Paulino Bernabe 10-String Classical, 1977 SOLD

Paulino Bernabe 10-String Classical 1977 full front view

Paulino Bernabe 10-String Classical 1977 full rear view

Comments	Here’s something rare and wonderful – a Paulino Bernabe 10-String classical, from 1977. This instrument is in very good condition with only small amounts of wear and a few small dings behind the bridge. Paulino Bernabe has a shop in Madrid, and is one of Spain’s most respected luthiers. He’s been around guitar making most of his life; his father was a prominent figure in the Ramirez workshop and his family lived above it. At 17, Berbabe began an apprenticeship in the Ramirez shop. Since then, Paulino Bernabe has moved on to his own shop and his own stellar clientele. Narcisco Yepes played Bernabe 10-strings.
Serial Number	N/A, built during 1977 in Bernabe’s shop in Madrid, Spain.
Neck	Mahogany neck with unbound ebony fingerboard, ebony stiffener insert, rosewood head plate. Small wear points at the base of the head. 660mm scale length, 87mm nut width.
Frets	Original frets with minimal wear.
Body	Spruce top, Brazlilian Rosewood back, sides, binding and headplate. Traditional ‘Spanish’ construction, where the sides are slotted into the neck heel.
Finish	Original nitrocellulose lacquer finish. A few minor dings and scratches here and there, very light play wear.
Hardware/electronics	Bone nut and saddle, one replaced tuner button.
Playability/Action	Plays very well with a huge amount of range.
Case	Black hardshell case included.