This Jose Ramirez 1a 1980 is a true beauty and is constructed in the same ways as Segovia’s famous Ramirez classical guitar. Among classical guitars the workshop of Ramirez is the most famous world wide.
Nearly 140 years Ramirez has produced instruments performed on by countless professionals. From Sting to Segovia, Chet Atkins to Sabicas and Lee Ritenour to Christopher Parkening.
Not only do they have a long tradition and history, but RamÃrez probably influenced the history of guitar making like no one else. They have trained many Spanish luthiers and their guitars has been used as a model for many guitar builders all over the world.
This Jose Ramirez 1a 1980 is very easy to play, with a lovely neck and an easy action. Despite the way many of the guitars from this period were set up. The tone is thick yet clear, and has that essential warm, mysterious and moody quality that made Ramirez famous.
This Guitar has been played a lot and beside the wear of use and play it also has some repairs. All is solid and the guitar is 100% playable.
It has a cedar top and rosewood back and sides. The nut width is 54 mm and it has a 664 mm scale.
