Description
Antonio Marín Montero was born in Granada in 1933. In 1957, he joined master Pérez’s workshop, and two years later, in 1959, his father advised him to visit Eduardo Ferrer, for whom he worked until opening his workshop. A milestone in Antonio Marin Montero’s career was meeting with the French luthier Robert Bouchet in the 1970s. The two artists became friends and built several guitars together. The confrontation between Marin Montero’s Spanish building system and Robert Bouchet’s particular bracing construction greatly inspired Antonio Marin Montero. Throughout his career, he continued to build a model with the” Robert Bouchet ” bracing. Today Antonio Marin Montero is one of the most sought-after Spanish guitar makers.
The 2018 Antonio Marin Montero guitar no. 1466B is a magnificent example of the Granada guitar-making tradition. Crafted traditionally, this guitar is a testament to the exceptional skill and craftsmanship of the maestro. The fine-grain spruce soundboard and exquisite Ziricote back and sides create a stunning visual effect that exudes elegance and sophistication. This classic beauty is a sight to behold. When it comes to sound, this Montero guitar is a Spanish powerhouse. The trebles have an exceptional singing quality, with long and even sustain over the entire fretboard. This guitar can provide a wide range of tonal colors that can be easily manipulated to suit any musical style or genre. This guitar’s direct and crisp basses give a solid foundation for the overall sound, providing a well-rounded tone that is perfect for a range of playing styles. The instrument has a significant volume that will fulfill the need of any concert situation and, of course, fantastic playability. This pre-loved guitar is in excellent condition, with only several light playing marks and a typical string mark behind the bridge. It has been well cared for and maintained, ensuring it remains in top playing condition for years. Overall, the 2018 Antonio Marin Montero guitar no. 1466B is a first-class Spanish guitar perfect for professional musicians and collectors. Its beautiful sound and exquisite appearance is an ideal concert instrument that will impress even the most discerning audiences.
Watch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound.
Luthier: | Antonio Marin Montero |
Construction year: | 2018 |
Top: | Spruce |
Back and sides: | Ziricote |
Scale: | 650 mm |
Nut: | 52 mm |
Weight: | 1535 grams |
Air body frequency: | G# |
Tuners: | Rubner |
Strings: | Knobloch EDC 34.0 |
Case: | Hiscox Pro II |
Condition: | – |