Jose Ramirez Estudio Classical Guitar (1980), original black hard shell case.

Jose Ramirez Estudio Model Classical Guitar (1980), made in Madrid, Spain, natural finish, laminated rosewood back and sides, cedar top; Spanish cedar neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case.

The Ramirez "Estudio" models are good student-grade instruments, authentic Madrid-built instrument at a much lower price than the concert level guitars. This example is hand-dated to 1980 on the label. It is a played but original example, still residing in the original thin hardshell case. The sound of this now well-aged 45 year old guitar is quite good, and this is still an excellent genuine Spanish 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 decently preserved guitar showing some perhaps less-than-careful play time but no visible repairs. The finish overall has some small dings dents and scuffs, but there is a notable area of heavier finger marks to the top with two spots of finish worn through to the wood. While not the cleanest we have had this is a good player and still an excellent advanced student or recording studio/practice classical guitar with a superb pedigree. It resides in the original case with a (very faded) handwritten receipt from the Ramirez shop in Madrid dated 1980 and the multi-lingual instruction sheet. Overall Very Good + Condition.