1969 Giannini Model 6 – Vintage Brazilian Classical Guitar

Made in São Paulo, Brazil – Dated September 1969

Built by Tranquillo Giannini S.A.

Offered is a beautiful late-1960s Giannini Model 6 classical guitar from the golden era of Brazilian production. This instrument was built in September 1969 — well before modern CITES restrictions — during a time when Brazilian rosewood was commonly used for fingerboards and trim.

Construction & Features:

based on best info available:

  • Rosewood fingerboard (typical of Brazilian production of the era)
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Traditional slotted headstock
  • Gloss vintage lacquer finish
  • Original interior label dated 9/69
  • Serial #7450
  • Right-handed classical configuration
  • Not cleaned or shined broke string has not been used in decades.

Condition:

  • Structurally solid
  • Normal cosmetic wear consistent with age (over 55 years old)
  • Light lacquer haze and minor surface marks
  • No visible cracks or structural repairs observed
  • Original tuners intact

This guitar retains its original vintage character and has not been refinished.

Tone & Playability

The tone is warm, balanced, and articulate — exactly what many players seek in a traditional nylon-string instrument. It has:

  • Sweet midrange clarity
  • Smooth trebles
  • Warm bass response
  • Good projection for practice or small rooms
  • This would make an excellent:
  • Classical practice instrument
  • Vintage nylon-string for studio use
  • Starter guitar with authentic vintage character
  • Collectible late-1960s Brazilian instrument

Notes on Rosewood

This instrument was built during a pre-CITES era when Brazilian rosewood was widely used in domestic production. No export documentation is included. Sale intended within the United States.

I will ship per your desire or company FedEX, UPS, USPS it would be boxed. Roughly 44"x18"x6" about 10-14 lb. once packed

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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Listed4 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 6
Finish
  • Rosewood fingerboard (consistent with Brazilian rosewood commonly used during this era).Could be all do no know!
Categories
Year
  • 9/1969
Made In
  • Brazil
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Classical

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