Spanish Classical Guitar by Luthier Jose Yacopi, 1969
Item Details
Maker’s Brief
José Yacopi (Victoria, Spain, 28 December 1916—San Fernando, Argentina, 11 August 2006) was a Spanish, and later Argentinian luthier.
Yacopi learned the art of guitar making from his father, Gamaliel Jacopi. In 1944, at the age of 27, he won first place at the Concurso Provincial de Artesanía (‘Provincial Crafts Competition’) in Barcelona and at the Concurso Nacional de Oficios Artesanos (‘Official National Crafts Competition’) in Madrid for a Neapolitan-style mandolin.
In 1947, Yacopi and his father created, and later patented, an original internal strutting system for reinforcing the top of the guitar. This gives his guitars distinctive and special sound characteristics.
Among the recognized artists who have bought Yocopi’s guitars are Eric Clapton, María Luisa Anido, Julian Bream, Irma Costanzo, Eduardo Falú, Edmundo Rivero, and Narciso Yepes.
| Type | Acoustic |
| Brand | Jose Yacopi |
| Body Length in Inches (excluding neck) | 39 |
| Handedness | Right-handed |
| Instrument Materials | Wood |
| Model | Possibly Model No. 102 |
| Label | Jose Yacopi label to the interior |
| Period | Mid to Late 20th Century, 1969, Vintage |
| Additional Information | Possibly a No. 102 constructed for beginners, sitka spruce sound board, with Menarguez tuners and carob tree wood body |
Condition
- appears to have a repair to the lower bout verso; dents and scratches throughout; scuff marks to case.
Dimensions
- measures case.
Item #
ITMG461669
