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Jose Ramirez Guitars

The most internationally recognized Spanish guitar brand who have been making guitars for generations

Founder of the Ramírez dynasty, José Ramírez de Galarreta y Planet, was born in Madrid in the middle of the 19th century. As was commonly the case at that time, he sought an apprenticeship at the age of 12, and soon began training in the workshop of master luthier Francisco González. He spent the following 10 years there, learning his trade.

Sometime between the years of 1880 and 1882, he completed his apprenticeship and gained his independence. He then set up shop as a luthier in the Rastro area of Madrid, which was (and still is, to this day) famous for its bustling commercial activity. Here he received a constant flock of flamenco guitarists in search of a solution to the poor sound projection of the instruments that were available at the time; these guitars were no competition to the noisy flamenco venues and bars of the city, where bailaores danced to accompany the music.

Ramírez gave a lot of thought to the conundrum, and after some trial and error, he created his famous ‘Tablao’ guitar, named after the stage on which the flamenco musicians and dancers performed. The Tablao was a big guitar with a body width of 28cm and 38 cm, but with a side depth of only 8-8.5cm and it solved the problem by producing a much more powerful sound.

In time, José Ramírez came to be known as the most outstanding guitar maker of the 19th century, second only to Antonio Torres, who is credited with inventing the modern classical and flamenco guitar. He trained many of his own apprentices, including his younger brother Manuel Ramírez and then his own son, José Ramírez II, and because of this his workshop became the cornerstone of The Madrid School of Guitar makers.

Today, Ramírez is considered the oldest house of Spanish guitars; a plaque on the pavement outside of the main entrance to their shop in Calle de la Paz, placed there by the town council, thanks them for their services to the city.

Currently, the 5th generation of the Ramírez dynasty, Cristina and José Enrique, manage the firm under the supervision of José Ramírez’s great-great-great granddaughter Amalia. Each of them oversees a different area of the business.

Amalia was one of the first women to enter the traditionally male-dominated world of guitar-making and she is responsible for quality control and research and development; she monitors the construction of each instrument and designs new studio and professional instruments. Her nephew José Enrique supervises the running of the workshop, as well as carrying out his own investigations into new models, whilst her niece Cristina manages the commercial side of the business.

Some 140 years after José Ramírez I first opened his workshop, his legacy is stronger than ever. Ramírez is one of the most well-known Spanish guitar makers in the world today and numerous awards and prizes are testimony to their enduring acclaim.

Jose Ramirez

Ramirez Strings Medium Tension

€13.22

RAMIREZ STRINGS MEDIUM TENSION 
Silver-wound bass strings that  are perfectly balanced. Superb quality of timbre and intonation, as well as a powerful sound. The material with which the nylon strings are made is top-notch, and their response and intonation ensure a perfect balance of sound.

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Ramirez Strings Hard Tension CARBON

€14.88

Ramirez guitar Strings HIGH TENSION. These silver-wound bass strings are especially well-balanced. Superb quality timbre and intonation, as well as a powerful sound. The material with which the nylon strings are made is of the very highest quality, and their response and intonation ensure a perfect balance of sound. In this set, the 3rd string is made of carbon composite for superior attack and intonation. 

 

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Jose Ramirez

Ramirez wooden string winder

€34.71

Manubrio Ramirez, Guitar string winder. An essential time-saving device for musicians who regularly change their strings. Perfectly compatible with the mechanics of the classical and acoustic guitar with a solid grip and sturdy handle. Beautifully crafted in wood by Ramirez Guitars with  Jose Ramirez signature logo engraving.

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Jose Ramirez

Ramirez TIEMPO Classical Guitar

€2,433.88

The Ramirez Guitarra Del Tiempo is a commemorative guitar designed to celebrate the 135th birthday of the founding of Guitarras Ramirez in 1882. José Ramírez I started building his sublime Spanish instruments at the end of the 19th century and his craftsmanship has been passed down through each generation of the Ramirez family with the very same passion and pursuit for perfection. This limited-edition guitar replaces the model 130 años and every now and again will have some changes in the design, whilst preserving its natural sound and spirit. This is why it is called Guitarra Del Tiempo: it will travel in time and evolve as each significant  anniversary is celebrated. The shape of the Guitarra Del Tiempo, dimensions and internal bracing are the same as those used to build the model 130 años, but with a more advanced construction and a different rosette which was especially designed for the occasion. The Ramirez Guitarra del Tiempo features a solid red cedar top or solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, cedar neck with ebony fingerboard and rosewood bridge. A very exclusive guitar and a special model for collectors. Guitar case included.

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Ramirez Estudio 3 Classical guitar

€2,594.21

The Ramirez Estudio 3 is the third of the models in the new Studio Line from Jose Ramirez guitars and as such, is at the top of the line of this collection of instruments. All solid woods in every model of this collection as well as an improved internal design for more volume and projection are two of the key features in this upgraded Ramirez Studio Line of guitars. The newly-designed headstock and rosette, exquisitely created by Amalia Ramirez herself, are the first visual indications that the new Studio Line has been given a makeover, but the improved sound and overall quality of the craftsmanship are the biggest draws in this new line of guitars. The Ramirez Estudio 3 is built with a solid cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides and ebony fretboard. A great guitar for advanced students and professionals looking for the legendary Ramirez sound at an affordable price. Guitar case included.

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Ramirez CUT 2 Cutaway Classical guitar

€2,726.45

The Ramirez CUT 2 is a cutaway classical guitar from the new Ramirez Studio Line. All solid woods in every model of this collection as well as an improved internal design for more volume and projection are two of the key features in this upgraded Ramirez Studio Line of guitars. The newly-designed headstock and rosette, exquisitely created by Amalia Ramirez herself, are the first visual indications that the new Studio Line has been given a makeover, but the improved sound and overall quality of the craftsmanship are the biggest draws in this new line of guitars. The guitar Ramirez CUT 2 is built with a solid cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides and ebony fretboard.  An ideal choice of guitar for the performing musician. Available with or without electrification. Go to the options tab to choose your electrification system. Guitar case included.

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Jose Ramirez

Ramirez FLAMENCO. Flamenco Guitar

€2,577.69

The Ramirez ESTUDIO FLAMENCO is a flamenco guitar from the new Ramirez Studio Line. All solid woods in every model of this collection as well as an improved internal design for more volume and projection are two of the key features in this upgraded Ramirez Studio Line of guitars. The newly-designed headstock and rosette, exquisitely created by Amalia Ramirez herself, are the first visual indications that the new Studio Line has been given a makeover, but the improved sound and overall quality of the craftsmanship are the biggest draws in this new line of guitars. The guitar Ramirez ESTUDIO FLAMENCO is built with a solid spruce top, solid cypress back and sides and ebony fretboard.  A professional flamenco guitar for the demanding musician with the unique sound of Ramirez. Guitar case included.

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Ramirez SPR Classical guitar

€3,379.34

Ramirez SPR Classical guitar. This is an intermediate model between the studio and professional collections of Ramirez guitars. It is an upgraded version of the SP model designed by Amalia Ramírez in 2002 in which she has introduced  improvements in the quality of the instrument to offer an even better quality-price ratio. The soundboard of the Ramirez SPR guitar is built in the Ramírez workshop, where it is carefully inspected, adjusted and certified once it is totally finished. Wonderful playability and warm, colourful tone. Ramirez guitar case included.

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Ramirez CUT 2 MIDI Classical guitar

€3,388.43

The Ramirez CUT 2 MIDI  is a cutaway classical guitar with RMC System IV MIDI Pickup from the new Ramirez Studio Line. All solid woods in every model of this collection as well as an improved internal design for more volume and projection are two of the key features in this upgraded Ramirez Studio Line of guitars. The newly-designed headstock and rosette, exquisitely created by Amalia Ramirez herself, are the first visual indications that the new Studio Line has been given a makeover, but the improved sound and overall quality of the craftsmanship are the biggest draws in this new line of guitars. The guitar Ramirez CUT 2 MIDI is build with a solid cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides and ebony fretboard. A great guitar for the performing musician. Guitar case included.

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Ramirez FLAMENCO NEGRA. Flamenco Guitar

€2,577.69

The Ramirez ESTUDIO FLAMENCO NEGRA is a flamenco Negra guitar from the new Ramirez Studio Line. All solid woods in every model of this collection as well as an improved internal design for more volume and projection are two of the key features in this upgraded Ramirez Studio Line of guitars. The newly-designed headstock and rosette, exquisitely created by Amalia Ramirez herself, are the first visual indications that the new Studio Line has been given a makeover, but the improved sound and overall quality of the craftsmanship are the biggest draws in this new line of guitars. The guitar Ramirez ESTUDIO FLAMENCO NEGRA is built with a solid spruce top, solid rosewood for the back and sides and ebony fretboard. A professional flamenco guitar for the demanding musician with the unique sound of a Ramirez. Guitar case included.

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ESTUCHE MANZANO RAMIREZ Classical guitar case

€205.79

Classical guitar case Ramirez MANZANO. This guitar case from Ramirez guitars is hand made in Spain made of wood and leatherette. Beautifully made, it is a strong and elegant guitar case at the same time. The interior is luxury fitted with soft cloth and has plenty of room for accessories.

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