{"product_id":"antonio-marin-montero-2005-spruce-brazilian-rosewood","title":"Antonio Marín Montero 2005 – Spruce \/ Brazilian Rosewood","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eFew names in the modern Spanish school of guitar making are held in such high esteem as \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eAntonio Marín Montero\u003c\/strong\u003e of Granada, Spain. Born in 1933, Marín first trained in cabinetmaking before moving into lutherie in the 1960s. He was heavily influenced by the work of Robert Bouchet of Paris, whose ideas he absorbed during his visits to Granada. Over the decades, Marín developed his own voice, combining Bouchet’s precision with the deep, earthy resonance of the Andalusian tradition. His shop in Granada became a center of excellence, training and inspiring generations of luthiers who today carry forward his influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eNow retired, Antonio Marín Montero is celebrated as one of the most important living Spanish luthiers, and his guitars are increasingly rare and sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eAbout this Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eThis 2005 example represents Marín at the height of his powers. Built with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003espruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, the instrument is visually stunning and acoustically captivating. The tone has the clarity and refinement Marín is known for, with lyrical trebles that sing, a focused midrange, and a deep, resonant bass. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eeasy to play\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a setup that invites expressiveness and nuance, and it stands out even among the already high standard of Marín’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eThe guitar is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only the most minor marks expected of a carefully played concert instrument. Outfitted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003estandard Fustero tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, it retains its original authenticity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eYear: 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eScale Length: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eNut Width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eTuners: Standard Fustero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eCondition: Excellent, very minor marks only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eHere is a chance to acquire a guitar from one of the great masters of Granada’s lutherie tradition. With Antonio Marín Montero now retired, instruments like this are becoming ever more scarce. This guitar represents not only a collectible piece of Spanish guitar history but also a refined concert instrument ready to inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2331\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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