Juan M. Garcia Fernandez - 2026
Juan M. Garcia Fernandez - 2026
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About the luthier
Juan Manuel Garcia Fernandez was born in Granada in 1974 and belongs to a generation of guitar makers shaped directly by the city’s long standing guitar making tradition. He began his training in 1991 in a guitar construction course led by Juan Miguel Carmona. In the following years he continued his formation with Manuel and Jesús Bellido, before completing his training primarily under the guidance of Rafael Moreno, whose workshop and friendship had a lasting influence on his development as a maker.
In 1994 Garcia Fernandez co founded the cooperative workshop “La Granadina” together with four colleagues. The initiative operated until 1997 and formed an important early stage in his professional career. After the cooperative ended he established his own workshop in La Zubia near Granada, where he worked until 2005. Since then he has continued his activity from his current workshop located in the historic Realejo district of Granada.
Alongside his work as a luthier, Garcia Fernandez has always remained active as a guitarist. This dual perspective has shaped his approach to instrument making, combining practical musical knowledge with close observation of the instruments that pass through his workshop. His work is firmly rooted in the Granada tradition while reflecting decades of continuous experience within the city’s guitar making community.
About the guitar
This guitar from 2026 follows a traditional construction concept and combines a spruce top with Madagascar rosewood back and sides. The instrument reflects the Granada school in its immediacy of response and clarity of articulation while presenting a tonal character that also reveals a broader, more rounded voice.
The bass register develops with notable depth and resonance, creating an airy foundation in the sound. The trebles share this open character and remain clear and well separated even in complex passages. This balance between registers allows the guitar to maintain definition while still producing a full and resonant tonal body.
A particularly striking feature of the instrument is its dynamic flexibility. The guitar responds quickly to the attack and allows the player to increase intensity without losing control or clarity. Combined with its comfortable playability, the result is a responsive concert instrument capable of producing a wide range of colours while preserving the transparency associated with the Granada tradition.
Regular care extends the life of the instrument
Even with careful use, a classical guitar may gradually change in appearance or respond to unstable storage conditions. Have a close look at your guitar regularly and be attentif to changes. If your instrument is suffering from its environement, it will let you know.
Protect Your Guitar: Handle with Care
Be mindful when touching your instrument with greasy or unwashed hands: any skin contact is a small attack on the varnish. Of course, a guitar is made to be played, but taking a few precautions helps preserve its beauty: wash your hands before playing, wear long sleeves, and avoid unnecessary direct skin contact with the body of the instrument.
Pro tip: Avoid playing with a button-up shirt, heavy jewelry, or a belt, as these can scratch the guitar. Also, make sure your guitar case is free of any objects that could damage the instrument during storage.
String care
A good habit to adopt is wiping down your strings briefly after each playing session. This small action significantly extends their lifespan and helps maintain a consistent, comfortable feel under your fingers.
Most importantly, clean strings are essential for keeping your instrument in tune. Corrosion, sweat, and dust can affect the uniformity of the strings and interfere with accurate tuning across the entire fingerboard.
Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting your guitar in tune, it might be time to change the strings. A useful test is to compare the pitch of the 12th fret harmonic with the fretted note at the 12th fret; if there's an unusually large gap between them, your strings may have lost their integrity and should be replaced.
Keep Your Shellac Finish Shining!
Got a guitar with a shellac (French polish) finish? Here's a simple trick: Take a clean microfiber cloth and gently breathe on the surface to create a light mist. Then, softly rub to remove fingerprints, sweat, and grease. That’s usually all it takes to keep it looking great, no products needed!
Pro tip: Every few years, treat your guitar to a check-up with a luthier to keep it in top shape.
Storing Your Guitar: Climate Matters
Your guitar can safely stay outside its case, as long as the surrounding environment maintains 42–55% humidity and a temperature between 18–25°C.
Keep in mind that humidity levels can still fluctuate inside the case, especially during seasonal changes.
- Too much humidity may cause overtightened strings and a dull tone.
- Too little humidity can lead to a bulging top, string buzz, or even cracks.
Avoid placing your guitar near radiators, air conditioners, or windows with direct sunlight.
Pro tip: Always close your guitar case while playing. This helps preserve a stable microclimate inside the case, so your instrument is protected the moment you put it back in.