Juan Pimentel Classical Crossover Signed Dated 1988

Juan Pimentel Ramirez was born in Mexico in 1922. At the age of 12 he was already repairing guitars. He worked in a Paracho guitar factory and then opened his own shop in Mexico city. Juan Pimentel Ramirez became internationally renowned and made guitars for Gilberto Puente, Saulo Sedano and Andrés Segovia.

This 1988 Crossover Nylon is a wonderful example of fine craftmanship. With Indian rosewood back and sides and a cedar top, she has a rich, deep sound.

The handwork of the Juan and his employees is shown in the intricate rosette. A beautiful piece of art on the guitar with many different woods, and a mosaic inlay.

She is still in excellent condition. She is from 1988, which already indicates that she has been going around for a while. The guitar shows some light playwear across the body and shows some glue residu at the bridge. Comes with an installed K&K pure mini pickup. Otherwise there is nothing to criticize, only that it sounds tremendously well, Includes case.

Specifications Body Shape: Classical Finish: Shellac Body Material: Indian Rosewood Top Material: Cedar Lefty No Body Details: Ebony wooden bindings, intricate rosette Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: Classical Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Radius: Flat Neck Details: Rosewood Headstock overlay Nutwidth: 54.5 mm - 2 1/8" Scale Length: 660 mm - 26" String Spacing: 57 mm - 2 1/4" Bridge: Ebony Tuners: 3-on-a-plate Pickup K&K Condition: Excellent Cosmetic Condition: Has the expected signs of use, in the shape of dings and traces. Modifications/
Repairs: None Tech Notes: None Travels in: Hardshell case Accessories: None