The first time he repaired something was a piano when he was 16. Since then he has spent close to 40 years dedicated to creating musical instruments. The Grenadian Daniel Gil de Avalle is specialised in the making of classic guitars, both flamenco and historical. He counts on The Artisan MasterCard and 80% of his […]
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Carlos González, crafting fine wood to discover its musical soul
At a young age he left for Paris to play guitar. Carlos González made his living playing on the metro, until his passion for classical music lead to him wanting a lute. As he didn’t have much money, he signed up for a studio and created his own instrument. This move changed his life and […]
Juan Miguel González, the last legacy of the father of contemporary guitar
Since an early age, Juan Miguel González learnt from his father the profession of luthier. Just 15, he built his first guitar following the legacy of Antonio de Torres, builder of the modern guitar, as his father taught him. In his work he joins tradition with investigation, components that have made his guitars having a […]