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Ignacio Fleta - 2018
Ignacio Fleta - 2018
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Ignacio Fleta
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About the luthiers
Gabriel Fleta Jr., grandson of the legendary Ignacio Fleta and son of Gabriel Fleta Sr., is today the custodian of one of Spain’s most celebrated luthier legacies. Born into the Barcelona workshop where his grandfather revolutionized the classical guitar with cedar tops, Gabriel Jr. began helping at age 13 and crafted his first guitar at 17. Trained as both a craftsman and guitarist, he now builds a handful of bespoke instruments each year, renowned for their powerful, expressive sound and distinctive design, with a waiting list stretching nearly a decade. Working from the family’s workshop in Hostafrancs, he uses wood seasoned for decades and lets each guitar “mature” before delivery, treating every instrument as a unique creation. While he occasionally restores older Fleta guitars, his focus remains on carrying forward the artistry, discipline, and emotional depth that have defined three generations of the Fleta name.About the guitar
This 2018 guitar by Ignacio Fleta is a truly exceptional and rare instrument that embodies the finest traditions of one of the most legendary Spanish guitar makers. Built in the iconic Fleta workshop in Barcelona, this guitar reflects the pinnacle of luthier craftsmanship, tone, and power for which Ignacio Fleta has long been revered. The trebles are full of character and presence—warm, dark, and rounded, with a sweet, lyrical voice that responds beautifully to left-hand vibrato. Each note carries a singing quality that invites deep musical expression. The bass register is powerful and rich, yet well-balanced, giving the entire instrument a broad tonal spectrum and a remarkable depth. In terms of projection and volume, the guitar is a powerhouse. It delivers concert-level dynamics, making it ideal for solo recitals or ensemble settings. The guitar speaks with authority in every setting and offers a commanding yet nuanced sound.Condition
This guitar is in excellent condition and has been carefully preserved. It shows only minimal signs of previous use and remains structurally and acoustically pristine.
Otto Rauch is a German guitar maker from the small town of Obermoschel in Rheinland-Pfalz. With over 35 years of experience as a guitar maker, he is one of the German pioneers of double-top construction. After repairing a Matthias Dammann guitar in the early 1990s, Otto Rauch began building doubel-top guitars. At first, he used cedar struts and then a balsa core, a construction he continued to develop over the years. While helping a friend set up his violin making business, Otto Rauch came across the name of the 18th century Venetian violin maker Domenico Montagnana. His cellos are praised for their dark tone, fantastic sound volume and enigmatic construction. As these three attributes reflect Otto’s construction, he adopted the name, and the Domenico Montagnana model was born.









