2013 Jose Ramirez "1a Antigua" SP/IN

This guitar was built in the famous Jose Ramirez 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.

Amalia Ramirez tells us that this model, Antigua – or Antique – is the result of requests to create a guitar more like the Ramirez guitars of the early 20th Century, and features a slightly smaller plantilla and a loose, old-world feel, but with modern power and projection. It is absolutely charming to play, very lyrical and responsive, and has a clean aesthetic. Overall a great model to the otherwise classic Ramirez lineup. Although used, this instrument is in excellent condition with almost no signs of prior use.

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.