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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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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