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Manuel Segura Rodriguez 1950 Classical Guitar – Authentic Mid-20th Century Spanish Guitar with Warm, Expressive Tone
The Manuel Segura Rodriguez 1950 Classical Guitar is a rare and authentic example of mid-20th century Spanish lutherie, combining over seventy years of history with elegant tone and superb playability. Built entirely by hand, this instrument captures the essence of Andalusian craftsmanship and offers both collectors and performers a unique chance to own a guitar full of character and tradition. Manuel Segura Rodriguez was an artisan guitar maker active in southern Spain during the mid-1900s. Although not as widely known as Ramirez or Conde, his instruments reflect the true heart of Spanish craftsmanship – lightly built, responsive, and expressive. His guitars are admired for their tonal warmth, singing voice, and refined individuality, making them highly valued among players who seek authenticity over mass production.
This Manuel Segura Rodriguez 1950 Classical Guitar is crafted with a spruce top and cherrywood back and sides, a combination that produces a sound full of charm and distinction. The guitar is easy to play, with a scale length of 650 mm, a nut width of 50 mm, and an action at the 12th fret set comfortably low (3.5 mm E and 2.8 mm e). This ensures smooth playability across the fingerboard, ideal for both professional performance and advanced study. It can be dated to around 1950.
This Manuel Segura Rodriguez 1950 Classical Guitar has a very charming vintage sound. The trebles are bright and clear, lyrical without ever becoming harsh, allowing melodic lines to soar with elegance and precision. The midrange provides warmth, depth, and a touch of color, enriching chords with body and character. The basses are rounded and resonant, powerful yet controlled, never overwhelming the balance of the instrument. Together, these registers blend into a tone that is beautifully even, refined, and dynamic. It is capable of delivering both intimate, nuanced passages full of delicacy and subtlety, as well as projecting with commanding presence when played with force.
The guitar responds instantly to the touch, offering a wide range of tonal colors that make it versatile for expressive interpretation across repertoire. Its mature voice combines clarity with richness, making it equally inspiring for quiet practice, recital performance, and recording work.
Despite its age, the guitar is in good condition. It shows signs of use and light restoration work, remains structurally solid, and retains all its original parts. It comes with its original hard case.
For any guitarist or collector searching for a true vintage instrument with history, charm, and an expressive, mature sound, this Manuel Segura Rodriguez 1950 Classical Guitar is a beautiful and highly desirable choice.
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