2002 Casimiro Lozano Carillo La Rio 1A

Woods: Brazilian rosewood back and sides, western red cedar top. Spanish cedar neck. French polish shellac on the top.

Miscellany: 653mm scale, 52mm nut, 43mm string spacing at nut, 58mm at saddle. Molded hard shell case.  “La Rio 1A” model.

Condition: very good. While the back and sides appear to be in the original finish, the top has been refinished by a noted Virginia luthier, who filled one sting ding and has removed nail marks and dents, returning the finish to a smooth and clear quality. There is some evidence of this work in the slight discoloration in small spots on the treble side of the sound hole, as well as the fact the shellac finish is not perfect around the bridge. These issues are very slight but worth noting. Overall, the appearance of the guitar is nearly as new. Two very tiny scrapes on the treble side of the guitar. No structural issues whatsoever and a good, healthy string break angle over the saddle.  The case is in solid condition with some minor wear.

Comment: this is a traditional Spanish guitar, having the same voice as a number of Madrid guitars I’ve had in the shop. It resembles the Ignacio Rozas cedar guitar in many ways, including the bracing. Six fans with an angled brace that comes out of the lower treble bout and reaches the sound hole transom. Warm, forward sound and ease of playing are the most noticeable aspects. Lozano has been building guitars in Cuenca, Spain since the 1970’s and now works with his son. The A1 is, as one would expect, his highest grade instrument, worthy of the Brazilian back and sides, which are exceptional. See photos.

I’ve played this guitar exclusively for the past week and it is blossoming. Remarkable trebles and a creamy mid range voice.

 

 

 

 

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Price: $4595
Sale Price: $4295

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