1966 Jose Ramirez "1a" CD/CSAR

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.

This guitar was built during the golden years of Jose Ramirez III. It is very easy to play, with a lovely neck and easy action and was re-fretted by Yuris Zeltins with taller frets which also improves left hand playability. The tone is thick yet clear, and has that essential warm, mysterious and moody quality that made Ramirez famous in the great recordings made by Segovia and Parkening from this time. It features beautiful materials including dramatic CSA rosewood for the back and sides – quite a treat for the eyes. The condition is great for its age - there are no cracks or repairs. It is in completely original condition with average playing wear. An excellent example of a fine Ramirez for either collector or concert player.

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.