Francisco Barba - 2023 Flamenca
Francisco Barba - 2023 Flamenca
Overview
Overview
Francisco Barba was born in Sevilla in 1939. In the early 1960s, he started working as a carpenter with his father. After that time, he decided to become a luthier and began a career that would become one of the most successful in the modern flamenco guitar-making world. Maestro Francisco Barba builds mainly Flamenco guitars, and his instruments are praised for their extraordinary, unique tone with beautiful basses and singing trebles. Today he is considered one of the best living flamenco guitar builders.
Emerging straight from the hands of the Spanish master luthier, the brand new 2023 Francisco Barba flamenco guitar is a testament to traditional craftsmanship and modern playability. This instrument is remarkably lightweight at only 1480 grams, making it exceptionally comfortable for both practice and performance. It is tuned to the lower register around F#, a tuning that complements its bright and vibrant tone. Equipped with very functional Gotoh tuners, this guitar ensures excellent tuning stability, a crucial feature for the dynamic range of flamenco music. The combination of spruce for the top and cypress for the back and sides is traditional for Sevilla-built flamenco guitars, offering a sound that is both brilliant and deeply rooted in the flamenco tradition.
The scale length and nut width of this Francisco Barba guitar are tailored to the demands of flamenco guitarists, with a standard 65.5 cm scale length and a 53 mm nut ensuring a classic feel. What sets this guitar apart is its exceptionally low action, set at 2.5 mm and 2 mm, which facilitates the rapid finger movements flamenco playing requires. This feature, combined with the guitar's overall build quality and materials, makes it an absolute highlight to play, offering both ease of use and a rich, authentic flamenco sound. This 2023 Francisco Barba guitar is not just an instrument; it is a bridge to the soul of flamenco music, promising to enhance the performance of any guitarist lucky enough to wield it.
Luthier: | Francisco Barba |
Construction year: | 2023 |
Top: | Spruce |
Back and sides: | Cypress |
Scale: | 655 mm |
Nut: | 52.5 mm |
Weight: | 1480 grams |
Air body frequency: | F# |
Tuners: | Gotoh |
Strings: | Knobloch EDC 34.0 |
Case: | Hardshell |
Condition: | New |






















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