Classical And Flamenco

Vicente Carrillo Pasion Flamenco Negra Spruce and Cocobolo, 2014

On March 6, 2023 /

This Vicente Carrillo Pasion Flamenco Negra model, was built during 2014 in Casasimarro, Cuenca Spain where his family has built since 1744; Vicente is the seventh generation. Casasimarro is roughly between Madrid and Valencia, about 220km southeast of Madrid. Vicente Carrillo has been building instruments all his working life.

Used

Price: $5,000.00 CAD

Hermanos Camps Primera Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2021

On March 3, 2023 /

Here is a lovely Hermanos Camps Primera Flamenco Blanca Guitar, built in Porqueres Spain during 2021 and in very good, clean condition. Hermanos Camps is run by the Camps brothers Jordi and Javier, succeeding their father Juan who started building guitars in Porqueres – about 120km northeast of Barcelona – in 1945. They offer a full range of classical and flamenco models in two lines – the Guterres Camps Models and the Hermanos Camps Signature Models.

Used

Price: $1,650.00 CAD

Larrivee Classical Guitar Cedar Top, 1972

On February 28, 2023 /

This lovely and well preserved Jean Larrivee classical guitar was built during 1972 in Toronto, likely above the Tarragon Theatre. That location was Larrivee’s first formal shop space separate from his home, and was soon followed by a storefront on Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Jean Larrivée began building at his home around 1967. At that time, if you were interested in building guitars you read the very few books on the subject or met an established builder.

Vintage

Price: $2,950.00 CAD

William Laskin Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2019

On February 22, 2023 /

Built during 2019 in Toronto, this William Laskin Flamenco Blanca guitar features a Spruce top, Cypress for the sides and back and Spanish Cedar for the body blocks and neck. The head plate and fingerboard are Ebony, and the bridge is Indian Rosewood. The rosette combines Laskin’s traditional mosaic pattern with two rings of Abalone or similar shell – subtle and attractive.

Used

Price: $6,000.00 CAD

⚌Reduced‼ Martin Thomas Humphrey C-1R Classical Guitar Natural, 1998

On February 10, 2023 /

Built from 1997 to 2000, the Martin Thomas Humphrey C-1R offers a Humphrey element normally found primarily on high-end classicals – an elevated fingerboard. Thomas Humphrey was an American luthier who apprenticed for a year with Michael Gurian around 1970, and then opened his own shop.

Used

Price: $2,499.99 CAD $3,000.00 CAD

⚌Reduced‼ Yamaha GC-20D Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 1972

On February 8, 2023 /

Here we have a lovely 1972 vintage Yamaha GC-20D classical guitar with a spectacular Brazilian Rosewood set for the sides and back. The ‘GC’ stands for ‘Grand Concert’ and these models were the top of the line for Yamaha classical guitars, and are seriously good instruments. As the GC-20D, this model was built from 1971 to 1973.

Vintage

Price: $2,600.00 CAD $2,950.00 CAD

⚌Reduced‼ Hippner Romanillos Brazilian Classical, 2012

On February 1, 2023 /

Built in a tiny corner of the USA, this Darren Hippner Romanillos style classical guitar illustrates why its maker has such a good reputation. This slightly short-scale guitar – 25 inches or 635mm- was built during 2012 and no longer appears in his listing of available models.

Used

Price: $6,999.99 CAD $8,000.00 CAD

Marc Beneteau Classical Guitar Spruce and Rosewood, 1998

On January 25, 2023 /

Here we have a very nice Marc Beneteau Classical guitar with Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides, built in the Beneteau shop in St. Thomas Ontario during 1998. Built in a modern style, this Marc Beneteau classical model uses a Sitka Spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood for the sides and back.

Used

Price: $2,499.99 CAD

Manuel Rodriguez e Hijos Model D Rio Madagascar Spruce Top, 2007

On January 25, 2023 /

The Manuel Rodriguez e Hijos line comes from celebrated Spanish builder Manuel Rodriguez, as affordable quality production models. These guitars, now discontinued, were built in a larger Rodriguez-owned shop in Esquivias, about 45 minutes south of Madrid.

Used

Price: $1,750.00 CAD

Bruce West Classical Guitar Brazilian, 2021

On January 10, 2023 /

This Bruce West Classical guitar, bearing the serial 213 IHS and built during 2021 in Sterling, Ontario features a hundred year old Swiss Alpine Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood sides and back. These guitars tie into an interesting and pivotal period of Canadian luthiery history.

New

Price: $6,500.00 CAD

Bruce West Cutaway Classical Guitar Brazilian, 2016

On January 10, 2023 /

This Bruce West Cutaway Classical guitar, bearing the serial 16-1 and built during 2016 in Sterling, Ontario features a hundred year old Swiss Alpine Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood sides and back. Like Bruce’s other guitars, this tie into an interesting and pivotal period of Canadian luthiery history.

New

Price: $6,900.00 CAD

Ramirez Model 1a Tradicional Cedar 665mm, 1980

On November 24, 2022 /

The Ramirez Model 1a Tradicional, seen here with a Red Cedar top, has been a benchmark of top quality classical and flamenco guitars for over half a century. The 1a designation technically refers to the quality of the materials and workmanship, but has become associated with the Tradicional model.

Vintage

Price: $5,000.00 CAD

Ramirez 1a Spruce, 1986

On November 24, 2022 /

The Ramirez 1a or Tradicional, seen here with a Spruce top, has for been a benchmark of top quality classical and flamenco guitars for over half a century. The 1a designation technically refers to the quality of the materials and workmanship, but has become associated with the Tradicional model.

Vintage

Price: $6,500.00 CAD

Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, 1982

On November 17, 2022 /

This Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, dating to 1982, reflects the upper end of Yamaha guitar production in a concert grade instrument, featuring a pairing of a Red Cedar top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. This fine instrument was built during 1982 at the Yamaha home facility in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture and is signed by master luthier Mr. Toshio Kato. The GC or ‘Grand Concert’ line was conceived during the mid 1960s, when Yamaha arranged for three luthiers – Hiroshi Harada, Hideyuki Ezaki and Toshio Kato – to learn from Spanish master Eduardo Ferrer.

Vintage

Price: $2,950.00 CAD

Jerry Farrell Classical Guitar No.57, 2007

On November 16, 2022 /

This Jerry Farrell Classical guitar, No.57, starts with the Hauser style and a traditional Spanish construction pattern, with a Red Cedar top and Indian Rosewood for the sides, back, and bridge. The neck is Cedrilla or Spanish Cedar as used on many Spanish built classical and flamenco guitars, and the slightly crowned fingerboard is Ebony.

Used

Price: $3,125.00 CAD

Kolya Panhuyzen Maple Body Classical Guitar Natural, 1987

On November 9, 2022 /

Here is another fine and unusual guitar, a Kolya Panhuyzen Maple Body Classical model built in Toronto, Canada during 1987. Kolya Panhuyzen grew up around classical guitar construction and worked with his uncle, Edgar Monch, in both Germany and Toronto.

Used

Price: $4,500.00 CAD

Ignacio M Rozas No. 114 CSA Rosewood Guitar French Polish, 1991

On November 8, 2022 /

Here we have the wonderful and very well preserved Ignacio M Rozas No. 114 classical guitar, built in Madrid during 1991 at Calle Mayor 66, a few doors from the Contreras shop. Ignacio M Rozas began building guitars in 1959, at age 16 as an apprentice to Jose Ramirez III and worked with him until 1969.

Used

Price: $5,500.00 CAD

Manuel Contreras Doble Tapa CSA Rosewood Classical Guitar, 1990

On November 4, 2022 /

From time to time we see spectacular examples of functional art, such as this Manuel Contreras Doble Tapa guitar, built in Madrid during 1990. Manuel Contreras’ career was spent in Madrid, Spain. For many years he was a respected cabinet-maker, but in 1959 began to work with Jose Ramirez III. In 1962 he opened his own workshop at Calle Mayor 80. The shop is now at Calle de Segovia, 57.

Used

Price: $7,500.00 CAD

Manuel Rodriguez Sr. Classical Guitar, 1969

On November 2, 2022 /

Here is a wonderful rarity – a Manuel Rodriguez Sr. Classical guitar, built during 1969 in Los Angeles of Spruce, Brazilian Rosewood and flamed Maple. Manuel Rodriguez Sr. was born in Madrid in 1926 and began learning guitar building from his father, and both worked for Jose Ramirez II. Manuel opened his own shop in 1955, but in 1959 moved to Los Angeles, where this guitar, #308, was built.

Vintage

Price: $6,000.00 CAD

⚌Reduced‼ Sergei de Jonge Classical Guitar Natural, 1980

On November 1, 2022 /

This Sergei de Jonge Classical guitar was built during 1980 in Toronto, following de Jonge’s return to Canada from a year in Holland and creation of a new workshop. Having learned guitar building in Toronto during the years 1969 to 1971 from Jean Larrivee and Edgar Monch via Eli Kassner, and then a year with Patt Lister in Collingwood, this de Jonge classical shows these strong influences.

Vintage

Price: $3,250.00 CAD $4,000.00 CAD

Sergei de Jonge Classical Guitar, 2000

On October 28, 2022 /

This Sergei de Jonge Classical Spruce top guitar was built during 2000 in Toronto, following de Jonge’s return to Canada from a year in Holland and prior to his move to Chelsea, Quebec where his shop and school are now located. Having learned guitar building in Toronto during the years 1969 to 1971 from Jean Larrivee and Edgar Monch via Eli Kassner, and then a year with Patt Lister in Collingwood, this de Jonge classical shows these strong influences yet has moved beyond them.

Used

Price: $4,500.00 CAD

⚌Reduced‼ Oskar Graf Baritone Fan-Fret Guitar, 2017

On September 21, 2022 /

Here is a very unusual and very good instrument – an Oskar Graf baritone fan-fret classical guitar, built during 2017 at Graf’s shop in Clarendon, Ontario. Oskar Graf is a well-respected luthier who has been building for many ears, and is now approaching retirement. His skills are well demonstrated here.

Used

Price: $6,999.99 CAD $7,999.99 CAD

⚌Reduced‼ Sergei de Jonge Classical Guitar Natural, 1981

On August 31, 2022 /

This Sergei de Jonge Classical guitar was built during 1981 in Toronto, following de Jonge’s return to Canada from a year in Holland and creation of a new workshop. Having learned guitar building in Toronto during the years 1969 to 1971 from Jean Larrivee and Edgar Monch via Eli Kassner, and then a year with Patt Lister in Collingwood, this de Jonge classical shows these strong influences.

Vintage

Price: $2,500.00 CAD $2,999.99 CAD

Hopf Super Classic Cedar Top, 1992

On July 5, 2022 /

Next is a Dieter Hopf Super Classic model from 1992, with Red Cedar top and spectacular Central or South American Rosewood for the sides and back.

Used

Price: $2,800.00 CAD

Antonio Bernal Especial 10 Concierto Guitar, 2017

On June 30, 2022 /

Built during 2017 in a workshop in Seville, Spain, the Antonio Bernal Especial 10 Concierto guitar is top of the range. It pairs with the Especial 10 Flamenco model, the key differences being the use of Indian Rosewood for the sides and back on the Concierto, and Cypress for the Flamenco.

Used

Price: $3,125.00 CAD

Manuel Gaci Mayoral Flamenco Blanca Guitar Natural, c.1965

On June 29, 2022 /

Here we’re looking at a Manuel Gaci Mayoral Flamenco Blanca guitar, built around 1965 in Barcelona, Spain. Manuel Gaci Mayoral of Barcelona, Spain was considered a leading Flamenco builder in Catalonia during the 1960s and 70s.

Vintage

Price: $2,950.00 CAD

J Perfecto Rubio Estudio Classical Natural, 2014

On June 11, 2022 /

Here is an unusual item! Built during 2014 in Guanajuato, Mexico, this is a J Perfecto Rubio Estudio model; the builder is a cousin of famed luthier German Vazquez Rubio of Los Angeles, who worked for Bernardo Rico when B C Rich models were new. We do not see many Mexican-built guitars in Canada, and in that number, high quality models like this are even rarer.

Used

Price: $2,750.00 CAD

José Ramirez 1a Traditional Professional Concert Classical

On March 16, 2022 /

Tags: 130 Anos, 2NE, 3ne, 4ne, cedar, Classical, cypress, Flamenco, Gordon Obrien, Grant MacNeill, guitar, professional, ramirez, Ramirez 1a, rosewood, Spanish, spruce, The Twelfth Fret, video, www.12fret.com

The concert-grade Ramirez Traditional Professional 1a Model is the “benchmark guitar” for tone and quality for Maestros, performers and Master-Luthiers world-wide. Considered by many to be the Ultimate Concert guitar, the traditional is available in Red Cedar top and by special order in German Spruce top. The Ramirez 1a Professional is built with Indian Rosewood back and sides. We also offer it in artist-grade Madagascar Rosewood back and sides.

New

Price: $10,390.00 CAD

⚌Reduced‼ Sergei De Jonge 7 String Classical Guitar Left Handed, 2013

On February 10, 2022 /

Tags: 7-string, acoustic, Brazilian Rosewood, Classical, cutaway, de Jonge, dejonge, Flamenco, guitar, made in Canada, nylon, ontario, Sergei, spruce, The Twelfth Fret, www.12fret.com

Built at the De Jonge shop in Chelsea, Quebec during 2013, this Sergei De Jonge 7-string cutaway fine instrument is in exceptional condition with very little wear. It features a cutaway body with spruce top and Indian Rosewood for the back, sides, bridge and headplate, and an ebony fingerboard on a mahogany neck. The original TKL tweed case is included, and a Small Dog insulated case cover is available for $189. CITIES documentation is included in the case.

Used

Price: $5,000.00 CAD $7,000.00 CAD

Bruce West Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 2021

On December 9, 2021 /

This Bruce West Classical, built during 2021 in Sterling, Ontario features a hundred year old Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood sides and back. Bruce West has been involved in musical instrument building for most of his life, starting at age 12 with a bench at Geo. Heinl’s workshop in Toronto.

New

Price: $6,450.00 CAD

Bruce West Cutaway Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 2016

On December 9, 2021 /

Here we have a Bruce West Cutaway Classical, built during 2016 in Sterling, Ontario with a hundred year old Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood sides and back. Bruce West has been involved in musical instrument building for most of his life, starting at age 12 with a bench at Geo. Heinl’s workshop in Toronto. In his teens he also played guitar for Ronny Hawkins! Friends with Jean Larrivee, Bruce built relationships with all the now-prominent builders who went through the Larrivee Toronto shops.

New

Price: $6,850.00 CAD

Alhambra Luthier Aniversario Cedar and Ziricote

On December 8, 2021 /

The Alhambra Luthier Aniversario is at the top of the line, featuring Ziricote for the sides, back, bridge and head plate, and either Red Cedar or Spruce for the ‘Japanese House’ braced top. The Alhambra Luthier Aniversario line was introduced in 2015 for Alhambra’s 50th anniversary. Built in Muro de Alcoy alongside other models, the Alhambra Luthier Aniversario is built in the traditional Spanish style, with the Ziricote sides tying into the Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata, which is neither Spanish or a Cedar) neck block.

New

Price: $4,689.00 CAD

Bruce West Spruce Top Classical Guitar, 2013

On December 8, 2021 /

Tags: Classical

This excellent Bruce West Spruce top classical guitar is new, with an Alpine Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. It’s built using traditional Spanish construction, with solid linings and tailblock made from black willow. The finish is a beautiful, tonally transparent and hand applied oil varnish.

New

Price: $4,200.00 CAD

Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambience HG Classical Electric

On November 18, 2021 /

The Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambience offers a fuller body depth and simpler electronics than the synthesizer-ready models. Like other Multiac models, the Nylon Duet Ambience uses a Cedar top on a chambered Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Richlite for the fingerboard and Rosewood for the bridge.

New

Price: $1,650.00 CAD

Bernhard Kresse Modern Classical Guitar, 2003

On October 22, 2021 /

The Bernhard Kresse Modern Classical guitar blends elements of modern guitar building with traditional practices and techniques, delivering a superior concert grade instrument. This example was built during 2003 at Kresse’s small shop in Köln, Germany and features a Spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood for the sides, back, head plate, backstrap and bridge. Mahogany is used for the body blocks and back braces, Maple for the neck and Ebony for the fingerboard.

Used

Price: $11,500.00 CAD

Discontinued! Alhambra Luthier Rio Concert Classical Guitar

On September 21, 2021 /

The Alhambra Luthier Rio Concert Classical Guitar is an excellent instrument, available only on special order. It features a Master Grade cedar top and solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The name of the model, ‘Rio’, comes from the Spanish name for Brazilian Rosewood – Palosanto de Rio. The Alhambra Guitar Company of Muro de Alcoy in Spain have built a reputation for crafting high quality nylon string guitars used extensively by students, educators and professional musicians.

New

Price: $4,250.00 CAD

SOLD!!! Ramirez Conservatorio Abeto Classical Guitar, 2014

On August 9, 2021 /

Here’s a Ramirez Conservatorio Abeto Concert classical guitar, built during 2014 in Madrid, Spain and featuring the ‘Abeto’ or Spruce top.

This example is in overall good condition, with one small pressure mark on the top. It has no cracks and wear is minimal. The original Ramirez-branded Hiscox lightweight flight case is included. The Ramirez Conservatorio Concert Classical guitar represents a major development in classical guitar design from Amalia Ramírez, with unique use of ‘fiddle edge’ construction.

Used

Price: $4,200.00 CAD

Journey Solid Cedar / Pau Ferro Classical Travel Guitar

On July 8, 2020 /

The Journey Solid Cedar / Pau Ferro Classical Travel Guitar OC520 is an amazing collapsible acoustic classical travel guitar with solid cedar top and pau ferro layered back and sides, and features a sound port in the upper bout. It’s super ergonomic with the thicker Manzer© wedge and a smaller parlor sized body.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra Z-Nature Classical Guitar

On June 8, 2020 /

The Alhambra Model Z-Nature Classical Guitar features a Solid Red Cedar top, with Mahogany for the sides, back and neck. The fingerboard is Indian Rosewood. The body is bound only on the top edge, and good quality nickel plated tuning machines are installed. A hard-shell case is included.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra 5PCT E2 Thinline Crossover Classical Guitar

On May 8, 2020 /

Part of the Conservatory line intended for serious students, the Alhambra 5PCT cutaway classical guitar verges into the area of ‘Crossover’ models, meant to make nylon string tone and responsiveness available to players in non-classical musical contexts. This model is based on the popular Alhambra 5P Conservatory Series Concert Classical guitar. Several factors help define the ‘Crossover’ models. Typically, the body has a cutaway and is thinner, and there’s a recognition that the guitar will be amplified. The thinner body reduced feedback, and the pickup and preamp help restore fullness.

New

Price: $1,849.00 CAD

Baroque Guitar and Renaissance Lute

On February 10, 2020 /

Tags: baroque, historic, lute, nylon

Every year at the LA NAMM show I find something unique and wonderful. Mid-East Music specializes in handcrafted historic and ethnic instruments. Unlike other sources I’ve encountered, they understand and service the instruments they sell and control and participate in the manufacture process. Hand made in Pakistan, these instruments are remarkably cleanly built: accurate joinery, clean fit and finish. I was VERY impressed by the overall quality and appearance and the prices are a fraction of what we commonly see in second hand historic Lutes and Baroque guitars.

At last I can offer a completely playable historic Lute and Baroque guitar for a price that “makes sense” to most of my clients who simply want to experiment with this era of music. These instruments are “the real thing” at an affordable price. These instruments even come with lightweight but solidly made hardshell cases !

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Roosebeck Renaissance Lute Six Course

On December 10, 2019 /

This Roosebeck Renaissance lute is a 6 course model, featuring a bowl constructed of 25 fluted Sheesham staves, and with a 600mm scale length. The top is Spruce, while the neck, bowl, nut, bridge, and end pin are built of Sheesham, The peg box is Sheesham and Lacewood. The frets are formed in the traditional manner – tied on – but are nylon line (guitar string) rather than gut.

New

Price: $1,089.00 CAD

Alhambra 10 Premier Red Cedar Top Classical Guitar

On March 18, 2019 /

The Alhambra 10 Premier classical has a bracing design that maximizes its volume and projection.Balanced bass, medium and treble sounds and an incredible sound projection, in modern guitar. A sound with a perfect string height, high enough to contribute to the sound, but at the same time with just the right height to be extremely comfortable, which describes a guitar with incredible sound projection and well-balanced bass, medium and treble.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra Carlos Piñana 5FP and 10FP Flamenco Guitars

On February 16, 2019 /

Alhambra Guitars, in a collaboration with Carlos Piñana, a fabulous young player from Murcia, Spain, have focused on making dramatic improvements to the Flamenco Negra Guitar. The Alhambra 5FP Carlos Piñana Flamenco Guitar and the Alhambra 10FP Carlos Piñana flamenco guitar offers players a fuller, rounder bass response.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Ramirez Estudio 3 / Studio 3 Classical Guitar

On January 28, 2019 /

The Ramirez Estudio 3 / Studio 3 guitar is the third model and top of the line in the Studio Line from Jose Ramirez guitars. Built with a solid cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides and ebony fretboard. The Estudio 3 / Studio 3 products great volume, body, interplay of tones, balance, roundness and warmth.

New

Price: $3,650.00 CAD

Alhambra Crossover Classical CS-LR

On January 23, 2019 /

The Alhambra Crossover classical CS-LR CW with laminated Rosewood back and sides and a Fishman Prefix pickup option is a lower cost option than the CS-3 CW for the steel string player needing the responsiveness of nylon, with the practicalities of amplification. The Alhambra Crossover CS-LR is an excellent solution to those who are willing to express modern music with a classy touch. With a neck of 48 mm and its fine quality of Cedar top, this instrument has the versatility of giving you a beautiful sound plugged or unplugged.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra Z-Nature CW E2 Student Cutaway Classical Guitar

On January 9, 2019 /

The Alhambra Z-Nature CW E2 is part of Alhambra’s Student Cutaway line, intended for advancing students who need a cutaway model for modern repertoire, or for players who want the responsiveness of a nylon string guitar with the versatility of a cutaway. The Alhambra 5P is built with quality solid and laminate woods, and here we’re seeing it with a solid Red Cedar top and laminated Mahogany for the sides, back, and solid Rosewood for the headplate and bridge.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra Crossover CS-3 CW E2

On January 4, 2019 /

This Alhambra Crossover CS-3 CW E2 is an excellent solution to those who are willing to express modern music with a classy touch. With a neck of 48 mm and its flexibility of fine quality of Cedar top, this instrument has the versatility of giving you a beautiful sound plugged or unplugged. The elegant design of its headstock will allow musicians to display style and project a sound that matches the look of this amazing instrument.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Ramirez Cut 2 Classical Guitar – Cutaway

On January 4, 2019 /

The Ramirez Cut 2 Cut awayguitar offers superior high-quality woods, quite balanced among its tonal range with high stability on its third string. It stands out due to its comfort and how easy it is to change and play with the timbre. Rich in overtones.

New

Price: $3,789.00 CAD

Alhambra Professional Model – The Linea Profesional

On January 2, 2019 /

Tags: Alhambra, Classical, professional model

The new Alhambra Professional Model is easily one of the most well built, beautiful sounding, and affordable hand made classical guitars on the market. Crafted by the same master builders responsible for Alhambra’s “Luthier” models, the Professional is available with a solid Spruce or Cedar top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, Ebony fingerboard, and a High C 20th fret.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra Professional Guitar Review featuring Gordon O’Brien

On January 2, 2019 /

Tags: 10p, 7p, Alhambra, cedar, Classical, concert, cypress, Flamenco, Gordon Obrien, Grant MacNeill, guitar, luthier, Madrid, professional, rosewood, Spanish, spruce, The Twelfth Fret, video, www.12fret.com

Gordon O’Brien and Grant MacNeill look at the Alhambra Linea Profesional concert grade classical guitar.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra 10fp Flamenco Negra Guitar

On December 3, 2018 /

Tags: 10fp, Alhambra, Classical, classical guitar, Flamenco, flamenco guitar, german spruce, guitar, negra, palisandro, rosewood, Spanish

The Alhambra 10fp Flamenco guitar is our top level Alhambra Flamenco Negra instrument. Built with superior grade solid German Spruce top and solid Palisandro or Indian Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard and bridge, the Alhambra 10fp has a somewhat warmer tone with the low action characteristic of flamenco guitars.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Ramirez Estudio 2 / Studio 2 Classical Guitar

On November 7, 2018 /

The Ramirez Estudio 2 / Studio 2 is built with a solid cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides and ebony fretboard. A great guitar for advanced students and professionals looking for the legendary Ramirez sound. The Ramirez Studio 2 Classical guitar is a high-class and well-balanced guitar. It has a good sustain that allows it to sing easily and with a wide variety of overtones.

New

Price: $2,650.00 CAD

Alhambra 3f Flamenco Guitar

On November 3, 2018 /

Tags: 3f, Alhambra, blanca, Classical, classical guitar, cypress, Flamenco, flamenco guitar, german spruce, guitar, negra, palisandro, rosewood, Spanish

The Alhambra 3f Flamenco guitar is the perfect entry level Flamenco instrument. Built with a solid German Spruce top and laminated Sycamore back and sides, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard and bridge, the Alhambra 3f has the bright tone and low action characteristic of flamenco guitars.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra 5P CW ZE5 Cutaway Classical Left Handed

On October 31, 2018 /

The Alhambra 5P CW ZE5 is part of the Alhambra’s Conservatory line, intended for semi-professional players and advanced students who need a cutaway model. Here, we’re seeing a 5P CW ZE5, the Z meaning Left Handed and with a Fishman Prefix Blend dual source pickup system!

New

Price: $1,649.00 CAD

Ramirez Guitarra del Tiempo

On October 24, 2018 /

Tags: 130 Anos, acoustic, Amalia Ramirez, anniversary models, Canada, cedar, clasical, Flamenco, guitar, guitarra del tiempo, Jose Ramirez, made in spain, Madrid, nylon string, ontario, ramirez, rosewood, The Twelfth Fret, toronto, www.12fret.com

The Guitarra del Tiempo was created to commemorate one hundred forty years of peerless Ramirez design and construction. This guitar features a newly-designed enhanced top-brace system that delivers articulate noting and full-bodied tone. The Ramírez Guitarra del Tiempo’s ample volume and reactive dynamics will satisfy the most demanding guitarist.

New

Price: $3,259.00 CAD

Alhambra Menguel y Margarit Series C Concert Classical Guitar

On October 11, 2018 /

The Alhambra Menguel y Margarit Series C Concert Classical Guitar, built by master luthiers Jose Menguel and Javier Margarit, feature lattice braced tops and French Polish finish, with the highest quality materials used throughout. Two versions are offered by The Twelfth Fret, with Red Cedar or European Spruce for the top. The Alhambra site lists only the Cedar version. Lattice bracing is a relatively recent development, allowing greater stiffness from a thinner, highly responsive top.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra 7P CW E5 Cutaway Classical

On October 10, 2018 /

Tags: 7p, Alhambra, Classical, cutaway

The Alhambra 7P CW Cutaway Classical is Alhambra’s 7P advanced Student Model fitted with with a cutaway and Fishman Prefix Premium Blender system. This model’s full name is officially 7 P CW E (x), where the (x) is a number representing exactly which Fishman pickup system is installed. Currently, the numbers for pickup systems have been 2, 3 and 5. This is a level 7 guitar, with Rosewood back and sides – represented by the P for the Spanish word for Rosewood, Palisandro.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra 5P Classical Guitar Conservatory Series

On September 17, 2018 /

The Alhambra 5P uses traditional Spanish construction methods, tying the body and neck together. This model features full body and scale size, Cedar or Spruce top, Laminate Rosewood back, sides, solid Rosewood bridge and headplate, an Ebony-reinforced Mahogany neck with Ebony for the fingerboard. The use of laminate Rosewood for the back and sides increases stability for the guitar in the situations a student will encounter, without sacrificing much tone.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra 7P Classic Model Classical Guitar

On August 8, 2018 /

Tags: 7p, advanced student, Alhambra, Classical

The Alhambra model 7P Classic classical guitar is probably our most popular model for the serious student of the classical idiom. With its all solid wood construction, this instrument will develop and grow with you as your skills, technique and repertoire expand. The solid bookmatched spruce top on this instrument gives excellent note definition and interesting overtone series while the rosewood back and sides impart a warm foundation for the note fundamental and a golden overall tonality.

New

Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra 7fc Flamenco Blanco Guitar

On July 25, 2018 /

Tags: 7fc, Alhambra, blanca, Classical, classical guitar, cypress, Flamenco, flamenco guitar, german spruce, guitar, negra, palisandro, rosewood, Spanish

The Alhambra 7fc Flamenco guitar is our mid-level Alhambra Flamenco instrument. Built in the traditional manner with a solid German Spruce top and solid Cypress back and sides, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard and bridge, the Alhambra 7fc has the bright tone and low action characteristic of flamenco guitars. Golpeadors, or tap plates, are installed as stock. This is a full scale instrument, with a 650m or 25.6 inch scale length and 52mm or 2.04 inch nut width.

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José Ramírez Guitarra Del Tiempo Guitar Reviewed

On July 24, 2018 /

The “Del Tiempo” Guitar celebrates 135 years of the historic “Casa Ramírez” established by José Ramírez I – in 1882; currently enjoying its fifth generation of Ramirez family ownership. Designed by Maestro-Luthier Amalia Ramírez, the Del Tiempo is a continuation of the esteemed 130 Años model. Typical of all Ramirez guitars, the classic “Spanish sound” is immediately apparent; full bass response, plenty of volume and warm, sensitive trebles with good balance through the entire range.

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Price: $2,789.00 CAD

Alhambra 10fc Flamenco Blanca Guitar

On July 9, 2018 /

Tags: 10fc, Alhambra, blanca, Classical, classical guitar, cypress, Flamenco, flamenco guitar, german spruce, guitar, negra, palisandro, rosewood, Spanish

The Alhambra 10fc Flamenco guitar is our top-level Alhambra Flamenco Blanca instrument. Built in the traditional manner with superior grade solid German Spruce top and solid Cypress back and sides, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard and bridge, the Alhambra 10fc has the bright tone and low action characteristic of flamenco guitars. Golpeadores, or tap plates, are installed as stock. This is a professional flamenco guitar for those looking for the maximum quality at a reasonable price. Guided by traditional design concepts.

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Ramirez SPR Classical Guitar

On June 21, 2018 /

Tags: 130 Anos, 2NE, 3ne, 4ne, cedar, Classical, cypress, Flamenco, Gordon Obrien, Grant MacNeill, guitar, ramirez, rosewood, Spanish, SPR, spruce, The Twelfth Fret, video, www.12fret.com

The Ramirez SPR classical guitar is based on the Ramirez SP model designed by Amalia Ramirez in 2002 and fits between the Studio and Professional models. The SPR guitar is partly built at the Ramírez workshop, where, once completed, it is carefully reviewed, adjusted and certified. The Ramirez SPR classical guitar features a lovely new rosette designed by Amalia Ramírez and a ‘historic’ label in the style of the labels seen in pre-1960s era Ramirez guitars.

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Price: $5,779.00 CAD

Alhambra 10FP Carlos Pinana Flamenco Negra Guitar

On June 19, 2018 /

The Alhambra 10FP Carlos Pinana Flamenco Negra guitar, a recent model from Alhambra guitars in the eastern part of Spain. Many contemporary Flamenco players find they need a guitar that offers a fuller and rounder bass response, as well as the traditional treble-clarity and power one expects in a traditional Flamenco guitar. To this end we have seen an increasing number of Flamenco Guitars built with dark coloured Rosewood back and sides, commonly called Flamenco Negra guitars.

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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.

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Ramirez Model 1a C-650 Traditional Spruce Concert Classical Guitar

On January 15, 2018 /

Tags: 130 Anos, 1a, 2NE, 3ne, 4ne, cedar, Classical, concert, cypress, Flamenco, Gordon Obrien, Grant MacNeill, guitar, professional, ramirez, Ramirez 1a, rosewood, Spanish, spruce, The Twelfth Fret, traditional, video, www.12fret.com

Ramírez Model 1a C-650 Traditional Spruce Concert Classical Guitar is a magnificent sounding guitar with a German spruce top, Indian rosewood back- More►

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Price: $13,700.00 CAD

From Spain The Alhambra Carlos Piñana 2F Flamenco Guitar

On March 11, 2017 /

When I visited the factory last fall I was introduced to the Alhambra Carlos Piñana 2F Flamenco guitar and the sister guitar: the Z-Nature Classical guitar and the new Open-Pore finish technique developed for these guitars. Collaboration between the Alhambra Luthiers and Flamenco performer – teacher Carlos Piñana of Mucia City resulted in this remarkably professional sounding yet low-priced guitar. Flamenco guitars are by design loud and clear with a hint of brashness which makes them ideally suited to the

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Alhambra 10P Guitar Review Featuring Gordon O’Brien

On May 30, 2016 /

We’re continuing our review of the Alhambra classical guitar line, and Gordon O’Brien and Grant MacNeill are looking at the Alhambra 10p Classical model.

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Alhambra 7P Guitar Review Featuring Gordon O’Brien

On May 13, 2016 /

We’re continuing our review of the Alhambra classical guitar line with Gordon O’Brien and Grant MacNeill looking at the Alhambra 7p Clasical model.

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Alhambra 1C Guitar Review featuring Gordon O’Brien

On May 11, 2016 /

We’re beginning our review of the Alhambra classical guitar line featuring Gordon O’Brien and Grant MacNeill looking at the Alhambra 1c model.

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Ramirez Estudio 3 / Studio 3 Classical Guitar (Formerly 4NE) Demonstrated With Gordon O’Brien

On December 8, 2014 /

Tags: 4ne, cedar, Classical, Gordon Obrien, Grant MacNeill, guitar, ramirez, rosewood, The Twelfth Fret, www.12fret.com

Reviewing the Ramirez 4NE Classical Guitars featuring Gordon O’Brien and Grant MacNeill. In this sequence Gordon and Grant are discuss the Ramírez 4NE classical guitar is based on the 1990s model E series guitars, developed from designs conceived by Jose Ramírez III. Amalia Ramírez created the NE models as an affordably priced, all-solid-wood instrument for the serious student of classical guitar.

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Price: $3,650.00 CAD

Ramirez 1a Traditional Classical Guitar Featuring Gordon O’Brien

On April 7, 2014 /

Tags: 130 Anos, 1a, 2NE, 3ne, 4ne, Amalia Ramirez, cedar, Classical, concert, conservatorio, cypress, Flamenco, Gordon Obrien, Grant MacNeill, guitar, Madrid, professional, ramirez, rosewood, segovia, Spanish, SPR, spruce, The Twelfth Fret, traditional, video, www.12fret.com

We’re continue our reviews of the Ramírez guitar line, and here we have the Ramirez 1a Traditional Classical Guitar played by Gordon O’Brien.

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Price: $10,390.00 CAD

2010 Bruce West Classical

On December 3, 2013 /

Tags: Classical, independent luthiers, nylon

This 2010 Bruce West Classical is new and an excellent instrument with full, resonant bass and clear, crisp trebles. Bruce West has built guitars and violins since 1969, worked with Jean Larrivee and Edgar Monch early in his career and ran a commercial machine shop.

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Price: $4,200.00 CAD

Ramírez 2 NE and 3 NE Models – Guitarras de Estudio

On November 11, 2012 /

Tags: Classical, ramirez

Based on the of the 1990s model E series guitars, developed from designs conceived by Jose Ramirez III, Amalia Ramirez created the 2 NE and 3 NE models as an affordably priced, all-solid-wood instrument for the serious student of classical guitar.

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Price: $2,250.00 CAD

Ramirez 130th Anniversary (130 Años)

On June 22, 2012 /

Celebrating 130 years of guitar-making tradition: Ramirez 130th Anniversary model (“130 Años”).

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Price: $2,749.00 CAD

Alhambra Model 10P

On June 19, 2011 /

Tags: 10p, Alhambra, Classical

The Alhambra Model 10p is a fine instrument and is available with either Red Cedar or European Spruce top. We’re illustrating the Spruce top model here.

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Alhambra Model 1C

On June 12, 2011 /

Tags: Alhambra, Classical, guitar

The top is Red Western Cedar, which provides a warm, rich tone that will quickly open and develop as it is played. The back and sides are a mahogany laminate, which remains stable through many changes in temperature and especially humidity.

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Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra Cross Over CS-3 CW E5

On June 12, 2011 /

Tags: acoustic, Alhambra, Canada, cedar, Classical, crossover, Flamenco, guitar, lute, made in spain, nylon, nylon string, ontario, sycamore, The Twelfth Fret, toronto, www.12fret.com

The Alhambra Cross Over CS-3 CW E5 model is also available as the E2 with the Fishman Pro Blender microphone / pickup system.

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Price: $0.00 CAD

Alhambra Cross Over CS-1 CT E2

On June 12, 2011 /

Tags: Alhambra, Classical, crossover

Initially, Alhambra custom-made a small number of “crossover” nylon strung guitars at our request, specifically for our store. These models have included the Alhambra Cross Over CS-1 CT E2.

We have a lot of studio and jazz players who need that nylon string tonality for Latin music recording projects and live performance applications, but feel uncomfortable with the regular two inch wide nut and flat fingerboard typically found on classical guitars.

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Alhambra 9P CW E2

On March 15, 2011 /

Tags: Alhambra, Classical, crossover, cutaway

The Alhambra 9P CW E2 solid AAA grade Western Red cedar top is meticulously bookmatched and extremely fine grained. Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides are straight grained and quarter sawn for maximum stability and sound reflection. The ebony reinforced Spanish cedar neck features an ebony fingerboard, “lyre” style precision tuners and well finished frets.

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Price: $0.00 CAD

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