NEGRA FLAMENCO: INFORMATION AND CHARACTERISTICS
Concert class guitar 100% handcrafted by Vicente Carrillo and built with authentic Madagasca rosewood, cured for a minimum of 30 years.
All our guitar models are made to order, being a completely handmade construction, there is the possibility of customizing each model according to the customer’s preferences in terms of woods, sizes and finishes, see below the customization options for this model.
WOODS USED
Made with solid wood of excellent quality, selected, cured and naturally dried for more than 20 years in our workshop, which gives them stability and excellent sound qualities.
Vicente Carrillo flamenco guitar “Flamenco Negra” specificacion:
- Top: German Spruce
- Body: Madagascar Rosewood
- Purfling: Brazilian Cedar
- Fingerboard: African Ebonty
- Neck: Brazilian Cedar
- Bridge: Pau Ferro
- Head: Pau Ferro
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Scale: 660mm
- Hardshell case included
- Year: 2023
Carrillo legacy:
The tradition of crafting guitars by the Carrillo family dates back to 1744 in “Manchuela Conquense,” also known as Casasimarro. Since the 19th century, the town earned the moniker “El pueblo de las Guitarras,” translating to “The Town of Guitars.” Vicente Carrillo, the seventh-generation luthier of the family, continues this legacy by building these instruments in the same location.
In recognition of his exceptional craftsmanship, Vicente Carrillo received the “Regional Craftsmanship Award” in 2009 and the “National Award” in 2010. His guitars are distinguished by a unique sound, achieving a harmonious balance between robust bass tones and melodic trebles. Constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, Carrillo’s workshop employs various construction techniques, contributing to an ongoing evolution in the understanding of the art of lutherie.
Renowned artists, including Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, J.M. Cañizarez, El Niño Josele, Rafael Cañizares, Javier Limón, Keith Richards, and Josemi Carmona (Ketama), have all been associated with and played guitars crafted by Vicente Carrillo.
Vicente Carrillo’s legacy extends far beyond the instruments he meticulously crafts. Through his unwavering commitment to preserving and advancing the art of guitar making, he has become a torchbearer for Spain’s cultural heritage. Carrillo’s workshop stands not just as a physical space but as a crucible of creativity and tradition, ensuring that the legacy of fine Spanish guitar craftsmanship endures for generations to come.
