Flamenca Guitarras

“In Flamenco guitar, the maker must adhere to an expected sound and playability standard.  While it is desirable to make better Flamenco  instruments, it is not wise to create a guitar sound outside of the artform expectations.”   If you can agree with this statement then you will prefer the ideal Flamenco guitar  as created in Spanish Cypress and European Spruce.  This is the way of the old Guitarreros (Makers) and there is no question that these materials produce the benchmark Flamenco sound.

The only problem for solo performers is the need for louder projection in concert venues and therefore the “Flamenca Negra” or “Black Flamenco” guitar  in Rosewood was created.  The sound of the Flamenca Negra is somewhat at odds with the opening statement but it is preferred by many professional players and is certainly now part of the standard sound.  I prefer to make a loud Spanish Cypress guitar and I do so using some of the techniques developed for the Grand Series. These guitars are also available as Flamenca Negras  I have two designs:

The Santos

Santos Hernandez was present during the development of both Classical and Flamenco guitars in the early part of  20^th century Spain.  AndreasSegovia played a Santos Hernandez guitar for 25 years.  In Spain, a “Santos” Flamenco guitar attained a level of mystique reserved for genius.  I like to think that if Santos Hernandez were alive and making guitars to day that he would still be innovating, trying to make his instruments better and better.  Perhaps he would have explored some of the ideas you will find in my “Santos”

I use master grade seasoned Spanish Cypress and European Spruce which I import personally.  The action is properly low and percussive.  The sound is quick and with that special crystaline, brittle “Jondo”sound that only Cypress and Euro Spruce can yield.  Flamenco sized “Spirit Path” rosette, traditional trims. $3200

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