{"product_id":"2009-manuel-velazquez-torres-model-classical-guitar-spruce-brazilian-rosewood-near-mint-w-flight-case","title":"2009 Manuel Velazquez Torres Model Classical Guitar, Spruce \u0026 Brazilian Rosewood, Near-Mint w\/ Flight Case","description":"Up for sale, a 2009 Manuel Velazquez Torres Model in showroom clean condition, complete with the original flight case. Born in Puerto Rico in 1917, Velazquez built his first guitar at just 12 years old, subsequently coming into prominence after impressing Andrés Segovia with one of his instruments and surprising the Spanish legend with his young age. This rare tribute model was crafted in honor of renowned luthier Don Antonio de Torres, pairing a fan-braced spruce top with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a mahogany neck capped by an ebony fingerboard. Boasting a second label dedicated to “the father of the modern guitar,” Velazquez also signed the underside of the soundboard, noting it was built \"especially for a friend\" and dating it to February 14th, 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeighing 3lbs 8oz, this classical’s spruce top features seven-fan bracing, with a lower bout width of 13 3\/4“. Tonally, this guitar delivers the ample sustain and ideal balance between voices for which Velazquez instruments are known. It’s dynamic and highly responsive with excellent projection and a big, tight low end that really opens up with authoritative strumming. The broad midrange has inherent warmth, and like the best Spanish guitars, the tone has a touch of darkness and a rich treble response with a pristine bell-like quality. This Torres Model has been professionally set up here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with normal tension strings and ideal action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e-Shape: Medium D, measuring .855” 1st fret, 1.025” 9th fret\u003cbr\u003e-Fretboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e-Frets: Slender, no wear\u003cbr\u003e-Scale Length: 650mm\u003cbr\u003e-Nut: 52mm, bone (42mm string spacing)\u003cbr\u003e-Tuners: Fustero strip, snakewood buttons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Spruce, Brazilian rosewood\u003cbr\u003e-Bracing: Seven fan\u003cbr\u003e-Bridge: Rosewood, bone saddle\u003cbr\u003e-Marquetry: Ornate rosette, multi-ply binding\u003cbr\u003e-Serialization: Label dated 2009, signed by Manuel Velazquez; Torres dedication label dated October 10th, 2009\u003cbr\u003e-Factory Markings: Pencil inscription under top dated Feb. 14, 2009; separate ink signature under top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe French Polish finish on top is exceptionally clean, with light finish checking in the oil varnish on the back, and just a couple faint finish scratches from careful handling. The finish on the neck profile is pristine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Visesnut-branded hardshell flight case and protective sleeve are included.","brand":"Manuel Velazquez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50805811675392,"sku":"ISI906804","price":14999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_68884d3c-393a-4f11-8bd2-abfdc534e416.jpg?v=1793106124","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2009-manuel-velazquez-torres-model-classical-guitar-spruce-brazilian-rosewood-near-mint-w-flight-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}