{"title":"Guitars between 15.000 € and 25.000 €","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"paulino-bernabe-2020-imperial","title":"Paulino Bernabe - 2020 - Imperial","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nPaulino Bernabé Sr. (* July 2, 1932 in Madrid, † May 10, 2007 in Madrid) ranks among the most distinguished Spanish luthiers of the twentieth century. After beginning his career in the 1950s in the workshop of José Ramírez III, he founded his own workshop in 1969. From the 1980s onward, he worked in close collaboration with his son, Paulino Bernabé Jr., who has continued and expanded the legacy. Bernabé guitars are known for their sophisticated craftsmanship and rich tonal palette and are played by numerous renowned artists, including Thibaut Garcia, winner of the 2016 Guitar Foundation of America competition.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe 2020 Paulino Bernabé Imperial model represents the pinnacle of the workshop’s production, featuring the most carefully selected tonewoods and the highest level of craftsmanship. This guitar is built with a cedar top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides, delivering a dense, expressive tone with strong projection. The “X” bracing contributes to its immediate responsiveness and enhances the overall tonal richness. The low E resonance adds foundation to the bass register, while the trebles are bright and rounded, with enough headroom for dynamic shaping. Aesthetically and acoustically, this guitar stands as a concert-grade instrument, ideally suited for the demands of professional performance.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAs a pre-love instrument, this guitar is in excellent condition, showing only minimal playing wear.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52471136977229,"sku":"KS17727","price":15990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/paulino-bernabe-imperial-2020-214.jpg?v=1763030468"},{"product_id":"jose-luis-romanillos-hector-quine-1973","title":"José Luis Romanillos\/Hector Quine - 1973","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nHector Quine (December 30, 1926 – January 1, 2015) was a pioneering classical guitarist and educator whose contributions to the guitar world are immeasurable. Studying initially under Alexis Chesnakov, Quine’s early career was significantly influenced by his association with Julian Bream whom he met at Dr. Boris Perott’s “Philharmonic Society of Guitarists.” This relationship not only forged a lifelong friendship but also deeply influenced Quine’s approach to guitar playing and pedagogy. He authored numerous influential textbooks focusing on guitar methodology and technique, and notably became the first professor of guitar at the Royal Academy of Music. His teachings shaped the careers of eminent guitarists such as Roland Gallery, Michael Lewin, and David Russell. Beyond his educational contributions, Quine was an accomplished luthier, crafting 18 exceptional guitars from 1951 to 1973, reminiscent of the early Hermann Hauser I models. Notably, Julian Bream played Quine’s guitar no. 2 during his debut concert at London’s Wigmore Hall in 1951 and used the same instrument for his recordings in Vienna’s Mozart Hall in 1956, where Bream celebrated its bell-like tone as a revelation in sound.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe guitar labeled “No. 18” from 1973 represents a unique collaboration in the world of lutherie, featuring a top crafted by Hector Quine and the remainder of the instrument-sides, back, fingerboard, and purfling—constructed by José Luis Romanillos. This partnership was confirmed by Quine to a student and friend, and is further authenticated by the label inside the guitar, which is handwritten with “completed by J. Romanillos.” The design and dimensions of this guitar align closely with those made by Romanillos during the 1970s, a period that also saw the creation of JB’s legendary Romanillos guitar.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDubbed “Quinillos” due to its dual heritage, this guitar is not only a piece of musical artistry but also a significant historical artifact, regarded as one of the rarest guitars on the planet. It remains in very good condition, free from any structural issues. The trebles resonate with the lively and bright characteristics reminiscent of Romanillos guitars from the 1970s, and the feel of the neck distinctly echoes Romanillos’s style, offering a comfortable and familiar playability. This instrument stands out not just for its exceptional craftsmanship and sound quality, but also for its unique provenance and collector’s value, making it a prized possession for any serious guitarist or collector.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52473058328909,"sku":"S00221","price":15990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Hector-Quine-1973-15.jpg?v=1772643084"},{"product_id":"gary-southwell-2025-no-380","title":"Gary Southwell - 2025 - No. 380","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eGary Southwell is one of Britain’s most distinguished luthiers, known for his work with guitar legends such as John Williams and Julian Bream. Trained at the London College of Furniture, he initially focused on historical guitars, particularly early 19th-century models. Over the years, he developed modern innovations including the A Series and Temperate Guitars, incorporating sustainable materials and responsive design. Southwell’s instruments are renowned for their clarity, tonal complexity, and sensitivity to the player's touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2025 model, No. 380, is a traditional concert guitar inspired by a mid-20th-century German instrument closely associated with Julian Bream, with whom Southwell worked directly in refining the model. It features a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished in French polish. Its tonal character is distinguished by exceptional balance, precise note separation, and a soft, rounded treble that blends effortlessly with the mid and bass ranges. The basses develop with openness while preserving clarity. The guitar responds with nuance to dynamic shifts and subtle phrasing, making it a compelling choice for performers seeking expressive flexibility and refined tonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52583792869709,"sku":"S18667","price":18990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Gary-Southwell-2025-No-380-44.jpg?v=1765303605"},{"product_id":"giovanni-tacchi-2024-daniel-friederich","title":"Giovanni Tacchi - 2024 \"Daniel Friederich\" No. 36","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nGiovanni Tacchi, son of the renowned Italian luthier Andrea Tacchi, grew up immersed in the craft of classical guitar making in Florence. His father’s collaborations with masters such as Robert Bouchet and Daniel Friederich informed his formation, and Giovanni has since developed and refined his own voice with exceptional skill and sensitivity.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nHis instruments are mature, with remarkable build quality and an outstanding tonal palette. This guitar stands among his most accomplished works, combining the refined heritage of the French classical guitar tradition with contemporary performance demands.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThis 2024 instrument titled “Daniel Friederich” No. 36 reflects Giovanni Tacchi’s deep study of the Friederich aesthetic and his own refined interpretation of that tradition. Built in traditional style with a cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides, it measures 650 mm in scale length and presents an architecture designed for concert‑level performance. The finish is a classic French polish and the nut width is 51.5 mm.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nTonally this guitar delivers powerful and stable basses paired with the glass‑clear, singing trebles for which Friederich‑style instruments are celebrated. The voices separate gracefully, every note resonates and carries. The instrument responds with immediacy and clarity, offering refined expressiveness across the dynamic spectrum.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nFrom the craftsmanship of the carved head plate to the elegant rosette and the perfectly executed inlays at the bridge, the construction is of the highest grade. The guitar embodies both visual and acoustic elegance, making it a true concert instrument of refined colour, strong dynamic presence and superb playability.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nExcellent with minimal wear and only a few playing marks on the top. The finish is in great condition and there are no cracks.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52678959202637,"sku":"KS17788","price":15990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/giovanni-tacchi-daniel-friederich-2024-44.jpg?v=1763025009"},{"product_id":"francisco-barba-2025","title":"Francisco Barba - 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFrancisco Barba was born in Sevilla in 1939. He began his professional life as a carpenter and worked alongside his father in the early nineteen sixties. His interest in musical instruments soon led him to the craft of guitar making and he dedicated himself to the creation of flamenco guitars. Over the decades he became one of the most celebrated masters of this tradition. His instruments are admired for their purity of sound their expressive intensity and their distinctive personality. Although he is known mainly for flamenco guitars he has also built classical guitars on special occasions and these instruments are particularly rare and highly valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe tone of his guitars is associated with the most recognisable qualities of the Spanish school. The basses carry weight and presence while the trebles sing with clarity. Many renowned artists have performed on his instruments including Pedro Pena Nino de Pura Quique Paredes Manuel Molina José Manuel Roldán Mariano Martín Pepe Justicia Riqueni Manolo Franco and many others. His classical models offer a glimpse into his wider musical sensibility and demonstrate the same depth of craftsmanship that made his name in the world of flamenco.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis classical guitar from 2025 was built exclusively for Siccas Guitars and represents a rare example of a traditional model by Francisco Barba. The spruce soundboard is finished with French polish and works together with the Indian rosewood body to produce a characteristic Spanish tone with a refined modern presence. The construction reveals Barba’s long experience in voicing an instrument so that every register stays open and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe sound carries the unmistakable colour of the Spanish tradition. The guitar offers a wide palette of tonal shades which makes it highly expressive. The trebles are bright and clear with an almost bell like definition. The basses are strong and full and add weight to the musical line. The guitar also sustains with remarkable ease and the tone feels expanded and orchestral. The overall balance is excellent. Every register remains even and coherent which helps the player shape phrases with subtle control. The result is a concert instrument with a lyrical voice that retains its clarity even in complex passages and responds with great sensitivity to variations of touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis guitar is brand new and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classical model by the Spanish master.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52852152467789,"sku":"S18738","price":15990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/francisco-barba-2025-44.jpg?v=1765190770"},{"product_id":"reza-safavian-2025-doubletop-1","title":"Reza Safavian - 2025 - Doubletop","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nReza Safavian is a German luthier of Iranian descent whose reputation has grown steadily within the world of elite double-top concert guitars. Born in Iran and based in France since the early 1980s, Safavian originally trained as a classical guitarist. A televised concert by Wilfried Halter had a lasting impact on him, prompting his move to Germany to study with Halter at the Frankfurt Conservatory of Music (Dr. Hoch’s Konservatorium). Alongside his musical career, Safavian developed a strong interest in luthiery, especially after struggling to find guitars that met his tonal expectations. He met Matthias Dammann in 1996, purchased one of his guitars, and soon began building his own. His first classical guitar with a double-top soundboard was completed in 2001, and by 2003, he had begun constructing guitars full-time.\r\n\r\nToday, he lives and works in Eppsteinhausen, a small town near Frankfurt am Main, where he produces a limited number of guitars each year, placing strong emphasis on wood selection, tonal balance, and projection. His collaboration and friendship with Dammann continue to influence his work, and the two even share the same tonewood supplier. Aesthetically, his guitars are classically styled but marked by subtle personal touches such as rosettes inspired by antique Persian motifs and carefully matched decorative veneers.\r\n\r\nSafavian’s instruments are built for concert use and reflect a clear focus on tonal sophistication and acoustic control. Their responsiveness and projection allow players to explore a wide dynamic range without losing clarity or richness. Reza’s guitars have found a growing audience among musicians who value their ability to deliver both power and nuance with equal refinement.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis 2025 double-top model by Reza Safavian exemplifies his mature and distinctive approach to modern concert guitar building. Featuring a cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides, the guitar integrates the hallmark attributes of a world-class double-top, including lightweight construction, excellent acoustic efficiency, and finely tuned dynamic response. The tonal balance is impressive: the basses are deep and clearly defined, while the trebles are articulate, projecting with both brilliance and warmth. Each note carries full-bodied sustain and a refined timbre that invites expressive phrasing across the entire register. Polyphonic clarity is particularly notable, supporting complex harmonies without loss of detail.\r\n\r\nWhether at home, in solo performance, or chamber contexts, this highly refined guitar is ideally suited for players seeking projection without sacrificing nuance.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53673537798477,"sku":"S18644","price":16990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/reza-safavian-2025-14_e3wdhwxmn7qlzwwo6ljv.jpg?v=1775546871"},{"product_id":"carsten-kobs-2016-double-top","title":"Carsten Kobs - 2016 Double Top","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCarsten Kobs is a German luthier based in Hamburg and belongs to the first generation of makers in Germany to adopt double top construction. From the beginning, his work has followed a clear concept of reduced mass, structural efficiency, and maximum responsiveness. His instruments are known for their light build, quick reaction to touch, and substantial concert volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOver the years, Kobs guitars have been played by internationally recognised artists including Manuel Barrueco, David Russell, and Aniello Desiderio. Due to limited annual production and sustained demand, his instruments are rarely available on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2016 Carsten Kobs is a cedar double top guitar with Indian rosewood back and sides. Its very low weight reflects Kobs’ consistent pursuit of a light yet stable construction, giving the instrument an immediate response and a direct connection between touch and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe bass register is deep and expansive, producing considerable volume while remaining controlled. The trebles retain clarity and separation, carrying a distinctly Spanish colour that avoids excessive darkness. This balance between depth and presence gives the guitar a refined and versatile voice within the double top category.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe sound is focused, forward moving, and well separated, with the projection needed for larger spaces and the evenness required for contrapuntal repertoire. Its fast response and clear articulation make it particularly suitable for music that depends on definition, balance, and rhythmic precision, while the cedar top adds warmth and a mellow quality to the overall character.\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 with normal signs of wear. 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This background gave him an intimate understanding of wood, structure and craft long before his name became associated with highly experimental classical guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTurkowiak’s path into guitar making began unusually early. As a teenager, after dismantling an old guitar, he built his first classical instrument with a sound hole and an individual soundboard concept using suspended bracing. This early curiosity developed into a career defined by invention, technical research and a strong desire to expand the possibilities of the nylon string guitar. His instruments often include construction ideas that go far beyond the traditional Spanish model, including the WAVE type resonator, Acoustic Tubes inside the neck and several patented design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHis work is especially recognisable for the way it joins acoustic experimentation with a highly decorative visual language. Turkowiak guitars often treat the instrument not only as a sound producing object, but also as a sculptural and architectural form. Materials, internal structure, ergonomics and ornamentation are brought together with a strong sense of individuality, making his guitars immediately identifiable within the field of contemporary classical guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2026 Rafal Turkowiak Opus Virtuoso No. 766 is one of the most elaborate modern concert guitars in this selection. It is conceived as a highly developed double top instrument with radial bracing, Amboyna burl back and sides, a 21 fret ArcFrets system, elevated fingerboard, Floating ArmRest and Turkowiak’s patented Acoustic Tubes inside the neck. It is a guitar built around the idea of maximum resonance, comfort, visual richness and acoustic efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe top construction is especially important. The visible outer layer is curly redwood, while Alpine spruce is used inside the double top structure. This gives the guitar a carefully layered soundboard concept, bringing the warmth and richness associated with redwood together with the clarity and response of spruce. The radial bracing supports this modern soundboard system, helping the instrument produce a powerful, rounded and long sustaining voice. The result is a guitar with a soft and full tonal surface, strong projection and an unusually generous sustain across the register.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe back and sides are made from Amboyna burl, giving the instrument an extraordinary visual presence. The figure of the wood is dense, dramatic and almost painterly, making the back of the guitar one of its most striking features. This natural visual complexity is complemented by translucent Baltic amber details in the rosette and headplate, which allow light to pass through and create an almost architectural effect. The decorative elements have the character of small illuminated windows, especially under stage or studio light.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe material concept continues in the details. Natural Baltic amber is used for the decorative work, while mammoth bone is used for the nut, saddle, fret markers, bridge tie block and crown logos. These choices give the guitar a highly individual visual identity, where each functional detail also contributes to the overall aesthetic. The lacquer finish enhances the depth of the Amboyna burl and the clarity of the decorative work, while giving the instrument a polished contemporary appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe playing design is equally distinctive. The ArcFrets system was developed for nylon string instruments to improve intonation while preserving a natural playing feel and standard tuning. The 21 fret layout expands the available range, making the guitar suitable for both older repertoire and music that reaches further into the upper register. The elevated fingerboard improves access in high positions, while the neck shape and general setup give the instrument a comfortable and inviting playing character.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe modified magnolia neck is internally reinforced and semi hollowed, reducing weight while supporting resonance. Inside the neck are Turkowiak’s patented Acoustic Tubes, a construction idea intended to involve the neck more actively in the instrument’s sound production. The Floating ArmRest is mounted on rods attached to the sides and does not touch the soundboard, allowing the top to vibrate freely while giving the player a wide and comfortable support. The body construction also departs from the traditional classical guitar, with a micro heel, almost no internal foot and no traditional internal linings, all intended to free more of the soundboard’s vibrating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTonally, this Opus Virtuoso No. 766 has a very round, soft and sustained voice. Notes bloom with notable length, and the balance across the strings is even and controlled. The sound remains full even under a light touch, making the guitar feel immediately responsive and easy to draw into resonance. Its softness does not mean lack of clarity. 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