1966 Francisco Barba
Top: Spruce
Back and sides: Cypress
Scale: 655mm
Origin: Spain
Price: $7,500
Back and sides: Cypress
Scale: 655mm
Origin: Spain
Price: $7,500
Very light, very loud, very easy to play, and very old school. This is a super fun blanca with that great mid-century voice in the style of Santos or Barbero, from the early years of Francisco Barba’s career. Well made and in perfect playing condition, and in remarkably good cosmetic condition for its age, though it does have one well-repaired and nearly invisible crack in the top. Frets are in great shape as are the original wood pegs, which work very easily and hold well – but could be changed to mechanical ‘Pegheds’ at the buyer’s request. Priced very well for this famous maker, whose guitars regularly top $10,000. Comes in a sturdy double-arched case that fits the guitar
perfectly.
perfectly.
PS if buyer would like ‘mechanical peg tuners’ a set can be purchased for $200, these are no longer made but owner has a set if desired.
