Ramirez Classical Guitars, Twelfth Fret, Canada

Since this firm was founded by Jose Ramirez I in 1882, it's main activity has consisted in the construction of high quality guitars, and to date this traditional knowledge has been handed down from fathers to sons to daughters.

During this period, Ramirez created his own personal style which still serves as a model for the construction of guitars the world over. The most important breakthroughs were accomplished by Jose Ramirez III who created a series of decisive modifications in the internal structure of the guitar.

The Ramirez family continues to carry on the fine tradition of Spanish lutherie in their current line of Estudio and Concert series guitars.

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"Estudio" Guitars

The design features, inside and outside of the Estudio Ramírez guitars, as well as the template, decoration, tone, and quality of sound and materials, are exclusively Ramirez. These guitars are made outside of the tiny Ramirez workshop, in limited runs, by carefuly selected Spanish manufacturers. They are specifically and uniquely built for Ramírez, and although their construction is not directly inspected by Amalia Ramírez, all guitars are finally adjusted in her workshop by her craftsmen under her personal supervision.

E-Series

The Ramirez "E" series roughly parallels the "R" series, but is generally perceived as having slightly higher quality materials and slightly more attention to detail with regards to craftsmanship.

Ramirez
Model 1E
(link to feature on Model 1E)

laminate mahogany back and sides
solid Western Red cedar top
Spanish cedar neck
Fusteros tuners
650 mm. scale length
52 mm nut width

Ramirez
Model 2E
(link to feature
on Model 2E)

laminate rosewood back and sides
solid Western Red cedar top
Spanish cedar neck
ebony fingerboard
Fusteros tuners
650 mm scale length
52 mm nut width

Ramirez
Model 2CWE
(photo)

laminate rosewood back and sides
solid Western Red cedar top
cutaway body design
Fishman Pro-Blender pickup/preamp system
Spanish cedar neck
Fusteros tuners
650 mm scale length
50 mm nut width

Link to a review of the Ramirez Model 1a Professional F656-A flamenco guitar

Ramirez
Model 4E
(link to feature on 4E Model)

solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
solid Western Red AAAA grade cedar top
African ebony fingerboard
Spanish cedar neck
Fusteros tuners
650 mm scale length
52 mm nut width
this is the top-of-the-line handmade Estudio guitar with the look and feel of it's concert counterpart; this instrument has the most refined detailing

Ramirez
Model 4 CWE

advanced student - conert cutaway model
50 mm nut width
same features as the 4E with Fishman pickup system

Link to a feature on the Ramirez 125th Anniversary Book!

Ramirez
Model 4E
Midi
(link to feature on 4E Midi guitar)

same features as the 4E model with Polydrive IV midi system
cutaway also available in this model

Ramirez
Model FL-2

advanced student - concert model flamenco guitar
solid cypress back & sides
solid German spruce top

Link to our feature on the new Ramirez GH model!!!

Link to our feature on the new Ramirez Model AE with spruce top!

Ramirez SP Model Guitars

SP Model

Link to a feature on the
Ramirez SP model

The new SP model features all solid Indian rosewood back & sides, premium Western Red cedar or European spruce top, Spanish cedar neck, ebony fingerboard, intricate custom rosette mosaic and precision gold plated tuners.
Link to our What's New Page for more on the Ramirez SP!

The design features, inside and outside of the SP Ramírez guitars, as well as the template, decoration, tone, and quality of sound and materials, are exclusively Ramirez. These guitars are made outside of the tiny Ramirez workshop, in limited runs, by carefuly selected Spanish manufacturers. They are specifically and uniquely built for Ramírez, and although their construction is not directly inspected by Amalia Ramírez, all guitars are finally adjusted in her workshop by her craftsmen under her personal supervision.

Ramirez Concert 1a Guitars
The Twelfth Fret Inc. is the Canadian distributor of the Concert 1a series of Ramirez guitars.
Canadian dealer inquiries are welcome.

"Traditional"

Ramirez Professional 1a Classical Guitars

Link to a feature on the
Ramirez 1a Traditional

solid premium grade red cedar top (German spruce available)
solid Indian rosewood back and sides (Brazilian available)
complete Cyprus interior "double side" similar to "Segovia" model of the 60's
Urea varnish finish (shellac by special order)
650 mm scale length (664 mm available)

"Especial"

same as "Traditional with more modern, lighter construction for a more brilliant sound that projects

Link to feature on the Ramirez Model 1a Professional Flamenco guitar

The professional guitars are totally built in the Ramirez small artisan workshop, under the direct supervision and participation of Amalia Ramírez,
who also inspects each instrument once finished, making sure that all of them are perfectly built following her family tradition.