Neck：Cedro
Fingerboard：Ebony
Finish：Lacquer
Tuning Machine：FUSTERO
String height：1string　 2.2mm／6string　2.8mm

[Profile]　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Born in Granada in 1934, he moved to Córdoba at the age of 10, where he continued to make guitars until his death. Originally a flamenco guitarist, he repaired a guitar that a singer had given him, but he was not satisfied with the results, so he taught himself to make his own guitars. He then improved his craftsmanship, and in 1956, through the introduction of guitarist Pepe Martinez, he made the acquaintance of master craftsman Marcelo Barbero I. It is well known that their interaction, which lasted only a year until Barbero I's death, had a decisive influence on Manuel. At the age of 24, Manuel opened his own workshop in Córdoba, where his guitars were dramatically improved and his reputation grew, and in 1979 he moved his workshop to a quieter setting at 7 Calle Alma. Many guitarists visited his workshop and purchased his guitars, and his fame reached its peak in the 1980s when Vicente Amigo, one of the most popular guitarists of the time, used one of his guitars. While possessing all the necessary flamenco elements, his guitars were highly regarded by classical guitarists for their delicate tone, expressiveness, fine craftsmanship, and advanced playability, and became one of the most representative flamenco brands of the second half of the 20th century. After his sad passing in 2014, the workshop was taken over by his son Manuel Reyes Hijo.

[Description]
We are pleased to offer this 1991 Flamenco Blanca model made by Manuel Reyes. The original finish is shellac, but it has been repainted in lacquer. The golpe board and bridge are well worn, and there are some play marks around the golpe board and bridge, as well as some cracks repaired on the sides of the fingerboard. The frets have probably been replaced. The characteristics of Reyes, which by nature are marked by delicacy and sharpness, are strong and open in this piece, with a soft, lucid sound that is impressive.


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