2020-05-27T19:58:26+02:00

Plain Classical Guitar

The Plain Concert model is a guitar with simple construction that can be built in spruce or cedar. It is the first of all our artisan guitars, much more simple in its fan bracing and design. Its woods give voice to our characteristic sound: round, warm, with a wide range of overtones and good projection; although its aesthetics don’t reach the beauty of her older sisters. Its comfort and versatility are two of its best characteristics.This guitar is suitable for professionals, students of the Superior Conservatory and any guitar lover who wants to enjoy a high quality instrument.All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness

2020-05-27T19:59:02+02:00

Tradicional Guitar

This is the model from the 1960’s designed by José Ramirez III, to which we have incorporated new techniques of construction based on his experience and breakthroughs of his ancestors. Thus, with the Traditional Line, we keep our deep, sweet, potent, and rich in harmonics guitar sound. The basic model has six strings. Nevertheless, it can also be built with 8 and10 strings. We can also adjust it to flamenco, therefore becoming our model Tradicional “Serranito”. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can

2020-05-27T19:59:20+02:00

Tradicional Vino Guitar

When we thought about the project we liked the idea of showing an image of Spain related to the Spanish Guitar and the Spanish Wine, both nationally and internationally. In fact, one of the few musical instruments in the world whose nationality is part of its name is the Spanish Guitar. Therefore, in 2011 in the Messe of Frankfurt, we presented the Wine Series, thought as a series with a unique design based on the wine aesthetic. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This

2020-05-27T19:59:39+02:00

Elite Guitar

Technical Specifications This model was conceived in order to satisfy the wishes of the many clients who asked for an instrument similar to the Centenario model, with the same ornamentation, beauty and woods selection, but at a more accessible price. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built with “cámara ”. Scale : 650 mm or 664 mm Top : Solid Red Cedar or German Spruce Sides and back : Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard : Ebony Neck : Cedar Bridge : Madagascar Rosewood Finish : Lacquer

2020-05-27T19:59:57+02:00

Centenario Guitar

Guitar built in commemoration of the first century of the firm, founded in 1882. It is an instrument of very reduced production and only the finest woods chosen for its beauty are used in its construction. Additional Information Special machine-heads of very high precision made of bronze and synthetic ivory. Hand engraved with an original and different design for each guitar. Inlay of boxwood on the back superior part of the head. Extremity of the bridge carved. Special purfling around the sound-hole, as well as other construction details of the highest quality. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm

2020-05-27T20:00:19+02:00

Aniversario Guitar

A limited design created to celebrate the 125 years of this firm. We only built 125 guitars with 125 ornamentations in marquetry, one for each guitar, placed at the back of the headstock. Details There are carvings on the bridge and the hill. There is a special design in boxwood on the headstock. The rosette, always on a black background, can be: White. The inlaid rosettes are made with synthetic ivory. Coloured. The inlaid rosettes are made with Bloodwood, Purpleheart, Hawaian Koa and Bamboo. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the

2020-05-27T20:00:40+02:00

Antigua Guitar

This guitar is born as a response to the demand for an instrument similar in sound to the guitars that were made at the beginning of the 20th century. It is constructed with a spruce top and/or, only by order, with a red cedar top. In times when the tastes upon the Classical Guitar are so various, we want to offer more possibilities, mainly focusing on two lines of construction: Our template of the Tradicional model. The Ramírez historical guitars, which are completely different in conception, sound, color and tone to the line before. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9

2020-05-27T20:00:59+02:00

Tablao Classical Guitar

We have launched a reissue of the José Ramírez I’s “Guitarra de Tablao” based on his template and design, plus upgrading the details of construction, adapting them to current preferences relative to comfort and proportions. We have also toyed a little with the appearance, in all cases in accordance with the trends of the time when it was originally developed. This model takes after a José Ramírez I’s guitar from 1913 that we keep in our collection, but it can be made with classic assembly as well, because it has the same pattern as the Ramírez guitar which belonged to Agustín Barrios. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be

2020-05-27T20:01:16+02:00

Manuel Ramírez Guitar

This is a reissue of the guitar built by Manuel Ramírez in 1912 that belonged to Andrés Segovia and which is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This guitar is famous for the anecdote that took place in Manuel’s workshop when a young Andrés Segovia asked about renting a guitar to play at the “Ateneo” in Madrid. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built with “cámara ”. Technical Specifications Scale : 654 mm Top : Solid German

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Romantica Guitar

Instrument shaped by José Ramírez III as a result of the investigations carried out through the samples of his historic guitars’ collection. He creates a new design with distinct influences from the past. Six-simple-string guitar, with the personality, tone and color characteristic of the guitars of the time. It is provided with wide and well-balanced harmonics. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built with “cámara ”. Technical Specifications Scale : 620 mm Top : Solid Red Cedar or German Spruce

2020-05-27T20:01:49+02:00

Auditorio Guitar

Amalia Ramirez has given a new impulse to the design of the Auditorio guitar, which results have significantly exceeded the previous Auditorio. The current Auditorio has the body (top, back and sides) entirely made with the material known as Nomex. It has a double top, like the original, and a double back; but unlike the Auditorio Duo (the second experiment of Amalia) this has the outer part made of rosewood and the inner part of cypress, a combination that is part of the Ramirez guitars’ identity. All guitarists that own this model have agreed on its surrounding, cozy, powerful and warm sound. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner

2020-05-27T20:02:05+02:00

Plain Flamenca Guitar

The Plain Concert model is a guitar with simple construction that can be built in spruce or cedar, and sides and back in Indian rosewood or cypress. It is the first of all our artisan guitars, much more simple in its fan bracing and design. Its woods give voice to our characteristic sound: round, warm, with a wide range of overtones and good projection; although its aesthetics don’t reach the beauty of her older sisters. Its comfort and versatility are two of its best characteristics. This guitar is suitable for professionals, students of the Superior Conservatory and any guitar lover who wants to enjoy a high quality instrument. All José Ramírez

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Flamenca Blanca Guitar

José Ramírez I created the “Tablao Guitar” which was a breakthrough in the Flamenco Guitar world and afterwards developed by his younger brother and disciple Manuel Ramírez. Both of them were fundamental to achieve our present-day guitar of wide sonority and a characteristic flamenco sound. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built with “cámara ”. Technical Specifications Scale : 656 mm Top : Solid German Spruce Sides and back : Solid Cypress. Fingerboard : Ebony Neck : Cedar Bridge : Indian Rosewood

2020-05-29T14:16:07+02:00

Flamenca Negra Guitar

José Ramírez I created the “Tablao Guitar” which was a breakthrough in the Flamenco Guitar world and afterwards developed by his younger brother and disciple Manuel Ramírez. Both of them were fundamental to achieve our present-day guitar of wide sonority and a characteristic flamenco sound. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built with “cámara ”. Technical Specifications Scale : 656 mm Top : Solid German Spruce Sides and back : Solid Cypress Fingerboard : Ebony Neck : Cedar Bridge : Indian Rosewood Finish

2020-05-27T20:03:01+02:00

Flamenca Tablao Guitar

We have launched a reissue of the José Ramírez I’s “Guitarra de Tablao” based on his template and design, plus upgrading the details of construction, adapting them to current preferences relative to comfort and proportions. We have also toyed a little with the appearance, in all cases in accordance with the trends of the time when it was originally developed. It can be built with transparent or wooden tapping plate and also without it. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built

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Traditional Serranito Guitar

Víctor Monge “Serranito” is an eminent person and key in the flamenco history. It was his passion, virtuosity, his exquisite sensitivity, creativity and curiosity to learn what lead him to the most important auditoriums and concert halls all around the world and very soon turned him into the leading light of flamenco and an essential figure to understand the evolution of this universal style. This guitar, based on our first Traditional flamenco styled one that José Ramírez III made for him, is a tribute to the master and to his friendship with our house that already covers three generations of guitar makers. All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with

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Cutaway C86 CWE Guitar

This guitar was developed by Jose Ramirez III with the collaboration of his son José Ramírez IV, considering the new musical trends and needs of guitarists, and always looking for its comfort. These guitars are also available with electrification equipment FISHMAN, SCHERTLER or MIDI (RMC). All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built with “cámara ”. Technical Specifications Scale : 650 mm Top : Solid Red Cedar or German Spruce Sides and back : Solid Indian or Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard : Ebony

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AC650 NY CWE Guitar

Acoustic professional guitar with nylon strings. Developed by Jose Ramirez III with the collaboration of his son José Ramírez IV, considering the new musical trends and needs of guitarists. These guitars are also available with electrification equipment FISHMAN, SCHERTLER or MIDI (RMC). All José Ramírez Handcrafted Guitars can be ordered with a thinner neck, which thickness is 1,9 cm to 2,00 cm on the second fret. Please specify this at the time of order. This guitar can also be built with “cámara ”. Technical Specifications Scale : 650 mm Top : Solid German Spruce Sides and back : Indian Rosewood and Cypress. We can supply this model with the sides and back in Madagascar

2020-04-27T15:57:32+02:00

Studio 2 Guitar

High-class and well-balanced guitar. It has a good sustain that allows to easily sing and a wide variety of overtones. This model performs very well with our recommended amplification systems: Fishman and Schertler. Amplification can be incorporated with a Fishman, Schertler or Midi RMC installation. The top can also be ordered to be built with spruce, which adds a brighter and warmer sound, different from the roundness and depth of the red cedar. This guitar can be constructed for left-handed people as well. If you are interested in other variations, please contact us at info@pianoforte.co.za. Technical Specifications Scale : 650 mm Top : Solid Red Cedar or German Spruce

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Studio 3 Guitar

Top studio guitar with a selection of first quality woods. Its sound recalls the original sound characteristic of this firm. Great volume, force, variety of timbres, balance, roundness and warmth. Amplification can be incorporated with a Fishman, Schertler or Midi RMC installation. The top can also be ordered to be built with spruce, which adds a brighter and warmer sound, different from the roundness and depth of the red cedar. This guitar can be constructed for left-handed people as well. If you are interested in other variations, please contact us at info@pianoforte.co.za. Technical Specifications Scale : 650 mm Top : Solid Red Cedar or German Spruce Sides and back : Solid