Handcrafted guitars represent the highest expression of lutherie, where each instrument is the result of dedication, passion, and the experience of generations of artisans. At Mariano Conde, we celebrate this tradition by offering unique guitars, handmade with carefully selected materials and techniques that guarantee unparalleled sound and timeless beauty.
What Makes a Handcrafted Guitar Special?
- Each guitar is unique: No two handcrafted guitars are the same. Each type of wood, every detail in the finish, and every adjustment are carefully made by us, ensuring an instrument with its own personality.
- Premium materials: We use noble woods such as cedar, Indian rosewood, ebony, and spruce, selected for their sound quality, stability, and natural beauty.
- Artisan process: The construction of a handcrafted guitar involves total control at every stage, from design to the final polish. We integrate the best classic technology available, but always prioritize quality and the human touch over industrial processes.
- Exceptional sound: The result is an instrument with projection, richness of nuances, and comfort that mass production cannot match. That’s why professional musicians and enthusiasts choose handcrafted guitars to express their art.
- Aged woods: Traditionally dried over the years, without artificial dryers or new inventions. Our simplest guitar is built with wood dried for 15-20 years, and this increases as we move up in range, model, and price, to the point of using almost century-old woods in our highest model, “Guitarras del poema.”
Advantages of Choosing a Handcrafted Guitar at marianoconde.com
- Personalized advice: We help you choose the guitar that best suits your style and needs, whether you are a beginner or a concert performer.
- Customization: We offer the possibility to personalize your guitar, choosing woods, finishes, and unique details.
- Quality guarantee: Each guitar undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability, comfort, and sonic excellence.
- Tradition and prestige: Our brand is synonymous with tradition, innovation, and international recognition in the world of handcrafted guitars.
Tips for Choosing Your Handcrafted Guitar
- Define your musical style: Classical concert, flamenco, or “the Poem Guitars”? Each type of guitar has specific characteristics in terms of sound and construction.
- Try different models: Comfort and sound are key factors. We invite you to visit our workshop or consult with our experts to find the perfect guitar.
- Value the history and process: Knowing the story behind each instrument and the luthier’s work adds emotional and artistic value to your choice.
The Mariano Conde experience
At marianoconde.com, you don’t just acquire a guitar; you immerse yourself in a unique experience, where tradition, innovation, and a passion for music come together to create exceptional instruments. Discover our collection of handcrafted guitars and let yourself be captivated by the art of lutherie.
The Value of Handcrafted Guitars: Economic and Sentimental
At marianoconde.com, handcrafted guitars are more than instruments: they are works of art that convey history, emotion, and sonic excellence.
Sentimental Value
The sentimental value of a handcrafted guitar is, for many musicians, incalculable. Each instrument is unique, not only for its construction and materials, but also because it is often made to measure, reflecting the personality and needs of the guitarist. This bond is strengthened for several reasons:
- The handcrafted guitar accompanies the musician in their artistic development, witnessing their achievements, emotions, and experiences.
- The creation process is often collaborative, allowing the musician to participate in the selection of woods, finishes, and details, which generates a deep emotional connection with the instrument.
- The handcrafted guitar is capable of transmitting emotions and feelings in a unique way, becoming an extension of the artist and a channel to share their passion with the audience.
As a result, these guitars are not just musical tools, but true lifelong companions, full of memories and meaning. Their sentimental value grows over time, and they often become family heirlooms, passing down not only music but also history and tradition.
Economic Value
Our handcrafted guitars-classical concert, flamenco, and “del poema”-are instruments whose price reflects much more than the mere cost of materials. The economic value of a handmade guitar from a professional luthier usually starts above €4,000 and can increase considerably, depending on the exclusivity of the materials and the level of customization. This price includes:
- High-quality materials, individually selected for each instrument.
- The luthier’s experience, dedicating dozens or hundreds of hours to each guitar, ensuring exceptional finish and sound, with over 110 years of tradition, passed down and evolved from generation to generation.
