heavymellow -> Juan Estruch 1900-1909 Flamenco Guitar - SOLD (Aug. 17 2012 19:41:44)
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Juan Estruch 1900-1909 Flamenco Guitar Here is an awesome example of a very old flamenco guitar, made in Barcelona Spain, from the year 1900-1909 aprox. The guitar maker was Juan Estruch (senior). I imported this guitar and basically re-strung it, added white golpeadours ( not shown in pictures) and played it. Juan Estruch Rosell Bio: Juan Estruch Rosell was the founder of the firm Guitarras Juan estruch, father of Juan Estruch Sastre and grandphater of Juan Estruch Pipo. In the years 1898-99 were guitar makers at calle Ancha, 50, and in the period 1902-1912 at calle Ancha , 30 Barcelona... (Jose Romanillos & Marian Harris - The vihuela de mano and the spanish guitar) The guitar label shows Juan Estruch, but the label is not in perfect condition. The plantilla (guitar shape) is similar to the modern guitar, but smaller like a parlour guitar. There has been some small repaired cracks, on sides, back and top. See images The nut is bone, but the saddle is WOOD! Yes wood. Can easily be changed to bone. Also, white golpeadours has been added not shown in pictures. This can be easily removed if the buyer wants. The pegs hold tune, but should be restored. I believe they are the original pegs but not 100% positive. The french polish has been re-done - the finish is far from perfect with playing wear and finish spots. PLEASE NOTE : This is a very old guitar and is not perfect. It plays and sounds very traditional - that dry, treble, raspy Flamenco one would hear on old Flamenco records. I love it, but some are used to a modern tone with a more full bass sound. Please realize that this was made between 1900 -1909. It has seen some playing and is a great start of a restoration or part of a players collection. Again, this guitar is antique. SPECIFICATIONS : * Soundboard: Spruce * Back and sides: I'm not sure... maybe clear mahogany or spanish walnut * Neck: Spruce * Fretboard : Ebony * Saddle & Nut : Saddle is bone -Nut is WOOD! Yes - they used wood. * Pegs for the tuners SIZES : * Size : 930mm from bottom to headstock * Scale : 620m (from bridge saddles to nut) * Ribs : 82mm * Nut width : 48mm // 56mm 12th fret * Sounboard curves : 255mm / 330mm / plantilla shape * Action : 12th fret 4.5mm E String, 4.8mm e String Here is a short improvisation I posted on youtube http://youtu.be/8IEQdCy_LoY http://youtu.be/8IEQdCy_LoY">Here is a short improvisation on the Antique Juan Estruch Flamenco Guitar I have for sale. http://youtu.be/8IEQdCy_LoY
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