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Antonio Marin Montero



Neck:Cedro
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish:Shellac
Tuning Machine:RUBNER
String height:1string 2.8mm/6string 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 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]
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the Bouchet model Modelo B (2019) No. 1504 made by Antonio Marin Montero. This is a groundbreaking model, which after a chance encounter with Robert Bouchet, fused Bouchet-like acoustics and Granada style at an extremely high level, and became Antonio Marin's own flagship model.
This piece was made when Marin was 86 years old, and is truly one that has all the requirements of a Modelo B. It has been carefully played, and the acoustic purity is high, with wonderful subtle changes that fully express the shadows of the music. The tone is lustrous, dense, and refined, with a limpid freshness that can be said to be unique to Marin rather than Granada-like. It is one of the richest and most responsive guitars in Spain, and has excellent modern functionality as a concert guitar.
There are no cracks or other major repairs. There are some minor scratches on the neck and sound board, but they do not detract from the appearance.




〔detail〕
InstrumentAntonio Marin Montero
CategoryImported Classical Guitars 〔Used〕
Number/ModelModelo B No.1504
Scale length650mm
CountrySpain
Year2019Year
TopSpruce
Side&BackSouth American Rosewood
Condition※7
List priceINQUIRE
Price (tax included)Please Inquire
optionwith Hardcase

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