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The Contreras arrived yesterday and everything is in very good condition. The guitar was safely packed in its case and in a cardboard box - it survived the journey perfectly.

My first impression was that this is a great guitar from the somewhat old school of traditional instrument making. I tuned it with the old strings and compared it with my Lietz. I found that the Lietz sounded clearer and more transparent, while the Contreras had a more "mysterious" quality. Both guitars are fantastic, but very different. I finished the day by changing the strings on the Contreras.

The transformation in the morning was enormous. I could hardly believe my ears - the guitar still had its "mysterious" character, but its power had grown exceptionally. The basses were much stronger and deeper, while the trebles sounded with a sustain I've never heard on a classical guitar. Even in a dry room, the double bottom sounds amazing and makes me feel like I'm playing in a church. The power is huge without sacrificing the typical "Madrid" sound. The setup you did was perfect - thank you very much.

Without a doubt, this is the guitar of my life. Now I'm looking forward to the hundreds of hours of practicing to adapt my technique to the slightly wider fretboard before I go on tour in March.

Thank you for the fast and professional delivery. Highly recommended!

Very, very positive! Most accurate description, super-fast delivery, absolutely fair price. Absolutely great! To be able to play such a masterful instrument at my age and with my limited talent is a great gift ... from vintage-guitar-word! Thank you!