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Hello, maybe someone here will be able to help me... I have inherited a Ricardo Sanchis Carpio guitar and am curious as to how much it may be worth. It appears to be in excellent condition for its age. The label inside the guitar says:
Ricardo Sanchis Carpio Constructor Carta, Artesano Núm. Nacional 77.759 Año 1974 San José Artesano, 28 - Valencia Handmade in Spain
I am only a beginner/intermediate guitarist - should I just play it and enjoy it or is it really a sought-after instrument that really should be sold to someone more worthy? Thanks in advance for your help, Graham
RE: Ricardo Sanchis Carpio 1974 Vintage (in reply to hansam)
Ricardo was an intimate friend of Faustino. They worked together. That´s why many Condes were made in Valencia. Do not confuse the guitars de Valencia (with a different address) with a guitar de Ricardo. The workshop in Valencia is not a factory, though various people work on the guitars, which are assembled by the hijos. Nevertheless, they are very good and great value.
Ricardo is semi-retired, but still makes great guitars from time to time, as a hobby. (just like Valeriano or Barba) Keep it. It´s old enough to be his.
RE: Ricardo Sanchis Carpio 1974 Vintage (in reply to hansam)
Think I'm now the owner of this, or a very similar guitar. Nervous few days as during the test yesterday, the strings hadn't been changed for 5 years. So new set are just bedding in.....
RE: Ricardo Sanchis Carpio 1974 Vintage (in reply to JasonM)
Early days as strings still bedding in. More of a clear singing voice than a growly voice. A little more sustain than I'd expected - but I think it has exposed tnat I just need to dial back my hamfisted right hand work a bit. Played hard, it booms rather than distorts - if that makes any sense. Played normally, very sweet.
Not familiar enough with a variety of high end guitars to make credible comparisons, but I had a shot at Manuel Valencia's Baiilame this morning and tonally (to me) it was suprisingly close.
Guitar is a bit of a treat for changing job and the seller was an hour's drive away so it would have been rude not to. Just needs saddle replaced and it'll be a good'un I reckon - current saddle bone has notches from old age.
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