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1986 Contreras Concert Double Top Brazilian/Cedar
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Specs
Status
Sold
Brand
Contreras I, Manuel
Product Year
1986
Model
Concert Double Top
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
3066
Condition
Fair 1 repaired top crack below bridge. Many dings, scratches, etc. New Gotoh Tuners. Structurally sound with great playability.
Body Type(s)
Medium, Concert Classical
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Brazilian
Top
Cedar
Neck Wood
Cedar - Spanish
Bridge
Rosewood - Brazilian
Rosette
Mosaic
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
None
Frets to Body
12
Headplate
Rosewood - Brazilian
Headstock Inlay
None
Body Bindings
Rosewood
Tuners
Gotoh
Tuner Finish
Gold Etched with Pearl Buttons
Cutaway
None
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
19.5 in
Upper Bout
11 in
Lower Bout
14.25 in
Body Depth Heel
4 in
Body Depth Tail
4 in
Scale Length
26 in
Scale Length (mm)
660.4 mm
Nut Width
2.06 in
Nut Width (mm)
52.3 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57.2 mm
Weight
0 lb. 0 oz.
Description

Here is a player's condition 1986 Manuel Contreras Double Top Concert guitar with a signed label. Crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and Red Cedar in his Double Top construction which employs a back lined with Cedar for extra warmth. The voice is sweet, rich and warm, a fine example from Manuel Contreras I. While it does have a bit of cosmetic wear, it is truly sound and will make a great musical companion for the player who values tone over aesthetics.

If you've been hoping for a wonderful concert guitar by one of the masters at a player's price, this is for you. This Brazilian Rosewood Concert from Manuel Contreras I is a world-class guitar with beautiful tone. Cosmetic wear allows us to offer you a concert level instrument at the price of a student guitar. Don't miss this one, it has the authentic tone and great feel we all desire.
 
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SCALE LENGTH 26 in
NUT WIDTH 2.06 in
STRING SPACING 2.25 in
WOODS CEDAR,
ROSEWOOD - BRAZILIAN

Here is a player's condition 1986 Manuel Contreras Double Top Concert guitar with a signed label. Crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and Red Cedar in his Double Top construction which employs a back lined with Cedar for extra warmth.
 

If you've been hoping for a wonderful concert guitar by one of the masters at a player's price, this is for you. This Brazilian Rosewood Concert from Manuel Contreras I is a world-class guitar with beautiful tone.
 
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