Full, dynamic, powerfool sound with excellent clarity and loudness – simply a top-class spanish flamenco guitar. The entire construction process, starting with the careful selection of wood and other equipment used to make the guitar, takes place in the workshop of Vicente Carrillo.
Guitars in Vicente’s workshop are 100% handmade with the strictest quality control and in line with the 4th generation tradition. The materials are selected for quality and beauty, making each guitar unique in terms of appearance and tonal characteristics.
This spanish guitar is hand-made with the utmost care to ensure the best quality expected from concert class, luthier made guitar.
Vicente Carrillo flamenco special concert guitar Pasion Flamenco Negra – Madagascar specification:
- Lenght: 660 mm.
- Top: Cedar
- Sides and Back: Madagascar Rosewood
- Fretboard: Ebony from Cameroon
- Neck: Cedar
- Purfiling: Indian Rosewood binding top and back
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Year: 2022
- Hard guitar case included
The tradition of crafting guitars by the Carrillo family has its roots dating back to 1744 in “Manchuela Conquense,” also acknowledged as Casasimarro. Since the 19th century, the town has affectionately been referred to as “El pueblo de las Guitarras,” meaning “The Town of Guitars.” Vicente Carrillo, the seventh-generation luthier within the family, continues to uphold this legacy by handcrafting these instruments in the same locale.
In recognition of his exceptional craftsmanship, Vicente Carrillo received the “Regional Craftsmanship Award” in 2009 and the “National Award” in 2010. His guitars are characterized 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 a variety of construction techniques, contributing to an ongoing evolution in the understanding of the art of lutherie.
Internationally acclaimed 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 affiliated with and played guitars meticulously crafted by Vicente Carrillo.
The legacy of Vicente Carrillo extends well beyond the instruments he meticulously creates. Through his unwavering commitment to preserving and advancing the art of guitar making, he has become a standard-bearer for Spain’s cultural heritage. Carrillo’s workshop is not just a physical space but a crucible of creativity and tradition, ensuring that the tradition of exemplary Spanish guitar craftsmanship endures for generations to come.
