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Mario Sicca

Mario Sicca

Mario Sicca Biography Mario Sicca was born on 12 September 1930 in Naples. His first formative encounter with classical music came in 1935 through the Neapolitan surgeon Eriberto Aievoli. He...

Mario Sicca

Mario Sicca Biography Mario Sicca was born on 12 September 1930 in Naples. His first formative encounter with classical music came in 1935 through the Neapolitan surgeon Eriberto Aievoli. He...

The Hanika concert guitars – a large selection of instruments

The Hanika concert guitars – a large selection ...

The brand Hanika was long known among folk musicians for its strong value for money. Today Hanika guitars are also highly regarded in classical music. They continue to offer an...

The Hanika concert guitars – a large selection ...

The brand Hanika was long known among folk musicians for its strong value for money. Today Hanika guitars are also highly regarded in classical music. They continue to offer an...

Raimundo Classical guitars, flamenco guitars and acoustic guitars made by hand in Spain since 1968

Raimundo Classical guitars, flamenco guitars an...

Guitarras Raimundo has been building classical guitars, flamenco guitars, MIDI guitars and acoustic guitars since 1968. Handcrafted in Spain, the range includes student instruments as well as concert models for...

Raimundo Classical guitars, flamenco guitars an...

Guitarras Raimundo has been building classical guitars, flamenco guitars, MIDI guitars and acoustic guitars since 1968. Handcrafted in Spain, the range includes student instruments as well as concert models for...

José Ramírez I 1858 – 1923

José Ramírez I 1858 – 1923

José Ramírez de Galarreta y Planell, the founder of the dynasty, was born in Madrid in 1858. At the age of twelve he began an apprenticeship in the workshop of...

José Ramírez I 1858 – 1923

José Ramírez de Galarreta y Planell, the founder of the dynasty, was born in Madrid in 1858. At the age of twelve he began an apprenticeship in the workshop of...

Manuel Ramírez 1864 – 1916

Manuel Ramírez 1864 – 1916

Manuel Ramírez de Galarreta y Planell was born in 1864 in Alhama de Aragón. Although the family usually lived in Madrid, his father's profession required them to reside in Alhama...

Manuel Ramírez 1864 – 1916

Manuel Ramírez de Galarreta y Planell was born in 1864 in Alhama de Aragón. Although the family usually lived in Madrid, his father's profession required them to reside in Alhama...

José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

José Simón Ramírez de Galarreta y Pernías was born in 1885. He grew up in his father's workshop and learned the craft directly from him. In addition to being a...

José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

José Simón Ramírez de Galarreta y Pernías was born in 1885. He grew up in his father's workshop and learned the craft directly from him. In addition to being a...

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

In May 1922 José Ramírez Martínez was born. He began working in his father's workshop at the age of eighteen, and although he received no special privileges, he was soon...

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

In May 1922 José Ramírez Martínez was born. He began working in his father's workshop at the age of eighteen, and although he received no special privileges, he was soon...

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Enrique Ramírez García (known as José Ramírez IV) was born in Madrid in May 1953. In 1971 he entered the workshop as an apprentice at the age of eighteen,...

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Enrique Ramírez García (known as José Ramírez IV) was born in Madrid in May 1953. In 1971 he entered the workshop as an apprentice at the age of eighteen,...

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

Biography A guitarist once asked Cristina Ramírez: “How did your father convince you both to continue the tradition? My son prefers a different path.” The answer was simple: they grew...

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

Biography A guitarist once asked Cristina Ramírez: “How did your father convince you both to continue the tradition? My son prefers a different path.” The answer was simple: they grew...

The Hermann Hauser family

The Hermann Hauser guitar maker family

Josef Hauser (1854–1939) Josef Hauser was born in Burghausen as the son of an innkeeper. After completing grammar school, he trained as both a merchant and a carpenter. Alongside his...

The Hermann Hauser guitar maker family

Josef Hauser (1854–1939) Josef Hauser was born in Burghausen as the son of an innkeeper. After completing grammar school, he trained as both a merchant and a carpenter. Alongside his...

Hermann Hauser I

Hermann Hauser I and the Foundations of Modern ...

Hermann Hauser I was born into a family deeply rooted in instrument making. From 1875 onward, his father Josef Hauser built zithers, guitars, and violins in his workshop, while also...

Hermann Hauser I and the Foundations of Modern ...

Hermann Hauser I was born into a family deeply rooted in instrument making. From 1875 onward, his father Josef Hauser built zithers, guitars, and violins in his workshop, while also...

The Guitar

The Guitar

The guitar has long been one of the most popular musical instruments. Whether acoustic or electric, quiet or loud, at home or on stage, it can be played as a...

The Guitar

The guitar has long been one of the most popular musical instruments. Whether acoustic or electric, quiet or loud, at home or on stage, it can be played as a...

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