Instruments for Sale
I do have some guitars in stock for sale: some new, some pre-owned older master guitars and some rare antique guitars too- enquire please. I also look to buy outright fine master guitars- contact me with what you have for sale please.
'Gerundino': Gerundino Fernandez, Almeria, 1970. Flamenco guitar
A good and interesting flamenco guitar by this sought-after and renowned maker, this one from his best period ie 1970. Paco Pena uses a guitar by him of similar specification at the moment, and it is his declared 'favourite' guitar. Traditonal Peg head, very light, labelled, signed and dated, and stamped on the top block, and also on the back and bars. Full width golpe in white plastic, a later replacement. Back and sides of Cypress with the very rare cedar top option. Neck of Spanish cedar, ebony fingerboard.
Condition:
All flamenco guitars if they have been played well are 'worn': that is the nature of the art. This one is no exception. However, it has no cracks, at all, and no repairs at all, apart from the original tap plate having been replaced. It is in completely original condition, and quite exceptional for that. There are some nail marks and string marks on the table, and some dents, but all very shallow, ribs and back are almost unblemished- with signs of heavy use to the golpe- the neck is worn, with some indentations from a capo, but the original finish is perfectly useable as it is, and requires no further attention. The head has had a small chip out from one side of the carved pediment, repaired invisibly. The fingerboard is fine, with well worn frets, but original configuration, and action good. There are no cracks on this guitar. Note: I have removed the golpe, to be sure there is no hidden damage or repair underneath- there is none. The golpe is not the original, which was a 2-piece arrangement in the usual manner, and the feint imprint of the original plates are still visible on the table. The golpe will be re-fitted before sale, but I will leave it open for now for inspection prior to sale.
'CITES' not required for this one, but for import into the USA, the Lacey Declaration must be completed, which I will provide to accompany this guitar.
I am currently doing the small amount of needed to bring it back into playing condition, ie level and check frets, refit plate, and will fit a new set of pegs and strings. It will be ready by end of July 2010. It is fresh to the market, having been in the original private owners' hands for a very long time, and has remained unplayed for a long time. A good example and could be described as 'tener duende'.
Dimensions:
- Scale length: 655 mms
- Width of fingerboard at Nut: 53.4 mm
- Width of fingerboard at 12th fret: 63.3 mm
- Width of fingerboard at 19th fret: 66.8 mm
- String spacing at nut: 44 mm
- Neck Thickness under 1st fret: 20 mm
- String Spacing at bridge: 58 mm
- Neck Thickness under 10th fret: 21 mm
- Body length, excl. heel: 490 mm
- Body Width Lower Bout: 367 mm
- Waist: 240 mm
- Body Width Upper Bout: 275 mm
- Body depth: from 99 mm to 92 mm.
Price:
Enquire. Sale includes a new Hiscox Liteflite case. (Can supply other models, or BAM or Accord if required for an additional cost).
Price excludes freight, taxes etc. and VAT ( VAT zero rated if exported from EC, packing free, freight charged at cost- (ParcelForce, FedEx, or UPS)
The guitar can be sent out for approval, for a 48 -hour period after receipt. However, all freight charges, inwards and outwards, must be borne by the client, import duties may be levied in some countries, and for the USA the 'Lacey Declaration' has to be complete in addition to any CITES permit needed. Payment must be in full in advance, and evidence provided of insurance for the journey. For these additional services, a charge will be made. Funds will be refunded in full, provided the guitar arrives back in the shop in the same condition as when it left. If these conditions are not met, then the guitar will be considered 'Sold'.
Photos: Click here These show the guitar as it was when it came in recently- it will be set up in playing condition very soon and a new set of photos taken then.
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