{"product_id":"santos-hernandez-1928-ex-adam-holzman","title":"Santos Hernandez 1928 Ex. Adam Holzman","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eFew names in the history of Spanish guitar making carry the same significance as \u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eSantos Hernández (1874–1943)\u003c\/strong\u003e. A former craftsman in the Manuel Ramírez workshop, Santos went on to build guitars for some of the most important artists of his era, taking the legacy of Torres into a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eThis particular instrument, built in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e1928\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a magnificent example of his mature style. It was owned for more than three decades by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eAdam Holzman\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of America’s leading classical guitarists and Professor of Guitar at The University of Texas at Austin. It served as one of his main practice instruments and was cherished for its depth, responsiveness, and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eTone \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eThe first note reveals exactly why Santos Hernández is so revered. The basses are incredibly open, with a bright yet deep resonance that supports the trebles perfectly. The trebles themselves are rich, singing, and endlessly colorful. The balance between registers is seamless and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eThis guitar rewards the player with immediate feedback and a massive dynamic range. Whether played softly or with intensity, it maintains clarity, projection, and tonal beauty. It is one of those rare historic guitars that makes you forget its age because of how responsive and even it feels across the entire fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1928\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany with comfortable rounded profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Rosewood with bone saddle and tie block cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restoration by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eManuel Velázquez workshop (2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully stable since\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Santos design with understated color palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for its age, with light wear from use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eThe signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eheadstock angle\u003c\/strong\u003e that Santos favored gives the instrument its distinctive look and contributes to its crisp, immediate response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eThis guitar has a low, comfortable setup and a perfectly rounded neck that feels natural in the hand. The lightweight body and superb responsiveness make it an inspiring guitar to play for extended periods, whether in practice or concert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003eOwned and played for more than 30 years by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eAdam Holzman\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guitar carries a remarkable artistic history. It remains in outstanding playing condition and represents an important link in the lineage of Spanish guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003eAbout Santos Hernández (1874–1943)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003eSantos Hernández was one of the greatest Spanish luthiers of the 20th century and a direct successor to the Torres and Manuel Ramírez tradition. He apprenticed with Manuel Ramírez and later took over the shop after Ramírez’s death. His instruments are celebrated for their beauty, refinement, and unmatched tonal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003eFamous guitarists who performed on Santos Hernández guitars include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003eMiguel Llobet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3706\"\u003eEmilio Pujol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003eRegino Sainz de la Maza (who premiered Rodrigo’s \u003cem data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003eConcierto de Aranjuez\u003c\/em\u003e on a Santos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003eThe Romero family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003eMany others who helped define the modern classical guitar sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003eToday, Santos Hernández guitars are among the most coveted instruments in the world, prized by both collectors and performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4019\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4041\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4226\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4057\"\u003eYear: 1928\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4090\"\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003eMaker: Santos Hernández (Madrid, Spain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4193\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4226\"\u003eProvenance: Ex. 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