Madrid

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

❌SOLD❌ Ramirez 1a Concert Classical Indian Rosewood, 1980

On October 25, 2022 /

Here we have a Ramirez 1a Concert Classical Long Scale guitar built during 1980, during the ‘golden era’ of Jose Ramirez III’s leadership of the Ramirez workshop at Concepcion Jeronima No. 2 in Madrid, Spain. This well-used instrument features a long scale of 665mm or 26.18 inches, intended to provide increased volume and projection for the professional concert performer.

Vintage

Price: $4,000.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!! Jose Romero Flamenca Concierta, 1995

On June 30, 2022 /

This Jose Romero Flamenca Concierta was built during 1995 in Madrid, Spain in the traditional Blanca form and signed by Jose Romero. Jose Romero is one of the most respected builders in Madrid, and began his career at 14 as an apprentice to Jose Ramirez III. After working with Ramirez for eight years, Romero opened his own shop.

Used

Price: $3,125.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Ramirez 130 Anos Classical Guitar, 2015

On February 17, 2022 /

Amalia Ramírez has created the new Ramirez 130 Anos model as a Limited Edition which will be built during the five years from 2012-2017, celebrating the 130th Anniversary of the Ramirez workshop! It is based on the model E series guitars, originally conceived by Jose Ramirez III. This instrument features all solid wood construction, a complex asymmetrical 6-fan top strut pattern, a unique custom soundhole mosaic rosette, custom top marquetry perimeter and custom Ramirez label.

Used

Price: $2,050.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Contreras Guitarreria Classical Guitar Natural, 1969

On January 19, 2022 /

Seen here is an M G Contreras Guitarreria classical guitar from 1969, bringing with it some Spanish guitar history. Manuel G Contreras – Manuel I – was born in Madrid in 1928 and developed good woodworking and cabinetry skills. In 1959, he received and apprenticeship invitation from Jose Ramirez III, which he accepted. By 1962 he had learned enough to set up an independent shop at Calle de Mayor 80 in Madrid, where he earned a reputation for excellent quality, creative and innovative work, introducing early double tops and backs.

Vintage

Price: $1,800.00 CAD

This instrument has sold