This flamenco guitar was built in 2001 by master luthier Ricardo Sanchis Carpio in Valencia. His guitars are highly regarded, especially in the flamenco world, where they can be seen on stages around the globe in the hands of guitarists such as Pedro Sierra, Tomatito, José Andrés Cortés, among many others.

The quality of the woods is outstanding, featuring carefully selected materials aged for more than 20 years, a characteristic feature of the period when Sanchis was crafting his top-of-the-range models, particularly the renowned 1F Extra. This contributes directly to the maturity of the tone and the overall structural stability of the instrument.

Its sound is simply exceptional, with extraordinary volume and a remarkable balance between basses and trebles, delivering a rich, powerful and nuanced response. It is a guitar that impresses from the very first note thanks to its strong tonal personality and impressive projection.

It is particularly interesting to note that this guitar belongs to a transitional period in the maker’s work: it features the label used around 25 years ago, while already incorporating evolutionary elements of the later RSC model, both in the headstock design and the plantilla.

Thanks to this configuration, the instrument stands out for being extremely lightweight, highly flamenco in character, and capable of producing a truly impressive volume, combining tradition and evolution in a single instrument.

Overall, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a guitar with historical character, outstanding tonal personality and a level of quality that places it among the most remarkable instruments we have had the chance to play. Moreover, guitars of this type are becoming increasingly difficult to find on the market, further enhancing their appeal for both demanding performers and collectors.

The string action is medium-low, with reduced height at both the fingerboard and saddle, providing excellent playing comfort and ease of execution for both hands.

The guitar is in excellent, fully original condition, with no cracks or repairs of any kind.

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