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by Sue
(Massachusetts)

Hi
I'm wondering if you can help me out - I bought this guitar at a flea market for $10.00 - its in pretty rough shape, but I purchased it as a craft project so that's ok for my purpose, but I decided I should make sure there is no value to it before I strip it down and destroy any worth it might have had as a guitar... My web searches on this model have proven virtually fruitless... As you can see from the pics, it has a label "Carmencita" on the inside and also on the peghead. On the back of the peghead, its stamped "Japan". Its imprinted inside with the numbers 6 9 10 (could be 8910 as its tough to read). There is no other brand on it at all. Its got MOP inlay and herringbone binding. When I picked it up, it has a mix of nylon and steel string, but I presume it's a nylon-string classical guitar (?) At any rate, if you can provide any info such as the year and manufacturer, I would be extremely grateful. I've deduced that Hofner makes a similar model, but there is no reference to this company on the guitar at all (or any other company). Am I correct in assuming this is a guitar with no real value?

Many thanks

Sue

ANSWER

Hi, Sue--

This is a classical guitar made for Hofner. This is their low end series--starter guitars. The guitar is likely less than 25 years old.

There is no public information about serial numbers for these guitars, but if you contact Hofner, they may be able to help you. Here is mthe contact info:

USA / Canada
Classic Musical Instruments (CMI)
PO Box 580713
Pleasant Prairie, WI 58158
Phone: +1-888-942-2642 or 262-942-4811
Fax: +1-262-671-4280
E-mail Guitars: rob.olsen@hofner.com

Offhand, I would say that the guitar, especially since it is not in very good condition, would make a great craft project but is not a valuable guitar.

Lynne

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Feb 19, 2012
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Carmencita guitar
by: Crystal

It looks like there a lot of people looking for info on Carmencitas, including myself. I have a Spanish made Carmencita, modelo T-3, serial # 1(or7)528. Its hand written so its hard to tell what that first number was. I do not want to sell it, bit I am curious as to what its worth and any kind of history behind the guitar. I can't find anything much about them on the internet. Thnks

Dec 21, 2011
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@Chrissy
by: Cody

it's value is what you put into it!!! and rate it for yourself!!!....if you don't play it then I'm a buyer dzdandcunfsd@hotmail.com

Dec 21, 2011
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treat it like you love it!
by: Cody

put some strings on it and play that motherfucker...............that unknown guitar is still my favorite

Let it hang on the wall for a few months, then string it up and play it for a few days, rinse and repeat.

Dec 20, 2011
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CARMENCITA SPANISH GUITAR.
by: ONY.

I BOUGHT MY CARMENCITA ALMOST NEW IN 1976 FOR U.S. $45.00.
ITS BEEN EVERY WHERE AND ITS STILL MY FAVORITE. ITS SEEMS INDISTRUCTABLE AND STILL LOOKS PERKY.
LABEL SAYS CARMENCITA.MADE IN SPAIN.
MODELO.T6 SERIES 422.
IT WILL OUTLAST ME..
TONY.

Aug 28, 2011
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Kent Carmencita
by: Carlos Bravos

Si! I bought my Kent Carmencita in 1966 from a fellow high schooler and still have it! I have painted it, taken off the paint, put pickups on it, taken the pickups off, put steel strings on it and taken the steel strings off. The neck was at one time coming off the body and I epoxied it back on. It is a real sweetheart. I love my carmencita.

Aug 12, 2011
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kudos marco
by: Anonymous

yeah mine is stamped japan as well............and out of 15 or so(at my last count) it's still my favorite. If I have a gig that involves just me and a guitar you better believe it's the old Carmencita coming with me. I'm almost tired of using mic's to amplify it and have looked into different styles of pickups but I say fuck-it.......you'll never hear the true beauty out of this beast unless it's mic'd

Aug 12, 2011
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kudos marco
by: Cody

yeah Marco.........I took it upon myself(not being an expert in woodworking, but knowing enough) to try and fix this things vital parts...it is my favorite guitar out of around 15 at my last count. If I'm doing a gig that's just me and a guitar you better believe it's my Carmencita I'm taking with me, and you're right the mystery surrounding this brand makes it all the better. I'm just glad there are others out there that have found the beauty out of this beast.

Aug 10, 2011
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Nice sounding...
by: Marco

I was just given a Carmencita stamped Japan on the headstock, no serial number inside. I contacted Hofner, and they said it is not theirs.
This guitar should have been tossed in the trash, but being pretty good at woodworking, I set out to repair the bridge, refasten the neck to the body, fix the separations in the body areas that were coming apart, and reinforce the whole instrument.
This guitar has had a huge history, and has been a part of something good, I can feel it.
As of now, it is my favorite guitar. The sound with the new EJ 32 D'Addario folk nylons I attached to it, is no short of amazing. I just wish I could find out more info, but if it remains a mystery, so be it. it will be a part of the mystique surrounding this living instrument.

Jun 12, 2011
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String it up and play it!
by: Cody

I have a pretty identical guitar I bought for $10 myself.......no serial numbers on it at all except for the paper on the inside that says Carmencita. It had steel strings on it for some unknown reason when I bought it(which had caused some bridge warping damage with the extra tension) I've had it for around 10 years now and it sounds better everyday.

Jun 05, 2011
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Carmencita Classical Guitar
by: Mike Johnson

I don't think that this is the Hofner guitar that some of you are describing. I have one that is identical to the one pictured, except the headstock is not completely shown in this picture. The label inside the body is identical. The serial number stamp above the label is 8 11 29. There is lots of binding and mother of pearl inlays including 20 w shaped inlays around the sound hole. I'm not done researching this guitar, but I don't think it's very valuable or rare or old. It may be worth stringing up and playing it, rather than strip the finish and use it as a arts and crafts wall hanging. You will find a better candidate at your next flea market or garage sale.

Mar 10, 2011
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Carmencita
by: Anonymous

Inside Guitar Info:

Jose y Luis Sanchez son los dueños de la fabrica de
GUITARRAS CARMENCITA.

(theres a logo then below the name it says :Made In Spain)

modelo (and then handwritten is the following: T 4
Serie No. (and then handwritten is the following: 726

what is the value of such Nylon String Guitar Beauty i n Looks and sounds?

Apr 20, 2010
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carmencita guitar
by: Anonymous

I just found a old guitar and it is carmencita classical ser# 8129 very much like the pic on this page. if anyone could tell me if there is a way to tell the year of the guitar or make it would be a great help to me.

Mar 01, 2010
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Carmencita Guitar
by: Mary

I have a Guitar and at the back read JAPAN
On the top it says Reinforced Neck
On the inside of the Guitar it says Carmencita Club

Thank you Kind Regards

Mary

Dec 07, 2009
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My Carmencita
by: Buzzard

I have a Carmencita guitar that was my fathers. The guitar was handed down to him from his father. He said he always remembered his dad having it around. Considering he was born in 1927, I figure the guitar is from late 20's to very early 30's at the newest. It is still one of the sweetest sounding classical guitars I have ever heard or played.

Nov 12, 2009
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Another Carmencita from Oz
by: Chris

I bought my Carmencita - made in Japan - from Allens in Adelaide 1966 at a ridiculously low price. It has been around the world with me & looks a little battered now, but still has a lovely tone and was a first instrument for two of my sons. Probably not valuable in money terms but judging by my experience & what others say here, it is possible to get really good low end guitar. Enjoy yours!

Oct 06, 2009
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carmencita guitar
by: wilf

I have a Carmencita the label inside of mine says it was made in Spain model T2 serial #1198

Oct 03, 2009
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carmencita
by: jenny

I bought mine for $20 at a garage sale at Lennox Head 25 years ago. I only just decided to check it out as I found the label floating around the innards!I have had many others but this is my 'camp' guitar tht i take anywhere and everywhere. It has a good action and lovely tone and only a slight buzz at times. It is made in japan and though I am looking for another guitar, this will always be my old fav.

May 27, 2009
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News from Downunder
by: Anonymous

Hi Sue,

I also have a Carmencita guitar looking and sounding as if it's just like yours. I got it pretty much for peanuts in 1964, slightly used, so don't know what its new price was. I have never known anything about the brand until I googled "Carmencita guitar" just now. But you might like to know that it's the nicest nylon guitar I have ever played (not a large field I have to admit) and everyone who has ever played it has made a similar comment; it's to do with the neck - it's very nice. So don't botch that restoration!

Jim
Melbourne, Australia

Jan 01, 2009
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carmencita guitar
by: chrissy

Hi
I have a carmencita guitar and it says it was made in new york inside the guitar.At a rough guess mine is from the thirties. I havent had it valued yet but if I do I will let you know.

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