{"product_id":"ignacio-fleta-1954-no-61","title":"Ignacio Fleta 1954 No.61","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eThis 1954 Ignacio Fleta No. 61 is a truly extraordinary find, the kind of instrument that almost never becomes available. Early Fletas are already exceedingly rare, but to find one from 1954 in excellent condition, with no cracks, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and this level of ornamentation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eThis guitar comes from one of the most fascinating and collectible periods of Fleta’s career, before his later style became more standardized and internationally recognized. It shows a deep connection to the great Barcelona school, especially the influence of Enrique García, Francisco Simplicio, and the broader decorative tradition that defined some of the most beautiful Spanish guitars ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eWhat makes this example especially remarkable is the level of ornamentation. The top, back, rosette, and overall aesthetic detailing are far more elaborate than what is typically seen on Fleta guitars from this period. Visually, it is one of the most special early Fletas I have encountered, combining historical importance, extreme rarity, and exceptional preservation in a way that should be taken very seriously by both collectors and players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"77u6sl\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eThis guitar has the warmth, color, and depth one hopes for in an early Fleta, but with the clarity and immediacy of a spruce-top instrument. The sound is open, lyrical, and refined, with a beautiful balance between old-world charm and the focused voice that would later become associated with Fleta’s mature work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood back and sides add depth and complexity, while the spruce top gives the guitar a directness and transparency that make it especially expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zgkdzp\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eThe guitar has a 650mm scale and a comfortable 51.5mm nut width, making it very approachable by modern concert guitar standards. It has also been refretted at some point in its life, which makes it exceptionally easy to play while preserving the character and integrity of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eCondition is excellent, especially for a guitar from 1954. There are no cracks, which is remarkable for an instrument of this age. The guitar has been very well preserved and remains an outstanding collector-grade example of Fleta’s early work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pookc2\" data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eAesthetics \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eThis is where the guitar truly stands apart. Many Fleta guitars from the 1950s are comparatively restrained, but this No. 61 is highly ornamented, with decorative work that strongly recalls the Barcelona school tradition. The rosette, top detailing, and back ornamentation give the guitar an elegance and individuality rarely encountered in Fleta’s output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eFor collectors, this makes the instrument especially compelling. It is not only an early Fleta, but an unusually decorative one, capturing a moment before Fleta’s style became more standardized and internationally recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"77fkhc\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ignacio Fleta\u003cbr data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954\u003cbr data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61\u003cbr data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003cbr data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3096\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.5mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, no cracks, previously refretted\u003cbr data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e D’Addario XTC45FF, carbon G and B, with the first string replaced by a high tension Pro Arte nylon 1st string\u003cbr data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003eString link:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3341\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ddar.io\/guitar-collection\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wv8cei\" data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3919\"\u003eA rare and beautifully preserved 1954 Ignacio Fleta from his early mature period, this guitar offers a remarkable combination of historical importance, collector-grade condition, Brazilian rosewood, superb playability, and unusually elaborate Barcelona school ornamentation. It is a particularly special example for players and collectors interested in the bridge between the ornate Spanish tradition of García and Simplicio and the later Fleta sound that became legendary in the hands of John Williams and many of the great guitarists of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003eWorldwide shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4035\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4035\" 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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4161\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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