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Ignacio Fleta - 2018

Ignacio Fleta - 2018

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Luthier:  Ignacio Fleta
Construction Year: 2018
Top: Cedar
Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
Soundboard Finish: French polish
Body Finish: French polish
Air Body Frequency: A / A #
Scale (mm): 650
Weight (g): 1850
Tuner: Fustero
Strings: Knobloch - EDC 34.0
Condition: Excellent
Case: Hardshell

Overview

The Ignacio Fleta guitar from 2018 is an exceptional concert instrument from the renowned Barcelona workshop, carrying forward one of Spain’s most celebrated luthier traditions. It combines power, refinement, and tonal depth in a way that defines the Fleta legacy. The trebles are warm, dark, and rounded, with a lyrical, singing quality that responds sensitively to vibrato and expressive playing. The basses are rich and resonant yet perfectly balanced, creating a broad tonal palette with impressive depth. Its remarkable projection and volume make it an authoritative concert guitar, equally commanding in solo recitals and ensemble settings. In excellent condition with only minimal signs of use, it remains structurally and acoustically pristine, offering both musicians and collectors a rare opportunity to experience the artistry of the Fleta tradition.
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About the luthiers

Gabriel Fleta Jr., grandson of the legendary Ignacio Fleta and son of Gabriel Fleta Sr., is today the custodian of one of Spain’s most celebrated luthier legacies. Born into the Barcelona workshop where his grandfather revolutionized the classical guitar with cedar tops, Gabriel Jr. began helping at age 13 and crafted his first guitar at 17. Trained as both a craftsman and guitarist, he now builds a handful of bespoke instruments each year, renowned for their powerful, expressive sound and distinctive design, with a waiting list stretching nearly a decade. Working from the family’s workshop in Hostafrancs, he uses wood seasoned for decades and lets each guitar “mature” before delivery, treating every instrument as a unique creation. While he occasionally restores older Fleta guitars, his focus remains on carrying forward the artistry, discipline, and emotional depth that have defined three generations of the Fleta name.

About the guitar

This 2018 guitar by Ignacio Fleta is a truly exceptional and rare instrument that embodies the finest traditions of one of the most legendary Spanish guitar makers. Built in the iconic Fleta workshop in Barcelona, this guitar reflects the pinnacle of luthier craftsmanship, tone, and power for which Ignacio Fleta has long been revered. The trebles are full of character and presence—warm, dark, and rounded, with a sweet, lyrical voice that responds beautifully to left-hand vibrato. Each note carries a singing quality that invites deep musical expression. The bass register is powerful and rich, yet well-balanced, giving the entire instrument a broad tonal spectrum and a remarkable depth. In terms of projection and volume, the guitar is a powerhouse. It delivers concert-level dynamics, making it ideal for solo recitals or ensemble settings. The guitar speaks with authority in every setting and offers a commanding yet nuanced sound.

Condition

This guitar is in excellent condition and has been carefully preserved. It shows only minimal signs of previous use and remains structurally and acoustically pristine.

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