Instrument Details
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- Specs
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- Status
- Sold
- Brand
- Contreras I, Manuel
- builder
- Product Year
- 1969
- Model
- 1A
- Serial #
- n/a
- New/Preowned
- Preowned
- SKU
- TMP2326
- Condition
- Retopped by R.E. Bruné. A few light play marks, one repaired back crack.
- Body Type(s)
- Medium, Concert Classical
- Back & Sides
- Rosewood - Brazilian
- Top
- Cedar
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- U
- Bridge
- Rosewood
- Rosette
- Mosaic
- Top Trim
- Violin Lines
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings
- None
- Fret Markers
- None
- Frets to Body
- 12
- Headplate
- Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings
- None
- Headstock Inlay
- None
- Instrument Finish
- Catalyzed Urethane Varnish
- Body Bindings
- Rosewood
- Tuners
- Gold
- Tuner Finish
- Gold with Pearl Buttons
- Cutaway
- None
- Pickguard
- None
- Pickup
- None, we can install one, ask about options
- Body Length
- 19.5 in
- Upper Bout
- 11.25 in
- Lower Bout
- 14.625 in
- Body Depth Heel
- 4.125 in
- Body Depth Tail
- 4.25 in
- Scale Length
- 26.125 in
- Scale Length (mm)
- 663 mm
- Nut Width
- 2.125 in
- Nut Width (mm)
- 54 mm
- String Spacing
- 2.375 in
- String Spacing (mm)
- 60 mm
- Neck Depth First Fret
- 0.845 in
- Neck Depth Seventh Fret
- 0.915 in
- Weight
- 3 lb. 6 oz.
- Case
- Hardshell
- Audio File
- Description
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Such a powerful, expressive, and engrossing 1A model from Manuel Contreras I—we’re in love with this powerhouse from 1969. Gorgeously figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are paired with Cedar on top (retopped by the inimitable R.E. Bruné in ’86) and a long scale, 663mm setup to marry power and precision with warmth and colorful overtones. And that’s precisely what we find when playing this 1A. The trebles have a quick and energetic quality that’s instantly attractive, and it’s that lively flavor which animates the voice and gives this Contreras an immediacy and dynamic presence. It’s a big sound, but sweet at the same time. At least part of that is pairing up Cedar with a longer scale, and the rest is Manuel’s unique touch with the chisel and the saw. This 1A is a superb concert instrument.
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Here's a wonderful vintage guitar from the master himself ,Manuel Contreras senior. Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar for that beautiful, dark Spanish sound we all love. - Accessories
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