Instrument | Conde Hermanos |
Category | Imported Flamenco Guitars 〔Vintage〕 |
Number/Model | (A-26)Gravina |
Scale length | 660mm |
Country | Spain |
Year | 1995Year |
Top | Solid Spruce |
Side&Back | Solid Cypress |
Condition※ | 7 |
List price | INQUIRE |
Price (tax included) | Please Inquire |
option | with Hardcase |
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Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish:Lacquer
Tuning Machine:GOTOH
String height:1string 2.4mm/6string 3.0mm
[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 Gravina Workshop's 1995 Flamenco Blanca model with cypress wood on the back and sides. There is no model name on the label,but the head shape and other specifications indicate that this is an A-26 model.This is one that gives a sense of the quality of this brand's Gravina workshop. The bass sound is attractive, and a natural acoustic balance is formed where all sounds are organically connected. Moreover, the tone quality is rich and varied, and the sharpness with elegance is superb. The overall workmanship is not the highest in precision, but the functionality and expressiveness are worthy of the name of one of Spain's best brands.The entire instrument is lacquered with a bright orange coloring. The frets have probably been replaced once in the past. The back has been repainted, but this does not detract from its appearance.