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Product Description

Neck：Cedoro
Fingerboard：Ebony
Finish：Shellac
Tuning Machine：FUSTERO
String height：1string　3mm/6string　4mm

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The collaboration between Ignacio Fleta I (1897–1977) and his two sons, Francisco and Gabriel,
resulted in one of the most iconic guitars of the second half of the 20th century and beyond—
especially considering the many renowned players who have used it.

The Fleta family had long been involved in woodworking, including furniture making.
Ignacio was exposed to this craft from an early age and became an apprentice at 13,
working with his brothers in a musical instrument workshop in Barcelona.

He later learned to make cellos and violins at Philippe Le Duc's stringed instrument workshop in France.
Eventually, the Fleta brothers jointly established a workshop in Barcelona.
This workshop earned a strong reputation for producing all types of stringed instruments, including guitars.

In 1927, however, the workshop was dissolved, and Ignacio went on to establish his own workshop.
His cellos, violins, and other stringed instruments were very well received,
and his reputation in the field continued to grow.

Around 1930, he began building guitars in the Torres style.
But in 1955, inspired by the virtuoso Andrés Segovia’s performance,
he decided to focus exclusively on guitar making.

In 1957, he created his first guitar based on a completely new concept—departing from the Torres model—
and presented it to Segovia. Segovia was so impressed with its sound that he began using it in his concerts,
quickly catapulting Fleta’s guitars to international fame.

The rich volume, power, and uniquely sweet tone—unheard of in guitars up to that point—
helped define the unmistakable voice of the Fleta brand.
Following Segovia, other legendary players such as John Williams and Alberto Ponce adopted the instrument,
further establishing it as one of the most celebrated guitars of the 20th century.

The earliest instruments bore the label “Ignacio Fleta.”
From instrument No. 359, produced in 1965, the label was changed to “e hijos”
(although examples from 1964 also show this label).

Both Francisco and Gabriel passed away in the 2000s,
but the "Ignacio Fleta e hijos" label continued.
Today, the legacy is carried on by Gabriel Fleta, grandson of Ignacio Fleta I.

[Description]
This guitar brand was established by Ignacio Fleta I (1897–1977),
a luthier from Barcelona, Spain, in collaboration with his sons, Francisco and Gabriel.
Currently, Fleta I’s grandson, also named Gabriel, has taken over the workshop
and continues production under the original name, Ignacio Fleta e hijos ("Ignacio Fleta and Sons").

The soundboard is made of Western red cedar, lending the instrument a luxurious appearance and tone.
There are no cracks, major repairs, or modifications.
Overall, it is in very clean condition, with only minor shallow dents on the treble side of the soundhole,
under the bridge, and near the bottom of the instrument.

Some light weather checking (surface cracks in the finish) is present,
but these are natural signs of aging and do not affect the instrument’s structural integrity or performance.
The neck, frets, and all other parts related to playability are also in excellent condition.