| Jose Oribe began making guitars in 1962, making him one of the American deans of the modern era. His selection of woods is second to none, and the envy of most. Musically and internally, this Calidad Suprema Model (his finest) is like a very elegant and refined version of a Ramirez 1a. In every detail, Jose has improved the model resulting in a guitar of richness, ease of playing, better bass to treble response, greater range and more color than the traditional Ramirez model. Despite 20 years of playing, the varnish still looks like new, and the guitar is crack-free. There is minor playing and handling wear visible in the top, not of any musical nor structural significance. If you are contemplating a Ramirez, but canšt handle the high action, look no further, this is the guitar of your dreams. |
