Dario Garcia classical guitar "Diamante" 2026

This guitar comes from the workshop of Spanish luthier Darío García, who took Third Prize at the seventh Antonio Marín Montero Guitar Making Competition held in Granada in July/August 2024. The top is spruce paired with a beautiful set of Indian rosewood for the back and sides.

The construction is light and responsive, with a springy, lively attack that places it firmly in the traditional southern Spanish school. Inside, Darío has stayed true to that tradition with a seven-fan strutting layout and a small cross reinforcement beneath the bridge. The result is a guitar that feels effortless to play: notes jump out with ease, and there’s a satisfying roundness and fullness to every tone across the entire range, from treble to bass. Anyone drawn to the warm, loose richness that a light spruce top can offer will find this instrument genuinely compelling. Beautifully crafted, and impressive in both sound and playability.