A very rare find, this blanca is one of Gerundinio's earliest examples. Sound wise, it's got a very sweet honey/woody organic tone. It's very resonant due to a light build. Playability is great, low action with a little sizzle. Along with a 658mm scale length, this instrument is a great choice for long hours of play, gigs, no cejilla, etc. Materials are very high quality. The condition of the guitar is exceptional, with no cracks.

 

Curiously the label displays Gerundino spelled with a "J" instead of a "G". We contacted his son to confirm that this was truly his build. Gerundino hijo confirmed that this guitar was built by his father. He also stated that in the sixties, Gerundino would sometimes use this label.

Top: German Spruce

Back and sides: Spanish Cypress

Scale: 658mm

Finish: French polish

Tuners: Schaller GrandTune Classic Hauser with snake wood buttons

String height at the 12th fret: 3.0mm bass side

Saddle height: 8.0mm

Nut width: 50mm

String distance at nut: 44mm between 1st and 6th string

String distance at saddle: 58mm between 1st and 6th string

Weight: 1323g / 2.91lbs