The Martinez Guitar Company is currently the world’s largest manufacturer of handmade classical guitars. The company led by Managing Director Alex Wang has worked closely with European Designers and Builders since the company was first founded in 1978.
Martinez ES 14 C Espana is inspired and made closely studying the tradition of the Granada makers of Classical guitars. Granada houses some of the best knows luthiers such as Antonio Marin Montero, Antonio Raya Pardo, Paco Santiago Marin, Rafael Moreno, Jose Marin Plazuelo, Jose Vigil, John Ray, Bellido’s Family, Andres Marvi, Daniele Chiesa etc.
All construction is from the Spanish style with a rich traditional Spanish sound and playability. The bracing is a traditional fan bracing with top quality Western Red Cedar and quarter sawn Indian Rosewood for the back and sides. The affordable price of this guitar is hard to beat given Martinez is rich experience in Classical guitar building.
The guitar produces good clarity, quick response, overtones and a bass response.