Arturo Sanzano Concert - 1999

Guitar Ramirez 1A spruce - year 1992
- Pre-owned -

This guitar is in very good condition, showing only minor signs of use.

The Madrid-based luthier Arturo Sanzano belongs to the tradition of Spanish guitar makers who, from Madrid, have helped preserve the legacy of the Spanish classical guitar school. His instruments are characterized by careful construction and a well-balanced design, reflecting a deep respect for traditional acoustic principles together with meticulous attention to craftsmanship.

Sanzano’s guitars are often noted for their tonal balance, clarity of projection, and comfortable playability, qualities particularly appreciated by guitarists seeking a versatile instrument suitable both for study and concert performance. Guitars built during the 1990s represent a mature period in his work, producing instruments that are acoustically well developed and structurally very stable.

The guitar built in 1999 fully reflects these characteristics. It features a German spruce top, a classic tonewood in Spanish guitar making, valued for its ability to produce a clear, articulate sound with excellent projection. Spruce provides a quick response and remarkable note definition, qualities that particularly benefit the polyphonic repertoire of the classical guitar.

The Indian rosewood back and sides add depth and harmonic richness to the instrument. This wood, widely used in concert guitars, contributes broad, rounded basses as well as a natural sustain that enhances the overall resonance of the sound. The combination of spruce and rosewood results in a well-balanced timbre with firm basses, warm mid-range, and clear, singing trebles.

From a performance perspective, this type of guitar offers balanced string tension and a wide dynamic range, allowing the player to explore subtle nuances and contrasts while maintaining clarity in the musical line. The instrument responds well both to delicate playing and to more powerful passages, always preserving good separation between voices.

Aesthetically, Arturo Sanzano’s guitars follow the sober elegance typical of the Madrid tradition: handcrafted rosettes, clean lines, and a carefully executed finish, in which the natural beauty of the woods plays a central role.

Overall, this 1999 Arturo Sanzano classical guitar represents a solid example of contemporary Spanish guitar-making tradition: a balanced, musical, and reliable instrument, designed to accompany the guitarist for many years and capable of producing a noble and expressive sound within the classical repertoire.