José Ramirez1A1979

This 1979 José Ramírez 1A pairs cedar and Indian rosewood with a 660mm scale, offering a concert guitar from a particularly characterful period of the Madrid workshop’s history.

This 1979 José Ramírez 1A comes from what many players consider the workshop’s golden period, when the Madrid shop was producing some of its most characterful and sought-after concert instruments. Late-70s Ramírez guitars are known for their depth, power and unmistakably Spanish warmth, offering the darker, rounded voice that defined the era.

Its voice is unmistakably Ramírez—full, rounded basses, lyrical singing trebles and a broad dynamic range that carries beautifully in both intimate and large spaces. The 1A responds effortlessly to nuance, rewarding players who value colour, projection and a rich, orchestral tone.

Built using time-honoured Spanish methods, including the signature Ramírez bracing and Spanish heel construction, the guitar feels alive in the hands. Hand-selected tonewoods and elegant detailing complete an instrument that has become a benchmark for classical guitar craftsmanship.

The 1A is perfectly suited to advanced players, performers and collectors seeking an authentic, traditionally voiced concert guitar with a strong heritage.

This secondhand guitar has some signs of use consistent with a guitar of this vintage. All marks are cosmetic only and no structural issues have been detected on inspection. A superb example of a José Ramirez 1A from what is considered the maker’s ‘Golden Period’.