{"title":"Price on request","description":"","products":[{"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":"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":"daniel-friederich-1965-concert-nr-158","title":"Daniel Friederich - 1965 - Concert Nr. 158","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003eDaniel Friederich, born on January 16, 1932, made an indelible mark on the world of classical guitar lutherie, leaving behind a magnificent legacy after his passing in 2020. Initially unable to afford a guitar, Friederich turned to craftsmanship, building his first instrument, a Simplicio replica, at the age of 23. Under the guidance of his teacher and skilled luthier Christian Aubin, he gained both tools and confidence. Friederich’s work took a pivotal turn after his fifteenth guitar when he met the esteemed luthier Robert Bouchet, whose mentorship profoundly influenced his style. Bouchet’s ideas became a foundational inspiration that Friederich continued to develop throughout his career, merging tradition with innovation. Over the decades, Friederich became one of the world’s most respected luthiers, his reputation enduring even after he stopped creating guitars in 2015, having sold his tools. Today, he is celebrated as one of the most admired guitar makers in history.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h2\u003eThe “Concert Model” No. 158, crafted in 1965 by the esteemed luthier Daniel Friederich, holds a significant place in the realm of classical guitars, marking the inception of his celebrated career. Inspired by the great Antonio de Torres, this guitar features a meticulously crafted spruce soundboard with a modified seven-fan bracing system—reflecting the third evolution of Friederich’s bracing design. This innovative construction yields a sound that is both rich and resonant, with vibrant depth and clarity. The trebles stand out for their pristine clarity and complex overtones, reminiscent of a bell’s chime, enhanced by an exceptional sustain that adds to the instrument’s enchanting tonal palette. The basses provide a warm, robust foundation, creating a well-rounded and harmoniously balanced sound profile. Despite its age, the guitar remains in good condition, with three expertly repaired (by Daniel Friederich himself) cracks on the lower bout and one next to the treble-side fingerboard, which do not diminish its value or its historical significance as a rare and treasured example of Friederich’s early craftsmanship. Moreover, the finish of this guitar has been renewed which makes the guitar looks very fresh.","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52523804819789,"sku":"KS17588","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/daniel-friederich-1965-no-158-15.jpg?v=1761922555"},{"product_id":"daniel-friederich-1974-no-394","title":"Daniel Friederich - 1974 No. 394","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e  \r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDaniel Friederich was born on January 16, 1932, and passed away in 2020. Although he initially aspired to become a guitarist, financial limitations led him to approach the instrument through craftsmanship. At the age of twenty-three, inspired by a Simplicio model, he built his first guitar. His early progress was closely supported by his teacher Christian Aubin, who was himself an experienced luthier. After gaining practical experience and crafting his own tools, Friederich presented his fifteenth guitar to Robert Bouchet, whose influence would remain foundational throughout his career. Over time, Friederich refined and expanded on many of Bouchet’s ideas, developing a distinctive and highly personal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFor decades, Daniel Friederich was regarded as one of the most influential and respected luthiers in the world. His instruments set new standards for clarity, balance, and responsiveness in the classical guitar. Even after he ceased building guitars in 2015 and sold his tools, his reputation only deepened. Today, Friederich guitars are considered milestones of twentieth-century luthiery, prized for their reliability, musical authority, and unique voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e  \r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBuilt in 1974, this instrument bears the number 394 and represents Daniel Friederich's traditional concert model. It features a finely crafted cedar soundboard with notably tight grain, paired with Indian rosewood back and sides. The aesthetic quality of the woods is striking, and the craftsmanship is consistent with Friederich’s renowned precision. Tonally, the guitar exemplifies the qualities for which his work is celebrated: seamless balance across all registers, a robust and singing sustain, and effortless clarity. The response remains even along the entire fingerboard, allowing each note to emerge with equal intensity. This is a guitar that offers both control and depth, ideal for refined concert performance.\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. One crack on the soundboard has been expertly repaired with cleats and is barely visible to the naked eye. The French polish has been refreshed at some point.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53008886464845,"sku":"KS17827","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/daniel-friederich-1974-no-394-15.jpg?v=1766157688"},{"product_id":"andrea-tacchi-1994-coclea-7-xvii","title":"Andrea Tacchi - 1994 - Coclea 7\/XVII","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAndrea Tacchi was born in Florence (Italy) in 1956 when the city was flourishing with artisan workshops and artists’ studios. 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":"2025-reg-limited-edition-italica","title":"2025 REG Limited Edition \"Italica\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThe Italica is the result of an extraordinary collaborative project involving twenty Italian luthiers who came together as part of the Rome Expo Exhibitions. The guitar was a donation to the organising association as an expression of gratitude for its many years of work in preserving, promoting and disseminating Italian guitar making, and is both a tribute to the centuries-old tradition of Italian musical instrument making and a testament to contemporary craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nThe participating luthiers include some of the most renowned Italian maestri, such as Enrico Bottelli, Aldo Ilotta, Mario Grimaldi, Lorenzo Lippi and other representatives of various regional schools. They are all united by a common goal: to honour the national heritage of Italian lutherie. The woods used were donated by the Rivolta company, and the machine heads were provided by Nicolò Alessi.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThe rosette features a unique mosaic composed of signature elements from several of the participating makers, reflecting the collective identity of the project. The soundboard was crafted by Mario Grimaldi, whose contribution adds a personal touch to the instrument's tonal foundation. Italica was presented and played by internationally renowned guitarists, including Alvaro Pierri and Thibault Garcia, during the 2025 edition of the Roma Expo Guitars.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nAll proceeds from the sale of this guitar will go directly to support the Roma Expo Guitars association, helping to sustain its activities and future editions.\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\nBuilt exclusively from native Italian tonewoods, the Italica revisits historical materials and aesthetic codes with contemporary finesse. The selection includes Fiemme Valley spruce for the soundboard, flamed pear and curled poplar for the ribs and five-piece back, cypress for the neck, and thermally treated radiata pine for the fingerboard. These materials, long associated with Italian musical instrument making from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, contribute to a voice that is open, clear, and fundamentally lyrical, with quick response and a refined tonal palette.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nStructurally, the Italica takes inspiration from a 1962 instrument by Pietro Gallinotti—one of the most influential Italian luthiers of the twentieth century. While the original concept has been freely reinterpreted, the guitar retains Gallinotti’s sensitivity to balance and projection, reimagined here through a modern lens. The bridge and ornamental elements combine bone, pear, poplar, and eucalyptus, creating a visual synthesis that mirrors the collaborative nature of the instrument’s construction.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nSiccas Guitars is honored to represent this one-of-a-kind instrument, which stands as a collective expression of Italian lutherie at its finest.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53170192449869,"sku":"KS17861","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/reg-italica-2025-13_boue3zv7r6255ububm59.jpg?v=1769697122"},{"product_id":"jose-luis-romanillos-1983-la-casada-no-612","title":"José Luis Romanillos - 1983 La Casada No. 612","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nJosé Luis Romanillos Vega was born in Madrid in 1932, where he began his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker at the age of thirteen. In 1956, he moved to England and took work in hospitals in Epsom and London. It was during his time in England, in 1961, that he built his first Spanish guitar. Encouraged by the guitarist Julian Bream, he established a workshop in 1970 in the village of Semley, Wiltshire. Romanillos quickly earned international recognition for the tonal beauty and aesthetic refinement of his instruments, becoming one of the most revered guitar makers of the twentieth century. His work centred on the pursuit of the \"Spanish sound,\" aiming for tonal purity and harmonic equilibrium. He also made notable contributions as a teacher and scholar, offering courses, lectures, and publishing significant organological research with his wife Marian. In 2002, they released the landmark reference work “The Vihuela de Mano and the Spanish Guitar.” He spent his later years in Guijosa, a rural district near Sigüenza in Spain.\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 1983 guitar, bearing the number 612 and named “La Casada,” exemplifies the maturity of Romanillos' craft during his Semley period. The year 1983 is widely regarded as part of the golden period of his output, marked by exceptional tonal refinement and structural clarity. Its traditional construction features a spruce soundboard paired with Indian rosewood back and sides. The instrument is strikingly responsive, offering effortless playability and precise tonal control. The trebles are vivid and elegant, with exceptional sustain, while the basses carry both refinement and depth. The result is a deeply satisfying tonal balance with superb voice separation and a remarkably expressive dynamic range. At lower intensities, the guitar produces a delicate, airy sound, yet it maintains authority and projection even under full attack. This versatility allows for both intimate phrasing and commanding presence, making it a deeply engaging instrument for the concert performer.\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 very good condition, with three repaired superficial cracks: one on the bottom side, one in the centre of the back, and one along the fingerboard. All repairs are stable and have no impact on the tonal performance.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53213697573197,"sku":"KS17842","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/jose-luis-romanillos-1983-15.jpg?v=1769014840"},{"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":"gary-southwell-2025-no-381","title":"Gary Southwell - 2025 - No. 380","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nGary Southwell is an English guitar maker whose work has long been associated with both historical research and contemporary concert instruments. His interest in the guitar was shaped early through the music of artists such as Paul Simon, Julian Bream and John Williams. This enthusiasm eventually led him to pursue guitar making formally at the London College of Furniture, where he developed the technical foundations of his craft.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nIn 1983 Southwell established his workshop in Nottingham. Alongside the construction of modern concert guitars he became particularly known for his work with historical instruments, especially guitars from the early nineteenth century. Through careful study and reconstruction of historical models he contributed to reviving construction methods and sound concepts that had largely disappeared from modern guitar making.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nSouthwell has also developed a number of original designs, including the A Series and the Temperate guitars. His instruments are played by professional musicians internationally, and his close collaboration with performers has remained an important part of his work. This combination of historical awareness and practical musical dialogue has shaped a body of instruments recognised for their clarity, balance and refined tonal response.\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 2025 follows a traditional construction concept and combines a spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides. The relatively light build supports a clear and responsive voice that remains balanced throughout the entire register.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nA defining quality of the instrument is its remarkable consistency across the fingerboard. The basses and trebles develop with comparable presence, allowing the guitar to maintain an even tonal intensity in every register. This balance contributes to a stable sustain and a sense of continuity between individual notes.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThe trebles appear focused and rounded while remaining strong enough to match the depth of the basses. As a result, melodic lines retain clarity even in denser textures. 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In 1917, due to political unrest, he was forced to close his own workshop and subsequently joined the workshop of his close friend Enrique Garcia.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAfter Garcia’s death in 1922, Simplicio took over the workshop and continued building guitars under Garcia’s name for several years before producing instruments under his own label. Between 1922 and 1932, he built a limited number of guitars, each distinguished by refined craftsmanship and a highly individual artistic identity. His work is recognised for its detailed marquetry, sculptural headstock designs, and a stylistic language associated with Catalan modernism. Today, his instruments are regarded among the most significant examples of early twentieth century Spanish guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis guitar, built in 1929, presents a tonal character that reflects the refined aesthetic associated with Simplicio’s work. Its voice is warm and lyrical, centred around a clear fundamental with a delicate and controlled sustain. The instrument responds immediately to the player’s input, offering a high degree of nuance and a finely graded dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe balance across the register is carefully maintained. The trebles emerge with clarity and elegance, carrying a singing quality without sharpness, while the basses are full and rounded, supporting the texture without dominating it. The separation between voices remains distinct, allowing contrapuntal lines to unfold with precision and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe overall impression is one of intimacy combined with completeness of sound. The instrument projects with restraint rather than force, making it particularly suited to smaller spaces and repertoire that benefits from subtle colouration and expressive detail. Its light construction contributes to both its immediacy of response and its capacity for refined tonal shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar has been professionally restored and is in very good condition for its age. The top shows five repaired cracks. Two major cracks have been reinforced with two cleats each. All cracks have been filled with hide glue and levelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe back shows seven repaired cracks, previously treated by another luthier using glue injection and clamping. Additionally, binding gaps in two areas of the back have been addressed, filled, and sealed to match the original contour, with local French polish applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe sides show two larger cracks that have been stabilised with a total of eight cleats, five on the primary crack and three on the secondary, ensuring structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe bridge and neck joint have been reinforced, while the original headstock has been preserved. The varnish has been carefully retouched in accordance with the original finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53553501372749,"sku":"KS17834","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/francisco-simplicio-1929-266-16_paeft9q375bdq40ftll0.jpg?v=1774440613"},{"product_id":"jose-luis-romanillos-1984-la-violeta","title":"José Luis Romanillos - 1984 La Violeta","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJosé Luis Romanillos Vega was born in Madrid in 1932 and began his apprenticeship in cabinet making at the age of thirteen. In 1956 he moved to England, where he first worked in hospitals in Epsom and London. It was there, in London, that he built his first Spanish guitar five years later. Encouraged by Julian Bream, Romanillos established his workshop in Semley, Wiltshire, in 1970 and from there developed a body of work that would become central to the history of the modern classical guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRomanillos was not only one of the most respected makers of his generation, but also an important researcher, lecturer, and teacher. He gave courses in Spanish guitar making in many countries and spoke widely on the history and development of the vihuela de mano and the Spanish guitar. After moving to Guijosa near Sigüenza in 1995, he continued his scholarly work in close collaboration with his wife Marian. Together they published the reference work \u003cem\u003eThe Vihuela de Mano and the Spanish Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e in 2002. His instruments are admired for their clarity, balance, and their highly personal understanding of the Spanish guitar tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBuilt in 1984, this guitar named “La Violeta” is a traditional Romanillos instrument with spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished in French polish. It shows the refined decorative vocabulary so closely associated with the maker, from the rosette to the subtle details at bridge, headstock, and back, all executed with exceptional control and a strong sense of proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAccording to the playing impressions provided, the guitar has a highly individual voice shaped by sustain, tonal elasticity, and a remarkable evenness across the register. The sound is intimate rather than demonstrative, with a strong sense of beauty in the tone and a balanced intensity from note to note. It is not a guitar that gives away its full sound immediately. Instead, it invites the player to work actively with touch and control, rewarding that effort with a wide dynamic range and a consistently high quality of tone from the softest attack to a more powerful projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticularly striking is the way the instrument combines restraint with richness. The response does not rely on sheer immediacy or overt loudness, but on shape, depth, and the ability to sustain a singing line. This gives the guitar a sincere and cultivated character, with a voice separation that remains clear and a tonal balance that feels deeply considered. In this sense, “La Violeta” represents Romanillos at his most characteristic, combining precision of craft with a sound world of intimacy, colour, and long musical breath.\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. There are eight cracks on the top, all professionally repaired and stable. The repairs are well executed and the instrument presents as a carefully maintained original example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53580420841805,"sku":"KS17878","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/jose-luis-romanillos-1984-violeta-13.jpg?v=1774626903"},{"product_id":"andrea-tacchi-2005-no-296","title":"Andrea Tacchi - Coclea 2005 No. 296","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAndrea Tacchi was born in Florence in 1956, at a time when the city still sustained a dense culture of artisan workshops and artistic exchange. His path into guitar making began through his encounter with the South American luthier Ricardo Brané, and during the 1980s he refined both his craftsmanship and his artistic judgement through close contact with Robert Bouchet and Daniel Friederich. He later continued learning from other major figures of guitar making, including Ignacio Fleta, José Romanillos, and Robert Ruck, travelling to Spain, England, and the United States in order to deepen his understanding of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHis work received early international recognition when he won first prize in 1985 at the Concours International des Facteurs de Guitare, organised by Robert Vidal of Radio France. From that point onward, Tacchi established himself as one of the most respected makers of the modern classical guitar, with instruments sought after by concert artists, teachers, collectors, and a younger generation of professional players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Coclea model from 2005 is Andrea Tacchi’s own design and represents a mature example of his work. Built with spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, it offers a sound of unusual refinement, shaped by both smoothness and clarity. The impression from the first notes is one of openness and ease, yet without any loss of control. The tone carries a mellow surface and a gentle, almost polished quality, while still preserving enough separation for each note to remain individually present within the musical line.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWhat makes this instrument especially compelling is the equilibrium between beauty of colour and structural clarity. The sound feels rounded and cultivated, but never blurred. It has an almost fragrant freshness in its projection, paired with a singing quality that invites sustained listening and makes even simple phrases feel richly formed. This balance allows the guitar to remain expressive across a broad range of repertoire, offering both lyrical warmth and articulate focus. As so often with Tacchi’s best instruments, the result is not merely an attractive tone, but a voice with poise, depth, and an immediately recognisable sense of musical finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in excellent original condition with normal signs of wear. There are no cracks and no repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53638896943437,"sku":"KS17880","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/andrea-tacchi-2005-296-19.jpg?v=1775164633"},{"product_id":"adrian-heinzelmann-2026","title":"Adrian Heinzelmann - 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAdrian Heinzelmann is among the notable German luthiers of his generation. His work reflects a refined approach to modern classical guitar making, with an aesthetic rooted in the Spanish tradition and shaped by the precision often associated with contemporary German workshops. His instruments are played by teachers, soloists, and advanced students, and have proven themselves in major European concert settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA defining aspect of Heinzelmann’s work is his treatment of the soundboard. His Groove Bracing concept uses narrow, parallel channels inside the cedar top to influence weight, flexibility, and response. Combined with a lightweight lattice structure, this approach gives his guitars a high degree of sensitivity, strong volume, and a sound that remains clear and controlled under a wide dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis new 2026 Adrian Heinzelmann is a modern concert guitar with a cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides. The instrument follows Heinzelmann’s Groove Bracing concept and offers immediate response, depth, and tonal stability. Its sound is powerful without becoming rigid, with a dark, piano like character and a strong sense of balance across the register.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar offers an unusually wide dynamic range, allowing the player to move naturally from softer passages to a fuller concert sound without the instrument reaching its limit too quickly. The sustain is long, the response is easy, and the voice remains consistent in different positions and on different strings. This evenness gives the guitar a high level of musical control, especially in repertoire that demands clarity, projection, and finely shaped dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDespite its modern construction and considerable power, the guitar keeps a natural tonal profile. The cedar top contributes warmth and immediacy, while the Indian rosewood body supports depth, resonance, and a solid bass foundation. Kris Barnett tuning machines complete the instrument with precise and reliable function, in keeping with the guitar’s concert level character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53775519383885,"sku":"S18875","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/adrian-heinzelmann-2026-01.jpg?v=1777029255"},{"product_id":"stephan-connor-2024-lattice-64-cm","title":"Stephan Connor - 2024 Lattice 64 cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eStephan Connor is one of the most sought after luthiers in the US. His guitars are regularly played in concerts around the world by first class artists such as the Assad brothers, Eliot Fisk, Angel Romero, the Amadeus Guitar Duo and many more. Stephan has specialized in building high quality concert classical guitars since 1994. He uses the absolute finest materials possible in order to build instruments with robust projection while maintaining a beautiful, versatile voice. The aesthetic of his guitars is rooted in the Spanish tradition. However, his bracing patterns and other elements that control the sound have evolved and are distinctly his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Stephan Connor Lattice 64 cm from 2024, number 507, is a modern concert classical guitar with a spruce top and back and sides made of rare, dense live oak. The maker gave this instrument the name Iron Sides because of the particularly dense live oak used for the back and sides. The matte lacquer finish keeps the appearance clear and understated, allowing the unusual wood to remain central to the guitar’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe voice is exceptionally expansive, with a sound that fills the room with ease while remaining round, supported and beautifully controlled. Its lattice construction gives the guitar immediate response and impressive carrying power, yet the sound does not lose warmth or substance. The low end is firm and well supported, the dynamic range is convincing, and even quiet playing retains a solid tonal core. The first string has a singing quality that gives melodic lines a natural presence, while the overall balance remains intact across the registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWith its 640 mm scale, 50 mm nut width and one of the most comfortable elevated fingerboard constructions, this Connor offers a particularly inviting playing experience. It combines power with refinement, projection with roundness and modern concert capability with a tactile sense of ease, making it a compelling instrument for players who need a large sound without sacrificing colour, control or comfort.\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 with minimal wear marks. There is a small ding behind the bridge from the first string, with wear otherwise consistent with the most careful use. The instrument remains in original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53899738513741,"sku":"KS17911","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/stephan-connor-2024-lattice-model-64cm-17.jpg?v=1778695864"},{"product_id":"hermann-hauser-ii-1976-1014-a","title":"Hermann Hauser II - 1976 1014\/a","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Hauser family is one of the oldest guitar making dynasties in the world, reaching back to the second half of the nineteenth century. Josef Hauser, born in 1854, was a respected zither maker and performer who passed on his passion for instrument building to his son Hermann Hauser I. The work of Hermann Hauser I shaped the modern classical guitar, and his collaboration with Andrés Segovia in the nineteen thirties brought international attention to the German interpretation of the Spanish tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHermann Hauser II, born in 1911, entered the family workshop in 1930 and took over its direction in 1952. Under his leadership, the workshop entered a period of exceptional refinement. His guitars are admired for their clarity, agility and balance, as well as a deep expressive complexity that has influenced generations of players. Julian Bream is among the artists who performed on Hauser II instruments and contributed to their legendary status. The guitar presented here belongs to this important lineage and reflects the mature voice of one of the most significant luthiers of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Hermann Hauser II from 1976, numbered 1014\/a, is a traditional classical guitar with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. It represents the precision of the Hauser workshop in both craftsmanship and sound, with a voice defined by clarity, balance and disciplined expressive depth. The rosette with red and green marquetry, the finely carved headstock and the carefully executed inlays show the quiet visual refinement associated with this family’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe sound is clear across the strings and across the fingerboard, with a finely balanced relationship between treble, middle register and bass. Its tone production offers a wide palette of colours, allowing the player to shape lines with precision while retaining warmth and poise. The trebles are sweet, round and finely focused, while the supporting basses give the instrument a generous foundation without disturbing the transparency of the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWith its 640 mm scale and 52 mm nut width, this Hauser II offers a comfortable and controlled playing geometry. Its clarity and colour make it especially suitable for varied repertoire, from contrapuntal Baroque writing to the refined harmonic language of impressionist music. It is a guitar of restraint, definition and musical intelligence, where every register remains legible and every colour can be shaped with care.\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 no cracks or repairs. 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Since the mid 1990s, Müller has devoted himself intensively to the development of his own distinctive guitar model. Since 2007, he has built instruments with a composite soundboard construction using exclusively natural materials, his own interpretation of the double top. In 2013, he established his workshop in Daisbacher Weg in Aarbergen, where he also trained his son Felix Müller as an instrument maker. With more than four decades of professional experience, Antonius Müller is regarded as one of the established masters of contemporary German guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2013 Antonius Müller VI is a refined double top concert guitar with a cedar soundboard and CITES certified Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Built with a 640 mm scale, it offers a slightly more compact playing feel while retaining the authority and projection expected from a modern concert instrument. Its voice is notably responsive, with a wide dynamic range and a clear sense of control under the right hand. Played softly, it keeps a full tonal core and a rounded, overtone rich character. With greater energy, the sound opens quickly, gaining volume without losing elegance or focus. The result is a powerful yet balanced guitar, with a bell like clarity, long carrying projection, and a poised musical character. Rodgers tuners complement the instrument with precise tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2013 Antonius Müller VI is in very good condition with normal wear signs of professional use. A slight longitudinal hairline crack along the center seam of the back and was professionally stabilized with hot hide glue. Since the fissure follows the original center join and internal reinforcement strip, no additional internal cleats are required, allowing the repair to remain discreet. The soundboard and sides show no structural cracks, and the original lacquer finish is stable, and in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53958451396941,"sku":"KS17899","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/antonius-muller-2013-vi-14.jpg?v=1779376915"},{"product_id":"jakob-lebisch-2022-doubletop-abital","title":"Jakob Lebisch - 2022 Doubletop \"Abital\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJakob Lebisch works in Offenbach, Germany, near Frankfurt, and has become known for contemporary concert guitars with double top construction. His work reflects a precise interest in lightness, responsiveness, and acoustic efficiency, qualities that are especially relevant in modern concert instruments. The 2022 guitar named Abital shows this approach clearly, combining a very low body weight with a low air body frequency and a construction concept aimed at immediacy, clarity, and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2022 Jakob Lebisch Abital is a cedar double top concert guitar with a Nomex core, Indian rosewood back and sides, and a fully French polished finish. With a weight of only 1,240 grams and an air body frequency around E to F, it has a notably light and resonant construction, giving the guitar a deep, open foundation while preserving clarity and fast response. Its sound is powerful and immediate, with strong sustain, clear separation between voices, and a brilliant upper register that keeps the texture transparent even in full chords. The elevated fingerboard supports access to the higher positions, while the 650 mm scale and 53 mm nut width place it within a familiar concert guitar setup. Klaus Scheller tuners complete the instrument with refined mechanical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2022 Jakob Lebisch Abital is in excellent condition with minor signs of use consistent with a carefully played performance instrument. The cedar soundboard shows small playing marks, while remaining structurally sound. 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As a classical guitar student in the 1970s, he found himself increasingly drawn to the beauty, structure and sound of fine guitars, rather than only to the repertoire they carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEncounters with instruments by Fleta, Bouchet, Hauser I and Hernández y Aguado helped shape his understanding of the guitar as an object of sound, proportion and subtle physical architecture. Although his aesthetic sense is often connected with the refinement of Hauser and Bouchet, Field’s work has a clearly personal voice. His guitars are valued for their transparency, lyrical colour, dynamic breadth and finely judged balance, qualities that give them a strong identity among contemporary French concert guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Dominique Field Concert No. 61 was made in 1989 and is a traditionally built concert guitar with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. Its construction speaks the language of the traditional classical guitar, yet with the precision, restraint and tonal elegance for which Field’s work is especially appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe sound has a noble French character, transparent, woody and beautifully poised. It speaks quickly, but never with a mechanical or overly modern immediacy. Instead, the response feels natural and alive, with the spruce top giving articulation and a singing line, while the Indian rosewood body adds resonance, depth and quiet richness. The trebles are especially graceful, carrying a lyrical quality that remains clear without becoming hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThere is a subtle mixture of clarity and softness in this guitar. Counterpoint remains intelligible, inner voices are easy to follow, and the overtones gather around the note without clouding its centre. The result is a concert instrument with presence, elegance and expressive control, capable of speaking with intimacy while still offering a refined sense of projection. With its 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut, Sloane tuners, Knobloch EDC 34.0 strings and an air body frequency of G sharp, this Concert No. 61 reflects Dominique Field’s ability to create a traditional guitar with delicacy, balance and a deeply musical voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis guitar is in very good condition and has clearly benefited from careful professional attention. The finish is in excellent condition, which reflects the quality and discretion of the repair work. The top has two professionally repaired cracks behind the bridge, supported by cleats, as well as one repaired crack on each side of the fretboard where it meets the soundboard. There is also one professionally repaired crack on the back. All repairs have been carried out cleanly and are deemed stable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53994256138573,"sku":"KS17918","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/dominique-field-1989-concert-no-61-16.jpg?v=1779953713"},{"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. It is not described as mint, due only to the faintest signs of use, consistent with the most careful storage and minimal playing. For a flamenco guitar from 1955, this state of preservation is especially notable. The instrument shows no cracks and no visible nail marks, and it is difficult to find an example of this age and character in such carefully preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53998440382797,"sku":"KS17922","price":999999999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/marcelo-barbero-1955-flamenca-13.jpg?v=1779953859"},{"product_id":"antonius-muller-2009-double-top","title":"Antonius Müller - 2009 Doubletop","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAntonius Müller was born in 1960 in the Taunus region of Germany and completed his training as a guitar maker between 1976 and 1979. He passed his master craftsman examination in 1983 and, one year later, founded the workshop Albert \u0026amp; Müller together with Franz Ulrich Albert. Since the mid 1990s, Müller has devoted himself intensively to the development of his own distinctive guitar model. Since 2007, he has built instruments with a composite soundboard construction using exclusively natural materials, his own interpretation of the double top. In 2013, he established his workshop in Daisbacher Weg in Aarbergen, where he also trained his son Felix Müller as an instrument maker. With more than four decades of professional experience, Antonius Müller is regarded as one of the established masters of contemporary German guitar making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBuilt in 2009, this Antonius Müller double top is a fine example of his natural composite soundboard concept. The cedar top gives the instrument an immediate and generous response, while the Brazilian rosewood back and sides add depth, density, and a refined harmonic richness. Its tone has a pronounced core, yet remains open and full of colour: every string carries with remarkable length, the registers feel closely connected, and even dense chords retain their inner order.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEspecially compelling is the way this guitar combines power with tonal poetry. It unfolds with an almost piano like breadth, without losing the flexibility and nuance of the classical guitar. The basses and trebles stand in impressive balance; the lower register resonates with depth and sonority, while the upper voices remain rounded, sustained, and singing. Vibrato, colour changes, and dynamic shading respond with immediacy, allowing familiar musical lines to appear with new freshness and polyphonic textures to remain clearly shaped in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRather than emphasizing volume alone, this instrument opens a wide field of resonance. The sound is creamy, overtone rich, and precisely drawn, with a length that lets individual notes seem to travel further than expected. This creates a playing experience of great naturalness: the guitar responds quickly, carries generously, and offers a broad palette of colours without losing its tonal centre.\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 wear marks consistent with careful professional use. 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