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This guitar was made by Arcangel Fernandez, one of the best and famed Spanish luthiers of flamenco guitars in latter half of the twentieth century. Like his master Marcelo Barbero, Arcangel's work has played an integral role in defining the archetypal flamenco guitar which still to this day, serves as the model for contemporary flamenco luthiers trying to obtain that classic, mid-century sound. This example from 1961 is in fantastic, crack-free condition with very little wear. Characteristic of Arcangel's mature style, it is lightweight in build with optimal use of materials. The top itself is lightly braced with only 5 fans clustered fairly close together with a thin support under the bridge - which increases the boom in the basses, and speed of response in the trebles. This guitar has all the sonic qualities of the idealized mid-century flamenco. Although it remains fitted with the original "traditional wooden" pegs, included with this guitar is a set of "machined" pegs (for the traditional "peghead look" but with normal ease of use) that can be installed per the preference of the next owner. Extremely desirable in all ways - to the performer and collector alike.
