Classic Guitars International for fine classical and flamenco guitars, Chris Kamen
2002 Francisco Barba "Negra"
Top: Cedar
Back and sides: Rosewood
Scale: 655mm
Origin: Spain
Price: $9,950

This guitar has found a new home, if you are looking for a superior Flamenco guitar, please call me....

Barba is commonly referred to as the 'Reyes of Sevilla' and his waiting list is getting about as long as Sr. Reyes too! His guitars are extremely popular in Spain and increasingly around the world. A great Flamenco Negra is not so easy to find, one that has power and punch and does not sound 'too classical', well this fine Negra is one of those. It is also quite a special Barba. It is hard to find a good Barba Blanca, but to find a Cedar and Rosewood Barba Negra really requires patience. This is an excellent guitar with beautiful Rosewood and a fine Cedar soundboard in absolutely mint like new condition. The guitar has excellent volume, notes just want to jump out of the soundbox! Strong and very Flamenco with a delightful 'texture' created by the interesting combination of Cedar and Rosewood, no wonder Nino de Pura has a similar Cedar/Brazilian Barba Negra just like this (check out this you tube of him playing it just for fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJpw0wLZ4No),In fact this guitar is the 'sister guitar' to the peg version Cedar and Rosewood Negra that Barba made for Manuel Molina of Lole y Manuel.

This is a great Negra with a unique voice and loads of personality, in literally like new condition and with a really comfortable action as well. Exceptional Negra's like this are rarely available.

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