Jose Ramirez Estudio C 8 Classical Guitar (1976), original black hard shell case.

Jose Ramirez Estudio C 8 Model Classical Guitar (1976), made in Madrid, Spain, natural finish, laminated rosewood back and sides, cedar top; Spanish cedar neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. This is a Ramirez "Estudio" C-8 model that appears to have been waiting nearly 50 years already to be seriously played. These models are Ramirez' good grade student level guitars, an authentic Madrid-built instrument at a lower price than the concert level guitars.This guitar is hand-dated to 1976 on the label. The original receipt from the Ramirez shop dated March 29 1977, showing the price paid of 14,500 Psetas plus 1200 for the case. It is a lovely original example, still residing in the original thin hardshell case (which is a bit oversize) with the original Ramirez instruction sheet in several languages. The sound of this now well-aged guitar is quite good, and this is still an excellent instrument for the price.Overall length is 38 7/8 in. (98.7 cm.), 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 15/16 in. (10 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 25 5/8 in. (651 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). Overall this is a very clean guitar showing not much use (especially for being 50+ years old) and a couple of minor repairs. The finish has some very small dings dents and scuffs (mostly finger marks to the top) but really this guitar appears not much played. There is one sealed top crack along the treble side of the fingerboard, not the neatest repair but completely solid. This is a good player and still an excellent advanced student or recording studio/practice classical guitar with a superb pedigree. Excellent + Condition.