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Jose Marin Plazuelo - 2010 - Flamenca Negra No. 681
Jose Marin Plazuelo - 2010 - Flamenca Negra No. 681
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Jose Marin Plazuelo
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About the luthier
Born in Granada in 1960, José Marin Plazuelo is both the nephew and student of Antonio Marin Montero, one of Granada’s most sought-after and well-known luthiers. José Marin began his apprenticeship with his uncle when he was only 14 years old, and shortly thereafter began building guitars under his own name. In doing so, he creates very finely crafted guitars of very high quality. His guitars are played worldwide by professional and dedicated guitarists. To this day he shares his workshop with Antonio Marin Montero and José Gonzalez Lopez and has positioned himself as a worthy successor to the esteemed legacy of Antonio Marin Montero. This instrument is an embodiment of meticulous workmanship and a judicious selection of materials, qualities that are essential in high-end guitar making.About the guitar
This “flamenca negra”, numbered 681, has a finely grained spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. Its low body resonance around E/F sets it apart from other flamenco guitars, showcasing round deep basses and not-so-short sustain. Naturally, it has a fast response and an overall bright tone, offering nevertheless many colour possibilities. This instrument is in very good condition with several but shallow playing wear and no structural issues, an indication of both well-executed craftsmanship and diligent maintenance. This ensures that the instrument not only retains its aesthetic appeal but also its sound quality and playability over time.
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.









