Antonio Marin Montero - 2012 No. 690
About the luthier
Antonio Marín Montero (b. 1933, Granada) is regarded as one of the most influential Spanish guitar makers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Deeply rooted in the Granada school, he is equally remembered for his close collaboration with the French luthier Robert Bouchet, whose structural and tonal concepts he studied and refined. Over his long career, Marín developed a personal style that seamlessly integrates elements of both the Spanish and French traditions. His instruments are widely appreciated for their clarity, projection, and refined balance, and have become reference points for classical and flamenco guitarists alike. As one of the last surviving figures of Granada’s golden age of lutherie, his legacy continues to shape modern Spanish guitar making.
About the guitar
Built in 2012, this instrument by Antonio Marín Montero reflects his deep experience with both classical and flamenco design. Though conceived as a flamenco blanca, the guitar reveals an unusually lyrical and rounded voice. Its spruce soundboard and cypress back and sides contribute to a rapid tonal onset and a dry, articulate core. Yet it retains warmth and sustain more typical of classical instruments. This duality allows it to respond convincingly across genres, offering both the immediacy and low action of flamenco tradition, and the tonal bloom and expressiveness required for classical repertoire. The interaction between registers is fluid, with a particularly smooth midrange and clear bass response. Its slightly softened attack and excellent sustain result in a nuanced, full-bodied voice rarely found in hybrid models.
Condition
The instrument is in very good condition. A crack on the soundboard has been professionally repaired and is considered fully stable. The finish shows normal signs of wear, consistent with careful use.
Original: $8,060.41
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About the luthier
Antonio Marín Montero (b. 1933, Granada) is regarded as one of the most influential Spanish guitar makers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Deeply rooted in the Granada school, he is equally remembered for his close collaboration with the French luthier Robert Bouchet, whose structural and tonal concepts he studied and refined. Over his long career, Marín developed a personal style that seamlessly integrates elements of both the Spanish and French traditions. His instruments are widely appreciated for their clarity, projection, and refined balance, and have become reference points for classical and flamenco guitarists alike. As one of the last surviving figures of Granada’s golden age of lutherie, his legacy continues to shape modern Spanish guitar making.
About the guitar
Built in 2012, this instrument by Antonio Marín Montero reflects his deep experience with both classical and flamenco design. Though conceived as a flamenco blanca, the guitar reveals an unusually lyrical and rounded voice. Its spruce soundboard and cypress back and sides contribute to a rapid tonal onset and a dry, articulate core. Yet it retains warmth and sustain more typical of classical instruments. This duality allows it to respond convincingly across genres, offering both the immediacy and low action of flamenco tradition, and the tonal bloom and expressiveness required for classical repertoire. The interaction between registers is fluid, with a particularly smooth midrange and clear bass response. Its slightly softened attack and excellent sustain result in a nuanced, full-bodied voice rarely found in hybrid models.
Condition
The instrument is in very good condition. A crack on the soundboard has been professionally repaired and is considered fully stable. The finish shows normal signs of wear, consistent with careful use.
