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Papazian Classical Guitar - $3,000 (Roseville, MN Twin Cities area)
condition:
good
size / dimensions:
650/52
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Operating during the golden era of the post-war classical guitar boom, Papazian was highly respected for his uncompromising attention to wood selection and traditional construction techniques. While many New York builders of the era leaned toward the heavier, braced designs popular in mid-century Spain, Papazian retained an old-world reverence for clarity, balance, and historical acoustic design. His instruments represent an undervalued gem of American lutherie renaissance.
The top features two minor hairline cracks that have been glued and cleated. Crack near the fret board glued as well. The entire guitar is well played, full and open sounding and wonderfully warm.
Settling for the price of what you’ll pay for the Brazilian Rosewood alone these days on a new build commission.