{"product_id":"manuel-velazquez-spruce-1989","title":"Manuel Velazquez Spruce 1989","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManuel Velázquez Classical Guitar — 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 Manuel Velázquez classical guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, built by one of the legendary figures of American classical-guitar making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuerto Rico in 1917\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Manuel Velázquez became one of the most respected guitar makers of the 20th century. He moved to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he established his workshop and built guitars that attracted the attention of some of the world's leading musicians, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrés Segovia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. NAMM describes Velázquez as one of the greatest guitar luthiers of the last century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1989 example features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espruce soundboard with Indian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering the combination of clarity, warmth, projection, and balance associated with a fine traditional classical guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e650mm scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the guitar has a comfortable and familiar playing feel. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emakes it particularly easy to play, with excellent response and effortless playability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manuel Velázquez\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 650mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Legendary American Luthier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelázquez's story is remarkable. After learning the craft in Puerto Rico, he moved to New York and established himself as a professional luthier. His Manhattan workshop became known for exceptionally crafted classical guitars, and his instruments were played by distinguished performers throughout his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis career also took him between New York and Puerto Rico, where he continued developing his craft and contributing significantly to the Puerto Rican guitar-making tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1989 Velázquez is a wonderful opportunity to own an instrument by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etruly legendary luthier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining historical significance with excellent modern-day playability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint condition, low action, 650mm scale, 52mm nut, and a beautiful spruce\/Indian rosewood combination. A superb Velázquez for both the serious player and collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acoustic Station Central","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52826582155549,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/8108\/7773\/files\/IMG_1410.heic?v=1787861994","url":"https:\/\/acousticstationcentral.com\/products\/manuel-velazquez-spruce-1989","provider":"Acoustic Station Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}