Francisco Barba - 2025
Francisco Barba - 2025
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About the luthier
Francisco Barba was born in Sevilla in 1939. He began his professional life as a carpenter and worked alongside his father in the early nineteen sixties. His interest in musical instruments soon led him to the craft of guitar making and he dedicated himself to the creation of flamenco guitars. Over the decades he became one of the most celebrated masters of this tradition. His instruments are admired for their purity of sound their expressive intensity and their distinctive personality. Although he is known mainly for flamenco guitars he has also built classical guitars on special occasions and these instruments are particularly rare and highly valued.
The tone of his guitars is associated with the most recognisable qualities of the Spanish school. The basses carry weight and presence while the trebles sing with clarity. Many renowned artists have performed on his instruments including Pedro Pena Nino de Pura Quique Paredes Manuel Molina José Manuel Roldán Mariano Martín Pepe Justicia Riqueni Manolo Franco and many others. His classical models offer a glimpse into his wider musical sensibility and demonstrate the same depth of craftsmanship that made his name in the world of flamenco.
About the guitar
This classical guitar from 2025 was built exclusively for Siccas Guitars and represents a rare example of a traditional model by Francisco Barba. The spruce soundboard is finished with French polish and works together with the Indian rosewood body to produce a characteristic Spanish tone with a refined modern presence. The construction reveals Barba’s long experience in voicing an instrument so that every register stays open and vibrant.
The sound carries the unmistakable colour of the Spanish tradition. The guitar offers a wide palette of tonal shades which makes it highly expressive. The trebles are bright and clear with an almost bell like definition. The basses are strong and full and add weight to the musical line. The guitar also sustains with remarkable ease and the tone feels expanded and orchestral. The overall balance is excellent. Every register remains even and coherent which helps the player shape phrases with subtle control. The result is a concert instrument with a lyrical voice that retains its clarity even in complex passages and responds with great sensitivity to variations of touch.
Condition
This guitar is brand new and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classical model by the Spanish master.
Regular care extends the life of the instrument
Even with careful use, a classical guitar may gradually change in appearance or respond to unstable storage conditions. Have a close look at your guitar regularly and be attentif to changes. If your instrument is suffering from its environement, it will let you know.
Protect Your Guitar: Handle with Care
Be mindful when touching your instrument with greasy or unwashed hands: any skin contact is a small attack on the varnish. Of course, a guitar is made to be played, but taking a few precautions helps preserve its beauty: wash your hands before playing, wear long sleeves, and avoid unnecessary direct skin contact with the body of the instrument.
Pro tip: Avoid playing with a button-up shirt, heavy jewelry, or a belt, as these can scratch the guitar. Also, make sure your guitar case is free of any objects that could damage the instrument during storage.
String care
A good habit to adopt is wiping down your strings briefly after each playing session. This small action significantly extends their lifespan and helps maintain a consistent, comfortable feel under your fingers.
Most importantly, clean strings are essential for keeping your instrument in tune. Corrosion, sweat, and dust can affect the uniformity of the strings and interfere with accurate tuning across the entire fingerboard.
Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting your guitar in tune, it might be time to change the strings. A useful test is to compare the pitch of the 12th fret harmonic with the fretted note at the 12th fret; if there's an unusually large gap between them, your strings may have lost their integrity and should be replaced.
Keep Your Shellac Finish Shining!
Got a guitar with a shellac (French polish) finish? Here's a simple trick: Take a clean microfiber cloth and gently breathe on the surface to create a light mist. Then, softly rub to remove fingerprints, sweat, and grease. That’s usually all it takes to keep it looking great, no products needed!
Pro tip: Every few years, treat your guitar to a check-up with a luthier to keep it in top shape.
Storing Your Guitar: Climate Matters
Your guitar can safely stay outside its case, as long as the surrounding environment maintains 42–55% humidity and a temperature between 18–25°C.
Keep in mind that humidity levels can still fluctuate inside the case, especially during seasonal changes.
- Too much humidity may cause overtightened strings and a dull tone.
- Too little humidity can lead to a bulging top, string buzz, or even cracks.
Avoid placing your guitar near radiators, air conditioners, or windows with direct sunlight.
Pro tip: Always close your guitar case while playing. This helps preserve a stable microclimate inside the case, so your instrument is protected the moment you put it back in.