1965 Jose Ramirez "1a AM" SP/CSAR
Year | 1965 |
Top | Spruce |
Back & Sides | CSA Rosewood |
Scale Length | 664 mm |
Nut width | 54 mm |
Finish | Lacquer |
Country | Spain |
Luthier | Jose Ramirez III |
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This guitar was built in the famous Jose Ramirez III workshop, which for over half a century has produced instruments performed on by countless professionals from Sting to Segovia, Chet Atkins to Sabicas and Lee Ritenour to Christopher Parkening. It is stamped internally with the builder's initials, "AM" (Antonio Martinez), the same maker who built Ramirez guitars for Segovia and Parkening (For a complete list of Ramirez luthiers from this era, click here). It is very easy to play, with a lovely neck and easy action, despite the way many of the guitars from this period were set up. The tone is thick yet clear, and has that essential warm, mysterious and moody quality that made Ramirez famous. It features first rate materials and high quality workmanship. Condition is exceptional with no prior damage or repairs. One of the stronger examples of a top 60s Ramirez we've seen in recent years - for the serious player or collector seeking out a peak example of Ramirez at their finest, this has it all.
For more information on Ramirez, be sure to read The Ramirez Family: Masters of the Guitar, or for information on the Ramirez family members, from Amalia Ramirez back to Jose I and for some interesting fact-checking on myths and facts about this legendary workshop.