Julio Baarslag Espinosa

Julio Baarslag Espinosa comes from two families deeply rooted in the art of guitar making and grew up in his parents’ workshop, founded in 1980. After training in renewable energy and apprenticing as a luthier, he dedicated himself fully to the family craft. Under his parents’ guidance, he developed his own models that merge the traditional Granada school with modern innovations. His latest double-top guitar features powerful projection, quick response, and balanced tonal character—blending the warmth and expressiveness of the Spanish tradition with contemporary acoustic refinement.

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About the Guitar Maker

Julio Baarslag Espinosa carries forward the legacy of two families with deep roots in the world of guitar making. As he describes it himself, he has “lived in the workshop since he was born,” fortunate that his parents allowed him to explore and experiment freely with tools and materials. Alongside his training as a technician in renewable energies, he completed his guitar-making apprenticeship—a journey that eventually led him to fully dedicate himself to the family’s craft.

Since joining his parents’ workshop, which has been active since 1980, Julio has developed his own models, combining traditional Spanish techniques with modern innovations to achieve his distinctive tonal identity. Guided by his parents’ expertise, he has embraced the Granada school of guitar making while refining his personal artistic and acoustic approach.

This new guitar by Julio Baarslag Espinosa exemplifies the harmony between heritage and innovation. It merges the traditional artistry of Granada craftsmanship with modern double-top construction, resulting in enhanced responsiveness, projection, and playability suited to the demands of contemporary guitarists. The instrument reacts swiftly to right-hand articulation and offers a lively, balanced first string that provides a vivid and expressive playing experience.

Despite its impressive volume—thanks to the innovative double-top design—the guitar remains faithful to its Spanish roots, particularly to the warmth and tonal character of the Granada school. The result is a guitar that delivers both powerful projection and refined expressiveness, maintaining the unmistakable charm, depth, and sensitivity that define the finest Spanish instruments.