Julián Gómez Ramírez 1933 Classical guitar

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Julián Gómez Ramírez 1933 Classical Guitar - French guitar making history with Spanish soul

This fine Julián Gómez Ramírez 1933 classical guitar is an exceptional historical instrument and a fascinating testimony to the history of European guitar making in the 20th century. It combines the Spanish guitar-making tradition with the French school in a unique way and is aimed at discerning players and collectors alike.

Julián Gómez Ramírez - A link between Spain and France

Julián Gómez Ramírez was born in Madrid in 1879. He began his training at the age of 13 in Agustín Andrés' atelier before working for José Ramírez I for four years from 1910. In 1914, he moved to Paris and became the first important representative of Spanish guitar making in France.

His fan-braced guitars with typical Spanish construction were very popular, as they had a much more powerful and richer sound than the romantic guitars that had been popular in Paris up to that point. In 1938, Robert Bouchet visited Julián Gómez Ramírez as a customer in his workshop in the Rue Rodier. This encounter led to a close friendship, and Ramírez taught Bouchet the fundamental principles of guitar making - a milestone for French guitar making in the 20th century.

A special instrument from the year 1933

This Julián Gómez Ramírez 1933 classical guitar was made in his Paris workshop and is numbered and signed by hand. It was made as a special order and has smaller dimensions than other guitars - a so-called Senorita model. The guitar clearly shows the high standards and great care with which Ramírez worked.

Special features are:

  • Back and sides made of Brazilian rosewood (pre-CITES)

  • High-quality spruce top with very close grain

  • Ebony fingerboard

  • Finely crafted decorations

  • original custom-made guitar case

Señorita model - compact, comfortable, powerful sound

The guitar is a Señorita model with smaller body dimensions, which makes it particularly comfortable to play.
Technical data:

  • Scale length: 557 mm

  • Saddle width: 48 mm

Despite its smaller dimensions, the guitar impresses with an amazingly balanced and powerful sound.

Sound & playability

The Julián Gómez Ramírez 1933 classical guitar impresses with:

  • Excellent balance across all strings

  • Long sustain

  • Homogeneous chord sound

  • Clear address in counterpoint

The guitar is very easy to play, with a fantastically low action, straight neck and high precision. The sound is remarkably modern and stable - a rare characteristic for instruments of this age.

Condition & restoration

The condition of the guitar is good for its age. It has been restored several times in the course of its almost hundred-year history:

  • Various crack repairs to top and back, all stable and cleanly executed

  • Technically fully checked and approved by our luthier

The guitar is now 100 % ready to play, stable and reliable.

Conclusion

The Julián Gómez Ramírez 1933 Classical Guitar is a historically significant instrument with exceptional sound quality, fantastic playability and great cultural relevance. It combines Spanish sound ideals with French precision and is a rare opportunity for lovers of high-quality historical concert guitars.

An instrument with a history - and a future on stage.

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