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Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Manuel de la Chica 1968

Manuel de la Chica 1968, Granada Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Manuel de la Chica (1911-1998) was first a cabinet maker, like many luthiers, before teaching himself to make guitars in the style of Santos Hernández in the 1930s. If not the father of …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Hermann Hauser II 1967

Hermann Hauser II 1967, Reisbach Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood It is not unusual for a multi-generational business—whether in craft or commerce—to grow in size through the generations. But often the first generation sets the standard for creativity …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

David “Jose” Rubio 1965

David “Jose” Rubio 1965, New York Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood The English luthier David Rubio (1934-2000) was born David Joseph Spink in London. Leaving medical school in Dublin, he moved to Spain in the 1950s and became a flamenco guitarist and …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Ignacio Fleta 1965

Ignacio Fleta 1965, Barcelona Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Barcelona became the hub of the guitar world in the early years of the 20th century—Segovia, Llobet, Pujol were all there– and great luthiers like Enrique Garcia and Francisco Simplicio …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Arcángel Fernández 1962

Arcángel Fernández 1962, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood The only apprentice to the legendary Marcelo Barbero, Arcángel Fernández (1931- ) took over his master’s Madrid shop after the older maker’s death in 1956. Fernández produced guitars under …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Robert Bouchet 1961

Robert Bouchet 1961, Paris Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Brazilian rosewood Robert Bouchet (1898-1986) did not set out to be a guitar maker. Nor was he a cabinet maker like so many young luthiers in the past. He was a painter in Paris who happened to love …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

José Ramirez III 1961

José Ramirez III 1961, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood This guitar was made in the workshop of Ramirez dynasty founder, José Ramirez I, and overseen by Jose Ramirez III (1922-1995). Like his great, great uncle, Manuel Ramirez, José III employed …
Jason Hainsworth
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Jason Hainsworth to Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SFCM

[In a message to the SFCM community, President David Stull announces the appointment of Jason Hainsworth as well as provides updates on the Conservatory’s actions to combat systemic racism.] February 23, 2021 Dear Colleagues: I am very pleased to announce …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Hermann Hauser I 1948

Hermann Hauser I 1948, Reisbach Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood With the Torres legacy spreading beyond Spain in the early years of the 20th century, it was inevitable that great makers would emerge in other European capitals. Among the first, and …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Marcelo Barbero 1948

Marcelo Barbero 1948, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Cypress Marcelo Barbero (1904-1956) began as a sweep-up boy in the Madrid workshop of José Ramirez I and then trained in the shop of José Ramirez II after José I’s death in 1923. Barbero was most …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Santos Hernández 1930

Santos Hernández 1930, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Among the great luthier’s to emerge from Manuel Ramirez’ shop after his death in 1916, Santos Hernández (1874-1943) is perhaps the greatest of the great. As guitarist Stefano Grondona …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Domingo Esteso 1930

Domingo Esteso 1930, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Another gifted luthier to emerge from the workshop of Manuel Ramirez, Domingo Esteso (1882-1937), is perhaps more identified today with his flamenco guitars (usually, but not always made of …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Francisco Simplicio 1929

Francisco Simplicio 1929, Barcelona Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Satinwood Trained as a cabinet maker, Francisco Simplicio (1874-1932) apprenticed in the Barcelona workshop of the great Enrique Garcia, who had spent time in the Manuel Ramirez workshop in …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Benito Ferrer 1917

Benito Ferrer 1917, Granada Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Benito Ferrer (1845-1925) is considered the father of the Granada school of guitarmaking, represented today by Manuel de la Chica, Antonio Marin and many others. Building in the Torres style, …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Enrique Garcia 1915

Enrique Garcia 1915, Barcelona Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Enrique Garcia (1868-1922) was the son of a Madrid guitar maker, Juan Garcia. But Enrique’s apprenticeship was in the José Ramirez shop working under both José and Manuel Ramirez. Garcia …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Manuel Ramirez 1912

Manuel Ramirez 1912, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood The younger brother of José Ramirez I, Manuel Ramirez (1864-1916) was perhaps the first Madrid guitar maker to truly understand the importance of Torres. His guitar making genius not only …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Vicente Arias 1910

Vicente Arias 1910, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood A near-contemporary of Antonio de Torres, Vicente Arias (1833-1914) was, it is claimed, the only real challenge to Torres at the end of the 19th century. Yet little is known of the life of this …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

José Ramirez I 1901

José Ramirez I 1901, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood The founder of the Ramirez dynasty, José Ramirez I (1858-1923), was born in Madrid, Spain. Though his guitar-making aesthetic aligned with the requirements of the flamenco guitar of the day—a …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Manuel de Soto y Solares 1876

Manuel de Soto y Solares 1876, Seville Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood The second of four generations of Seville guitar makers, Manuel de Soto y Solares (1839-1906) had his workshop in the Calle de la Cerrageria #7, the same street where Antonio de …