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1970s German Handcrafted Classical Guitar (b-ton) – Solid Spruce Top - $1,150
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This is a traditional, workshop-built instrument featuring a solid spruce top, Spanish heel construction, and fan bracing, giving it a warm, resonant tone and excellent sustain.
🇩🇪 Provenance
Includes its original hard case with a brass dealer plate from:
“Musik Eicker – Kassel, Germany”
This was a German music shop where the guitar was originally sold — a nice piece of authentic history.
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🎸 Details:
• Model: Classic I
• Serial: No. 716
• Made in Germany (Neumarkt-Sankt Veit)
• Solid spruce top (tight, aged grain)
• Mahogany back & sides
• Spanish heel construction (traditional build method)
• Fan-braced top (classic classical guitar design)
• Original tuners
• Includes original hard case
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🧰 Condition:
• Very good vintage condition (~50 years old)
• Structurally solid — no cracks or repairs
• Normal cosmetic wear from age
• Neck, bridge, and body all solid
• Fresh nylon strings (nylon trebles + wound basses, standard classical setup)
• Ready to play
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🔊 Sound:
Warm, balanced tone with strong midrange clarity.
These older European guitars have a “broken-in” sound that’s hard to find in newer instruments.
Great for:
• Classical
• Fingerstyle
• Relaxed home playing
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💰 Price
$1,150 OBO
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📍 Pickup
• Located in Southwest Eugene
• Cash / Venmo / Zelle
• You’re welcome to come play it
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If you’re looking for a step up from entry-level Yamaha or Cordoba guitars, this is a unique vintage European instrument with real character.