Ignacio Fleta - 1963 No. 287
Ignacio Fleta - 1963 No. 287
Overview
Overview
About the luthier
Ignacio Fleta (1897-1977) is one of the most famous luthiers of the twentieth century. In addition to being a successful guitar maker, he was a recognized bowed and ancient instruments luthier (violins, violas, cellos, vihuelas, and violas de gamba). After his death, his work was continued by his two sons Gabriel and Francisco Fleta and later by his grandson Gabriel Fleta Jr. The current waiting time for a new guitar is about 20 years. Fleta follow a different concept than other Spanish luthiers from, for example, Andalusia. Their guitars are characterized among other things by a 9-fan-bracing instead of 5 or 7-fan bracing.
About the guitar
This extraordinary instrument belongs to the most sought-after classical guitars in the world, crafted during the golden period of Ignacio Fleta. Notably, this guitar features a spruce soundboard, which was far less common in Fleta’s later work, as he built more cedar guitars throughout his career. This rare characteristic makes the instrument even more special. Its magical and grandiose sound transports the player back in time, capturing the essence of the finest 1960s concert guitars. The trebles are simply breathtaking—rich in color, beautifully sustained, and incredibly expressive. The guitar responds instantly to the right-hand attack, providing effortless control and dynamic expressiveness. It is also exceptionally comfortable to play and possesses a strong personality, a defining trait of classical guitars from this era. Additionally, it delivers huge volume, making it well-suited for both traditional and modern performance settings.
The guitar remains in very good condition, with no structural issues on the soundboard. It has four thin, repaired cracks on the back, which are fully stable and considered purely aesthetic.
Adding to its historical significance, this instrument was originally built for Mr. Piero Guarienti di Brenzone, a customer in Kenya. Included with the guitar are the original correspondence letters between Ignacio Fleta and Mr. Guarienti, documenting the ordering process. These letters reveal fascinating details, including Mr. Guarienti’s request for Andrés Segovia’s transcription of Albéniz’s "Leyenda" and Enrique Granados’ Danza Española No. 5 and No. 10, which did not exist at the time. Fleta, demonstrating not only his mastery in luthiery but also his deep knowledge and love for classical guitar music, offered transcriptions by Llobet or Pujol instead. The correspondence also includes details of Mr. Guarienti ordering a second Fleta guitar in 1966, further enriching the historical value of this instrument.
To preserve this amazing story, we have also included English translations of the original letters, making this guitar a true piece of classical guitar history—a rare and invaluable treasure for musicians and collectors alike.
Take a look at the presentation video of this special guitar below, where you’ll find plenty of additional information about its playability and sound.
| Luthier: | Ignacio Fleta |
| Construction year: | 1963 |
| Construction type: | Traditional |
| Top: | Spruce |
| Back and sides: | Indian rosewood |
| Finish: | French polish |
| Air body frequency: | G # |
| Scale: | 650 mm |
| Nut: | 51 mm |
| Weight: | 1755 grams |
| Tuners: | Fustero |
| Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
| Condition: | Very good |
| Case: | Original |
Details about GPSR:
Classical Guitar
Ignacio Fleta
Siccas Guitars GmbH, Roonstr. 31, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany, www.siccasguitars.com, info@siccasguitars.com
Note: For antique guitars, the GPSR does not apply.
Video overview
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