Description
1978 Jose Ramirez 1A #14248 Cedar Brazilian RW
Features
| Model | 1978 Jose Ramirez 1A #14248 Cedar Brazilian RW |
| Condition | Pre-owned – VG condition – see comments below |
| Scale | 664mm |
| Finish | Lacquer – typical of the Ramirez family |
| Tuners | Fusteros |
| Case | Premium HSC – Original in good shape, see photos |
Tone Woods
| Top | Cedar |
| Sides/Back | CSA RW |
| Neck | Spanish Cedar |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard | Ebony – canted to the bass side |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 54mm |
| String Spacing | 44mm – 50mm – 58mm – 1st fret – 12th fret – saddle |
| Waist Width | 9 3/8″ |
| Overall length | 39 5/8″ |
| Body length | 19 3/8″ |
| Upper bout | 11 1/8″ |
| Lower bout | 14 1/2″ |
| Weight | 3 lb. & 13oz. |
| Body depth | 3 15/16 ” 4 1/4″ |
| Action | 4.0mm to 3.2 mm low E to High E |
| CITES | Eligible- $200 fee to process paperwork – takes forever so forget it LOL |
1978 Jose Ramirez 1A #14248 Cedar Brazilian RW
Comments:
This beautiful and classic Jose Ramirez III 1A has typical play wear in and around the rosette. Setup, play, sound, etc. all excellent. No cracks, incredibly. I inspected her thoroughly, light tests, etc. Fingerwear, slight scratches on the top, a few dings on the top, all honest, (avoidable?), but she is 50 years old, having been played. I’m surprised there isn’t more evidence of play on the guitar. Please see photos. Also, realize that these are hi-def photos that can be downloaded and blown up rather large.
The wood is simply stunning!
She is always mindful of the great Segovia, with that fat sound. She’s a big girl at 664mm and 54mm nut (my perfect guitar). She plays easier than you might believe. The guitar is really beautiful in all regards. One of the best I have ever played.
I am restringing her with my own Normal Tension Strings, SCG-85s, which represents the tension of the strings, thus Normal Tension.
She sings, bellows, and rings. Really beautiful example of the old Ramirez workshop. The guitar is very clear, and ridiculously sweet sounding. Sensuous and evocative. Anyone who loves this sound will absolutely fall in love with this particular guitar. A superb example of the Ramirez 1A should be! She really is the epitome of the Ramirez sound from the late 1960’s to early 1970’s.
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Media
Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is highly recommended including EQ manipulation, if possible. We record everything flat with just a touch of Reverb to relieve dryness. My goal is to record the guitar as realistically as is possible. I speak in the recordings, my thoughts about the guitar (and possibly other things?). My speaking also serves to give you my first impressions and to also give you a balance of the engineering (or lack thereof) versus the sound of the guitar. I simply do not have time to engineer much of anything. Thanks. Rich
MP3 Audio – Coming Soon! – more easily played than you might believe, I love the sound of this guitar, warm and lush, with that classical Ramirez character from back in the 1960’s-70’s.
My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.
https://www.savageclassical.com/product/richard-f-sayage-solo-guitar-works-volume-1/
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Shipping:
Premium HSC is included in your purchase price.
Insured FedEx Ground, USPS Ground or USPS Priority/Express Shipping is NOT included to the 50 US
Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS/UPS/FedEx/DHLPlease write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping.
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Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case.
It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up.
-Rich
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All concert level guitars come with a standard accessory package including extras sets of strings, humidifier, headstock tuner, nail buffer and more to help you care for and maintain your classical guitar. It is my way of saying thank you for doing business with me and Savage Classical Guitar. Rich
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Warranty:
This classical guitar carries NO warranty as it is a Pre-Owned instrument
Please read my Return Policy
Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me)
Email me directly if you need more info: rich@savageclassical.com
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