Property of a Florida Collector

Description:

Spanish Classical Guitar, Manuel Rodriguez, 1964, with signed label 'Manuel Rodriguez, Luthier, de Madrid Espana, Los Angeles 1964, No. 176' on interior, cedar with clear plastic top golpeador, rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, 19 frets, tie block bridge, white pearloid button tuners. Together with case.

Provenance: Purchased Guernsey's New York, 'The Artistry of the Guitar', April 2-3, 2015, lot #119.

Manuel Rodriguez Sr. made this classical guitar in 1962, only three years after his arrival in Los Angeles. He moved there with the assistance of guitarist and instructor Theodore Norman, who was his patron. Norman became the head of UCLAÕs Guitar Department in 1967, and he and Rodriguez worked together at UCLA to improve guitar designs. Many guitarists and celebrities in Hollywood purchased guitars from Rodriguez during the 14 years that he had his workshop there.

Measurements: Height: 39 1/2 in. x Width: 14 3/4 in. x Depth: 3 7/8 in.

Good overall condition, light wear, with crack to front, and two cracks across the back of the body.