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Welcome to my workshop! It is located in the Realejo, one of the most traditional neighbourhoods of Granada, and close to the shops of Antonio Marin Montero, Paco Santiago Marin, Manuel Lopez Bellido and Rolf Eichinger. From the guitar makers in Granada I have learned the traditional spanish techniques, some of which are falling into disuse these days even in Spain. The sound of my guitars has opened up, acquiring a three-dimensional quality and they have become much more responsive instruments, able to meet the demands of any professional musician. At present I make a classical model, a flamenco model and a copy of Antonio de Lorca as well as Antonio de Torres.
Both my classical model as well as my flamenco guitar have developed through close study of great historical guitars. I have had the opportunity to study guitars made by Torres, Barbero, Lorca, Pages and Santos Hernandez. Any great maker must first learn from those who have gone before and then spend years defining a personal style and sound. I find myself in the second part of that journey and it is immensely satisfying especially when my ideas are shown to fit with the needs of great guitarists. |
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So why choose my guitars? I think that there are four factors to consider when choosing a guitar. Although a guitarist will always have a preference for one type of sound over another, it is extremely important that the guitar allow him or her to mold the sound and to draw different colours from the instrument. Extremely important also is the quality of construction; although wood fatigue can limit the life of a guitar to about 50 years, I take special pains to insure that my instruments will not crack, warp or fail to withstand string tension. Of course the instrument must be very well cared for but under normal circumstances I will guarantee the construction. When my clients order a guitar it is usually because they have heard or played one of my instruments so I must be very consistent from one instrument to the next so as not disappoint anyone. Besides,this is the only way to truly improve the instrument, to work from a very solid base. |
| Lastly, what the instrument is like
to play may make the difference between practising for 6 hours as opposed
to 2 or 3. One of the first thing that people say when they pick up
one of my guitars is that it is easy to play. Some will be surprised
to learn that this has a lot to do with the shape of the neck. Allow
me to suggest you try my instruments with a cedar top, sitka spruce
top or in 640mm scale length, all options which give the guitar a special
something which might be just what you are looking for. |
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How to find me: You want number 50 Solares street which is close to the corner of Molinos street which is very easy to find. I have drawn a route from the Gran Via to my workshop. It is the quickest way although it may not be the most picturesque. On the way you will pass a music shop which sells guitars and also the workshops of Paco Santiago Marin. Click on the map for a close up of the area where I have my workshop. |
This page has links, photos and recordings of my guitars.
My guitars are sold by these fine dealers:
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Zupfgeige Karlsruhe, Germany Casa Luthier Barcelona, Spain Guitar Salon International Santa Monica,California Aura Guitar Shop Tokyo, Japan |
Musiikkitoteemi Tampere, Finland |