Gerundino Fernandez Hijo - 2021 Flamenca Blanca 66 cm
Gerundino Fernandez Hijo - 2021 Flamenca Blanca 66 cm
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About the luthier
Gerundino Fernández Llamas, born in Almería in 1974, is the son of the renowned flamenco guitar maker Gerundino Fernández. From an early age, he assisted his father with various tasks in the workshop, developing a deep familiarity with materials and techniques. His expertise in selecting, cutting, and preparing tonewoods, many of which were used by his father, formed a solid foundation for his later work. After years dedicated to studying the instrument and reviewing his father’s professional legacy, he decided in 2015 to continue the family tradition. Building guitars professionally since then, Gerundino Fernández Llamas works with inherited tools, woods, and methods, maintaining the aesthetic and acoustic ideals of the Fernández lineage.
His father, Gerundino Fernández, was widely considered one of the most important Spanish flamenco guitar makers of the twentieth century. His instruments received numerous awards, including First Prize at the International Guitar Makers Festival in Ronda (1978) and Best Acoustics at the UNESCO Competition in Paris (1988). These guitars were played by flamenco greats such as Paco de Lucía, Paco Peña, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, and Raimundo Amador.
About the guitar
This 2021 Flamenca Blanca, built by Gerundino Fernández Hijo, feautures a spruce soundboard and cypress back and sides. It is traditionally constructed with peg tuners and finished in French polish. The voice is unmistakably flamenco: bright, crisp, and agile, with a fast attack and dry, percussive articulation. What distinguishes this instrument is its unusual lyrical sustain for a flamenco guitar, allowing phrases to unfold with expressive depth. The air resonance is slightly elevated, around G-sharp/A, adding to its responsiveness and tonal openness. The guitar balances immediate projection with elegance, ideal for both solo performance and traditional accompaniment.
Condition
The guitar is in excellent condition with minimal signs of use. For a flamenco instrument, the overall preservation is notably fine.
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.