Adalid 50th Anniversario 2013

Description 2013 Manuel Adalid Anniversario Cedar Madagascar RW Features Model 2013 Manuel Adalid Anniversario Cedar Madagascar RW Condition New Scale 650 mm compensated Finish Nitrocellular Lacquer – Catalyzed Finish Tuners Gotoh 35G510-P – Oval Ebony Case Luthier Brand ABS Single Arch HSC Tone Woods Top Western Red Cedar Sides/Back Madagascar RW – beautiful Neck Spanish Cedar – raised neck Bridge Madagascar Rosewood Head Plate Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard Macassar Ebony Binding Ebonies Rosette Original designs made from maple and bloodwood Purflings Various and dyed Measurements Nut Width 51mm String Spacing 44mm-50mm-58mm at 1st fret-12th fret-saddle Overall length 39 3/4″ Body length 19 1/2″ Upper bout width 11 1/2″ Lower bout width 14 3/4″ Body depths 3 7/8″ & 4 1/8″ Waist width 9 3/8″ Weight 4 lbs & 3 oz. 2013 Manuel Adalid Anniversario Cedar Madagascar RW Comments: Meeting Manuel Adalid was a special treat for me, knowing of his longstanding pedigree in the industry, as well as his work ethic.   Playing some of his concert instruments was an equal pleasure.  I decided then and there that I would have Manuel’s best work in my own gallery.   From the Lacote to the Torres to the Hauser to his own Anniversario, I was so immensely taken with his guitar’s ability to voice the music authentically, with subtlety, and with grace. The Anniversario guitar is mighty special, on a class with the powerhouses of this generation.  Celebrating 50 years of building from 1957, Manuel has built select few of these guitars, this particular Cedar Double Top being one of a few select instruments built in 2013.  For some reason, Manuel forgot to number the guitar, so I’m going with 2013?  LOL Double Top with Nomex, utilizing the ultimate in Manuel’s experimental tech, this guitar really tells you something immediately.  First, I played her softly.  Nice.  As I played I became more aggressive, where the guitar handled the volume increase magnificently.  Voicing was even and balanced, separation and clarity exceptional.  Warm yet vibrant.  By the time I was done, I was smiling, saying, ‘whooo’, which is always a good thing. The Madagascar Rosewood is a wonder to behold, being of dark red, rich ruddiness, streaked with deep chocolate browns.  Manuel uses nothing but his best stock of old seasoned woods to create his singular creations of this level.  The headstock is magnificent, mindful of top notch German aesthetic.  Raised fingerboard as well.  The Mother of Pearl highlights in the Rosette is simply deadly beautiful. The guitar was handled inappropriately during a string change, thus the string ding visible behind the bridge (even with a protective golpe?).  There is some honest play wear on the guitar as well as some slight discoloration on the top, treble side? of the upper bout and by the rosette.  I do not know how this happened, as my gallery has zero sunlight.  Clearly, this happened before I received the guitar.  It is new, but has seen a few hands over the years.  A dealer trade off, the guitar has never been outside of the gallery. The price includes a Luthier HSC and our Accessory Package.  I have lowered the price of this particular guitar to $4995?  We just changed the strings, cleaned her up again (part of our quarterly maintenance of every single guitar in the gallery), noticed the slightest little bit of play wear on the top along with a bit of fading on the top.  Nothing structural, it is all cosmetic.  No brainer, I lowered the price.  Somebody please take advantage of this monster of a guitar at this price!  Yikes!!  Rich __________ Media MP3 Audio – 201128-Adalid 50th Anniversario 2013 – amazingly sensitive yet powerful.  Made to be driven, she’s quite evocative.  Great great guitar https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/201128-Adalid-50th-Anniversario-2013.mp3 __________ Adalid Anniversario Rosette Work Shipping: Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch HSC is included in your purchase price. Please DO NOT Choose USPS Media Mail to ship a guitar – choose FedEx Home or Ground Delivery or any Expedited Method.  The more expensive a guitar, the more likely you should choose a 1 or 2 day method.  It’s pure common sense, especially when it is too hot or too cold outside.  Thank you! Shipping cannot be Free any further as the cost has gone up significantly.  I have added numerous options for you to choose the cost and method, including USPS Priority and Express, as well as FedEx options.  You CANNOT choose USPS Media Mail!  Thank you kindly for your understanding. Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping. Very Important:  International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any CC as payment.  All transactions must be finalized with Bank Wire Transfers for any amount over $1000 USD. Please see our discussion found here and scroll down to Customs – Duty and International Shipping .  Thank you! Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case. It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up. All concert level guitars come with a standard accessory package including extras sets of strings, humidifier, headstock tuner, and more to help you care for and maintain your classical guitar.  Rich Warranty: This classical guitar carries a 1 year warranty Please read my Return Policy Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me) Email me directly if you need more info: rsayage1 at savageclassical dot com