{"product_id":"manuel-velazquez-1967","title":"Manuel Velazquez 1967","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"8\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eThis 1967 Manuel Velazquez is a compelling example from his New York period, reflecting the European tradition he helped carry into the United States. Deeply influenced by Santos Hernández, Antonio de Torres, and Hermann Hauser I, this guitar blends elements of all three schools into a voice that feels both familiar and uniquely expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eThere is a striking resemblance to the Hauser sound world, particularly in the basses, which have a clear, humming authority and strong fundamental. The trebles lean slightly darker and sweeter, with a crystalline quality and long sustain that gives the instrument a sense of depth and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eOne of the most impressive qualities of this guitar is its dynamic range. It can be driven with power while maintaining clarity, yet remains highly responsive and resonant under a light touch. Notes seem to bloom after the initial attack and hold their presence, giving the guitar an immediacy and liveliness that belies its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThe spruce top displays a beautiful, mature patina along with striking bearclaw figuring, a hallmark of Velazquez’s excellent material selection. The rosette design is inspired by a mosaic pattern from the Alhambra and is often associated with Santos Hernández, further reinforcing the Spanish lineage in this instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eThe plantilla and overall aesthetic clearly reflect the Hauser tradition, with clean, balanced proportions and understated elegance. The Brazilian rosewood back and sides are dark, old-growth, and visually stunning, paired with simple bindings and a traditional center strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThe headstock follows a Torres-inspired design and is fitted with brand new Rodgers tuning machines, a top-tier upgrade that complements the guitar appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eSound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eThe sound of this instrument sits at a beautiful intersection of Velazquez’s influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eThere is the raw power and depth associated with Santos Hernández, the sweetness and lyrical quality of Torres, and the clarity and structure of Hauser. The basses are full and cello-like, capable of both power and color, while the trebles sing with a refined, slightly darker character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eA particularly notable quality is how the notes develop after the attack. The sound reaches its peak and sustains with remarkable stability, creating a sense of continuous presence and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eDespite a wider 55mm nut width, the neck is surprisingly comfortable. It has a fairly thin, C-shaped profile, and the 43mm string spacing at the nut keeps the feel familiar under the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eThe additional width provides extra margin on both sides of the fingerboard, offering security without feeling cumbersome. The guitar is currently set up with a low action that remains clean and resistant to buzzing even when pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eThe guitar has been refinished, with the work carried out to a high standard. It presents in excellent, near-mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce (bearclaw figuring)\u003cbr data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rosewood (dark, old-growth)\u003cbr data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eString Spacing (Nut):\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eString Spacing (Bridge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 56mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rodgers (new)\u003cbr data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin, comfortable C-shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eVelazquez guitars have been played by artists such as Paul Simon, Jorge Morel, Rey de la Torre, and Eliot Fisk, and were notably admired by Andrés Segovia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3601\"\u003eFor players seeking a guitar that captures the essence of the great European tradition, with power, clarity, and color, this is an exceptional and increasingly rare opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3725\"\u003eIf you’re interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3725\" 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-iapvo518.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3851\" 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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