José Ramirez - 1968 1a No. 3130
José Ramirez - 1968 1a No. 3130
Overview
Overview
The Ramirez family has been building fine and high-quality guitars since 1882 already. Their instruments have been and are played by some of the greatest guitarists in the world, such as Julian Bream, Andres Segovia, Laurindo Almeida, Oscar Ghiglia, José Luis Gonzales, and many others. Ramirez is an integral part of the history of guitar building. José Ramirez I (1858-1923) trained many guitar builders in his workshop at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century. And José Ramirez III (1922-1995) pioneered using cedarwood as top wood for guitars and built several guitars for Andres Segovia.
José Ramirez III (1922-1995) pioneered cedar tops for guitars. His instruments gained international fame in the 1960s through Andrés Segovia and his many students. In 1965, José Ramirez III began developing a new instrument built with a top made of Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) and double sides (rosewood and cypress). This revolutionary new way of building guitars and using this innovative type of wood spread very quickly in the guitar world. In addition, Andrés Segovia played several J. Ramirez III was his main concert instrument. He played four instruments over an extended period [1962 (but dated 1963), Spruce, 1965, 1967, 1969 (all three cedar).
This 1968 José Ramirez guitar is a masterpiece that embodies the pinnacle of José Ramirez III’s workshop. Identified by the “MM” stamp inside the guitar’s heel, this exceptional instrument was crafted by the renowned luthier Miguel Malo. The guitar’s striking dark orange cedar soundboard is paired with a magnificent CITES-certified Brazilian rosewood, which matches the haunting tonal characteristics of the instrument. The lyrical trebles and mysterious basses combine to create a captivating and inspiring sound which results is a truly remarkable instrument that inspires musicians and collectors alike. The guitar is in very good condition, without any structural issues. There are normal wear marks on the soundboard and a superficial mark behind the bridge.
| Luthier: | Jose Ramirez |
| Construction year: | 1968 |
| Construction type: | Traditional |
| Top: | Cedar |
| Back and sides: | Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified) |
| Finish: | Polyurethane |
| Air body frequency: | G # |
| Scale: | 665 mm |
| Nut: | 53.5 mm |
| Weight: | 1750 grams |
| Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
| Condition: | Excellent |
| Case: | Hardshell |
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