Brazilian Rosewood
1974 Hernandis Grand Concert Classical (Brazilian Rosewood)
This guitar was made in 1974 by Sherry-Brener Ltd in Chicago who was importers for Ramirez Classical guitars in Spain. The guitar componets were prepared in Spain and sent to Japan for assembly. On the label, it claims Brizilian Rosewood were used for sides and back.
Soundboard (Spanish Pine) Spain
Back and Sides (Rosewood) Brazil
Fingerboard (Granadillo) Neck (Cedar) Africa
Rosettl (Inlaid wood marquetry) Persia
Final assembly & all parts finished Japan
There were different grades; Grand Concert, 1a, 1, & 2
I had the pleasure meeting with Mr. Sherry at his Chicago Store one day and talked a little about this Hernandis guitar. He mentioned that these guitars were made by Tetsuo Kurosawa in Japan in 1970's. Mr. T.Kurosawa was a well known classical guitar maker in Japan.
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