Introduction In the world of classical guitar, a new era is dawning. The rise of female classical guitarists has brought fresh perspectives, innovative techniques, and a more inclusive and diverse musical landscape. This article explores the contributions of prominent...
FROM A LUTHIER‘S NOTES: SOME THOUGHTS ON SOUNDHOLESby Sebastian Stenzel The soundhole is one of the most misunderstood parts of guitars, lutes and ouds. Many people think the sound which reaches our ears is coming out of this hole, as if it was the “mouth” of the...
Tribute to Enrique García on the centenary of his deathby Diego Milanese Enrique García, whose death was the centenary last October 31st, was the object of some of my research that began several years ago. This short essay comes from the casual observation of an old...
Around the middle of the 19th century, the development of the “Spanish guitar” has found its final form, which is still valid today. The instruments of the Andalusian Antonio de Torres Jurado (1817 – 1892) and – almost 20 years later – of...
Link to the photo gallery: https://cdn.siccasguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/Jose-Luis-Romanillos.pdf Why this photo gallery of JLR guitars? The photos presented here show a small excerpt of the JLR instruments that have crossed my paths until t0 the...
Departure: This year, Jonathan and Manuel, two members of the Siccas’ team, had the opportunity to attend Roma Expo Guitar 2023, held in the heart of Rome. This trade show is organized by the Chitarra In Association and aims to showcase the finest of Italian...