2015 Ramirez Limited 130 Anos natural

Very Good condition, 7,5/10, Made in Spain, including black hardcase (Tonträger, not original to the guitar), price brand new was 21500SEK (about 2000USD), one dent in the top and some light surface scratches in the back, cedar top, indian rosewood body, on the label "Guitarra No 1442 de una serie limitada de 5 anos (2012-2017)", During the period 2012-2015, Ramirez built a limited series of luxury instruments to celebrate 130 years as a guitar building family with the start of Jose Ramirez I, this example is number 1442 in this series and does not disappoint, gold hardware, flower mosaic in the bow and on the bridge, solid construction with cedar top and Indian rosewood in the body, Spanish binding in the neck, including Tonträger hardcase with blue interior, “Amalia Ramírez has created the new Ramirez 130 Anos model as a Limited Edition which will be built during the five years from 2012-2017, celebrating the 130th Anniversary of the Ramirez workshop! It is based on the model E series guitars, originally conceived by Jose Ramirez III.

This instrument features all solid wood construction, a complex asymmetrical 6-fan top strut pattern, a unique custom soundhole mosaic rosette, custom top marquetry perimeter and custom Ramirez label. The headstock shape represents the historical shape most often associated with early vintage Ramírez guitars.

I particularly like the small extension on the back of the bridge; done to protect the top from wear caused by string changes. This is a thoughtful addition than normally would only appear on the most expensive of the Ramirez professional models.
The Ramírez 130 Anos has an extremely wide tone pallet with a wide dynamic range and authoritative overall sonic presence that rivals many concert level instruments!

The design features are uniquely Ramírez in decoration, tone, and quality of sound and materials. These guitars are custom built for Ramírez in limited runs, by select Spanish Luthiers. They are specifically and uniquely built for Ramírez. Although their construction is not directly done by Amalia Ramírez, all guitars are inspected and adjusted in her workshop by her craftsmen under her personal supervision.

Available in Red Cedar top or in German Spruce top; both guitars are identical structurally.
Tonally the Cedar and Spruce top versions have very similar voice. One might hear only subtle differences; more bass power from the Cedar and clearer, more articulate trebles with Spruce. That said, the differences are subtle indeed!”