M. Contreras II 10th Anniversary (Dbl Back&Sides) Premiere Mdl Classical Guitar

Description: Contreras Description This model is among Contreras' finest instruments - it was the first-prize winner of the Joaquin Rodrigo competition in October of 2000. This particular guitar is his "premium series" version of the instrument, which indicates top selection of materials and workmanship. The materials used are exquisite, featuring his best well-aged Brazilian rosewood and very dark, elegant Spruce for the soundboard. Workmanship is to the highest standards - this can be instantly detected even with a quick glance at the detailing, particularly in the purfling and rosette. In the innovative Contreras spirit, this model is uniquely constructed with an inner-sounding back support, which allows the back to resonate freely - eliminating much of the normal dampening caused from contact with the players` body. The sound is penetrating and has exceptional sustain. It has huge projection and can fill any sized concert hall. A true "concert-grand" of an instrument. Artists Who Play Contreras Guitars: -Pepe Romero -Angel Romero -Celedonio and Celin Romero -Abel Carlevaro -Jorge Cardoso -Jose Maria Gallardo del Rey -Carlos Perez -Ernesto Cordero -Marcin Dylla -Denis Azabagic -Juan Serrano -Paco Peña -Costas Cotsiolis Specifications Model: 10th Anniversary, Premium With Sounding Back Support Feature inside the sound box Type: Classical, Concert Year: 2004 Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood Top Wood: Spruce Neck Wood: Cedar Headplate: Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Backplate: none Headstock Inlay: none Headstock Bindings: none Fingerboard: ebony Fingerboard Bindings: none Fret Markers: none Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood Body Bindings: Rosewood Rosette: Custom 10th Anniversary Mosaic Tuners: Fostero style but with advance rolling bolbring inside for maximum tuning efficiency plus with Pearl buttons Pickup: none Condition: Used Scale Length: 650 mm Nut Width: 52 mm Strings Spacing: 56 mm This is a great example of one of the finest guitar families in Classical Guitar History. The 10th Anniversary Premium features Manuel's finest woods and his amazing Sounding Back Support design. The key feature is a clear Spruce sound board that is positioned above the back braces allowing it to be unimpeded by the player's body and to freely move with the energy of the guitar. This makes for enhanced projection and tone. You can really sense the added volume and resonance. I really like that you can hold the guitar close and still get all the tone. The woods here are simply the best, just look at the Brazilian Rosewood back, they do not come any finer and it is dramatic as well as quarter sawn for tone. The top is a very dark and old piece of Spruce, clearly saved for a special guitar like this. Specs BRAND Contreras II, Manuel PRODUCT YEAR 2004 MODEL 10th Anniversary Premium Series SERIAL # 108 NEW/PREOWNED Preowned BODY TYPE(S) Medium, Concert Classical BACK & SIDES Rosewood - Brazilian TOP Spruce NECK WOOD Cedar - Spanish NECK PROFILE U BRIDGE Rosewood - Brazilian ROSETTE Mosaic TOP TRIM Mosaic FINGERBOARD Ebony FINGERBOARD BINDINGS None FRET MARKERS None FRETS TO BODY 12 HEADPLATE Rosewood HEADSTOCK BINDINGS None HEADSTOCK INLAY None INSTRUMENT FINISH French Polished Top, Lacquer Body & Neck BODY BINDINGS Rosewood TUNERS Fustero Style TUNER FINISH Gold CUTAWAY None PICKGUARD None PICKUP None, we can install one, ask about options BODY LENGTH 19.5 in UPPER BOUT 11.75 in LOWER BOUT 15 in BODY DEPTH HEEL 4 in BODY DEPTH TAIL 4.375 in SCALE LENGTH 25.6 in SCALE LENGTH (MM) 650 mm NUT WIDTH 2.09 in NUT WIDTH (MM) 53 mm STRING SPACING 2.313 in STRING SPACING (MM) 58.7 mm NECK DEPTH FIRST FRET 0.795 in NECK DEPTH SEVENTH FRET 0.916 in WEIGHT 6 lb. 2 oz. CASE Hardshell - Road Runner

Price: 11995.99 USD

Location: Garden Grove, California

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