Neck:Cedro
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish(Top):Shellac
Finish(Back & Sides):Shellac
Tuning Machines:RODGERS
String Height(1st):3.1m
String Height(6th):4.0mm

[Profile]
M. Tezanos Perez is a Spanish brand from Madrid, co-founded by Mariano Tezanos Castro (b. 1949) and Teodoro Perez (b. 1952). Both trained in the legendary José Ramírez workshop, mastering the techniques of the Ramírez golden era. Mariano brings a solid, rich tone, while Perez contributes exceptional balance and responsiveness. Their collaboration blends these strengths naturally, creating guitars with expressive, romantic sound and refined playability. Since founding the brand in 1992, their instruments have been highly regarded among Madrid-style guitars and remain sought after by classical guitarists worldwide.

[Description]
This 1998 Maestro model by M. Tezanos Perez (No.221) exemplifies the Madrid school of guitar making. The guitar delivers a naturally balanced sound from resonant bass to clear treble, with rich, romantic tonal colors that can express subtle nuance or dramatic intensity while maintaining elegance. Its responsiveness and playability are exceptional: notes speak immediately, and phrases stop cleanly, giving the performer full control over musical expression.

The top features parallel braces with a diagonal treble-side brace, two inverted “V” closing bars at the bottom, and a thin reinforcement plate under the bridge. Resonance is set between F# and G. Despite minor superficial scratches and carefully repaired cracks, the guitar is structurally sound. The neck is a thin D-shape with a compact, comfortable grip. String height is 3.1 mm (treble) / 4.0 mm (bass) at the 12th fret, with 1–2 mm of saddle surplus, offering excellent playability. The tuners were replaced with high-quality Rodgers tuners from Canada and remain fully functional.

This M. Tezanos Perez Maestro embodies the essence of the Madrid school: expressive, balanced, and highly playable—a sought-after instrument for discerning classical guitarists.

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