1927 Domingo Esteso

Classicals Spruce Soundboard/Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides

One of the rarest of collectable instruments, this guitar was
made for export by one of the great makers to emerge from the
Manuel Ramírez shop. This particular instrument is made with
simple binding and rosette in the style of many Santos
Hernandez and Hermann Hauser guitars of the same period.
1975 Miguel Rodriguez
Cedar Soundboard/Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
This is one of the most beautiful Churchdoor models we’ve
ever represented. It has enormous power, excellent sustain
and very fast attack (like a flamenco). These instruments
are played by numerous concert players around the world
The sound is rich, bold and enchanting. Playability is excellent — most notably, the Romero family, who have been using
with very low action. Condition is nearly all original, having Miguel Rodriguez guitars since the early 60s. In fact, this
been recently refretted and some polish added. A small hairline instrument originally belonged to Pepe Romero. The finish
crack in the top (parallel to the fingerboard) was recently on the top is original and there has been a tap plate
repaired by Yuris Zeltins, returning the guitar to perfect, installed (common with guitars used by the Romeros)
playable condition. A very fine and well-preserved example which has helped protect the surface.
from one of the greatest luthiers of the early 20th century. Item #3132 Price: Inquire
Item #2947 Price: Inquire
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1928 Francisco Simplicio

Spruce Soundboard/Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Francisco Simplicio, the sole pupil and successor of Enrique
Garcia, was known not only for the beautiful tone of his
instruments, but also for his exquisite workmanship and
extreme attention to detail. This guitar has a headstock in the
style of Garcia, and has inlay work on the purfling, headstock
and rosette which is reminiscent of the most ornate guitars of
Recordings Featuring Miguel Rodriguez Guitars
Hauser I. This instrument is not only a highly collectible and Boccherini: Guitar Quintets Famous Spanish Guitar Music Noches de España
Pepe Romero: 2 CDs. Contains all 8 Pepe Romero performs some of the Pepe Romero: Spanish guitar music
desirable example from one of the great masters of the early
of Boccherini’s surviving quintets best-loved pieces in the classical from the Renaissance to the
20th century, but it is at the same time a very fine concert for guitar and string quartet, guitar repertoire including works present day including the world
instrument in its prime! including the well-known “Fandango.” by Tárrega, Albeniz and Malats. premiere of the Sor “Fantasia.”
Item #3229 Price: Inquire

Item #3016 $17.99 Item #3006 $16.99 Item #3008 $16.99

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