Description
1997 Ramirez 1A #Z6-091 Cedar EIRW 650 Traditional
Features
| Model | 1997 Ramirez 1A #Z6-091 Cedar EIRW 650 Traditional |
| Condition | Pre-owned – VG condition – see comments below |
| Scale | 650mm |
| Finish | Lacquer – typical of the Ramirez family |
| Tuners | Fusteros |
| Case | Premium Ramirez Stamped HSC – Original in good shape, see photos |
Tone Woods
| Top | Cedar |
| Sides/Back | EIRW – East Indian Rosewood |
| Neck | Spanish Cedar |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard | Ebony – canted to the bass side |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 53mm |
| 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″ heel to butt |
| Action | 3.9mm to 3.4 mm low E to High E |
| CITES | Not Required – Please see link to the left |
1997 Ramirez 1A #Z6-091 Cedar EIRW 650 Traditional
Comments:
This beautiful and classic Jose Ramirez 1A has typical play wear in and around the rosette and one string ding behind the treble E string. Setup, play, sound, etc. are 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.
She is always mindful of the great Segovia, with that fat sound. She’s a standard sized build at 650mm with appropriate dimensions for the standard traditional classical guitar. She plays quite easier than you might believe. I am restringing her with my own Normal Tension Strings, SCG-85s, which represents the tension of the strings, thus Normal Tension.
The case is the Hiscox branded Ramirez Stamped model, photographed, which is a nice touch. I have always perceived that all of us want or need a Ramirez in the house, if anything, to honor the fat round sound of Andres himself. LOL
She sings, bellows, and rings. Really beautiful example of the old Ramirez workshop. The guitar is very clear, a shade darker in sound, and really sensuous. She really is the epitome of the Ramirez sound from where the late 1990’s marks, in my opinion, the last of the great guitars of this particular house.
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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 – 250413-1997 Ramirez 1A Z6-091 Cedar EIRW 650 Traditional – 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.
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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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