Description
Jose Ramirez 1a 1989 cutaway – one of a kind – with cutaway and pickup system – it has the unique Ramirez sound!
A rarity from the Ramirez Shop. We have never seen anything quite like this. A traditionally bulílt Jose Ramirez 1a model with cutaway and pickup system (similar to the Taylor expression system). It was a custom order at the time.
For over half a century Ramirez has produced instruments performed on by countless professionals from Sting to Segovia, Chet Atkins to Sabicas and Lee Ritenour to Christopher Parkening. The nam of Ramirez stands out when it comes to classical guitars. The guitars of José Ramirez are world famous.
This great guitar is very easy to play, with a lovely neck and a good action (3.8 mm E and 2.7 mm e at the 12th fret). The scale length is 650 mm and the nut width 52 mm. It has a cedar top and rosewood back and sides.
This great guitar has the fullness, robustness and depth of sound that Ramirez is known for in their best instruments. The tone is thick yet clear, and has that essential warm, mysterious and moody quality. The sound comes with controlled and balanced layers of overtones stacked on the crystal-clear fundamental. It has an almost cathedral-like presence, which gives it plenty of power for any concert hall – it has a thundering presence and is a true “concert grand” of a guitar.
The Ramirez 1a models are among the most prized among collectors, but they have been and continue to be played by top concert artists worldwide. For both sound, and collectability, this is an extremely desirable example of a Ramirez guitar.
This guitar is in great condition for its age – only some amount of wear from play and use. It comes with the original hard case.
An excellent example of a fine Ramirez for either collector or concert player.