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Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar – Madrid Master Sound with Revolutionary Construction and Impressive Sound Power

The Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar is one of the most fascinating concert guitars in the history of Spanish guitar making. It combines the traditional sound aesthetic of the great Madrid school with the innovative spirit of one of Spain's most important guitar makers. From the very first note, it becomes clear why Manuel Contreras is considered one of the most important and influential master guitar makers of the 20th century.

Born in Madrid in 1926, Manuel Contreras initially worked as a master guitar maker in the legendary workshop of José Ramírez. There, he was instrumental in the creation of some of the most significant instruments of that era, including the famous Ramírez guitar that Andrés Segovia purchased in 1960. Just a few years later, Contreras opened his own workshop in the center of Madrid, quickly becoming one of Spain's most renowned and innovative guitar makers.

The Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar originated during a creative phase where Contreras experimented with new constructions to further enhance volume, projection, and expressiveness. His renowned „Double Top“ construction brought him international acclaim and was highly valued by professional concert guitarists worldwide. Artists like the Romeros played these instruments, contributing to their legendary reputation. Double Top, or Doble Tapa as it's called in Spanish, refers to the reinforcement of the guitar's back with a sound-enhancing insert made of fine cedar wood.

The Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar features a beautiful spruce top, combined with exquisite rosewood for the back and sides. This combination lends the guitar that typical blend of clarity, warmth, and enormous projection for which the great Madrid concert guitars are known. The tone is powerful, focused, and at the same time remarkably rich in color.

Sonically, the Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar impresses with its remarkable dynamics and liveliness. The response is quick and direct, the trebles sing clearly and brilliantly, while the basses remain deep, warm, and powerful. Particularly impressive is the instrument's enormous projection – even the finest nuances are conveyed with exceptional presence. At the same time, the guitar possesses that elegant expressiveness and emotional depth that make great Spanish concert guitars so special.

With a scale length of 660 mm and a nut width of 52 mm, the Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar offers excellent playing conditions for discerning concert guitarists. The playability is excellent, immediately conveying that inspiring feeling of a perfectly broken-in master instrument.

The condition of the 1985 Manuel Contreras Double Top Classical Guitar is exceptionally good. The guitar is entirely in its original condition, showing only minor, authentic signs of play. Particularly noteworthy is its complete history: the previous owner personally picked up the guitar directly from Manuel Contreras in Madrid in 1985 and remained its sole owner. The guitar comes with some original documents from that era, further underscoring its provenance.

The Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar is supplied in a high-quality, original hard case that stylishly protects this exceptional instrument.

The Manuel Contreras Double Top 1985 Classical Guitar is far more than just a concert guitar. It is a piece of Spanish guitar-making history – built by one of Madrid's greatest masters, with visionary construction, top-quality materials, and a sound that continues to impress and inspire decades later.

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