Information on Vintage Classical Guitars
Spanning four centuries, the classical guitar has evolved to become an integral part of musical history. Today these fine instruments are more popular than ever, with vintage brands becoming increasingly valuable.
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History
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The origins of the classical guitar reach as far back as the 15th century when early versions of the instrument were built in Spain. Since its inception, the guitar has been a featured instrument and has made appearances in movements from the Baroque, Romantic and Renaissance periods.
Vintage Brands
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There are many guitars that are considered vintage in today's market. But not all vintage guitars are recognized as brand names of value. Sought-after brands include Loriente, Martin, Ramirez and Cordoba.
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Types of Wood
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Most classical guitars are constructed using spruce woods for the guitar top and a rosewood for the back and sides. There are some special editions that are constructed using rare woods such as Brazilian rosewood and European maple. These models are considered rare and are very much sought after.
Dealerships
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A majority of guitar dealerships will have classical guitars for sale within their acoustic guitar section. However, it is worth doing some research online to see who specializes in vintage and rare guitars, as this tends to be a niche market. A good place to start is the website www.harmonycentral.com, an informative resource for musicians and collectors alike.
Cost
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Many musical instruments increase in value as they age and classical guitars are no exception. Vintage models in good condition can cost upward of $15,000 such as the ones at Fine and Rare Guitars (http://www.fineandrareguitars.com/xhtml/index.html), with even 'new' vintage (late 1980s to 1990s) guitars having values as high as $8,000.
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