{"product_id":"1972-jose-ramirez-1a-classical-nylon-string-acoustic-guitar-cedar-brazilian-rosewood-w-case","title":"1972 José Ramirez 1a Classical Nylon String Acoustic Guitar Cedar + Brazilian Rosewood w\/ Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1972 José Ramirez 1a in excellent, 100% original condition, complete with a hardshell case. Considered the oldest running direct lineage of Spanish luthiers, seamlessly passing on the tradition since the late 1800s, José Ramirez instruments are a cornerstone of the Madrid school of guitar makers and are world renowned for good reason. Famously designated \"1a\" (which stands for \"primera\" in Spanish, and means \"1st\" or \"highest\" quality), the 1a represents Ramirez's top quality workmanship, with exquisite detail and wood choice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis meticulously crafted guitar comes from the era of José Ramirez III and features a Ramirez-braced (a technique developed by JR III utilizing spruce bracing and combining ladder and fan bracing styles) cedar top, bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and a mahogany neck capped with an ebony fingerboard. This 1a is exceptionally resonant and lively, with an impressive volume ceiling; tonally, the crisp immediacy and smooth punch of the treble response is complemented by the breathy openness of the low end, making this instrument extremely dynamic-feeling and a real joy to play. Weighing 3lbs 15oz, this Ramirez 1a has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with normal tension strings and ideal action.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: D, measuring .875” 1st fret, 1.045” 9th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 665mm\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 54mm, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Engraved strips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Cedar, Brazilian Rosewood (bookmatched)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bracing: Ramirez proprietary ladder\/fan hybrid, spruce\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bridge: Rosewood, bone saddle\u003cbr\u003e\nString Spacing: 56mm\u003cbr\u003e\n-Label: Dated 1972, signed by JR III\u003cbr\u003e\n-Marquetry: Ornate rosette, mult-ply purfling, rosewood binding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are two professionally repaired splits on the back: one at the bass-side upper bout, and one at the treble-side lower bout. The gloss lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, with subtle buckle worming on the back at the bass-side waist, light wear across the soundhole and some small dings consistent with careful use, predominantly on the lower bout. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA zippered hardshell case is included.","brand":"José Ramirez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856933630208,"sku":"5635","price":8199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_87c2eb8e-19df-4101-80a6-7c7d90446277.jpg?v=1781636529","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1972-jose-ramirez-1a-classical-nylon-string-acoustic-guitar-cedar-brazilian-rosewood-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}