{"product_id":"manuel-velazquez-1976","title":"Manuel Velazquez 1976","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eThis 1976 Manuel Velazquez is a beautiful example from one of the great American makers of the 20th century. Built with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, it comes from a particularly desirable period in Velazquez’s work, when his guitars often had a slightly fuller body shape and a powerful, mature concert voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eVelazquez guitars are often admired for their clarity, balance, and directness. This guitar has that classic old-world character: a focused spruce sound, strong separation between voices, and a warm, woody quality that makes these instruments so satisfying both under the ear and in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"77u6sl\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThe sound is clear, open, and beautifully balanced, with the kind of singing treble response and firm basses that players often associate with Velazquez’s best work. There is a strong Hauser-inspired quality here, but with Velazquez’s own personality: lyrical, direct, and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eThe mid-1970s Velazquez guitars are known for having a bigger and more robust voice than some of the earlier, more compact examples. This guitar fits that description well, offering a mature vintage sound with enough power and presence for serious performance use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dcemjk\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eWith a 650mm scale and 54mm nut width, this guitar has very familiar concert dimensions. The neck feels comfortable and traditional, and the instrument has the inviting response that makes a great vintage guitar so rewarding to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pookc2\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eAesthetics \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eThis guitar features a classic spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides. The look is elegant and understated, very much in keeping with Velazquez’s traditional aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eCondition-wise, the guitar shows wear here and there, as expected for an instrument from 1976. It appears that the guitar was refinished at some point in its history. These cosmetic details are worth noting, but they do not take away from the beauty of the instrument, nor the musical quality and historical interest of this guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"77fkhc\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuel Velazquez\u003cbr data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976\u003cbr data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003cbr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eBack and Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used, with cosmetic wear throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear here and there on the soundboard. Overall excellent condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2531\"\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=\"2641\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eString Link:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2694\" 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 href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"aefv17\" data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003eClosing Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eThis is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a vintage Manuel Velazquez from a particularly strong period in his career. It has the clarity, balance, and woody old-world character that make Velazquez guitars so respected, along with the fuller voice associated with his mid-1970s instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3134\" 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 href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3260\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. Please contact for payment information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53581967327524,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Velazquez1976-2.jpg?v=1777945116","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/manuel-velazquez-1976","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}