Santos Hernandez - 1921
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Overview
Santos Hernandez (Madrid, 1873-1943) started an apprenticeship very early in Valentin Viudes’s workshop and then moved to José Ortega’s Granadinian workshop. After moving to a few other workshops and serving as a soldier for Spain, he eventually took over Enrique Garcia’s position in Manuel Ramirez’s workshop in 1905. His involvement in the building of Andrés Segovia’s famous 1912 Manuel Ramirez sealed his reputation as an extraordinary luthier. He opened his first own workshop in 1921 after having worked for Manuel Ramirez’s widow along with Domingo Esteso.
This exquisite 1921 Santos Hernandez guitar is a masterpiece of luthiery, built the same year Santos Hernandez established his own workshop after working for the widow of Manuel Ramirez until 1920. With its authentic patina and pristine sound, this instrument exudes historical charm. Its warm, responsive tone is enriched by deep, resonant basses and smooth playability, making it a truly exceptional guitar. Featured on page 119 of La Chitarra di Liuteria by Stefano Grondona and Luca Waldner, this guitar highlights Hernandez’s unique ability to craft instruments of remarkable sound and finesse. The trebles are full of character, and the direct basses add a balanced contrast, enhancing the guitar's rich tonal palette. In excellent condition, with a few well-repaired top cracks, this instrument embodies Santos Hernandez’s enduring legacy in guitar making.
| Luthier: | Santos Hernandez |
| Construction year: | 1921 |
| Construction type: | Traditional |
| Top: | Spruce |
| Back and sides: | Indian rosewood |
| Finish: | French polish |
| Air body frequency: | F |
| Scale: | 640 mm |
| Nut: | 50 mm |
| Weight: | 1190 grams |
| Tuners: | Landstorfer |
| Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
| Condition: | Very good |
| Case: | Hiscox |
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