2024 Jose Marin Plazuelo "Bouchet" SP/CSAR
| Year | 2024 |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back & Sides | CSA Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 650 mm |
| Nut width | 52 mm |
| Finish | French Polish |
| Country | Spain |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Exchange | ExchangePlus |
| Luthier | Jose Marin Plazuelo |
$11,000.00
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Details
We consider this maker to be one of the finest, most consistent guitar makers in the world at anywhere near this price. His guitars have outstanding tonal qualities, are expertly made with great attention to detail and are just plain fun to play. This is a "Bouchet" model nearly identical to the guitar made by his well-known uncle, Antonio Marin Montero which features the lighter 5-fan bracing system and "under bridge" brace. This increases the flexibility of the top while maintaining structural stability, and when done properly (as in this Marin/Plazuelo system), greatly increases dynamic range and tone modulation of the instrument. It is regarded by many as one of the great innovations of the 20th century first used by French luthier Robert Bouchet, who was a friend, colleage and collaborator of Antonio Marin. Playability is a dream, and materials are superb, including a colorful set of CSA rosewood used for the back and sides. Condition is excellent with only some minor wear in the finish - no repairs or damage. Plazuelo is one of the top Spanish luthiers and this guitar represents an excellent value for the price.
"Julia" by Lennon-McCartney performed by Rupert Boyd on a 2024 Jose Marin Plazuelo classical guitar
Steadman & Kanengiser play "Rumores De La Caleta" by I. Albeniz on a 2024 Plazuelo and 1918 Garcia
Description
We consider this maker to be one of the finest, most consistent guitar makers in the world at anywhere near this price. His guitars have outstanding tonal qualities, are expertly made with great attention to detail and are just plain fun to play. This is a "Bouchet" model nearly identical to the guitar made by his well-known uncle, Antonio Marin Montero which features the lighter 5-fan bracing system and "under bridge" brace. This increases the flexibility of the top while maintaining structural stability, and when done properly (as in this Marin/Plazuelo system), greatly increases dynamic range and tone modulation of the instrument. It is regarded by many as one of the great innovations of the 20th century first used by French luthier Robert Bouchet, who was a friend, colleage and collaborator of Antonio Marin. Playability is a dream, and materials are superb, including a colorful set of CSA rosewood used for the back and sides. Condition is excellent with only some minor wear in the finish - no repairs or damage. Plazuelo is one of the top Spanish luthiers and this guitar represents an excellent value for the price.
