{"product_id":"santos-hernandez-1934-spruce-cypress-flamenco-model","title":"Santos Hernández 1934 – Spruce \/ Cypress “Flamenco” Model","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eFew names in the history of Spanish guitar making hold as much weight as \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eSantos Hernández\u003c\/strong\u003e. Working in Madrid through the early 20th century, Hernández carried forward the legacy of Torres and is widely considered one of the greatest luthiers of all time. His guitars were played and cherished by some of the most important figures in the guitar world, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eRegino Sainz de la Maza, Emilio Pujol, and countless others\u003c\/strong\u003e. To this day, instruments bearing his name are among the most coveted pieces of Spanish guitar history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eA Flamenco Build with a Classical Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eAt first glance, this 1934 guitar might be labeled a flamenco instrument: a \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"900\"\u003espruce top, cypress back and sides, and traditional peghead tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, as is often the case with early 20th-century Spanish guitars, the line between flamenco and classical was not as sharply drawn as it is today. Cypress was a readily available and affordable wood, peg tuners were far less costly than machines, and many players simply used these instruments for both repertoires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eThis example, has been recently set up and adjusted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003elow yet versatile action\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains lively for flamenco but is also perfectly suitable for classical playing. Sonically, it carries the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003edeep, authoritative basses and lyrical trebles\u003c\/strong\u003e that make Hernández guitars so beloved. As with all great Santos instruments, it projects with surprising power for its featherweight build (just 1,235 grams).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eCondition and Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eThis guitar has clearly lived a long, musical life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eMultiple professionally repaired cracks on the top, back and sides\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003ePeghead tuners remain intact and functional; planetary pegs could easily be fitted by the next owner if desired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eNeck is rounded and very comfortable, slightly fuller in first position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eLow, comfortable action with room for adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eDespite its wear, the guitar remains structurally stable and highly playable. It is exactly the kind of vintage Spanish instrument that speaks with a voice of authenticity, raw, lyrical, and steeped in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1934\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eBack and Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cypress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional peghead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,235 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple repaired cracks, structurally solid, comfortable setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003eThe market often places Santos Hernández classical models with rosewood and machines at extremely high valuations. His flamenco-built instruments, however, remain a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003ehidden gem\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering collectors and players alike a chance to own one of the most important names in guitar making at a comparatively approachable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic 1930s Santos, an instrument that blurs the line between flamenco and classical, and that still sings with the unmistakable soul of Madrid’s golden age of guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3288\" 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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