and power. Every string is alive and musical. Only the finest materials are employed for the Centenario model, from the Ramirez website: “The Centenario Guitar is built in commemoration of the first centennial of the firm, founded in 1882. It is an instrument with very limited production and only the very finest woods, chosen for their beauty, are used in its construction.” This is truly the finest Ramirez that can be obtained and this one is an exceptional example.

Here we have a wonderful Ramirez 1a from 1988. This instrument is crafted from Indian Rosewood and topped with Red Cedar for that warm and dark Spanish sound. The playability is excellent and the condition is as well. The tone is powerful yet focused, the trebles are huge and fire quickly. The bass is round and warm but not at all muddy. This is a wonderful example of the 1a model.

The Ramirez 1a has all but defined the ‘Spanish Sound’. The 1a designation is proof that top grade materials were used by the top luthiers in the Ramirez shop. This magnificent Ramirez guitar has a Cedar top on a straight grained Rosewood body and it is full of both power and warmth. The Indian Rosewood is extremely straight grain, a clear indication of it’s quality. The voice here is big and open sounding with great nuance. It is easy to coax emotion from this amazing instrument.

Most of us have at one time or another had the chance to play a Ramirez 1a guitar. But if you’ve only ever played older ones you may not realize how wonderful the instruments coming from Calle De La Paz No. 8 in Madrid Spain truly are. Amalia Ramirez personally oversees all construction and approves every professional grade guitar built in the Madrid shop. Here we have a bold Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce top guitar. This guitar has a powerful and beautiful sound and with your help will surely blossom into a Spruce top to be reckoned with. The Brazilian Rosewood is lovely and construction is flawless. A wonderful Ramirez 1a guitar.