José RamirezEstudio1976

A well-preserved 1976 José Ramírez Estudio pairing a cedar soundboard with mahogany back and sides, offering an individual secondhand example of the workshop’s study-guitar tradition.

A superb secondhand José Ramírez classical guitar from 1976, built with a cedar top and mahogany back and sides, and presented here in exceptionally good condition for an instrument of this age.

Dating from the tail end of what many players regard as the Ramírez “Golden Era”, this guitar carries the unmistakable warmth, depth and character associated with Jose Ramírez Guitars. It has that signature voice: rounded, powerful, direct and full of Spanish colour, with a strong fundamental and a beautifully vocal quality across the trebles.

The cedar top gives the guitar an expressive, bold and dynamic response, while the mahogany back and sides lend clarity, focus and a pleasing directness to the sound. The result is an instrument with real musical presence: warm and generous, yet still clear enough to allow melody, inner voices and accompaniment textures to speak naturally.

The instrument also features the distinctive Ramirez tapered fingerboard, designed to optimise resonance and response in the bass strings. This contributes to the characteristic depth and authority of the lower register, giving the guitar a rich foundation.

Playability is comfortable and assured, with the kind of settled-in feel that only a mature, well-preserved instrument can offer. The guitar responds readily to changes of touch and colour, making it particularly rewarding for Spanish repertoire, lyrical romantic works, and players who enjoy a warm, expressive tonal palette.

Condition is a major part of this guitar’s appeal. While any instrument from 1976 should be expected to show some evidence of age, this example is in exceptionally good condition for a nearly fifty-year-old Ramírez. It is a highly attractive opportunity for players seeking an authentic vintage José Ramírez with genuine character, excellent musicality, and the heritage of one of Spain’s most iconic guitar makers.