Instrument | Conde Hermanos(Felipe) |
Category | Imported Flamenco Guitars 〔Used〕 |
Number/Model | A28 Custom Narrow Neck |
Scale length | 630mm |
Country | Spain |
Year | 2005Year |
Top | Solid Spruce |
Side&Back | Solid Cypress |
Condition※ | 7 |
List price | INQUIRE |
Price (tax included) | Please Inquire |
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Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish:Lacquer
Tuning Machine:FUSTERO
String height:1string 2.6mm/6string 3.2mm
[Profile]
Among the many Spanish flamenco guitar brands, Conde Hermanos is one of the most popular. The brand began in 1919 when Domingo Esteso, who had worked as a craftsman with Santos Hernandez in Manuel Ramirez's workshop, opened a workshop in Gravina, Madrid. Esteso's nephew, Faustino Conde, joined him and his brothers, Mariano and Julio, in this workshop. After Esteso's death, they continued this brand under the label 'Viuda y Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso'. When Esteso's wife passed away, the label was changed to 'Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso/Conde Hermanos' and from this time on, the name Conde Hermanos started to be used as the brand name.
In the 1960s, all the models were redesigned to be unique, and the half-moon cut Media Luna head shape was also adopted as a symbol of high-end models from this time on, dramatically expanding their fame and market share.
Conde Hermanos guitars have been used by many famous flamenco guitarists, including the famous Paco de Lucia, and are still a must-have for flamenco guitar fans today.
[Description]
Conde Hermanos Felipe workshop 2005 model A28 custom model is now in stock. This is a middle class model between the Estudio model EF5 and the flagship model A26 (strictly speaking, there was also a model A27 between A28 and A26). It is a custom version of the A28 model, and its playability and sound are targeted at more general players. This is a custom version of the A28 model, with a 630mm short scale, thin neck, and zero fret. The body is almost the same size as the regular body, but with a short scale (630mm is the length from the 0th fret to the saddle), so it was probably made for electric/acoustic players. The tone is dry, as is typical of flamenco blancas, but the sound is soft and natural rather than the strong rigidity characteristic of the conde, and it has a friendly playability that is not limited to flamenco technique. This guitar can be recommended for women and other players in terms of ease of playing with the left hand.
There are no cracks or other major repairs, only minor dents throughout, and it is in good condition for a flamenco model that is approximately 20 years old.