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The leading Flamenco Guitar house of Madrid, Conde Hermanos is the choice of a majority of professional flamenco players. Made famous by Paco De Lucia, its legendary media luna headstock is now a cherished flamenco heirloom to generations of guitarists.

As one would expect of such remarkable Negra, it is a professional instrument. The spell-casting sound of its woods resonates at the lightest touch. Its German spruce top is open and ripe, affording a soloist the most lyrical tones, sweet ringing trebles balancing deep expressive basses. Yet, its Rasgueos are dense and earnest, as the eager steps of a baile this guitar can mark loudly and gracefully.

This particular instrument has been preserved scrupulously and is offered in mint conditions.

The back and sides are made of Caviuna, as indicated on the label. In an email, Conde Hermanos explains “Caviuna is a kind of rosewood of Brazil. Its botanical name is: Machaerium Scleroxylon.”

The original finish, often described as French Polish, revealed to be a thin layer of lacquer. In 2009, the guitar was entirely and superbly refinished in French polish of Shellac, by the renown California luthier, German Vazquez Rubio, widely recognized for his exemplar French polishing work.

Currently this model sells new in the US for $12,500. La Falesta holds it on consignment, inviting offers to purchase it or trade it for a Blanca of even value.

An excellent flamenco Blanca made in California by German Vazquez Rubio in 2009. A perfectly quarter-sawn spruce top matches a beautifully textured cypress, impeccably finished in French polish of shellac.

It is a flawless luthier’s work, a classic dry sounding Blanca, with a beautifully balanced tone: trebles are crisp but lyrical and basses are deep but percussive. It is exceedingly comfortable to play with a very low action. This guitar is in mint conditions, no damage nor visible wear. A great guitar offered at a very competitive price.

2009 Jeff Sigurdson 'Conde Negra' Homage

Top: Spruce

Back / Sides: Palo Escrito

Neck: Cedar with graphite reinforcement

Fingerboard: Ebony

Tuners: Custom Made Geared Pegs

Scale: 655mm

Nut: 52mm

Finish: French polish top, lacquer back and sides

Condition: Excellent

Price: $2,500.00