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Full view of a light-wood classical guitar with a black pickguard and ornate soundhole rosette, standing in its open, black-lined hard case.
01 / 27Full view of a light-wood classical guitar with a black pickguard and ornate soundhole rosette, standing in its open, black-lined hard case.
Full front view of a light-wood classical guitar with a dark pickguard, ornate rosette, and some finish wear on the body.
02 / 27Full front view of a light-wood classical guitar with a dark pickguard, ornate rosette, and some finish wear on the body.
The classical guitar is shown from the back, with a light brown body and neck, resting in an open black hard case.
03 / 27The classical guitar is shown from the back, with a light brown body and neck, resting in an open black hard case.
Full back view of a classical guitar with a worn, reddish-brown finish, showing a center seam and light binding.
04 / 27Full back view of a classical guitar with a worn, reddish-brown finish, showing a center seam and light binding.
Close-up of the classical guitar's headstock, showing the dark wood, gold tuners, and decorative inlay down the center.
05 / 27Close-up of the classical guitar's headstock, showing the dark wood, gold tuners, and decorative inlay down the center.
The back of the guitar's headstock, showing the dark wood grain, six mother-of-pearl tuners, and some light wear.
06 / 27The back of the guitar's headstock, showing the dark wood grain, six mother-of-pearl tuners, and some light wear.
The classical guitar's light-colored top, dark sides, and fretboard are visible from the upper bout, with a black pickguard and ornate rosette.
07 / 27The classical guitar's light-colored top, dark sides, and fretboard are visible from the upper bout, with a black pickguard and ornate rosette.
The classical guitar's light-colored top and dark sides are visible from the upper bout, with a decorative rosette around the soundhole.
08 / 27The classical guitar's light-colored top and dark sides are visible from the upper bout, with a decorative rosette around the soundhole.
The classical guitar's light-colored top with a black pickguard and dark sides is angled from the lower bout, showing light wear.
09 / 27The classical guitar's light-colored top with a black pickguard and dark sides is angled from the lower bout, showing light wear.
The classical guitar's light-colored top, dark sides, and fretboard are visible from a high angle, showing a black pickguard and ornate rosette.
10 / 27The classical guitar's light-colored top, dark sides, and fretboard are visible from a high angle, showing a black pickguard and ornate rosette.
The classical guitar's back and sides are visible, showing a light brown back with dark wear and glossy dark brown sides.
11 / 27The classical guitar's back and sides are visible, showing a light brown back with dark wear and glossy dark brown sides.
The classical guitar's back and sides are shown from above, revealing a worn, matte light brown back and glossy dark brown sides.
12 / 27The classical guitar's back and sides are shown from above, revealing a worn, matte light brown back and glossy dark brown sides.
The guitar's light brown back and dark brown sides are visible from the lower bout, showing heavy finish wear and a center seam.
13 / 27The guitar's light brown back and dark brown sides are visible from the lower bout, showing heavy finish wear and a center seam.
The guitar's back and sides are visible, showing a worn, light brown back with a center seam and dark brown, glossy sides.
14 / 27The guitar's back and sides are visible, showing a worn, light brown back with a center seam and dark brown, glossy sides.
Close-up of the guitar's paper label inside the soundhole, showing "Certificate of Origin" and material sourcing details.
15 / 27Close-up of the guitar's paper label inside the soundhole, showing "Certificate of Origin" and material sourcing details.
Close-up of the classical guitar's headstock, showing finish wear and checking on the dark brown wood, with a gold and silver tuner.
16 / 27Close-up of the classical guitar's headstock, showing finish wear and checking on the dark brown wood, with a gold and silver tuner.
Close-up of the classical guitar's headstock, showing the dark wood with decorative inlay, white tuning pegs, and nylon strings.
17 / 27Close-up of the classical guitar's headstock, showing the dark wood with decorative inlay, white tuning pegs, and nylon strings.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown wood grain, glossy finish, and light binding with some wear.
18 / 27Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown wood grain, glossy finish, and light binding with some wear.
Close-up of the guitar's dark reddish-brown wood side with a glossy finish, showing wood grain, light wear, and a thin gold binding.
19 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark reddish-brown wood side with a glossy finish, showing wood grain, light wear, and a thin gold binding.
Close-up of the guitar's worn, light brown wooden top, showing dark streaks and a thin, light-colored binding on the lower left.
20 / 27Close-up of the guitar's worn, light brown wooden top, showing dark streaks and a thin, light-colored binding on the lower left.
Close-up of the guitar's light brown top, showing a long, dark crack running diagonally across the grain and a dark binding.
21 / 27Close-up of the guitar's light brown top, showing a long, dark crack running diagonally across the grain and a dark binding.
A close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and strings from the side, showing the white nut with some discoloration.
22 / 27A close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and strings from the side, showing the white nut with some discoloration.
Close-up of the classical guitar's dark brown fretboard and frets, with light strings running across it and some finish wear visible.
23 / 27Close-up of the classical guitar's dark brown fretboard and frets, with light strings running across it and some finish wear visible.
A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretboard and frets of the classical guitar, displaying "2.04".
24 / 27A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretboard and frets of the classical guitar, displaying "2.04".
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown fretboard, showing a reading of 0.91 on its black display.
25 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown fretboard, showing a reading of 0.91 on its black display.
A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the dark brown classical guitar, displaying "0.96".
26 / 27A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the dark brown classical guitar, displaying "0.96".
A digital scale shows a reading of 4.620, with a reflection of "4:250" above it.
27 / 27A digital scale shows a reading of 4.620, with a reflection of "4:250" above it.

Garcia

1974 Garcia Concert Model No. 1A Gold Medal Series Classical MIJ w/HSC

$395.00

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Description

1974 Garcia Concert Model No. 1A Gold Medal Series Classical MIJ w/HSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made In Japan

Spanish Pine Top With Rosewood Back And Sides 

Black Single-Ply Pickguard

Persian Rosette

Top Shows Crack On Lower Bass Side Bout, This Does Not Affect Stability Or Playability (See Photos)

Back And Sides Show Hazing / Clouding Of Clear Coat (As Shown)

Cedar Neck With Granadillo Fingerboard

Original Frets Are In Very Good Playable Condition (See Photos)

Headstock Shows Previously Repaired Crack On Treble Side Running Parallel To Tuners, This Does Not Affect Stability Or Playability (See Photos)

Chrome Tuning Machines With Pearloid Buttons

Weight: 4lbs 6oz

Nut Width: 2.04"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .91"

Neck Depth At 9th Fret: .96"

Comes With Aftermarket Hardshell Case And No Additional Accessories As Shown

 

A standout example of MIJ craftsmanship, this 1974 Garcia Concert Model No. 1A from the Gold Medal Series delivers classic classical tone and feel with vintage character to match. Its Spanish pine top paired with rosewood back and sides offers warm projection and rich harmonic depth, while the comfortable cedar neck and granadillo fingerboard make it a joy to play.

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