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Antonio Marin Montero



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Neck:Cedro
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish:Shellac
Tuning Machine:GOTOH
String Height:1st string:3.5mm、6th string:3.9mm

[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 Boucher, 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]
Antonio Marin's popular model, his Modelo E, his so-called Boucher replica, made in 2009 has arrived. It's a great model that reconstructs the essence of Robert Bouchet in Marin's way. Compared to the normal Bouchet model (Modelo B), the overtones are suppressed and the overall sound is dignified and firm. However, the strength of the sound is outstanding among Spanish guitars, and the dynamics from low to high tones, sustain of sound, and sensitivity are outstanding. And the Granada sound, which is bright and stress-free, can be said to be a masterpiece unique to Marin. The balance of each string is excellent, the tension of the strings is moderate, the neck angle is set to be easy to play, and it has very high playability.





〔detail〕
InstrumentAntonio Marin Montero
CategoryImported Classical Guitars 〔Used〕
Number/ModelAura Original Model Modelo E No.97
Scale length650mm
CountrySpain
Year2009year
TopSpruce
Side&BackSouth American Rosewood
Condition※7
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Price (tax included)Please Inquire
optionHard Case

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