Description

Manuel Contreras 10th Anniversary Premium Series 2007 Classical Guitar Spruce/Madagascar Rosewood – very nice guitar from one of the most famous guitarbuilders in Spain.

This was the top model from the Manuel Contreras II shop. In October of 2000, this model (the “10th Anniversary”) won first-prize at the Joaquin Rodrigo competition. Additionally, this particular guitar is from the “premium series” version, which indicates top selection of materials and workmanship. The materials used are exquisite, featuring their best well-aged rosewood and elegant cspruce for the soundboard. Workmanship is to the highest standards – this can be instantly detected even with a quick glance at the detailing, particularly in the purfling and rosette.

In the innovative Contreras spirit, this model is uniquely constructed with an inner-sounding back support, which allows the back to resonate freely – eliminating much of the normal dampening caused from contact with the players’ body. The sound is penetrating and has exceptional sustain.

Playability is a breeze with comfortable neck and 20th fret added for repertoire requiring a high c natural. The action is at 3.4 mm E and 2.6 mm e at the 12th fret and the saddle of the bridge has still more room to go even lower. The scale length is 650 mm and the nut width 52 mm. It has huge projection and can fill any sized concert hall. A true “concert-grand” of an instrument.

The Manuel Contreras has been played and shows some amount of wear from play and use. It is free from cracks or damages and comes with the original case. Top is French polished and the rest of the body is finished in lacquer – an excellent finish combo for the player seeking to minimize wear without giving up the benefits of a French polished top.