Four $10k Flamenco Guitars

12 December, 2007 by Cesar Categories :
Flamenco Guitars

So what kind of Flamenco guitar can you get with a spare $15,000 in time for Christmas you ask? I asked myself that very same question. So I did a little research and found some very nice guitars. Now if I could only remember where I left my $15,000 at… hmmmm…

Conde Hermanos “Esteso” SP/CY – $14,000

The great-nephews of Esteso, Mariano and Felipe Conde, have designed and built this limited-edition model. Instead of being modeled on a single Esteso guitar, this instrument was designed after studying many original Esteso guitars, as well as various Esteso soleras, woods, molds, head drawings, rosettes, patterns, etc. that have been inherited by the Conde family.

Jose Ramirez SP/CY – $12,000

This particular guitar is a fantastic example of the Ramirez guitar craftsmanship, with a top built from four pieces, a rosewood fingerboard and a simple but elegant rosette. It is an exceptionally well-preserved and very playable example from the workshop of Jose Ramirez II. Very suitable to both collector and performer!

Conde Hermanos “1953 Vda. y Sobrinos de Esteso” SP/CY – $12,000

Conde Hermanos â€œ1953 Vda. y Sobrinos de Estesoâ€ SP/CY

This is the latest concert model from Felipe and Mariano Conde, and is a reproduction of a 1953 guitar built by their fathers – the earliest known guitar to feature the now-famous “media luna” headstock shape. It was created at the behest of GSI, after we viewed the original guitar in their shop recently.

Gerundino Fernandez SP/CY – $10,000

Gerundino is considered by many to be one of the best flamenco builders of the latter half of the twentieth century. His guitars have been played by many top players, most notably Paco Pena, Paco del Gastor and Juan Martin. This particular guitar from 1962 is a very rare find, and is one of the earliest examples still in existence.

11 Responses to “Four $10k Flamenco Guitars”

mats silfving February 28, 2008

We have a Ramirez 1960 flameco guitar with pegs.
Any idea regarding a value for this though we would like to sell it.

/Mats

tony grieco March 1, 2008

Mats,
I’m not an expert on values, but I am looking for a very good flamenco guitar and may be very interested in your Ramirez. Could you forward a few photos? Perhaps we could arrive at an agreeable price.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Tony Grieco

lionel March 7, 2008

Hi Mats. Did you send out any details of the guitar, or arrive at a price? I am also interested in a high quality old flamenco, especially with the pegs.
Anyone else who’s got one, please let me know.

Lionel

Chuck Meador March 25, 2008

I have a 1960 Conde (Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso)that I am thinking about putting on Ebay. Will I get the most value for it if I post it there?
Label:
v.da Sobrinos DeDomingo Esteso
Construccion De Guitarras
Gravina, 7 â€“ Madrid
Ano
Conde Ha 1960

http://billiardworld.com/conde/front.JPG
http://billiardworld.com/conde/back.JPG
http://billiardworld.com/conde/Label.JPG
http://billiardworld.com/conde/side.JPG
Comes in its original case
Email for more pictures
chuck.meador@cox.net

Chuck Meador

kamelfromparis April 4, 2008

Hi everybody
I have a 1955 Jose Ramirez flamenco guitar with pegs in good condition ( with the original hard case ) . I might sell it on ebay in a near future ( my name on ebay : melovintage ) …I’m also doing some research at the moment to see how much I could sell it ….if you have any suggestion please let me know !
best regards
kamel

maxi May 10, 2008

Hello!
i’m selling this guitar
Flamenco Guitar
Marca: JosÃ© Ramirez
AÃ±o: 1943
Pais: EspaÃ±a
Modelo: SP/CY
ConcepciÃ³n Jeronima nro. 2
Excelent like new
I’m living in Sevilla.
Thank you very much.
Maxi

J , J , May 28, 2008

Hi,Maxi. I,m interested in your guitar.Please contact marinovjordan@yahoo.com. Thanx

david janney July 12, 2008

max did you find out the value of the quitar. i know of one made in 1966, jose ramirez concepcion n.2.
thanks

Federico November 10, 2008

Hola:
Puedes decirme algo mas sobre la guitarra de Ramirez 1.943. Me interesa. El diaposon es the palo santo o ebano?
Gracias
Federico

Dylan February 21, 2009

Hello. I have a NO 2 1962 Ramirez here in Vancouver BC which I have decided to sell. It has had a new fretboard put on in the Ramirez factory in Madrid. There is one crack on the body that it came with. Any idea on what it is worth these days?

Doc May 3, 2010