• Builder: Ramirez Guitars, Jose Ramirez
• Artists Who Play Ramirez Guitars: Christopher Parkening, Andres Segovia
• Model: Elite
• Type: Concert Classical, 1a,
• Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
  [recorded naturally, close pair of ADK SC-T, no EQ]
• View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
• Year: New
• Serial #: 158
• Back/Sides Wood: Premium Brazilian Rosewood
• Top Wood: Master Grade German Spruce
• Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar
• Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
• Backplate: None
• Headstock Inlay: Maple Crown
• Headstock Bindings: None
• Fingerboard: Cameroon Ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings: None
• Fret Markers: None
• Frets to body: 12
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
• Pickguard: None
• Body Bindings: Rosewood
• Top Trim: Rope Style
• Backstrip: Rosewood
• Rosette: Custom Mosaic
• Tuners: Fustero Gold Etched with Pearl Buttons
• Case: OHSC
• Pickup: None
• Condition: New
• Body Length: 19 in.
• Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
• Lower Bout: 14 1/2 in.
• Body Depth @ Heel: 4 in.
• Body Depth @ Tail: 4 1/4 in.
• Scale Length: 650 mm
• Nut Width: 53 mm
• Strings Spacing: 58 mm
• Comments: "Ramirez guitars have long been held in esteem as the finest concert guitars made in Spain. This Elite is proof that they are still handcrafting magnificent guitars. The woods on this Ramirez Elite are beyond compare and they are clearly audible in the voice of this instrument. Clarity, power, rich character, it's all there. This guitar is articulate and easy to play. The G string sings out proudly, a sign of a great concert guitar. The Elite is a limited edition completely built in Madrid. A worldclass concert guitar with the finest materials and workmanship. We are honored to offer this Ramirez Elite Guitar." - Paul Heumiller

Custom Mosaic Rosette

Brazilian Rosewood Headplate with Maple Crown Inlay

Fustero Tuners

The Elite Label, #158
Signed by Amalia Ramirez

SOLD Jose Ramirez Guitars, New Ramirez Flamenco 1a: The '1a' moniker is synonomous with the concert grade Ramirez guitars used by many of the guitar world's top players. Here on our Flamenco guitar the 1a indicates it is made with their finest Cypress and Master Grade German Spruce. We all know the best woods make the best guitars and this one has it in spades. The body is just a tad deeper than some Flamenco and gives this one a touch more bass and richness, almost a cross between the blance and negra voices. It's extremely powerful and with singing, brilliant trebles and projection to be reckoned with. This is a series, worldclass Flamenco Guitar from the Calle De La Paz No. 8 shop in Madrid, Spain. They don't come any finer than this. This instrument features:

• Builder: Ramirez Guitars, Jose Ramirez
• Artists Who Play Ramirez Guitars: Christopher Parkening, Andres Segovia
• Model: F-656-A
• Type: Flamenco 1a,
• Hear this guitar played by Juan Benavides
  [recorded naturally, close pair of ADK S6, no EQ]
• View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
• Year: New
• Serial #: Y4-002
• Back/Sides Wood: Cypress
• Top Wood: Master Grade German Spruce
• Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar
• Headplate: Rosewood
• Backplate: None
• Headstock Inlay: None
• Headstock Bindings: None
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings: None
• Fret Markers: None
• Frets to body: 12
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
• Pickguard: Clear
• Body Bindings: Rosewood
• Top Trim: Violin Lines
• Backstrip: Rosewood
• Rosette: Custom Mosaic
• Tuners: Fustero Gold Etched with Pearl Buttons
• Case: OHSC
• Pickup: None
• Condition: New
• Body Length: 19 3/8 in.
• Upper Bout: 10 7/8 in.
• Lower Bout: 14 3/8 in.
• Body Depth @ Heel: 3 5/8 in.
• Body Depth @ Tail: 4 in.
• Scale Length: 654mm
• Nut Width: 53 mm
• Strings Spacing: 58 mm
• Comments: "This is the finest sounding Flamenco guitar I've yet to play. It has a powerful bass that shakes your chest and brilliant trebles that sing out proudly. It is capable of many timbres as you vary your right hand position. The quality of the wood is master grade as are all of the 1a Ramirez guitars and it is crafted in the main shop in Madrid, Spain. I play Flamenco and fine this guitar inspiring, magical and hard to put down. A local professional Flamenco player, Juan Benbenadis, fell for this guitar as said he feels it's a blend of what is great about both the blance and negra guitars. A touch more fullness but still strong and projecting. If you are serious about Flamenco, this is your guitar. " - Paul Heumiller

Custom Mosaic Rosette

Rosewood Headplate

Fustero Tuners


Brazilian Rosewood Bridge

• Builder: Ramirez Guitars, Jose Ramirez
• Artists Who Play Ramirez Guitars: Christopher Parkening, Andres Segovia
• Model:Traditional Classic, 1A, C-650P
• Type: Concert Classical
• Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
  [recorded naturally, close pair of ADK SC-T, no EQ]
• View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
• Year: 2006
• Serial #: Y6-115
• Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
• Top Wood: Red Cedar
• Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar
• Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
• Backplate: None
• Headstock Inlay: None
• Headstock Bindings: None
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings: None
• Fret Markers: None
• Frets to body: 12
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
• Pickguard: None
• Body Bindings: Rosewood
• Top Trim: Wood Lines
• Backstrip: Rosewood
• Rosette: Custom Mosaic
• Tuners: Gold Fustero Deluxe Engraved with Pearl Buttons
• Case: OHSC
• Pickup: None
• Condition: New
• Body Length: 19 1/8 in.
• Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
• Lower Bout: 14 5/8 in.
• Body Depth @ Heel: 3 7/8 in.
• Body Depth @ Tail: 4 1/4 in.
• Scale Length: 650 mm
• Nut Width: 53 mm
• Strings Spacing: 58 mm
• Comments: "Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood that you can hear in the tone. It's rich and very lively." - Al Petteway
  
  "This first thing I noticed about this guitar is how the high E string sings out. It is a joy to hear melody notes so clearly and with such a full, musical voice. The B and the G strings are equally present and balance beautifully against the round, warm bass notes that are very immediate and resonant. They are really make some fine guitars these days at the Calla de la paz No. 8 shop in Madrid, Spain. It's obvious that tradition and passion are alive and well there." - Paul Heumiller

Wonderful Ramirez Floral Rosette Design

Brazilian Rosewood Headplate

Etched Gold Fustero Deluxe Tuners with Pearl Buttons

1a Label Signed by Amalia Ramirez