Made In Spain

Eduardo Ferrer Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 1970

On April 18, 2018 /

Flamenco has very deep roots in Spanish culture and there have been many influential Spanish builders of both and Flamenco and Classical guitars. There are two basic types of Flamenco models, Blanca and Negra – light and dark. Flamenco Blanca guitars are typically built using Cypress for the back and sides, a light, brilliant wood while Flamenco Negra instruments often use Palisandro, more commonly known as Rosewood.

Price: $2950 CAD

SOLD! Ramirez SPR Spruce Top Classical Guitar, 2012

On March 7, 2018 /

The Ramirez SPR classical guitar continues the tradition of the Ramirez 1a Especial model. Conceived by the maestro-luthier Amalia Ramirez, the SP-R furthers the evolution to the ‘modern’ sound. In the model designation, the SP refers to ‘Semi Professional’ and the R for Revised – this model supersedes and improves the original Ramirez SP. Based on professional grade model designs, the top of the Ramirez SPR is built at the Ramirez shop and the guitar completed offsite. The Ramirez home shop is not a large place, and Madrid doesn’t allow spray finishing within the city limits, so offsite completion is necessary.

Price: $3650 CAD

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Ramirez 1a Especial Classical Guitar, 1993

On February 5, 2018 /

The Ramirez 1a Especial model was conceived by the late José Ramirez IV for those looking for a more modern sound with a less robust bass than the original Ramirez 1a (now called the 1a Traditional, or in the Spanish spelling 1a Tradicional).

Price: $4500 CAD

Alhambra Flamenco Guitar Model 2F

On January 31, 2018 /

The Twelfth Fret is very pleased to carry a wide range of quality instruments from Alhambra in Spain, ranging from beginner to professional concert grade. Their entry to the world of Flamenco is the model 2F. The Alhambra Model 2F Flamenco guitar features a Solid Red Cedar top, with Sycamore for the sides and back. The neck is Mahogany with a fingerboard of Indian Rosewood. The body is bound on the top and back, and good quality nickel plated tuning machines are installed. A hard-shell Everest case, made in Canada, is included.

Price: $699 CAD

Alhambra Classical Guitar Model Z-Nature

On January 31, 2018 /

The Twelfth Fret is very pleased to carry a wide range of quality instruments from Alhambra in Spain, ranging from beginner to professional concert grade. At the beginner level is the Z-Nature. The Alhambra Z-Nature guitar is an instrument for beginners, very good quality and very affordable. In this model, the steps of the manufacturing process have been reduced, as well as its overall cost of production while keeping the recognized quality of Alhambra guitars. In addition, it is important to note that the Alhambra Z-Nature, like the rest of the range of Alhambra instruments, is completely made in Spain.

Price: $599 CAD

SOLD! Manuel Rodriguez Hijos FC Classical Guitar, 2011

On December 13, 2017 /

The family of Manuel Rodriguez has been building guitars for over a century, opening their first shop in Madrid, Spain during 1905. Over the decades they have lived outside of Spain and for a time in the Los Angeles area, but since 1973 have been active once again in Madrid. In 1994 they opened a production facility in Toledo. Now, they are one of the largest producers of guitars in Spain. This Manuel Rodriquez Hijos FC model classical guitar, built during 2011 in Madrid, features solid wood construction, with a Canadian Cedar top, Indian Rosewood for the back, sides, bridge and headstock overlay, and a Spanish Cedar neck with ebony fingerboard.

Price: $1500 CAD

This instrument has sold