{"product_id":"francisco-simplicio-1929","title":"Francisco Simplicio 1929","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eFew names in the world of classical guitar command as much reverence as \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eFrancisco Simplicio\u003c\/strong\u003e. This 1929 example is one of the most beautiful and expressive guitars I have encountered, a masterwork from Simplicio’s final years of building, featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eCuban mahogany back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e with a mesmerizing bird’s-eye figure that rivals anything I have seen on a Spanish instrument of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eBeyond its visual artistry, this guitar has a voice that captures the heart of the old Spanish sound, with deep blooming basses and crystalline trebles that open up more and more as you play. Like many of Simplicio’s finest instruments, it wakes up within minutes, revealing overtones and a natural warmth that make every note feel alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"951\"\u003erosette\u003c\/strong\u003e, bindings, and tie block display Simplicio’s signature cabinetmaker’s precision, repeating the same mosaic motifs with remarkable harmony. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eheadstock\u003c\/strong\u003e, completely hand carved and adorned with its original tuners, bears the instantly recognizable silhouette unique to Simplicio. Each one was made slightly differently, giving every guitar its own fingerprint of artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eOriginally owned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eArgentinian guitarist Lucía Sánchez Jordán\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guitar carries provenance and has been cared for with exceptional attention. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eJuly 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, a luthier revisiting several old crack repairs, making a new nut and saddle (the originals are included), and ensuring perfect structural integrity. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003etop, back, sides, tuners, and headstock are all original\u003c\/strong\u003e, as are the intricate details that make this such a rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eDespite being nearly a century old, this guitar requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eno work whatsoever\u003c\/strong\u003e and plays beautifully. There are several repaired cracks which remain stable. The scale is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e645mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the nut measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a surprisingly slim and agile feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eWhen tuned slightly below concert pitch (around A=430Hz), the tone becomes especially lush and resonant, with a dark and lyrical sound full of character and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1929\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eScale length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 645mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eNut width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuban Mahogany and Birdseye Maple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for its age, with several crack repairs on the top and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original nut and saddle (new set currently installed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formerly owned by Argentinian guitarist Lucía Sánchez Jordán\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003eThis is one of the most captivating examples of Simplicio’s artistry I have seen, a perfectly preserved piece of Spanish guitar history that is rich with depth and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3075\" 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=\"3081\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003ePlease note: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eFree UPS 2nd Day Air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please contact for payment information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601171386660,"sku":"","price":40800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/1929Simplicio-1.jpg?v=1745951283","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/francisco-simplicio-1929","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}