Maker
Ramírez Guitars
Spanish musical instrument maker
Ramirez is a Spanish maker of classical and flamenco guitars, a Madrid workshop founded in 1882 whose instruments have long been associated with leading concert guitarists.
Models
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Ramírez 1a Tradicional
Spain
The 1a Tradicional is the flagship handmade concert classical guitar of Guitarras Ramirez of Madrid, first developed by José Ramírez III in 1960 with players including Andrés Segovia, who played the model exclusively. It is fully handmade from individually selected tonewoods, with cypress-lined sides that warm the treble overtones.
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Ramírez Estudio
Spain
The Estudio (Studio) range comprises Ramirez's production classical guitars, bringing the workshop's tone and consistency to advancing students and performing players in more affordable, durable instruments.
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Ramírez 2a
Spain
The 2a (Segunda) is a handmade Ramirez concert classical guitar that uses construction similar to the flagship 1a but with less intensive finishing, offering the Ramirez sound to performers at a more accessible level. It is built in the Madrid workshop.
Sources
Representative model
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Ramírez 1a Tradicional
Spain
The 1a Tradicional is the flagship handmade concert classical guitar of Guitarras Ramirez of Madrid, first developed by José Ramírez III in 1960 with players including Andrés Segovia, who played the model exclusively. It is fully handmade from individually selected tonewoods, with cypress-lined sides that warm the treble overtones.