Guitar maker · Estepa, Andalusia
Flamenco guitars built by Francisco Sánchez
I understand the guitar as a living instrument, capable of evolving with the person who plays it and accompanying their technique, sensitivity and personality.
Each guitar is a search for balance between response, comfort, stability and personality.
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Guitars built in the workshop
A selection of instruments with different materials, proportions and characteristics, brought together by the same purpose: to respond naturally and allow the guitarist to express themselves without obstacles.
Concert flamenco guitar · 2025
Redwood and cypress
This concert flamenco guitar combines an immediate response with great tonal richness. The redwood provides a distinctive balance of clarity, depth and warmth, creating a flamenco sound with a personality of its own.
Its medium tension and particularly low action allow for comfortable, fluid playing without sacrificing the power and definition required for flamenco.
Performance: Toni Abellán · Recording: Solera Flamenca
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Flamenco guitar · 2023
European spruce and cypress
A light, direct flamenco guitar with a very fast response, designed to offer clarity, strength and comfort from the first contact.
The responsive feel under the right hand and the softness under the left make it easy to play for hours. It is a clear instrument with a particularly lively presence.
Performance: José Andrés Cortés · Recording: Solera Flamenca
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Concert guitar · 2021
Western red cedar and Brazilian rosewood
A concert instrument with a fast response, clear sound and projection designed to carry in demanding performance settings.
Its lightness, medium tension and comfortable dimensions allow it to respond naturally in solo playing as well as accompaniment for singing and dance.
Performance: Alberto Fernández · Recording: Solera Flamenca
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Flamenco guitar · 2019
Western red cedar and flamed maple
A flamenco guitar with a distinctive visual presence and a balanced, clear response with considerable projection.
The cedar provides speed and definition, while the flamed maple adds a different tonal personality. The result combines deep basses, bright trebles and good separation between registers.
Performance: Pedro María Peña · Recording: Solera Flamenca
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Commissions and projects
Every guitar begins with a conversation
If you are considering commissioning a flamenco guitar or developing an instrument with specific characteristics, tell me what you are looking for.
Talk to Francisco ↗Commissioning a guitar
Frequently asked questions
A few answers to help begin the conversation about a guitar made in the workshop.
How can I commission a flamenco guitar?+
You can write to Francisco through the contact page. The first conversation helps him understand how you play and the kind of instrument you are looking for.
Does Francisco build guitars to commission?+
Yes. Every commission is approached individually, with attention to the musician and the qualities they seek in their guitar.
Do I need to visit the workshop to commission a guitar?+
Not necessarily. Francisco works with guitarists in different places and can develop a commission remotely through a detailed conversation.
What type of guitars does Francisco Sánchez build?+
He builds flamenco guitars, mainly concert instruments, with particular attention to response, comfort, stability and the personality of each guitar.
Can I choose the woods for my guitar?+
The choice of woods is discussed within each project. Francisco can guide that decision according to the tonal character, response and appearance you are seeking.
Can I request adjustments for my way of playing?+
Yes. Tension, string action, measurements and other details can be considered at the beginning of the commission, so that the instrument supports your way of playing.
How long does a commissioned guitar take to build?+
The timeframe depends on the project and the work currently underway in the workshop. Francisco confirms it personally before a commission begins.
Are there guitars available to buy without commissioning one?+
Availability can vary. Contact Francisco to ask about finished instruments or guitars currently in progress that may be available.
Can guitars be shipped outside Spain?+
Yes. Francisco works with clients in other countries. Transport and delivery arrangements are agreed according to the destination.
Can the purchase and shipment of a guitar be insured?+
Insurance options and shipping conditions are discussed with Francisco according to the instrument, its value and the destination. All the relevant details are agreed before the purchase is finalised.