Four $10k Flamenco Guitars

December 12, 2007 By 12 Comments

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

Conde Hermanos “Esteso” SP/CY

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

Jose Ramirez SP/CY

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 “1953 Vda. y Sobrinos de Esteso” 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 Fernandez SP/CY

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.


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What Falseta Members Are Saying:

  1. mats silfving says:
    February 28, 2008 at 11:26 am

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

    /Mats

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  2. tony grieco says:
    March 1, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    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

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  3. kamelfromparis says:
    April 4, 2008 at 4:59 am

    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

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  4. maxi says:
    May 10, 2008 at 5:25 am

    Hello!
    i’m selling this guitar
    Flamenco Guitar
    Marca: José Ramirez
    Año: 1943
    Pais: España
    Modelo: SP/CY
    Concepción Jeronima nro. 2
    Excelent like new
    I’m living in Sevilla.
    Thank you very much.
    Maxi

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    • Federico says:
      November 10, 2008 at 2:44 pm

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

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  5. J , J , says:
    May 28, 2008 at 7:12 pm

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

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  6. Dylan says:
    February 21, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    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?

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  7. Doc says:
    May 3, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Anyone looking for a vintage Ramirez flamenco made by Paulino Bernabe contact me at dr123guitars@dccnet.com.

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  8. Pat says:
    August 2, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    I have a 1962 Vda y Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso I need to sell. The condition overall is fair. I have pictures upon request. All offer welcome.

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