1975 Manuel G. Contreras (1st generation) Classical Guitar Calle Mayor 80, Madrid Cedar Top / Rosewood Body Original Hard Case

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1975 Manuel G. Contreras (1st generation) Classical Guitar Calle Mayor 80, Madrid Cedar Top / Rosewood Body Original Hard Case with Manuel Contreras label stitched to inner storage area. 

📝 Description

This is an exceptional 1975 Manuel G. Contreras classical guitar, built in Madrid at Calle Mayor 80, during the most respected period of Contreras career. Instruments from this era are highly sought after by collectors and concert players alike.

This guitar features a cedar top and what is very likely Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) back and sides, consistent with Contreras High-end build style in the mid-1970s. The wood grain, construction, and overall appearance strongly support this.

It has been extremely well preserved for a nearly 50-year-old instrument.

✁ Specifications

• Luthier: Manuel G. Contreras (1st generation)
• Year: 1975
• Label: Calle Mayor 80 Madrid
• Top: Solid Cedar
• Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood (very high likelihood)
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard / Bridge: Ebony
• Nut width: approx. 52mm
• Scale length: approx. 650mm
• Includes: Original Hard Case (protection purpose only) with Manuel Contreras label stitched to inner storage area. 

✁ Condition

The guitar is in very good vintage condition:

• No cracks or structural damage
• No top separation
• Beautiful original finish
• Light, normal cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Neck is straight and comfortable
• Frets and hardware in excellent shape for its age

🎶 Tone & Playability

This guitar has the deep, warm and powerful voice Contreras guitars are famous for:

• Rich, resonant bass
• Clear, singing trebles
• Excellent balance and projection
• Very responsive to light and heavy touch

Perfect for concert performance, recording, or serious collection.

🌍 History & Value

Manuel Contreras guitars made during the Calle Mayor period are among the most desirable Spanish classical guitars. Examples from the 1970s continue to rise in value, especially those made with Brazilian Rosewood.

This is a rare opportunity to own a true Madrid-built master guitar.

{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} 

• Scuffs and minor scratches on body sides and back
• Small dings, nail marks and minor scratches on body top
• Back of neck has a few small dings
• The original hard case exhibits numerous cracks and missing sections on the sides and back.

Ready to play!!
All guitars have been thoroughly inspected which include: detailed cleaning, strings replaced with a new set, cleaned frets and fret board, set up neck, checked playability and polished entire guitar
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