Category Archives: Lutherie

Classical Guitar, Gut Strings, and a Tornavoz

Posted on February 1, 2010 by JPD

According to luthier Michael Thames, this is the beautiful sound that Tarrega would have heard. The player is Gary Stewart, the composer is Isaac Albeniz, the piece is Cuba, the arranger is Stanley Yates, the guitar maker is Micheal Thames. … Continue reading →

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More Jose Romanillos

Posted on October 17, 2009 by JPD

A great piece of film on the luthier Jose Romanillos. Part 1: Part 2:

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Jose Romanillos on Torres Guitars: How Did They Sound?

Posted on October 16, 2009 by JPD

Jose Romanillos says the sound of the old Torres guitars today doesn’t approach what people heard 150 years ago.

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