About the luthier

Francisco Barba was born in Sevilla in 1939. He began his professional life as a carpenter and worked alongside his father in the early nineteen sixties. His interest in musical instruments soon led him to the craft of guitar making and he dedicated himself to the creation of flamenco guitars. Over the decades he became one of the most celebrated masters of this tradition. His instruments are admired for their purity of sound their expressive intensity and their distinctive personality. Although he is known mainly for flamenco guitars he has also built classical guitars on special occasions and these instruments are particularly rare and highly valued.

The tone of his guitars is associated with the most recognisable qualities of the Spanish school. The basses carry weight and presence while the trebles sing with clarity. Many renowned artists have performed on his instruments including Pedro Pena Nino de Pura Quique Paredes Manuel Molina José Manuel Roldán Mariano Martín Pepe Justicia Riqueni Manolo Franco and many others. His classical models offer a glimpse into his wider musical sensibility and demonstrate the same depth of craftsmanship that made his name in the world of flamenco.

About the guitar

This classical guitar from 2025 was built exclusively for Siccas Guitars and represents a rare example of a traditional model by Francisco Barba. The spruce soundboard is finished with French polish and works together with the Indian rosewood body to produce a characteristic Spanish tone with a refined modern presence. The construction reveals Barba’s long experience in voicing an instrument so that every register stays open and vibrant.

The sound carries the unmistakable colour of the Spanish tradition. The guitar offers a wide palette of tonal shades which makes it highly expressive. The trebles are bright and clear with an almost bell like definition. The basses are strong and full and add weight to the musical line. The guitar also sustains with remarkable ease and the tone feels expanded and orchestral. The overall balance is excellent. Every register remains even and coherent which helps the player shape phrases with subtle control. The result is a concert instrument with a lyrical voice that retains its clarity even in complex passages and responds with great sensitivity to variations of touch.

Condition

This guitar is brand new and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classical model by the Spanish master.

Francisco Barba

Francisco Barba - 2025