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1984 Manuel Contreras Sr. 1a Especial Double Top Brazilian Rswd/Cedar

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Contreras Guitars Concierto 1a Especial Classical Guitar

Red Cedar Top, Double Top (Backed Lined with Cedar)

Specs

Status: Sold
Brand: Contreras I, Manuel
Product Year: 1984
Model: Concierto 1a Especial
New/Preowned: Preowned
SKU: 2219
Condition: Excellent, just light play wear. Very clean for it's age. Setup is perfect and lots of saddle remains for future adjustment.
Body Type(s): Medium, Concert Classical
Back & Sides: Rosewood - Brazilian
Top: Cedar - Red
Neck Wood: Cedar - Spanish
Bridge: Rosewood - Brazilian
Rosette: Mosaic
Top Trim: Violin Lines
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: None
Fret Markers: None
Frets to Body: 12
Headplate: Rosewood - Brazilian

Headstock Inlay: None
Body Bindings: Rosewood
Tuners: Fustero
Tuner Finish: Gold with Pearloid Buttons
Cutaway: None
Pickup: None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length: 19.5 in
Upper Bout: 11 in
Lower Bout: 14.75 in
Body Depth Heel: 4 in
Body Depth Tail: 4 in
Scale Length: 25.5 in
Scale Length (mm): 647.7 mm
Nut Width: 2.05 in
Nut Width (mm): 52.1 mm
String Spacing: 2.24 in
String Spacing (mm): 57 mm
Weight: 0 lb. 0 oz.
Audio File: test.mp3

Description

Here's a 1984 1a Double Top (Tapa) from Manuel Contreras Sr. With dark Brazilian Rosewood sides and back and a deep and rich-looking Red Cedar top. The Double Top design by Manuel Contreras I incorporates a Cedar lining on the back to add project and volume. This one is in extremely good condition for it's age, clearly loved and cared for. Her sound is warm and rich, yet clear as a bell. A new one from Manuel Contreras II is $15,000 making this rare find from his father very special.

While we were processing this guitar Steven Walter, head of guitar at Furman University, stopped by and enjoyed this instrument. Hearing him play it one can readily sense the power of the Double Top design. This one fills the room with passionate notes and inspires all who hold it. If you are seeking a truly special instrument be sure to listen to this one.

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SCALE LENGTH	25.5 in
NUT WIDTH	2.05 in
STRING SPACING	2.24 in
WOODS	CEDAR - RED, ROSEWOOD - BRAZILIAN

Here's a 1984 1a Double Top (Tapa) from Manuel Contreras Sr. With dark Brazilian Rosewood sides and back and a deep and rich-looking Red Cedar top.

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