A superb concert guitar by one of Scotland’s finest and most celebrated classical guitar makers.
Michael Ritchie spent 18 months immersed in the Granda school of guitar making. His most modern styled concert guitar (Realejo) continues to carry the name of the Spanish district in which he resided during this key period of his life.
This guitar features a spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood back/sides. A stylish, natural rosette and matching tie block form the aesthetic focal points of this beautiful guitar, but it is the tonal characteristics that really define this guitar and set it apart as a concert instrument of the very highest order. Firm, powerful trebles that project with great fullness of body sing gloriously from this gorgeous instrument. Basses are equally strong and resonant, with deep and dark undertones galore. Michael Ritchie’s ‘Realejo’ concert guitar provides a most intriguing and musically rewarding playing experience.
This guitar has formerly been on loan with renowned, prize winning Scottish guitarist Ian Watt (including the prestigious Parkening International Guitar Competition), during which time it has been used in recordings by Ian. The guitar has now been made available to purchase and we are delighted to be able to offer this fine instrument for sale.
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