{"product_id":"jose-ramirez-concepcion-jeronima-no-2-1975-pre-owned","title":"José Ramírez 1a (Clase 1ª) — 1975 Concert Classical · Cedar\/Indian Rosewood · Pre-Owned · with Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA genuine José Ramírez 1a — the \u003cem\u003eprimera\u003c\/em\u003e, the workshop's first-class concert model and the instrument that defined the modern Spanish guitar. Designed by José Ramírez III in the 1960s and made famous on the world's stages by Andrés Segovia, the 1a is the benchmark against which Spanish concert guitars are still measured. This example was built in Madrid in 1975 (serial Nº 8764), during the celebrated golden era of the Ramírez workshop, and pairs the warm, complex, dynamic voice of a Western Red Cedar top with the depth and projection of rosewood. Fifty years on, it has opened up beautifully and remains in immaculate, all-original condition — accompanied by an independent luthier's inspection report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaker: José Ramírez (Madrid, Spain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: 1a (Clase 1ª \/ \"Primera\") — first-class concert model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYear: 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial number: Nº 8764\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTop: Solid Western Red Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides: Solid Indian rosewood (double sides with cypress interior — period 1a construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNeck: Spanish cedar with ebony reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBridge: Brazilian rosewood, bone saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNut: Bone (54.5 mm width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeadstock: Slotted, rosewood-faced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuners: Original engraved gold-plate with ivoroid buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRosette: Traditional mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScale length: 664 mm (long scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eString spread: 46 mm at nut, 58 mm at bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Gloss lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCountry of origin: Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase: Original hard case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition — immaculate, independently inspected\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis guitar has been exceptionally well cared for and presents in immaculate condition. Per the independent inspection (Berg Guitars):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo cracks to the top, back or sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoundboard, back and headstock face flawless; lacquer finish excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFingerboard and frets show no wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBone nut and saddle in excellent order; bridge, tie-block and glue joints perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll structural elements (fan bracing, harmonic bars, back braces, neck and scarf joints) sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal tuning machines, functioning well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSole cosmetic note: a single light scratch on the lower bout (bass side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAcoustically: clear, even open-string response, no buzzes, no wolf tones, all notes ringing freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup \u0026amp; playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCurrently set up with a slightly higher action (a thin spacer sits under the saddle). The action can be lowered to player preference for easier playability — the inspecting luthier confirms this adjustment is straightforward. As with any vintage cedar-topped instrument, it is happiest kept humidified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe serious player or collector seeking an authentic golden-era Ramírez concert guitar — a true 1a with the tone, pedigree and provenance to match, in a condition rarely found fifty years on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jose Ramirez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47861714059429,"sku":"ramirez19751a","price":74900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2703\/8412\/files\/1_66d61eb1-2d8e-4978-861a-a17341ba8ce0.jpg?v=1781626189","url":"https:\/\/guitargallery.co.za\/products\/jose-ramirez-concepcion-jeronima-no-2-1975-pre-owned","provider":"Guitar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}