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1966 Manuel Velazquez Concert Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce

$10,300

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Status: In Stock
Brand: Velazquez, Don Manuel
Product Year: 1966
Model: Concert Classical
Serial #: n/a
New/Preowned: Preowned
SKU: TMP1446
Condition: Nail marks around soundhole, various dings on top. Bass side crack and back crack at tailblock, back crack at heel, all stable. Some finish crazing. Fret wear. Dings and scrapes on neck, some through finish. Tuners stiff but functional.
Body Type(s): Medium, Concert Classical
Back & Sides: Rosewood - Brazilian
Top: Spruce
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Profile: D
Bridge: Rosewood
Rosette: Mosaic
Top Trim: Rosewood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: None
Fret Markers: None
Frets to Body: 12
Headplate: Rosewood

Headstock Bindings: None
Headstock Inlay: None
Instrument Finish: French Polish
Body Bindings: Rosewood - Amazon
Cutaway: None
Pickguard: None
Pickup: None
Body Length: 19 in
Upper Bout: 11 in
Lower Bout: 14.5 in
Body Depth Heel: 3.75 in
Body Depth Tail: 4 in
Scale Length: 25.6 in
Scale Length (mm): 650 mm
Nut Width: 2.125 in
Nut Width (mm): 54 mm
String Spacing: 2.25 in
String Spacing (mm): 57.2 mm
Weight: 3 lb. 7 oz.
Case: * Hardshell Case - Generic No Name
Audio File: Velazquez_Concert_Classical_1966_SN.mp3

Description

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.

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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.

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