Spruce & Acacia
- Gerardo Meny Collette
- 21 aug 2025
- 1 minuten om te lezen
Bijgewerkt op: 7 dagen geleden
Guitar #19 (flamenca)
(Sold and shipped to Belgium)
Top Spruce (20 year old natural dried)
Sides and Back Acacia (Blackwood)
Neck Honduran Cedar
Fingerboard Ebony
Bridge Indian Rosewood
Tuning machine Schaller Lira
Action 3 mm and 2.5 mm
Scale 650 mm
Weight 1,55 kg
Open 7 fan struts system (based on Santos Hernández) The strutting in the flamenco guitar is usually kept quite simple, because the rather free, open, earthy sound is best achieved if the soundboard is not too controlled in how it vibrates. Santos Hernandez used seven fan struts, but no closing struts at the lower end of the guitar. However this guitar works as well as classical.
The Acacia has the sharpness and clarity of a fine Rosewood, but with all the warmth, thick tone and lightness of Mahogany. Its definition of individual note has a magnificent separation, with power and projection almost self-generated.
(I wasn't able to flip the video, but no worries the guitar is for right handed)
As the happy owner of this Spruce and Blackwood flamenco guitar, I can say that Gerardo has created a truly exceptional instrument. Inspired by the Santos Hernández design, it is incredibly responsive and perfectly balanced. It possesses a clear, lively voice with superb note separation, especially in the higher registers. The meticulous craftsmanship is evident throughout.
I highly recommend Gerardo’s work for anyone seeking professional quality and soulful tone.
Dear Gerardo,
I hope you are doing well.
I am interested in buying this guitar. I would be grateful if you could let me know how I can place an order.
Thanks in advance,