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2114 :: The Granary Collection - 1967 Manuel Contreras classical guitar, made in Madrid, Spain

Lot Number 2114. The Granary Collection - 1967 Manuel Contreras classical guitar, made in Madrid, Spain. Auctioned at The Guitar Auction - Day Four - Antique & Classical Guitars on 12th September 2025
 
The Granary Collection - 1967 Manuel Contreras classical guitar, made in Madrid, Spain; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with pearloid buttons; Nut width: 55mm; Scale length: 657mm; Case: original hard case *From The Granary Collection. This guitar features on track sixteen of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/manuelcontreras This guitar is of the era when Contreras was building in the Spanish style with standard construction. This guitar has an exceptional treble with good response Condition notes: generally in good condition with a repaired crack in the table that was carried out by Contreras himself. Otherwise, the guitar has minor surface marks and dings as to be expected for a used guitar of this age

Estimate: £800-1200

Sold For: £800.00

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Sale Date: 12th September 2025
Sale Name: The Guitar Auction - Day Four - Antique & Classical Guitars

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