This is a piece of history, and it sings so sweet. New York’s own Manuel Velazquez built many of the U.S.’s finest Classical guitars from the mid 1900s all the way into the 2000s, and we’ve come across a beautiful example of his work from 1966 with this Concert Classical. Dark, dark Brazilian Rosewood paired with an amber-tinged Spruce top and Rosewood bindings. 650mm scale, 54mm nut, and a lovely playability as confirmed by our repair staff as they inspected the instrument, giving it a clean bill of health. There are some player marks on the top and neck which attest to this Velazquez having been played in handsomely in the past almost 60 years, and it responds easily to a variety of attacks. The bass register is well defined with a warm center, and the trebles pair oh so sweetly.
Check out an additional demo with our own Andy Jurik here: https://youtu.be/zLFj6w4mc4E.
Other keywords: lutherie, classical music, luthier, puerto rico, fingerstyle, nylon string, brazilain, concert guitar
Manuel Velasquez is regarded by many as one of the top builders the world has ever seen. This vintage guitar from 1966 makes a good case for that. Every note is pure, succinct, and beautiful. This is a very stable example of his work as well, sure to last another half a century. | Scale Length | 25.6 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 2.125 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian |
This is a piece of history, and it sings so sweet. New York’s own Manuel Velazquez built many of the U.S.’s finest Classical guitars from the mid 1900s all the way into the 2000s, and we’ve come across a beautiful example of his work from 1966 with this Concert Classical
Manuel Velasquez is regarded by many as one of the top builders the world has ever seen. This vintage guitar from 1966 makes a good case for that 