About the luthier

José Salinas began his musical life as a flamenco singer at the age of seventeen at the Peña Flamenca Antonio de Torres in Almería, where he immersed himself in the traditional forms and rhythmic language of flamenco. His professional career started in 1998 after an appearance at the Feria de Almería. He later continued his artistic development in Madrid, performing in renowned tablaos and collaborating with leading flamenco dancers on international tours across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States.

Throughout these years he worked closely with distinguished guitarists and encountered many exceptional instruments, which deepened his understanding of tone, projection, and musical response. Parallel to his artistic path, Salinas trained as a cabinetmaker in his father’s workshop in Almería, developing a precise and respectful approach to wood as a material. The combination of musical sensitivity and technical craftsmanship eventually led him to guitar making. After building his first instruments, he opened his own workshop in 2014. Today he works in Málaga, in Rincón de la Victoria. While rooted in flamenco tradition, he also develops carefully built classical concert models that reflect his broad musical experience and structural understanding of the instrument.

About the guitar

This classical concert model from 2026 was developed exclusively for Siccas Guitars and is built in traditional construction with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. The visual concept is refined and restrained, with discreet decorative elements that underline its Spanish character without excess.

Tonally, the instrument presents a distinctly Spanish colour. The trebles are warm and lyrical, with a rounded contour and a gentle sweetness while remaining clear and projecting. The sustain is remarkably even across all registers, allowing melodic lines to unfold naturally and maintaining consistent note length throughout the fingerboard.

Despite its traditional construction, the response is immediate and forward. The sound carries a stable fundamental core in every position, so shifts along the fingerboard do not alter the intensity of the voice. The shorter 64 cm scale length contributes significantly to playing comfort and ease of articulation, while preserving clarity and projection. The result is a classical guitar that combines historical tonal character with modern balance and reliability.

José Salinas

José Salinas - 2026 - 64 cm