1972 Manuel Contreras Sr. 2a. (Spain) 655 mm scale, 50 mm nut, spruce top, Indian rosewood sides and back, original sprayed catalyzed urethane finish. Action at the 12th fret is 4 mm on then bass and 3 mm on the treble. Manuel Contreras began in the workshop of Jose Ramirez III and left to start his own shop in 1963, making several models. This 2a version was a less expensive version of his top signed 1a model using Indian instead of Brazilian rosewood, and having simpler decoration and no signature on the label. otherwise, it was the same model as his best signed 1a instrument. This guitar is very Spanish sounding, sweet, with liquid shimmering trebles, and deep bass. Clear and colorful, it has a very beautiful singing quality which is lyrical and powerful at the same time. There is considerable playing wear visible especially on the top, which in no way detracts from the musical utility of the instrument. $2250 with hard case. Free shipping in the USA ( lower 48 contiguous states ) via UPS ground.

Manuel Contreras Sr. (1928-1994), a native of Madrid, acquired excellent woodworking skills at a very young age that led to a budding career as a furniture maker. His cabinetry skills gained the attention of José Ramírez III, who invited him to apprentice in his workshop in 1959. Within three years he had developed his craft sufficiently to set up as an independent guitar maker in Madrid. So in 1962 Contreras set up on his own at number 80 Calle Mayor, which to this day has remained the location of the famous shop. So what we have here is one of the last exquisite guitars built by the talented and world famous luthier Contreras I. This guitar was formerly owned by/ and made for Pepe Romero, (according to the current owner). The current owner played in a guitar orchestra here in California, where he had made friends with Romero Jr. He's a great friend of shop, and we believe everything he said to be true, unfortunately this doesn't add or subtract from the value without hard proof, but we wanted to share this story. Maybe there are some photo's out there of Pepe' playing this guitar, if you find some we'd love it if you shared it with us, thanks. Anyhow... a day came while hanging out with Romero Jr... that it was suggested that he (our friend) should upgrade his guitar for the orchestra, because he had advanced in his playing, and Jr. thought it would be beneficial to have a better sounding and playing classical guitar... Long story short, (the current owner of this guitar) spent some time trying out various guitars that the Romero's (Jr. and Sr.) thought to be excellent playing and sounding for their friend... In the end this is the guitar they ended up making a deal on and it was personal favorite of Romero Sr. who only sold it because of his wanting to be generous to a family friend, which is this guitar we have here now for your consideration. Type: Classical, Concert Year: 1994 Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood Top Wood: Spruce Neck Wood: Mahogany Headstock overlay: Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Inlay: none Headstock Bindings: none Fingerboard: ebony Fingerboard Bindings: none Fret Markers: none Poition Markers: MOP side dotBridge: Brazilian Rosewood Body Bindings: Rosewood Rosette: Custom 10th Anniversary Mosaic Tuners: Fustero/ Pearl buttons Pickup: none Condition: Excellent Scale Length: 25-5/8" Nut Width: 2" Strings Spacing: 2-1/4"Upper Bout Width: 11-3/4"Lower Bout Width: 14-3/4"Waist Width: 9-1/2"Upper Bout Depth: 3-7/8"Lower Bout Depth- 4-1/2"Waist Depth: 4"Frets to Body: 12Body Length: 19-3/8" If you have any questions or inquires please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for looking! Cost of shipping includes full insurance, for peace of mind to you the purchaser. We hope you have a great day! Feel free to message us anytime with any questions.... requests for more photos... a video....etc. **International buyers, and also CONUS buyers should message us for more accurate shipping rates to their country or location in the USA, we are happy to accommodate all fellow guitar/music lovers around the 🌎 globe*

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This is a beautiful Contreras 1st especial, built in 1989. signed by Contreras Sr. the instrument is in great condition and sounds wonderful. Its very balanced and clear particularly on the bass end. retains a beautiful tone through the higher register. it features: Spruce top Brazilian rosewood sides and 3 piece Brazilian rosewood back (rare) cedar neck African ebony fingerboard Fustero tuners brazilian rosewood bridge  bone nut and saddle  Happy to answer any of your questions