{"product_id":"1972-antonio-marin-montero-pre-bouchet","title":"1972 Antonio Marin Montero “Pre-Bouchet”","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eThis 1972 Antonio Marin Montero is a remarkable and extraordinarily powerful \"pre Bouchet\" example from one of Granada’s most influential luthiers. Built before Marin’s collaboration with Robert Bouchet, this instrument represents an important early period in his work, with all the hallmarks of his emerging style paired with a surprisingly commanding voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood back and sides are beautiful, dramatic, and exceptionally well preserved. The guitar shows classic Marin features from this era, including his traditional cedar soundboard and his older rosette design, which also appears on the tie block. The guitar remains in outstanding condition with no cracks and no repairs, which is very uncommon for a 52 year old Granada instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eThis guitar has immense power. The 660 mm scale contributes to a huge, weighty bass response that feels like dropping a sack of bricks. It is the most forceful sounding Marin Montero I have played. The trebles bloom with sweetness and color, and the entire instrument feels like it contains a full orchestra of sound. It has an unusually large presence for a Marin, with depth, bloom, and drama at every dynamic level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eDespite the long scale, the guitar is comfortable thanks to a nut width only slightly above standard at 52.5 mm, paired with a D shaped neck that fills the hand without being bulky. The setup is low and comfortable, with extra room remaining at the saddle for future adjustment. Alessi tuners complete the instrument and provide smooth and precise tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eThis guitar belonged for many years to Vicente Coves, adding meaningful provenance to an already rare and highly expressive early Marin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eScale length: 660 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eNut width: 52.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eCedar soundboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eEarly Marin rosette and tie block design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eD shaped neck profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eAlessi tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003ePre Bouchet period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eLong term ownership by Vicente Coves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eStructural: No cracks, no repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003ePlayability: Low action with additional saddle height available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eCosmetic: Excellent condition with minimal wear for its age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eTuners: Alessi tuners working smoothly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51338751541540,"sku":null,"price":13000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Montero1972-2.jpg?v=1763667062","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/1972-antonio-marin-montero-pre-bouchet","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}