{"title":"65 cm scale and longer","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"andrea-tacchi-1994-coclea-6-xvii-65-5-cm","title":"Andrea Tacchi - 1994 - Coclea 6\/XVII - 65.5 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAndrea Tacchi was born in Florence, Italy, in 1956, at a time when the city thrived with artisan workshops and artistic communities. This cultural atmosphere, along with a pivotal encounter with the South American luthier Ricardo Brané, inspired him to pursue guitar making. Throughout the 1980s, Tacchi refined his skills under the guidance of Robert Bouchet and Daniel Friederich. His development continued through interactions with other great makers such as Ignacio Fleta, José Romanillos, and Robert Ruck, during travels to the United States, England, and Spain.\r\n\r\nIn 1985, Andrea Tacchi won first prize at the “Concours International des Facteurs de Guitare” organized by Robert Vidal of Radio France, a recognition that marked the beginning of his international acclaim. Since then, his instruments have been played by a remarkable roster of concert artists and professors including Carlo Marchione, Carlotta Dalia, Antigoni Goni, Renata Arlotti, Filomena Moretti, Flavio Cucchi, Robert Gruca, Colin Davin, Minoru Inagaki, and Marcelo Kayath. With one of the most extensive waiting lists in modern lutherie, Andrea Tacchi is regarded as one of the most influential guitar makers of his generation.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis instrument, built in 1994, represents an early example of Andrea Tacchi’s Coclea model. Even at this stage in his career, the instrument reflects Tacchi’s commitment to tonal beauty and structural refinement. It features a cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides, completed with a nitrocellulose finish that supports resonance while providing durability. The interior sides are doubled with cypress, contributing significantly to the guitar’s projection and clarity.\r\n\r\nNow over three decades old, the guitar has developed a matured voice, with fast response and excellent balance across all registers. The trebles are particularly expressive, offering clarity with a soft, velvety edge. The guitar has been owned by a single individual since its construction, resulting in a well-preserved and consistent condition. This is a refined instrument for discerning players or collectors who value historical relevance, tonal maturity, and traditional craftsmanship.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAs a pre-loved instrument, this guitar is in very good condition, with no structural issues and only minor signs of age-appropriate wear.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52470782230861,"sku":"S18657","price":12990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/andrea-tacchi-1994-15.jpg?v=1760348444"},{"product_id":"santos-bayon-1990-66-cm","title":"Santos Bayon - 1990 - 66 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nSantos Hernandez Rodriguez crafted his very first guitar under his own name in 1903, in his apartment at Madrid’s Plaza de Nicolas Salmerón, historically known as Plaza del Rastro. Dubbed “El Bombon,” this guitar was intended for his personal use. Throughout the early 20th century, Santos primarily worked for Manuel Ramirez and, from 1916, for Ramirez’s widow. By 1921, he received a license for his own workshop at Calle Aduana 27, although some guitars prior to this date bore the Plaza de Nicolas Salmerón address. Notably, a rosewood guitar dating from as early as 1918 already featured the Aduana label, indicating early ownership of the location. Following a reordering of house numbers in 1932, the address was changed to Aduana 23, which remained the site of Santos’s famed guitar workshop.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis guitar is a truly beautiful instrument that embodies the spirit of Santos Hernández. It features clear and brilliant trebles, exceptional overall balance, and deep, supportive basses. The clarity of the first string is particularly noteworthy, making this guitar especially well-suited for polyphonic repertoire. Furthermore, it has ample volume, ensuring it performs well in any playing situation — from intimate settings to concert halls. A perfect fusion of elegance, tradition, and concert-level performance.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis guitar is in excellent condition with only light signs of play, such as minor wear to the top from normal fingernail contact.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52470908715341,"sku":"KS17726","price":4590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/santos-bayon-1990-15.jpg?v=1763030052"},{"product_id":"marcelino-lopez-nieto-1966","title":"Marcelino Lopez Nieto - 1966","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nMarcelino Lopez Nieto (1931-2018) was one of the most emblematic Madrilène luthiers of the second half of the twentieth century. He was a talented guitar player and studied guitar performance under the guidance of Daniel Fortea for five years. He opened his first workshop in 1949 at the very young age of 18 years, just after having finished his apprenticeship as a cabinet-maker. He later worked in the prestigious Hernandez y Aguado workshop. Marcelino Lopez Nieto’s life was dedicated to art and guitar, and he left a great mark in the Spanish guitar making history.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis outstanding guitar perfectly embodies the essence of what is often referred to as the golden age of the classical guitar—the 1960s. Built in the traditional Madrid style, it reflects the robust and resonant tonal character that defined this period. The sound is bold, thick, and full of song, with a fast and articulate response to right-hand technique, making it a truly engaging instrument to play. As expected from a fine Madrid-style guitar, it features excellent volume and projection, ideal for both solo performance and ensemble playing. The responsiveness of the instrument offers the player dynamic control and expressive freedom, making it not only a historically significant guitar but also one that meets the demands of today’s concert repertoire.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis guitar is in very good condition. It exhibits the typical thin cracks next to the fingerboard, commonly found in guitars of this age, but the soundboard remains structurally solid and beautifully preserved. There are two well-repaired cracks on the sides, which have been professionally addressed and have no influence on the sound or playability of the instrument.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52471014916429,"sku":"KS17734","price":4590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/marcelino-lopez-1966-15.jpg?v=1763029604"},{"product_id":"santos-hernandez-1928-flamenca-blanca","title":"Santos Hernandez - 1928 - Flamenca Blanca","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nSantos Hernandez (Madrid, 1873-1943) started an apprenticeship very early in Valentin Viudes’s workshop and then moved to José Ortega’s Granadinian workshop. After moving to a few other workshops and serving as a soldier for Spain, he eventually took over Enrique Garcia’s position in Manuel Ramirez’s workshop in 1905. His involvement in the building of Andrés Segovia’s famous 1912 Manuel Ramirez sealed his reputation as an extraordinary luthier. He opened his first own workshop in 1921 after having worked for Manuel Ramirez’s widow along with Domingo Esteso.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis remarkable instrument is nothing short of spectacular—an outstanding creation by one of the greatest guitar makers in history, Santos Hernández. It is a guitar that truly exemplifies why Santos is regarded as a legendary luthier. Lightweight at just a little over 1.1 kg, this guitar responds with breathtaking sensitivity and agility. The basses are deep, airy, and resonate with rich depth, while the trebles are full of personality, singing with warmth and expressive character. Though built as a Flamenca Blanca, this instrument transcends classification and can be played just as beautifully as a classical guitar. As known among connoisseurs, guitars in Santos’ time weren’t rigidly categorized—a guitar was simply a guitar, built for music in its purest form.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe guitar is in amazing condition, especially considering its age. The soundboard has only a few thin cracks near the fingerboard, which are purely cosmetic and do not affect the structure or sound. The back has one well-repaired crack, and the sides feature several well-repaired cracks as well. Overall, the instrument remains in excellent structural and tonal health—a rare and highly collectible masterpiece that performs at the highest level.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52471027040589,"sku":"KS17736","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/santos-hernandez-1928-flamenca-44.jpg?v=1760430143"},{"product_id":"domingo-esteso-1937","title":"Domingo Esteso - 1937","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nDomingo Esteso López, born in San Clemente in 1882, was one of the most influential luthiers of the early 20th century. In the 1890s, he began his apprenticeship in the workshop of Manuel Ramirez in Madrid, working alongside other renowned luthiers such as Modesto Borreguero and Santos Hernandez. Following the death of Manuel Ramirez in 1916, Domingo worked for Ramirez’s widow before establishing his own workshop in 1917 on Calle Gravina in Madrid. In 1926, his nephew Faustino Conde joined the workshop, followed by his brothers Mariano Conde in 1929 and eventually Julio Conde. After Domingo Esteso’s passing in 1937, the three brothers continued crafting guitars under the name “Viuda y Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso”, ensuring the legacy of his craft.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nBuilt in 1937, this instrument is one of the final works of Domingo Esteso, crafted during the closing chapter of his distinguished career. It features back and sides of exquisite Brazilian rosewood with deep hues and captivating figure, paired with a spruce top of tight, uniform grain. The understated aesthetics highlight the natural elegance of the materials and the refined craftsmanship of the era.\r\n\r\nRemarkably, despite its age, this guitar offers excellent playability, with a fluid response and clear articulation that make it perfectly suited for concert performance. It resonates with the lyrical depth and tonal complexity characteristic of Madrid’s golden age of lutherie. The long 670 mm scale contributes to a particularly strong and defined bass register, delivering both power and clarity in the lower range. A true collector’s piece and a living instrument, it embodies the expressive, vocal timbre that defines the Spanish sound of the early 20th century.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe guitar is in very good condition and has been professionally restored. A single crack on the top has been carefully stabilized with cleats and poses no structural concern.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52472850907469,"sku":"S18445","price":12990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/domingo-esteso-1937-15.jpg?v=1763036181"},{"product_id":"enrico-bottelli-1988","title":"Enrico Bottelli - 1988","description":"Enrico Bottelli was born in Milan, Italy, in 1961 and is one of Europe’s most respected and renowned luthiers. He gained his first experience in guitar building under the guidance of master luthier Carlo Raspagni in 1981 and began building classical guitars as a professional luthier in 1988. However, he not only makes excellent instruments, which are appreciated by professional musicians and collectors worldwide for their elegant, very appealing musical attributes, refined beauty, and precise craftsmanship. He also passes on his knowledge and experience to some very talented luthiers by training them.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nInstrument number 20 marks an early point in Enrico’s distinguished career as a guitar maker, showcasing his profound understanding of classical guitar craftsmanship. Constructed with a cedar soundboard and Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar exemplifies the exceptional clarity that Enrico’s instruments are renowned for, despite the typical warmth associated with cedar. Now 36 years old, the guitar remains in good condition. It bears several thin, stable cracks on the soundboard and exhibits crackling in the polyurethane finish, a common occurrence with age. These marks of time do not detract from the instrument’s performance but instead add character to a guitar that has matured beautifully over the decades.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52473032245581,"sku":"S00296","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/enrico-bottelli-1988-15.jpg?v=1763036682"},{"product_id":"hernandez-y-aguado-1966-no-319","title":"Hernandez y Aguado - 1966 - No. 319","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nManuel Hernandez, originally Santiago Diaz Martinez, was born in 1895 in Valmojado, near Toledo. Just two years later, in 1897, Victoriano Aguado Rodriguez was born in Madrid. Their paths crossed in Madrid, where they worked in a piano factory. Their profound friendship led to the establishment of their own business, which initially specialized in the restoration of furniture and pianos. Their talent in guitar making was serendipitously discovered when the passionate guitarist Victoriano Aguado Rodriguez crafted two guitars for himself between 1945 and 1948. These guitars caught the attention of Regino Sainz de la Maza, the guitar professor at the Real Conservatorio in Madrid at the time, who encouraged the duo to further hone their skills.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhen they later collaborated with Modesto Borreguero, who had previously worked with the renowned guitar maker Manuel Ramirez, they delved deeper into the craft of guitar making. Their success was monumental: Hernandez y Aguado guitars were sold globally, even to Thai Queen Sirikit. Legendary musicians such as John Williams, Julian Bream, and Atahualpa Yupanqui chose “HyA” guitars for their performances.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis 1966 masterpiece, numbered 319, stands as a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship of its creators, a renowned guitar-building duo whose instruments are celebrated globally. In very good condition, this guitar features only a minor repaired hairline crack on the soundboard’s lower bout bass side, meticulously fixed with three small cleats that testify to the skillful restoration. It possesses all the hallmarks that make these instruments highly sought after: great expressiveness, fantastic sustain, and perfect intonation. Such a combination of exceptional sound quality and careful preservation makes this guitar a rare find, offering collectors and musicians alike a unique opportunity to own a piece of musical history. Another interesting aspect of this guitar is that it was owned by a single individual, a former student of Alirio Diaz and Antonio Lauro, who purchased it directly from the HyA workshop.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52473036931405,"sku":"KS00103","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Hernandez-y-Aguado-1966-No.-319-15.jpg?v=1771499831"},{"product_id":"tobias-braun-2025-santos-hernandez-1925","title":"Tobias Braun - 2025 - Santos Hernandez 1924","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nTobias Braun, born in 1960 in Holzminden, Germany, relocated with his family to Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna at an early age. His path into guitar making began in 1983 with the construction of his first concert guitar. In 1984, he attended his first guitar making course with José Romanillos, followed by two further courses in 1988 and 1989. In that same year, Braun obtained his master’s certificate in Vienna.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nBraun’s work is firmly rooted in the traditional Spanish school of guitar making. He is particularly known for his historically informed instruments based on close study of original guitars by makers such as Santos Hernández and Manuel Ramírez. His approach reflects a deep respect for original construction concepts and tonal ideals, interpreted through disciplined craftsmanship rather than stylistic reinterpretation.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThis guitar was built in 2025 as Tobias Braun’s interpretation of a Santos Hernández guitar from 1924, an instrument originally owned by the Austrian guitarist Luise Walker and personally delivered to her in Vienna by Miguel Llobet. Braun’s work follows the structural and aesthetic logic of the historical model while remaining clearly articulated as a contemporary instrument.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThe sound is characterised by a balanced and even response across all registers. Compared to an original Santos Hernández from the mid 1920s, the basses are less deeply resonant but remain warm and controlled, while the overall sustain is noticeably longer. The trebles are clear and lyrical, and the midrange remains stable and well integrated. The tone has a slightly brighter and more modern profile, without the boxy quality often associated with early Spanish guitars.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThe instrument responds easily to changes in right hand articulation and offers a stable dynamic range, making it suitable for a wide repertoire. 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In 1957 he assumed responsibility as maestro of the family workshop, which by then spanned three generations. Under his direction, the Ramírez workshop became the most influential training ground for guitar makers of his era.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBeyond his own production, José Ramírez III played a decisive role as a teacher and organiser of talent. From the 1960s onward, the workshop trained an exceptional number of future master luthiers, many of whom later established highly successful independent careers. At the same time, Ramírez introduced important technical developments that shaped modern classical and flamenco guitar making, including the widespread adoption of western red cedar soundboards and extended scale lengths for greater projection. Through the scale of his production and the consistency of his designs, his guitars became the reference instruments for generations of professional musicians, students and concert artists worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis flamenco guitar from 1959 is an exceptionally well preserved example of José Ramírez III’s work during a formative period of the Madrid school. Built with a spruce top and cypress back and sides, the instrument follows traditional flamenco construction principles with a lightweight build and a lightly braced soundboard using five shallow fan struts. The guitar originates from the Augustine collection and retains a remarkably original character.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe sound is direct, powerful and penetrating, with a fast and immediate response that supports the rhythmic clarity essential to flamenco playing. The attack is crisp and defined, while the tone retains substance and focus rather than thinning out at higher dynamics. Despite its brightness, the sound carries depth and core, allowing both percussive articulation and lyrical passages to remain clear and controlled. Internally, the guitar is stamped with the initials AM, most likely indicating Antonio Martínez Ortega, a maker associated with instruments built for Andrés Segovia and Christopher Parkening. This connection places the guitar firmly within the lineage of the Madrid workshop tradition of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in excellent condition. There are no cracks and no repairs have been carried out. 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His expertise in selecting, cutting, and preparing tonewoods, many of which were used by his father, formed a solid foundation for his later work. After years dedicated to studying the instrument and reviewing his father’s professional legacy, he decided in 2015 to continue the family tradition. Building guitars professionally since then, Gerundino Fernández Llamas works with inherited tools, woods, and methods, maintaining the aesthetic and acoustic ideals of the Fernández lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHis father, Gerundino Fernández, was widely considered one of the most important Spanish flamenco guitar makers of the twentieth century. His instruments received numerous awards, including First Prize at the International Guitar Makers Festival in Ronda (1978) and Best Acoustics at the UNESCO Competition in Paris (1988). These guitars were played by flamenco greats such as Paco de Lucía, Paco Peña, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, and Raimundo Amador.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e  \r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2021 Flamenca Blanca, built by Gerundino Fernández Hijo, feautures a spruce soundboard and cypress back and sides. It is traditionally constructed with peg tuners and finished in French polish. The voice is unmistakably flamenco: bright, crisp, and agile, with a fast attack and dry, percussive articulation. What distinguishes this instrument is its unusual lyrical sustain for a flamenco guitar, allowing phrases to unfold with expressive depth. The air resonance is slightly elevated, around G-sharp\/A, adding to its responsiveness and tonal openness. 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This stimulating environment and meeting the South American guitar maker Ricardo Brané made him a luthier. He developed his craftmanship and artistic tastes in close contact with Robert Bouchet and Daniel Friederich during the 80s. Later, he kept learning from other important guitar makers, such as Ignacio Fleta, José Romanillos, and Robert Ruck, having travelled to the United States, England, and Spain. Andrea Tacchi’s absolute mastery was generously and legitimately rewarded. He received early on in 1985 the first prize in the prestigious international guitar-making competition, the “Concours International des Facteurs de Guitare”, organized by Robert Vidal of Radio France. From there on, global recognition by guitarists and collectors led him to make on of the most extensive waiting list in guitar history. As a result, the number of legendary guitarists, prestigious professors, and young generation concerts who play Andrea Tacchi guitars. To name a few: Carlo Marchione, Carlotta Dalia, Antigoni Goni, Renata Arlotti, Filomena Moretti, Flavio Cucchi, Robert Gruca, Colin Davin, Minoru Inagaki, and Marcelo Kayath.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis beautiful guitar from 1994 is a fine example of the early Coclea model by Andrea Tacchi. Even in its early stages, it’s clear that Andrea had already succeeded in developing a highly refined instrument. The guitar exhibits all the signature characteristics typical of his work. Thanks to its age, the instrument has opened up beautifully and responds very quickly to right-hand attack. The trebles are consistent, clear, and possess a velvety quality. The sides are doubled with cypress on the inside, which significantly contributes to the guitar’s impressive projection. The guitar has been owned by a single person since it was first built, which makes it particularly well-preserved and consistent in condition and care.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAs a pre-loved instrument, this guitar is in very good condition, with no structural issues whatsoever.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53136255746381,"sku":"KS17843","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Andrea-Tacchi-1994-Coclea-7-XVII-14.jpg?v=1768301781"},{"product_id":"hernandez-y-aguado-1963-no-234","title":"Hernandez y Aguado - 1963 No.233","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nManuel Hernández, originally Santiago Díaz Martínez, was born in 1895 in Valmojado near Toledo. Victoriano Aguado Rodríguez was born in Madrid in 1897. The two met in Madrid while working in a piano factory, where a close friendship developed. They later founded a joint workshop that initially focused on the restoration of furniture and pianos.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nTheir path toward guitar making began in the mid 1940s, when Victoriano Aguado built two guitars for his own use. These instruments drew the attention of Regino Sainz de la Maza, then professor at the Real Conservatorio in Madrid, who encouraged them to pursue the craft more seriously. Further experience was gained through collaboration with Modesto Borreguero, who had previously worked with Manuel Ramírez. From that point onward, Hernández y Aguado established an international reputation. Their guitars were played by artists such as John Williams, Julian Bream, and Atahualpa Yupanqui, and were exported worldwide.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThis guitar from 1963, numbered 233, was built during the mature period of the Hernández y Aguado workshop. It is constructed in traditional Spanish manner, with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and finished in French polish. The visual presence is defined by the characteristic elegance and proportion associated with the Madrid school of the time.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nTonally, the instrument presents a highly refined and balanced voice. The relationship between basses and trebles is exceptionally even, allowing polyphonic textures to unfold with clarity. The bass register is round and supportive without excess weight, while the trebles are singing and transparent, carrying a noble and composed quality. The sustain is long and stable, and the intonation remains precise across the fingerboard.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nWith an air resonance at F sharp, the tonal architecture feels compact and centred. The instrument reacts sensitively to articulation and offers a wide expressive range, rewarding controlled playing with depth of colour and nuance. More than six decades after its construction, it retains a remarkable structural and acoustic integrity.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThe guitar is in excellent condition. The soundboard has two professionally restored cracks. At the centre seam of the top, a fine strip of approximately 2 mm has been inlaid along the bookmatch joint. The back is free from damage. On one side, there is a very small crack of approximately 2 cm at the lower bout. All repairs have been executed cleanly and the instrument is structurally stable.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53442309914957,"sku":"KS17877","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Hernandez-y-Aguado---1963-No.-233-12.jpg?v=1772211429"},{"product_id":"michael-gee-1992-no-293","title":"Michael Gee - 1992 No. 293","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMichael Gee is a British luthier whose interest in guitar making began at an early age after seeing a film about Spanish guitar construction. In 1974 he became the youngest full time student at the London College of Furniture, where he studied with Herbert Schwarz and later returned as a tutor. He opened his first workshop in 1977 and went on to build a large body of instruments that are appreciated for their strong workmanship and clear connection to the traditional Spanish school.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Michael Gee No. 293 from 1992 is a traditionally built guitar with cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides. Its concept is clearly rooted in the Spanish tradition, with fan bracing and a sound that can be expected to favour substance, warmth, and a solid musical core rather than overtly modern effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar also has a certain heft in the hand, which suits its overall character well. With its slightly longer scale and 54 mm nut width, it offers a more generous left hand feel, especially for players with larger hands or for those who prefer more space for busy fingerings. Altogether, it is a straightforward and serious instrument with a traditional foundation and a comfortable sense of room across the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in very good condition and structurally sound. A crack in the top has been professionally glued, filled, and secured with a cleat. A crack in the back has also been professionally repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645207994701,"sku":"S18927","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/michae-gee-1992-293-15.jpg?v=1775166211"},{"product_id":"walter-vogt-ca-1970","title":"Walter Vogt - ca. 1970","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWalter Vogt was born in 1935 in Mühlen am Neckar and worked in Germany until his passing in 1990. He was regarded as a highly skilled craftsman and a visionary luthier who devoted much thought to improving the sound qualities and intonation of the classical guitar. Rather than following established patterns too closely, he designed instruments with distinctive outlines and structural ideas, always in search of a more precise and responsive voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHis guitars stand out through their unusual visual concepts and carefully considered details. Vogt combined solid traditional construction with personal solutions that were often closer to fine furniture joinery than to standard guitar making. The result is a small body of work that attracts players who appreciate instruments with an individual look and a thoughtful, acoustically driven design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Walter Vogt from around 1970 is a traditional classical guitar with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished in lacquer. It carries the maker’s individual design language with quiet confidence, combining familiar classical materials with proportions that give the instrument a distinctive presence in the hands. The 653 mm scale and 53 mm nut width make it especially appealing for players with larger hands, or for guitarists who prefer more space on the fingerboard for intricate left hand positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIts sound is bright, clear and well balanced, with a direct character that supports both definition and musical poise. The voice has enough brilliance to bring contrapuntal lines forward, while the rosewood body adds colour and depth beneath the spruce top. It is a guitar with a generous physical and musical character, suited to players who enjoy a larger feel, a clear response and an individual German instrument from a maker known for thoughtful construction and personal design ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in excellent and original condition, with normal wear from regular use. It has no label, but it carries the maker’s stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53899752309069,"sku":"KS17913","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/walter-vogt-ca1970-13.jpg?v=1778696035"},{"product_id":"marcelo-barbero-1955-flamenca","title":"Marcelo Barbero - 1955 Flamenca","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMarcelo Barbero was born in Madrid in 1904 and died there in 1956, leaving behind a body of work that occupies an important place in twentieth century Spanish guitar making. He was apprenticed to José Ramírez II and also came into contact with José Ramírez III, receiving his early formation within one of Madrid’s most significant guitar making traditions. His career later became closely connected with the legacy of Santos Hernández, one of the defining figures of the Spanish guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAfter Santos Hernández died in 1943, his widow, Matilde Ruiz, asked Barbero to continue activity in the Hernández workshop. Together with Manuel de la Chica, Barbero first completed several instruments that Santos Hernández had left unfinished, before beginning to build guitars for the shop. This period gave Barbero direct contact with the tools, working methods and instruments of Hernández, and it became a decisive influence on his own development. The outline of the head, the sense of proportion and the finely judged construction associated with Barbero’s work all speak of this deep Madrid tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBarbero also became an important teacher. He trained Arcángel Fernández and Manuel Rodríguez, and after Barbero’s early death, his son Marcelo Barbero Jr. continued the family connection to the craft as an apprentice of Arcángel Fernández. Through this lineage, Barbero’s influence extended beyond his own relatively short life, shaping later generations of Spanish guitar making and remaining especially meaningful in the world of flamenco guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Marcelo Barbero Flamenca was made in 1955, only one year before the maker’s death. It is a flamenco blanca with a spruce top and cypress back and sides, finished with French polish and fitted with Fustero tuners. The guitar carries the essential material language of the traditional Spanish flamenco instrument, yet its musical range reaches beyond a narrow category. With careful setup, it can also serve classical repertoire, revealing the depth and refinement that Barbero brought to this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe instrument has an immediate historical presence. Its light weight, 657 mm scale and low air body frequency of F give it a special physical and acoustic character. The spruce top and cypress body provide clarity, dryness and articulation, but the voice is not merely bright or percussive. It has an elastic quality, a supple response and a surprising length of sustain for a flamenco blanca. Chords continue to glow after the attack, allowing the player to remain inside the resonance rather than moving away from it too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe tone is beautifully balanced across the register. Separation is clear, yet the sound remains warm and rounded, with a colour palette that allows soft tones as naturally as more incisive flamenco gestures. The treble has focus without hardness, and the bass carries a dry depth that supports the instrument without making it heavy. This balance between flamenco immediacy and lyrical sustain gives the guitar a deeply expressive personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eVisually and structurally, the guitar reflects Barbero’s extraordinary attention to proportion and detail. The head shape and angle recall the Madrid lineage connected with Santos Hernández, while the choice of spruce and cypress shows the maker’s sensitivity to traditional flamenco materials. The result is an instrument of great refinement, with a voice that feels intimate, old world and alive, capable of speaking with both rhythmic clarity and tender resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis guitar is in excellent condition. 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