1826 Agustin Caro
1826 Agustin Caro
Classical Guitar
Location: SPAIN
Make: Agustin Caro
Model: Classical Guitar
Model Year: 1826
Top: German Spruce
Back & Sides: Figured South American rosewood
Scale: 660mm
Nut: 50mm
Finish: Top French polish, lacquer back and sides
Tuners: Pegs
Country: Spain
Condition: Used
Augustine Caro Riaño was active in Granada in the first quarter of the 19th century. He was a watchmaker by profession, but built guitars in his spare time. Only four other guitars by this maker are know to have survived from 1803, 1818, 1820, and 1829. This guitar is admittedly in poor condition, having suffered from poor done repairs. A competent luthier could restore this guitar fairly easily, and this rare instrument would make a wonderful addition to any collection. NOTE: This guitar is in Spain.