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Description 2017 Adalid Alboraya Torres Especial Spruce EIRW Features Model 2017 Adalid Alboraya Torres Especial Spruce EIRW Condition New – Showroom Condition Scale 650 mm Tuners Fustero Machines – Oval Ivory with white rollers – small buttons Case Custom Black Hardshell Case from the Esteve Family fits the guitar nicely Tone Woods Top Select German Spruce Sides/Back East Indian Rosewood – magnificent specimen of dark chocolate browns Finish Catalyzed Lacquer – very thin, very nice in the Spanish style Condition New – Showroom Condition Bridge East Indian Rosewood Head Plate East Indian Rosewood Neck Brazilian Cedar Fingerboard Indian Ebony – 19 frets Binding Maples and Rosewoods Measurements Nut Width 50mm String Spacing 44mm – 50mm- 58mm (1st – 12th – Bridge) Upper bout width 10 1/2″ Waist 9″ Lower bout width 14″ Body depths 3 1/2″ Upper Bout & 3 3/4″ Lower Bout Overall length 39″ Body length 19 1/4″ Weight 3lbs & 8oz. CITES CITES is not required, EIRW is non-restricted, see link to the left 2017 Adalid Alboraya Torres Especial Spruce EIRW Comments: Meeting Manuel Adalid was a special treat for me, knowing of his longstanding pedigree in the industry, as well as his work ethic. Playing some of his concert classical guitars was an equal pleasure. I decided then and there that I would have Manuel’s best work in my own gallery. From the Lacote to the Torres to the Hauser to his own Anniversario, I was so immensely taken with his guitar’s ability to voice the music authentically, with subtlety, and with grace. The Adalid Alboraya Torres Model Classical Guitar is truly gorgeous, as it should be, given that it is built by none other than Manuel Adalid himself. From his home shop in Alboraya, the labeling and stamp of this guitar means exactly that, built by Manuel Adalid. This is the 650mm scale length Torres, thus you will not feel a difference in the size of the body as well as the scale length as compared to other classical guitars. It’s a “touch” smaller, but no more than a Hauser is smaller in the body. Notice the 10.5″ and 14″ width of the respective bouts and the string spacing. All with normal tolerances of a standard 650mm scale length classical guitar. It is very comfortable, surprisingly so, at least for me. I must be getting older. I used to play 664 and 660 scale classical guitars. Now I’m finding that smaller scale (yes, 650mm is small to me) don’t bother me at all if they have decent space in the neck and strings. The measurements are above for your convenience, so that you can compare to a regular sized classical guitar. What a gorgeous almost Romantic sound to her, given her bold Spanish character, all the while able to handle any of the repertoire you might wish to play. I was going to play some Aguado or Sor, but decided I liked the way she handled the highs and lyricism of my own music and some other pieces (mp3 below). Lots of voice in this baby and way powerful for a Torres build. The build is superb, authentic, with the bindings and rosette you expect from a Torres model, light with excellent play, sound and projection. The Spruce, a German or Rumanian Species was handled by Manuel in a very old manner, giving the guitar an aged look. Very appropriate for these historically based classical guitars. I’m going to love recording these guitars. This guitar also comes with custom made Fustero Machines, built exclusively for Manuel and his select line of classical guitars. The price includes a Custom Esteve Black HSC and Expedited Shipping to the 50US Media Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is highly recommended including EQ manipulation, if possible. We record everything flat with just a touch of Reverb to relieve dryness. My goal is to record the guitar as realistically as is possible. I speak in the recordings, my thoughts about the guitar (and possibly other things?). My speaking also serves to give you my first impressions and to also give you a balance of the engineering (or lack thereof) versus the sound of the guitar. I simply do not have time to engineer much of anything. Thanks. Rich MP3 Audio – 200120-Adalid Torres Especial 2017 – absolutely superb. The guitar is so responsive, so colorful and very powerful. It goes to show what a traditional build can do. https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/200120-Adalid-Torres-Especial-2017.mp3 ———– My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested. https://savageclassical.com/product/richard-f-sayage-solo-guitar-works-volume-1/ Shipping: Premium HSC is included in your purchase price. Insured FedEx Ground, USPS Ground Shipping is included to the 50 US Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping. Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case. It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up. Rich Warranty: This classical guitar carries a 1 year warranty Please read my Return Policy Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me) Email me directly if you need more info:
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