Neck: Cedar
Fingerboard: Ebony
Finish(Top): Shellac
Finish(Back & Sides): Shellac
Tuning Machines: FUSTERO
String Height(1st): 2.9mm
String Height(6th): 3.8mm

[Profile]
Born in Granada, Spain in 1933. He started out as a furniture craftsman and later entered the workshop of local maker Eduardo Ferrer in 1959 to learn how to make guitars. In 1961 he started his career by opening a collaborative workshop with Manuel Bellido, who he had studied with. After that, he became independent and increased his reputation as a maker. Then, in 1977, a Japanese inventor met Marin with the great French maker Robert Bouchet (1898-1986), and Marin's style changed drastically. This French master is immediately aware of Marin's extraordinary talent, and then goes to Granada himself and invites Marin to France to give personal advice on guitar making. Originally he made guitars with the sound of the Andalusian region, but after meeting Bouchet, he pursued a higher level of artistry as an instrument. His guitar, which has reached an extremely high level in both sound and appearance, is currently given the highest evaluation as a true masterpiece representing Granada.
Also, in love with his personality, young talents from all over the world are now gathering in Granada, and an international competition bearing his name is being held. Even now, when he is about 90 years old, he continues to work with his nephew Jose Marin and others. He is one of the best maestro and oldest in the Spanish guitar making world.


[Description]
This is a 1972 classical guitar by Antonio Marín Montero, featuring a spruce top and Central/South American rosewood back and sides. One of Marín’s earliest instruments, labeled “mariana Pineda 7,” made during the brief period when he and Manuel Begido produced guitars in separate workshops.

While maintaining the Granada tradition, this guitar also shows subtle influences from contemporaries such as José Ramírez. The spruce top is reinforced with two harmonic bars near the neck, one at the bridge, and seven fan braces, creating a balanced and refined tonal character. Scale length: 663mm, resonance set just below G#.

Despite its thicker top and 10.4cm lower bout, the guitar is lightweight (1.56kg) with clear, focused trebles and solid bass. A golpeador has been added. The top shows minor scratches and playing marks; the neck remains nearly straight with slight fret wear. String height at the 12th fret: 3.0mm (1st) / 3.8mm (6th).

This early Marín guitar combines historical significance, elegant craftsmanship, and musical richness, making it a rare and remarkable instrument.