Pimentel Handmade Custom Classical Guitar, 1997, Signed Label, OHSC

Lorenzo Pimentel Handmade Concert Classical Guitar • 1997 • Signed Label • Serial No. 267 • Includes Original Hardshell Case

Handcrafted by renowned luthier Lorenzo Pimentel, this exceptional concert classical guitar represents the artistry of one of North America's most respected guitar-making families. Built in 1997 and individually signed by Lorenzo Pimentel, this is not a factory-produced instrument—it is a hand-built concert guitar created using traditional Spanish lutherie techniques and individually voiced for maximum tonal performance.

Pimentel guitars have long been admired by professional performers, educators, collectors, and serious classical guitarists for their remarkable balance, projection, responsiveness, and refined craftsmanship. Unlike production instruments, every Pimentel is built one at a time, allowing each top to be individually graduated and voiced to achieve optimum resonance and tonal complexity.

The result is a guitar with warm, powerful bass response, rich harmonic overtones, articulate mids, and sweet, bell-like trebles. It offers exceptional sustain, dynamic range, and note separation while remaining remarkably responsive to even the lightest touch.

Every aspect of this instrument reflects careful hand craftsmanship—from the premium tonewoods and elegant appointments to the meticulous fit and finish. Instruments of this caliber are built to serve professional musicians for decades and continue to mature tonally with age.

This guitar bears Lorenzo Pimentel's original signed label, dated 1997, making it an excellent choice for both the performing guitarist and the discerning collector.

This model was a custom build (Original owner had their name "Mitchell" inlaid in the headstock). The guitar is in excellent shape with some minor cosmetic finish wear. There's a small ding by the soundhole and some lacquer wear on the shoulder. Included is a KNA passive removeable no-mod pickup system with an 1/8" output jack. Original Hardshell Case included.

Features

• Handmade by master luthier Lorenzo Pimentel
• Individually signed interior label
• Built in Mexico City (México D.F.)
• Traditional Spanish-style handcrafted construction
• Individually voiced soundboard
• Concert-quality tone with exceptional balance and projection
• Rich bass response with clear, singing trebles
• Outstanding sustain and dynamic range
• Professional-grade craftsmanship throughout
• Includes original hardshell case

Specifications

• Builder: Pimentel Guitars
• Origin: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
• Construction: Handcrafted
• Body Style: Classical
• Top: Solid European spruce top
• Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood (Likely Palo Escrito)
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Scale Length: Approximately 650 mm
• Nut Width: Approximately 52 mm
• Finish: Natural Gloss
• Strings: Nylon
• Includes: Original hardshell case