The Granary Collection - 1967 Manuel Contreras classical gui...

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£1,800 - £2,200

The Granary Collection - 1967 Manuel Contreras classical guitar, made in Madrid, Spain; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with pearloid buttons; Nut width: 55mm; Scale length: 657mm; Case: original hard case

*From The Granary Collection. This guitar features on track sixteen of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/manuelcontreras

This guitar is of the era when Contreras was building in the Spanish style with standard construction. This guitar has an exceptional treble with good response

Condition notes: generally in good condition with a repaired crack in the table that was carried out by Contreras himself. Otherwise, the guitar has minor surface marks and dings as to be expected for a used guitar of this age