Adalid

Manuel Adalid

Manuel Adalid, a well-known Spanish guitar maker, was born on October 1, 1951. He grew up in a family of guitar makers, with his father, Manuel Adalid Lázaro, as well as Francisco Esteve Calatayud and Antonio Monfort as his teachers in this craft. After completing his studies in Higher Bachelor and Business Management at the University of Valencia, Adalid founded a guitar trading company at the age of 18, which quickly became one of the main customers of Francisco Esteve Guitars. He spent his summers as an apprentice in the guitar factory of Francisco Esteve, where he refined his skills and knowledge in this craft. At the age of 23, Adalid returned to Guitarras Francisco Esteve and devoted himself fully to guitar making. During this time, he continued to be mentored by his father and Antonio Monfort, allowing him to complete his training as a guitar maker.

As the founding partners of Guitarras Francisco Esteve reached retirement age, they appointed Adalid as the manager, recognizing his business and technical expertise. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly since October 1980, expanding its workshop area from 2,000 m2 to 6,000 m2 and increasing its staff from 30 to 49. Adalid is also known beyond his work at Guitarras Francisco Esteve for his contributions to the field of guitar making. He has given lectures on the Spanish construction system and new technologies for building classical guitars in countries such as Spain, France, China, Turkey, and Argentina. Adalid’s craftsmanship has been recognized through his title as a Master Craftsman, awarded to him by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Generalitat Valenciana under number 193. Furthermore, he is currently the President of the Association of Musical Instruments (AFIMA).

In recent years, Adalid has dedicated himself to researching new technologies for building classical guitars, which he considers to be the most personally enriching task he currently has. Through his lifelong passion for the craft, Adalid has become a respected figure in the world of guitar making, leaving a lasting impression in this field. en