CONTRERAS GUITAR

Martin1

Hi all,

My name is Martin. Recently retired and moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

In my youth I played Flamenco guitar for a couple of dance studios in Johannesburg. However my guitar teacher emigrated to Spain and I have not played for many years.

I have a Flamenco guitar made by Contreras in Madrid. It is a fine instrument in excellent condition, still in its original case.

Does anyone have any idea what this instrument might be worth? It is unlikely that I will ever play again, so I would probably sell it if I received a fair offer.

Any ideas out there?

V8

Heya Martin,

Greets, and welcome!

Off hand I can't really say - I've seen one Contreras (ever!) and it was so beat up I couldn't really play it.

In the right market it's north of USD1500 (up to 2500/3000 even?), if you can find someone locally who is lusting after a legit Flamenco guitar, then it's a easy sell. But tough to find they person with both desire and $$$

You could advertise on SAMIS (South African Music Instrument Sales, group on facebook). Talk to the fellows at Ronnie's Allbang and Strumit in Jhb (https://www.facebook.com/allbangandstrumit/), talk to guys at the Gear Junkie (www.thegearjunkie.co.za) or you can speak to the only flamenco player I know - Bienyameen (linkedin.com/in/bienyameen-camroodien-2a040175) - he sometimes deals in instruments too, though he's based in Cpt.

I'd try and get hold of Bienyameen - he's probably the best person to gauge the value.

Martin1

Hi V8

Thanks for your suggestions. I might follow some of them. Meanwhile this post of mine will stay and maybe someone else will respond.

Thanks again,

Martin

MusicalMoose93

Hi Martin,

I looked into this a couple of months back as a friend had an old Estudio Contreras, and also Gear Junkie was selling a very similar model at about the same time. It depends a lot on the model that you have. Here is a discussion thread which might help shed some light for you:
[https://www.classicalguitardelcamp.com/viewtopic.php?t=138628]

Essentially, if you have one that is signed by a particular maker, this indicates that it was hand made, and these are consequently much more valuable. The Estudio models are factory made and the value is dependent on the condition just like any other mid range classical guitar. Soundboard bulging behind the bridge can make older classical guitars difficult to play.

I hope this helps! Please post here if you need more help or find out anything interesting about yours.