From the Spring 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY KATHLEEN A. BERGERON It goes without saying that any Antonio de Torres guitar is, by definition, noteworthy. Those listed here, however, have unique aspects that make them stand out. The designation “FE” is for “First Epoch,” the period from 1852 up to the early 1870s, when Torres briefly retired from guitar-making. The second epoch (SE) began in 1875. FE 04 ‘La Leona’ Made in 1856, Torres’ most famous guitar is also […]]]>
Antonio de Torres Jurado changed the shape, sound, and worldwide appeal of the guitar, which is today arguably the most popular instrument on the planet.]]>
Sponsored by GSI: Relax and enjoy the start of your weekend as GSI’s very own Andrew Lee delivers a full-length performance on 3 very fine vintage guitars. The Guitar Salon showroom rarely has this many historically significant instruments in store at once, so they wanted to capture the moment. You’ll first hear a 1864 Antonio de Torres that is impeccably well-preserved, a 1925 Santos Hernandez featuring a three-piece mahogany back and a 1926 Domingo Esteso in spruce and CSAR as Andrew […]]]>
BY ADAM PERLMUTTER | FROM THE SUMMER 2018 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR The German luthier Edmund Blöchinger is one of the great living guitar makers, and virtuosos no less esteemed than Pepe and Celin Romero have championed his instruments. If you are among those fortunate enough to acquire one of his instruments—he makes only 10 per year, and his only dealer is Guitar Salon International—you will have paid well into five figures. But if that sum is far beyond your […]]]>
It goes without saying that any Antonio de Torres guitar is, by definition, noteworthy. Those listed here, however, have unique aspects that make them stand out. ]]>
Early classical guitarist and luthier Antonio de Torres (1817–1892) pioneered many classical guitar design elements that are still seen in modern guitars.]]>
From the Spring 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY KATHLEEN A. BERGERON Born June 13, 1817, in La Cañada de San Urbano, Spain, Antonio de Torres Jurado changed the shape, sound, and worldwide appeal of the guitar, which is today arguably the most popular instrument on the planet. Here is what a few notable authors have said about Torres: “The most influential Spanish guitar builder of all time.” —Robert Shaw, Hand Made, Hand Played: The Art and Craft of Contemporary […]]]>
“As most of you know, Antonio de Torres Jurado was the 19th century Spanish luthier credited with helping perfect the shape of the modern guitar. Check out nylon-string virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela playing a piece from their 2014 CD, 9 Dead Alive: The Soundmaker, which they dedicated to Torres.]]>