In the normal course of events of buying and selling guitars, we occasionally come across some that are rare and so special that we wish to keep them for some time. This is therefore our small, permanent collection of instruments that are not currently for sale. We have some early ideas about having some CD recordings made using these instruments and perhaps arranging some recitals featuring them.

Ignacio Fleta y Hijos of Barcelona

  • Year:

    1978

  • Body:

    South American Rosewood.

  • Front:

    Canadian cedar

  • Tuners:

    Fusteros - originals

  • Scale:

    65cm

  • Neck Width:

    53mm at the nut

  • Weight:

    1622 grams

  • Condition:

    This lovely guitar is in really outstanding, original condition. There are no repairs and no cracks. There is just one string whip mark below the bridge and only a small number of insignificant marks on the front.
    The back and sides show some milky /opaque patches in the polish. This is at the surface of the wood; not the surface of the polish - and is likely to be something to do with the pumice grain-filling. After some years these cloudy patches can occur.

  • Comments:

    This is a very fine Fleta guitar - in superb condition and with a terrific sound. Some of the later Fletas were heavier, more stiff and with a higher air resonance. This guitar has an amazing treble, right up to the top, which sings and really sustains. Although cedar, I don't think it has a very cedary sound; it is neither nasal nor dark. It has a warm, typically Fleta sound, with obvious clarity, refinement and very good balance. The neck is more comfortable than many I have played - it is less heavy; less thick. When the 6th string is tuned down to D, the guitar has a wonderful growl. The original owner chose it from three when he went to collect it in Barcelona in 1978. Sound sample now loaded.

    Ignacio Fleta - Click here to find out more about this maker

  • Availability:
    NOT FOR SALECall Now | email

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