MG Contreras Vintage Classical Guitar, “Calle Mayor“ 1971

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MG Contreras Vintage Classical Guitar, “Calle Mayor“ 1971

Location:

Pottersville, NJ

Description:

This is a M. G. Contreras “Calle Mayor 80“ classical acoustic guitar hand-made in Spain in 1971 or early 1970s. The guitar’s production was commissioned and supervised by Contreras, and built at Taurus Lutheries in Barcelona to be ultimately sold at the Contreras shop in Madrid. Taurus also made guitars for Ramirez, another iconic guitar maker in Spain, indicating the high level of trust on the team in Barcelona and its high quality production capabilities.This guitar simply sounds incredible. It has a sweet, warm and full sound, and is one of the best sounding classical guitars I've ever played. The vintage solid woods and light construction gives this instrument amazing tonal qualities. This guitar bears a label that reads "Guitarreria - M. G. Contreras - Calle Mayor, 80 - Madrid-13 - Made in Spain".The guitar features a solid spruce top, Sapele (similar to Mahogany) sides and back, and a beautiful ebony fingerboard. The tuners are all original of high quality with an intricate gun-metal engraved design.There is a long, very thin hairline separation crack on the back board likely caused by an overly dry environment, as well as a smaller one near the treble side. Both have been professionally stabilized and do not affect tonal quality. The guitar is structurally solid and in great condition for its 53 years.There are a few, very minor nicks and scratches on the sound board, as expected from a half-century old vintage instrument; all from player-related wear. Again, none of this affects the tonal or structural stability of the instrument. It’s original hard-shell case, functional, is also included. Size and Specs:Nut size: 2 5/64" (52 mm)Scale: 25 5/8" (650 mm)Overall length: 39 1/2" Body depth: 4"Body width: 14 5/8”

Category:

Guitars

Posted:

June 20 on Americanlisted