The Contreras 1a guitar has forged a place in guitar history. It is a sound well known from recordings by many premiere guitarists. This particular guitar has a grand voice and moves between power and nuance in a heartbeat. The crafstmanship is flawless and the Brazilian Rosewood is stunning, with tight grain and beautiful brick red hues. The Spruce top has abundant medullary rays which we are certain contribute to the warm, rich voice. The 1a Especial is made from only the finest materials inside and out. If you are seeking a serious concert guitar look no further. This is world class.
For the player seeking a powerful guitar with warm, rich tone this is a spectacular Contreras 1a Especial. This one has a stunning set of quartersawn Brazilian Rosewood and is topped with an exquisite piece of Spruce with an abundance of the medullary rays that builders love. These rays indicate the top will disperse energy efficiently and give some complexity to the voice. This one is a special guitar, brand new but already lively and responsive. With it's doubled sides it has wonderful projection but its power does not sacrifice a warm voice. It is strong but smooth and very well balanced. Truly a world class guitar from Manuel Contreras II. | Scale Length | 25.5900 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 2.05 in |
| String Spacing | 2.2800 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian |
The Contreras 1a guitar has forged a place in guitar history. It is a sound well known from recordings by many premiere guitarists
For the player seeking a powerful guitar with warm, rich tone this is a spectacular Contreras 1a Especial. This one has a stunning set of quartersawn Brazilian Rosewood and is topped with an exquisite piece of Spruce with an abundance of the medullary rays that builders love Select at least 2 products
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