Marcos Domato Fernàndez - 2025 Concierto
Marcos Domato Fernàndez - 2025 Concierto
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About the luthier
Marcos Domato Fernández has been building guitars in Vigo since 2015. His connection to the classical guitar began at home, where his father, a classical guitarist, filled the house with playing and recordings. Although he did not pursue formal studies on the instrument, he learned from his father and soon became fascinated by the construction of the guitar. A course in viola da gamba making at his local Arts and Crafts school introduced him to the craft, and his first guitars were built using a plan for an Antonio de Torres model given to him by his teacher.
In 2019 he completed an advanced course in Madrid with Javier Castaño and José Salinas, which helped him refine his construction, his finishing techniques, his acoustic understanding and his design approach. In his workshop he builds each guitar entirely by hand and in small numbers, combining traditional methods with selected modern techniques. He chooses woods responsibly and increasingly seeks local materials, always giving priority to acoustic properties and aesthetic coherence. His goal is not quantity but quality, and each guitar is conceived with attention to balance, presence and comfort, shaped by both discipline and personal character.
About the guitar
With this guitar from 2025, Marcos set out to raise the quality of his work. The soundboard is Canadian red cedar of striking quality, shaped with seven fan braces in a traditional pattern and supported by careful structural decisions in the upper bout. The neck is made from curly Honduran cedar with an ebony fingerboard. The sides are doubled with Indian rosewood outside and a thin maple lamination inside, and the back is Indian rosewood with a beautifully figured ziricote central piece. The entire instrument is finished in French polished shellac. Each wood was chosen not only for its appearance but also for its acoustic potential, reflecting Marcos’s intention to build guitars with a traditional voice and refined presence.
The sound has a warm and calming character that appears immediately under the fingers. The tone is smooth on the surface and gathers strength as phrases unfold. The basses are strong and steady, giving the instrument a generous foundation, while the trebles open with a clear and singing quality. Although the voice is rooted in tradition, the guitar creates an enveloping resonance that makes it feel alive in the hands. It responds easily, and the body seems to participate in the vibration, creating a sense of quiet immersion for the player. The overall impression is of a powerful yet gentle instrument that invites expressive and lyrical playing.
Marcos’s aesthetic inspirations are evident in both sound and design. His decorative choices favour elegance and balance, drawing influence from significant builders of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The rosette echoes patterns seen in historical and contemporary work, and the overall concept reflects the legacy of Torres, Hauser and Santos Hernández, while also taking into account ideas from contemporary makers such as Richard Reynoso and Marco Bortolozzo. The result is an instrument that stands firmly in the classical tradition and speaks with sincere personal expression.
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.