Manuel Velazquez Classical Guitar 1994 - natural

Manuel Velazquez (1917-2014) was a world-class builder of the Spanish style guitar. 

Born in Puerto Rico in 1917, he built his first guitar at the age of 12.

He made a name for himself building in New York City and Puerto Rico. 

Today, his guitars are sought and praised by professional guitarists from all parts of the world, many of whom consider his work second to none. The shape of the guitar and the depth of the body remained traditional throughout his life, patterned after Hauser's guitars. 

A number of his colleagues have rated him as perhaps the greatest luthier working outside of Europe. Velazquez guitars have been owned by many notable guitarists, including Paul Simon, Jorge Morel, Rey de la Torre, Harry Belafonte, Ichiro Suzuki, Earl Klugh, and Eliot Fisk.

There is a slight wraped near the bridge on the top plate, and there is a slight paint disturbance between the fingerboard on the side of the single string head and the neck, but there is no noticeable crack.

This Velazquez was checked by famous luthier in Japan on March in 2024, I have confirmed that there is no problem with these conditions.

Considering that the guitar was made 30 years ago, I think this is a very good/ excellent condition 1994.

The sound is powerful and beautiful.

• European Spruce top
• Honduran Mahogany neck
• Hand inlaid rosette
• Sloan tuners
• Bone nut and saddle
• 650mm scale length
• 52mm nut width
• Hardshell case （for only transportation） 

I'm planning to ship the item on the weekend only.

I'll ship with UPS. Thank you.